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Subsurface Mineral Regulations

The exploration, development and production of subsurface minerals requires a permit and is regulated under Chapters 38-12 and 43-02-02 of the North Dakota Century and Administrative Codes, respectively.

These regulations cover many of the minerals not included in the oil and gas and coal regulatory programs.

Administrative Rules
  • Century Code
  • 43-02-02 Subsurface Mineral Exploration
  • 43-02-02.3 Surface Mining (Non Coal)
  • 43-02-02.4 Solution Mining
Forms
  • Exploration Permit Application - (Form 1-SM)
  • Well Permit Application - (Form 1A-SM)
  • Organizational Report - (Form 2-SM)
  • Single Shallow Well Bond - (Form 3-SM)
  • Single Deep Well Bond - (Form 3B-SM)
  • Treating Plant Bond - (Form 3C-SM)
  • Written Notice of Drilling Operation - (Form 3D-SM)
  • Sundry Notices and Reports - (Form 4-SM)
  • Report of Mineral Production - (Form 5-SM)
  • Completion Report - (Form 6-SM)
  • Well Completion Report - (Form 6A-SM)
  • Well Plugging Record - (Form 7-SM)
  • Notice of Transfer of Wells - (Form 8-SM)
  • Notice of Transfer of Mining Facility - (Form 8A-SM)
  • Notice of Transfer of Treating Plant Facility - (Form 8B-SM)
  • Reservoir Pressure Test - (Form 9-SM)
  • Tank Bottom Cleaning Report - (Form 10-SM)
  • Central Tank Battery Well Test Report - (Form 11-SM)
  • Central Tank Battery Well Test Report Continuation - (Form 11A-SM)
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