BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced plans for a pipeline restoration and reclamation oversight pilot program.
The program was approved by legislators this session, and Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed it into law Monday. It will help landowners and tenants resolve issues with companies over pipeline reclamation and restoration.
Goehring says the program is needed, given there is more than 20,000 miles of pipeline already crossing North Dakota and thousands more miles to be added in coming years.
The program also will provide educational outreach about reclamation.
People needing assistance can call 701-328-2231 or 1-800-242-7535, or go tohttp://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/pipeline-restoration-and-reclamation-oversight-program .