North Dakota Century Code Title 38. Mining and Gas and Oil Production § 38-14.1-22. Permit renewal

1. Any valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall carry with it the right of successive renewal upon expiration with respect to areas within the boundaries of the existing permit. The holders of the permit may apply for renewal and such renewal must be issued within a reasonable time as set forth in regulations promulgated by the commission subsequent to fulfillment of the public notice requirements of subsection 1 of section 38-14.1-18 unless it is established that and written findings are made by the commission that:

2. On application for renewal, the burden is on the opponents of renewal.

3. Any permit renewal must be for a term not to exceed the period of the original permit established by this chapter. Application for permit renewal must be made at least one hundred eighty days prior to the expiration of the valid permit.