Chapter

Surface Mining and Reclamation Operations

N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-01— Declaration of findings and intent
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-02— Definitions
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-03— Powers and duties of the commission
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-04— Powers and duties of the commission relative to designation of lands unsuitable for surface coal mining operations
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-04.1— Reclamation research advisory committee
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-04.2— Advisory committee responsibilities
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-04.3— Reclamation research objectives
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-05— Areas unsuitable for all or certain surface coal mining operations
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-06— Right to petition - Notice and hearing - Right to intervene
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-07— Mining is prohibited
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-08— Mineral exploration not prohibited
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-09— Unsuitable lands - Savings provision
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-10— Necessity of permit - Exception
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-11— Reapplication for permit under approved state program
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-12— Permits - Term - Termination
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-13— Permit applications - General requirements
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-14— Permit applications - Mining and reclamation plans
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-15— Permit applications - Extended mining plan
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-16— Performance bond - Amount - Sufficiency of surety - Amount of forfeiture
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-17— Release of performance bond - Schedule - Notification - Public hearing
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-18— Permit application procedures - Notice requirements
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-19— Informal conference procedures
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-20— Ruling on permit application - Timing and content
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-21— Permit approval or denial standards
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-22— Permit renewal
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-23— Permit revision
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-24— Environmental protection performance standards
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-25— Prohibited mining practices
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-26— Interference with commission employees
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-27— Inspections and monitoring
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-28— Enforcement procedures
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-29— Procedures for imposing civil penalties
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-30— Administrative review of commission rulings - Formal hearings
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-31— Civil action for injunctive relief
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-32— Penalties - Unclassified
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-33— Permit revocation - Bond forfeiture
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-34— Administrative review of regulations
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-35— Judicial review
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-36— Assessment of costs - Attorney's fees
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-37— Small operators
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-38— Conflict of interest
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-39— Forfeitures - Surface mining and reclamation fund - Continuing appropriation
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-40— Citizen suits
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-41— Chapter 28-32 to apply to this chapter - Regulations
N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-42— Cooperation with federal and state agencies