If applicable, the applicant shall submit a plan explaining how the applicant intends to comply with section 69-05.2-13-12 and subsection 1.1 of North Dakota Century Code section 38-14.1-24. This plan must contain:

1. A description of the augering methods.

2. A map showing where augering operations will be conducted.

3. A description of how the applicant intends to ensure the long-term stability of the augered area. This description should contain specific engineering designs ensuring that: a. Material backfilled into the holes can be compacted to provide sufficient strength to prevent subsidence; b. The coal remaining between the auger holes and the overlying overburden is sufficiently strong to prevent subsidence; or c. The auger mined area can be collapsed in a controlled manner through the use of explosive or other techniques to eliminate future subsidence.

4. A description of how auger holes will be sealed to prevent pollution of surface and ground water.

History: Effective September 1, 1984; amended effective May 1, 1990.

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-14, 38-14.1-24