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The state/industry partnership includes the Industrial Commission of
North Dakota, and the Lignite Energy Council which have entered into a partnership to
administer the program. Following is a quick explanation of how the program works:
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The North Dakota Legislature enacts legislation and
appropriates funding for the program.
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The Lignite Research Council
recommends policies and funding for projects to the Industrial Commission.
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The Industrial Commission -- consisting of Governor
John Hoeven, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson
-- approves policies and funding for projects which are recommended by the Lignite
Research Council.
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Industrial Commission of North Dakota and the Lignite Energy
Council administer the program and all
Lignite
Research, Development & Marketing Program
projects.
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