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The North Dakota Public Service Commission is a constitutional agency in Bismarck, ND, with authority over various sectors including abandoned mine lands, coal mine reclamation, utilities, telecommunications, energy conversion facility siting, railroads, auctioneers, weighing and measuring devices, gas pipeline safety, and underground damage prevention. The Commission, consisting of Commissioners Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Randy Christmann (Chair), and Julie Fedorchak, works to protect consumers by ensuring utility compliance with regulations, resolving disputes, and establishing fair rates. They hold regular formal sessions and special meetings to address specific issues and provide agendas, minutes, and audio recordings for public access.Generated from the website

The Energy Development Impact Office in Bismarck, ND is an official department of the State of North Dakota. They provide major funding support for North Dakota public schools through various trusts and funds. The department is responsible for managing trust lands, overseeing energy infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with revenue and finance regulations. They also handle unclaimed property and provide resources and information on land management, minerals management, and county rents prices. The Energy Development Impact Office conducts lease auctions for school trust land tracts, provides public records and financial reports, and facilitates rights-of-way permits. They also host events such as oil and gas lease auctions and regular meetings of the Board of University School Lands. The department plays a crucial role in the development and management of energy resources in North Dakota, contributing to the state's economic growth and supporting the education system.Generated from the website

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is responsible for the conservation of natural resources on private land. It provides technical assistance to landowners using voluntary programs. The agency offers opportunities for individuals and organizations to compete for contracts, grants and agreements, provides products and services and works in cooperation with the agency on projects of mutual interest. The Natural Resources Conservation Service encompasses more than 45 million surface acres of land. It works through over 55 soil conservation districts and also supports various programs, such as conservation planning and reserve, farmable wetlands, forestry incentive and grassland reserve programs. The agency collaborates with Environmental Protection Agency, National Association of Conservation Districts, North Dakota Forest Service, Technical Service Providers and Usda-Rural Development. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is located in Bismarck, N.D.