North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 89 - Water Commission
Article 89-04 - Water Management Plans for Surface Coal Mining Operations
Chapter 89-04-01 - General Provisions
Section 89-04-01-02 - Intent

It is recognized that a variety of permits are required from the state water commission and the state engineer for activities affecting water resources on surface mining sites. It is also recognized that activities pursuant to one permit may be closely related to activities pursuant to another permit. Therefore, a water management plan for surface coal mining operations is being required to facilitate the processing and consideration of permit applications for surface coal mining operations where several permits may be required. This will ensure that the interrelated activities affecting both ground and surface hydrology are considered in total in the preparation and design of a surface coal mining operation and will allow the applicant to secure approval of required permits from the state engineer in a single process, provided the appropriate requirements are satisfied.

General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 61-02-11, 61-03-13

Law Implemented: NDCC 61-02-14