North Dakota Administrative Code Title 43 - Industrial Commission
Title 43 – Industrial Commission of the North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) outlines the regulations and procedures governing the state's Industrial Commission. This commission oversees various aspects of North Dakota's industrial activities, including mineral exploration, land reclamation, geological surveys, and the geologic storage of carbon dioxide. Here's an overview of the key articles within Title 43:
🏛️ Article 43-01: General Administration
Chapter 43-01-01 – Organization of Industrial Commission
This chapter establishes the Industrial Commission's organizational structure, including its creation by the 1919 legislative assembly, its composition (Governor, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture), and its responsibilities in managing state utilities, industries, and business projects.
Chapter 43-02-02 – Subsurface Mineral Exploration and Development
This chapter sets general rules to conserve North Dakota's natural resources, prevent waste, and protect the correlative rights of all subsurface mineral owners. It includes definitions related to mining operations and waste, and emphasizes the importance of efficient resource recovery.
Chapter 43-02-03 – Oil and Gas Conservation
This chapter provides statewide rules for conserving crude oil and natural gas resources, preventing waste, and ensuring operations protect the rights of all owners. It allows for the issuance of special rules and exceptions when necessary.
Chapter 43-02-02.3 – Uranium Surface Mining
This chapter regulates surface mining activities targeting uranium ore from non-coal source rock, while uranium ore from uraniferous lignite deposits is regulated under a different framework.
🧪 Article 43-03: Contracts for Land Reclamation Research and Research, Development, and Marketing of Lignite Products Derived from Lignite
Chapter 43-03-04 – Application Requirements
This chapter outlines the application process for contracts related to land reclamation research and the development and marketing of lignite products. It specifies application deadlines, fees, and the necessary documentation.
🧭 Article 43-04: Geological Survey Paleontological Resource Protection
Chapter 43-04-01 – Paleontological Resources
This chapter provides regulations for the protection of paleontological resources within North Dakota, ensuring that fossil discoveries are properly managed and preserved.
🌍 Article 43-05: Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide
Chapter 43-05-01 – Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide
This chapter establishes rules for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide, including site selection, monitoring, and closure requirements, to ensure environmental safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.
📘 Accessing the Full Administrative Code
You can access the full text of Title 43 and other titles of the North Dakota Administrative Code through the North Dakota Legislative Branch's official website:
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