Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 28-32-01(2)(y), the Board of University and School Lands (Board) is subject to administrative rules but is exempt from the adjudicative proceeding requirements and procedures under N.D.C.C. §§ 28-32-21 through 28-32-51.
The Board’s Administrative Rules concerning General Administration, Energy Infrastructure and Impact Grants, and Unclaimed Property can be found in Title 85 of the North Dakota Administrative Code.
When adoption, amendment, or repeal of any Administrative Rules of the Board of University and School Lands entered pursuant to N.D.C.C. ch. 28-32 is proposed, the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands (Department) shall provide all interested persons with a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, orally or in writing, concerning the proposed rule, including data concerning the impact of the proposed rule per the Department's procedure. (Admin Rules Procedure)
ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
RELATING TO TITLE 85, BOARD OF UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL LANDS
TAKE NOTICE that the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands, on behalf of the Board of University and School Lands, will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to Title 85 of the N.D. Admin. Code at 9:30 a.m. CST, November 4, 2025, in the Sakakawea Room, North Dakota State Capitol, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota.
A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by writing to the Department of Trust Lands, 1707 North 9th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501, e-mailing dtlrequest@nd.gov, or calling (701) 328-1918. Also, written or oral comments on the proposed rules may be submitted by mail to Department of Trust Lands, 1707 North 9th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501, by e-mail to dtlrequest@nd.gov, or by calling (701) 328-1918. All comments must be received by 11:59 pm CST on November 17, 2025. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Trust Lands at the above telephone number or address at least three days prior to the public hearing.
There will be real-time public streaming of the public hearing through a Microsoft Teams meeting. Public testimony will be accepted through the Microsoft Teams meeting. Information concerning listening access by telephone or through Microsoft Teams can be obtained by calling (701) 328-1918 or can be found on the Department of Trust Lands’ website at: https://www.land.nd.gov/.
Dated this 26th day of September 2025.
Joseph A. Heringer Commissioner
Department of Trust Lands