N.D. Admin. Code 85-06-02-06
The department may require a lessee to conduct drilling tests on the coal leased premises prior to the coal mining operations. If required, sufficient test holes must be drilled to outline the boundaries, thickness, and depth of the coal deposit and estimate the quality, quantity, and type of coal located on the coal leased premises. The lessee shall provide the department a map of the coal leased premises showing the boundaries of the coal deposit and a written report estimating the thickness, depth, quality, quantity, and type of coal. All test holes must be reclaimed to the satisfaction of the department at the conclusion of testing. Failure to conduct drilling tests when required or failure to provide the required documentation, may result in termination of the coal lease under section 85-06-02-08.
N.D. Admin Code 85-06-02-06
General Authority: NDCC 15-05-05, 15-05-09, 15-07-20, 15-08.1-06, 61-33-06
Law Implemented: NDCC 15-05-01, 15-05-09