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North Dakota Century Code Title 61. Waters § 61-03-01.3. Director--State engineer--Powers and duties

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The director shall:

a. Enforce all rules adopted by the department.

b. Hire a state engineer who is a qualified professional engineer, has appropriate hydrology experience, and will report to the director.

c. Hire other employees as necessary to carry out the duties of the department and director.

d. Organize the department in an efficient manner.

e. Take any other action necessary and appropriate for administration of the department.

f. Adopt rules to license water well contractors, water well pump and pitless unit installers, monitoring well contractors, and geothermal system drillers.

g. Advise the governor and the state water commission regarding operations of Devils Lake outlets.

h. Recommend an operational plan for the Devils Lake outlet based on Sheyenne River capacity and water quality considerations.

2. The state engineer is responsible for and shall manage the department's oversight of dam safety, water appropriations, and construction and drainage permits, and associated technical duties related to public safety and property protection.

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