1. In addition to satisfying subdivision k of subsection 1 of North Dakota Century Code section 38-14.1-14, the application must also contain a narrative and supporting certified copies of the appropriate documents which demonstrate that the applicant has complied with North Dakota Century Code section 38-18-06.

2. Following completion of coal removal operations on the lands covered by a coal lease, the copy of the lease may be deleted from an approved permit if:

a. The lease is no longer needed to show the surface right of entry for carrying out reclamation operations; or

b. The lease has expired or has been terminated.

If a coal lease is no longer provided for surface right of entry, other documents granting the permittee surface right of entry must be added to the permit.

History: Effective August 1, 1980; amended effective June 1, 1983; May 1, 1990; April 1, 2007.

General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-14