N.D. Cent. Code § 23.1-08-13
23.1-08-13. Preconstruction site review
23.1-08-13. Preconstruction site review
The department, in cooperation with the department of water resources and the state
geologist, shall develop criteria for siting a solid waste disposal facility based upon potential
impact on environmental resources. Any application for a landfill permit received after the
department develops siting criteria as required by this section must be reviewed for site
suitability by the department after consultation with the department of water resources and state
geologist before any site development. Site development does not include the assessment or
monitoring associated with the review as required by the department in consultation with the
department of water resources and state geologist.