Environmental

In North Dakota, 'induced seismicity' associated with oil and gas wastewater injection wells is primarily regulated by:

AThe North Dakota Real Estate Commission
BThe North Dakota Industrial Commission and EPA Underground Injection Control program✓ Correct
CThe state insurance commissioner
DThe North Dakota Housing Finance Agency

Explanation

Wastewater disposal from oil production (injection wells) is regulated by the North Dakota Industrial Commission's Oil and Gas Division and the EPA's Underground Injection Control program. These agencies monitor injection volumes and seismic activity.

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