N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-15
38-14.1-15. Permit applications - Extended mining plan
38-14.1-15. Permit applications - Extended mining plan
1. An applicant shall submit as part of a permit application a plan identifying the lands
subject to surface coal mining operations over the estimated life of those operations
and the size, sequence, and timing of the subareas for which it is anticipated that
individual permits will be sought.
2. The permittee shall annually advise the commission of the status of the plan and shall
amend such plan if changes are made in anticipated mining operations or if updated
information is available.