Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
APPLICATIONS FOR PRIVILEGES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY
Construction of Utility Facilities
Section 703.423 - Application for permit when no federal agency required to conduct environmental analysis; amended application after final environmental assessment or environmental impact statement issued by federal agency
Current through December 31, 2024
An application filed with the Commission pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 704.870 for a permit to construct a utility facility where no federal agency is required to conduct an environmental analysis of the proposed utility facility, or an application filed with the Commission pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 704.870 for a permit to construct a utility facility where a federal agency has issued either its final environmental assessment or final environmental impact statement, but not the record of decision or similar document, relating to the construction of the proposed utility facility, must contain the following information in the order listed:
1. A description of the location of the proposed utility facility as required by subsection 1 of NRS 704.870, including:
2. A description of the proposed utility facility, including:
3. A copy and summary of any studies which have been made of the environmental impact of the proposed utility facility as required by subsection 1 of NRS 704.870.
4. A description of any reasonable alternate locations for the proposed utility facility, a description of the comparative merits or detriments of each location submitted, and a statement of the reasons why the location is best suited for the proposed utility facility, as required by subsection 1 of NRS 704.870.
5. A copy of the public notice of the application and proof of the publication of the public notice, as required by subsection 4 of NRS 704.870.
6. Proof that a copy of the application has been submitted to the Nevada State Clearinghouse within the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
7. An explanation of the nature of the probable effect on the environment, including:
The data and analyses in the descriptions must be commensurate with the degree of the anticipated impacts.
8. Unless, pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 704.890, the proposed utility facility is exempt from the requirement that the Commission find and determine the extent to which the proposed utility facility is needed to ensure reliable utility service to customers in this State, an explanation of the extent to which the proposed utility facility is needed to ensure reliable utility service to customers in this State, including:
9. An explanation of how the need for the proposed utility facility as described in subsection 8 balances any adverse effects on the environment as described in subsection 7.
10. An explanation of how the proposed utility facility represents the minimum adverse effect on the environment, including:
11. An explanation of how the location of the proposed utility facility conforms to applicable state and local laws and regulations, including a list of all permits, licenses and approvals required by federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. The explanation must include a list that indicates:
12. An explanation of how the proposed utility facility will serve the public interest, including:
Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R076-07, eff. 10-31-2007; A by R001-10, 4-20-2010; R072-13, 12-23-2013
NRS 703.025, 704.210, 704.870