89-12-01-06. Application for design and construction funding.

1. A project sponsor requesting design or construction funding must submit a feasibility study to the department.

2. For projects that deliver Missouri River water to the Hudson Bay drainage area, a determination must be made that treatment will be provided to meet requirements of the Boundary Waters Treaty Act of 1909.

3. The project sponsor must submit two copies of the feasibility study to Garrison Diversion and one copy to the department.

4. After review of the feasibility study, the department, in consultation with Garrison Diversion, may prepare a report setting forth the recommendations regarding the project design or construction funding. If a report is prepared, it must address whether the project is consistent with statewide plans and programs. The department will provide a copy to the commission and Garrison Diversion.

5. The commission and Garrison Diversion will jointly approve program funds within the district.

History: Effective June 1, 1994; amended effective January 1, 2015; January 1, 2023.

General Authority: NDCC 61-02-11, 61-02-14(2)

Law Implemented: NDCC 54-40-01, 57-51.1-07.1, 61-02-14, 61-02-24.1, 61-02-64, 61-24-08