To submit an application for a right-of-way or surface damage agreement, please use the on-line application form here.
If you have any questions, the Department of Trust Lands maintains a staff of trained and experienced professionals that can work on easements and permits both in the office and in the field.
Mike Haupt, Land Management Professional. (701-328-1916) Mike Haupt is the primary contact person responsible for the right-of-way program. Haupt earned a masters degree at N.D.S.U. in botany with an emphasis in rangeland management and has been employed by the Department of Trust Lands since 1988. Haupt is a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management. mhaupt@nd.gov.
Mike Brand, Director, Surface Management Division. (701-328-1918) Mike Brand backs up Mike Haupt as needed both in the office and in the field with easements, permits and well site locations. Brand earned a Ph.D. at N.D.S.U. in botany with an emphasis in rangeland management and has been employed by the State Land Department since 1979. Brand is a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management. mbrand@nd.gov
Mike Humann, Rangeland Professional. (701-328-1917) Mike Humann works with easements for roads with political subdivisions and also gravel mining leases. Humann earned a masters degree at N.D.S.U. in botany with an emphasis in rangeland management and has been employed by the Department of Trust Lands since 1987. Humann is a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management. mhumann@nd.gov
Deb Jacobs, Right-of-way Technician. (701-328-2804) Deb organizes the right-of-way application process and manages document preparation. All forms and documents are ultimately processed by Deb and she prepares the final easement, permit or surface damage documents. If you have questions about the status of your application, please use the on-line tracking tool or contact Deb. djacobs@nd.gov
Cory Barth, Natural Resource Professional. (701-328-1945) Cory Barth’s primary responsibility is reclamation. He also works with easements, gravel prospecting and gravel mining leases. Barth earned a masters degree at N.D.S.U. in natural resources with an emphasis in rangeland management and has been employed by the Department of Trust Lands since 2012. cjbarth@nd.gov
