North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 43 - Industrial Commission
Article 43-02 - Mineral Exploration and Development
Chapter 43-02-03 - Oil and Gas Conservation
Section 43-02-03-35 - Conversion of mineral wells to freshwater wells

1. If the well is to be used for other than individual domestic and livestock use, a conditional water permit issued by the department of water resources.

2. An affidavit by the person desiring to obtain approval for the conversion stating that such person has the authority and assumes all liability for the use and plugging of the proposed freshwater well.

3. The procedure which will be followed in converting the mineral well to a freshwater well.

4. If the well is not currently plugged and abandoned, an affidavit must be executed by the operator of the well indicating that the parties responsible for plugging the mineral well have no objection to the conversion of the mineral well to a freshwater well.

If the commission, after notice and hearing, determines that a mineral well may safely be used as a freshwater well, the commission may approve the conversion.