38-12.1-05. Notice and drilling permit required - Exceptions - Limits on coal or
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commercial leonardite removal.
1. It is unlawful to commence operations for drilling for the exploration for coal or
commercial leonardite without first obtaining a permit from the director of mineral
resources, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the commission,
and paying to the commission a fee of one hundred dollars for each such permit area.
The permit application must include a description of the exploration area and the
period of proposed exploration. The permit must be granted within thirty days after a
proper application has been submitted.
2. This permit may not be required:
a. In an area where a permit to conduct surface coal mining operations is in effect
pursuant to chapter 38-14.1;
b. For holes drilled to guide excavating equipment in an operating mine;
c. In areas where a drill hole is required by any other state agency; or
d. For environmental data gathering activities that do not substantially disturb the
land, unless the environmental data gathering activities are located on land
designated unsuitable for mining under section 38-14.1-05.
3. No person may remove more than two hundred fifty tons [226.80 metric tons] of coal
or commercial leonardite pursuant to an exploration permit without first obtaining a
permit from the public service commission.