NDCC 4.1-01-18 concerns the Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee.
NDCC 4.1-01-20 specifically states "The agriculture commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes set forth in section 4.1-01-19, provided the commissioner posts the amount and source of any gifts, grants, and donations on the department of agriculture's website. Any moneys received in accordance with this section must be deposited in the federal environmental law impact review fund."
The following is a list of gifts, grants or donations to the fund that have been received thus far:
- ND Grain Growers Association - $3,000
- Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board (ND Department of Agriculture) - $225,000
- ND Department of Transportation - $75,000
- ND Beekeepers Association - $20,000
- ND Wheat Commission - $5,000
- ND Stockmen's Association - $5,000
- Independent Beef Association of ND - $500
- North Dakota Petroleum Council - $50,000
- North Dakota Lignite Council - $30,000
- ND Game and Fish - $100,000
Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee (FELIRC) Contacts
Dutch Bialke
Legal Council / Policy Advisor
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505
701-328-1496