N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.1-20
38-14.1-20. Ruling on permit application - Timing and content
38-14.1-20. Ruling on permit application - Timing and content
1. If an informal conference in reference to a permit application has been held pursuant
to section 38-14.1-19, the commission shall issue its written findings approving or
disapproving the application in whole or in part and stating the reasons for such
findings within thirty days of the informal conference. At the time of issuance, copies of
the findings, reasons, and the commission's ruling must be furnished to the permit
applicant and all persons who were parties to the informal conference along with the
notice of the right to request a formal hearing provided for in section 38-14.1-30.
2. If no informal conference has been held, the commission shall notify the permit
applicant within a reasonable time as set forth in regulations, whether the application
has been approved or disapproved in whole or in part along with notice of the right to
request a formal hearing pursuant to section 38-14.1-30. In setting such reasonable
time, the commission shall take into account the time needed for proper investigation
of the site, the complexity of the permit application, and whether objections to the
application have been filed.
3. Under either subsection 1 or 2, if the application is approved, a permit must be issued
subject to the right of any person with an interest which is or may be adversely
affected to request formal hearing pursuant to section 38-14.1-30; if the application is
disapproved, specific reasons therefor must be set forth in the notification of
disapproval together with the requirements for approval.