Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Title 135 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Chapter 5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Section 135-5-001
Current through March 20, 2024
All operations shall be conducted so as to minimize adverse impacts on the State's air, water, land and subsurface resources, by consideration of the following:
001.01 Air Quality
Operator shall comply with applicable Federal and State air quality standards, including the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.);
001.02 Water Quality
Operator shall comply with applicable Federal and State water quality standards, including regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et. seq.), and section 002.01 of this Chapter;
001.03 Land Quality
Operator shall comply with applicable Federal and State standards for the disposal and treatment of solid wastes and section 002.02 of this Chapter. All garbage, refuse, or waste shall either be removed or disposed of or treated so as to minimize its impact on the environment. All cuttings, dumpage, deleterious materials or substances and other waste produced by operations shall be deployed, arranged, disposed of or treated so as to minimize adverse impact upon the environment; and
001.04 Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat
In addition to compliance with all water quality standards and solid waste disposal activities required by this section, operator shall take all practicable measures to maintain and protect fisheries and wildlife habitat which may be affected by the operations. Conditions of the permit shall be specified to protect these resources through consultation with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
