N.D. Cent. Code § 38-14.2-05
38-14.2-05. Construction of public facilities
38-14.2-05. Construction of public facilities
Upon reclamation of all abandoned coal mine areas and all abandoned noncoal areas
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, if there is a need for the construction of specific public
facilities in communities impacted by coal development and if impact funds which may be
available are inadequate, the governor of the state of North Dakota shall certify to the existence
of such conditions to the secretary of the interior and funds may be allocated and expended for
such construction upon the approval of the specific public facilities by the commission.