N.D. Cent. Code § 61-24.3-05
61-24.3-05. Intake structure
61-24.3-05. Intake structure
The intake structure to be utilized for the withdrawal of water from the water source for the
southwest pipeline project shall be determined by the commission, as in the judgment of the
commission the interests of the state and water user entities of the southwest pipeline project
are best served. In making its determination on the selection of the intake structure, the
commission shall consider, among other things, cost, project stability, capacity and ability to
withdraw water, and flexibility in delivering water to water user entities.