Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
MINING FACILITIES
Permits for Facilities
Section 445A.395 - Contents of application: Assessment of area of review

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 445A.395

Current through September 16, 2024

1. An assessment of the area of review must include:

(a) Hydrogeological and lithological information which defines the subsurface conditions of the site beneath and adjacent to all point sources to a minimum depth of 100 feet.

(b) A geological map covering the area within a 1-mile radius of the process components.

(c) A topographic map which identifies:
(1) All known surface waterways, streams, springs and seeps within a 1-mile radius of the facility;

(2) All existing habitable buildings within a 1-mile radius of the facility;

(3) The boundaries and area of the upgradient watershed and the degree to which the 100-year, 24-hour storm event will affect the process components; and

(4) All wells constructed for supplies of drinking water within 5 miles downgradient of the site identified in the records of the Division of Water Resources of the Department or known to the applicant.

2. The Department may require that a greater or lesser area of review be prescribed in an application for a permit based upon:

(a) The ability of the geologic formation at the site of the facility to inhibit contaminant migration;

(b) The size of the human population in the area;

(c) The depth from the surface to all groundwater;

(d) The distance to all surrounding bodies of surface water; and

(e) The quality, uses and potential uses of the ground and surface water within the area of review.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n, eff. 9-1-89-Substituted in revision for NAC 445.2429

NRS 445A.425, 445A.465

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