Pipeline restoration and reclamation oversight program - Generally
N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-01-17
in effect4.1-01-17. Pipeline restoration and reclamation oversight program - Generally
1. The commissioner shall establish a program providing technical assistance and
support to surface owners and surface tenants on pipeline restoration and followup
support to surface owners and surface tenants on pipeline reclamation.
2. The commissioner may contract for ombudsmen to be a resource for technical
assistance and followup on pipeline issues. The ombudsmen may not investigate or
assist with any pipeline installed before January 1, 2006, or regulated by the public
service commission under title 49, and may not assist in easement negotiations.
3. The program may provide technical education, support, and outreach on pipeline-
related matters in coordination with other entities.
4. The commissioner may contract with local individuals, deemed trustworthy by the
surface owners and surface tenants, to be ombudsmen. The commissioner is not
subject to the provisions of chapter 54-44.4 when contracting for the services of
ombudsmen.
5. The names of surface owners and surface tenants who receive assistance under the
program are closed records as defined in section 44-04-17.1.
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