CHAPTER 445A - WATER CONTROLS

NAC 445A.5913 “Financial capability” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Financial capability” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.817. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff. 9-27-99)

NAC 445A.5915 “Managerial capability” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Managerial capability” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.827. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff. 9-27-99)

NAC 445A.5916 “Nontransient water system” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Nontransient water system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.829. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff. 9-27-99)

NAC 445A.5917 “Plan” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Plan” means the plan prepared by a supplier of water that is submitted to and approved by the Division in accordance with the provisions of NAC 445A.591 to 445A.5926, inclusive. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff.…

NAC 445A.5918 “Service connection” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Service connection” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.843. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff. 9-27-99)

NAC 445A.5919 “Supplier of water” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Supplier of water” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 445A.6648. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff. 9-27-99)

NAC 445A.592 “Technical capability” defined. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) “Technical capability” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.847. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R073-99, eff. 9-27-99)

NAC 445A.5921 Submission of plan; approval of plan required before issuance of permit. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) 1. Each supplier of water who intends to begin operation of a community water system or nontransient water system on or after October 1, 1999, must, before beginning ope…

NAC 445A.5922 Contents of plan. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) A plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.5921 must include: 1. A description of the community water system or nontransient water system that includes, without limitation: (a) A legal description of the propose…

NAC 445A.5923 Period for submission of revision of plan; amendment to plan. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a plan is submitted by a supplier of water and approved by the Division pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.591 to 445A.5926,…

NAC 445A.5924 Maintenance and availability of plan or amendment to plan. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) A copy of each plan or amendment to a plan that is approved by the Division pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.591 to 445A.5926, inclusive, must be: 1. Maintained in each business…

NAC 445A.5925 Inclusion of report or other information in plan. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) 1. If a supplier of water submits a report or other information concerning a community water system or nontransient water system to an agency of this State or any political subdivision or loca…

NAC 445A.5926 Procedure for review of actions taken by Division. (NRS 439.200, 445A.860) 1. If a supplier of water submits a plan pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.591 to 445A.5926, inclusive, and, after submitting the plan, has reasonable cause to believe that an action tak…

NAC 445A.595 Definitions. (NRS 445A.860) As used in NAC 445A.595 to 445A.614, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 445A.596 to 445A.601, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health…

NAC 445A.596 “Division” defined. (NRS 445A.860) “Division” means the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by Environmental Comm’n by R155-22, 12-29-2022)—(Substituted in…

NAC 445A.597 “Local governing body” defined. (NRS 445A.860) “Local governing body” means: 1. The local legislative or governing body of an incorporated city if all or any part of the area to be serviced by the water system is located within the limits of such incorporated city. 2…

NAC 445A.598 “Operator” defined. (NRS 445A.860) “Operator” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.830. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3633)

NAC 445A.599 “Public water system” defined. (NRS 445A.860) “Public water system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.840. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3634)

NAC 445A.600 “State Engineer” defined. (NRS 445A.860) “State Engineer” means the State Engineer or any duly authorized assistant. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3635)

NAC 445A.601 “Water system” defined. (NRS 445A.860) “Water system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.850. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3636)

NAC 445A.602 Requirement for permit. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.885) A person shall not operate a water system unless the person has a valid permit to operate the water system issued pursuant to NRS 445A.885 and NAC 445A.603 to 445A.614, inclusive. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9…

NAC 445A.603 Application for permit: Form; conference with Chief of Bureau of Safe Drinking Water. (NRS 445A.860) 1. The owner of a water system or the owner’s designated agent may apply for a permit to operate a water system on an application form provided by the Division. 2. Be…

NAC 445A.604 Application for permit: Submission; required fee and documents. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 445A.860) 1. An applicant for a permit to operate a water system shall submit four copies of a completed application form to the Division. 2. An application must be accompanied by:…

NAC 445A.605 Application for permit: Required financial information. (NRS 445A.860) 1. An applicant for a permit to operate a water system shall submit the following financial information with his or her application for a permit: (a) A copy of a budget which projects for 12 month…

NAC 445A.606 Application for permit: Solicitation and consideration of written comments. (NRS 445A.860) 1. The Division shall: (a) Submit a copy of each completed application that it receives pursuant to NAC 445A.604 to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, the State Enginee…

NAC 445A.607 Conditions for issuance of permit: Interpretation of certain statutory terms. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.895) For the purposes of NRS 445A.895: 1. “Available” means: (a) In sufficient supply of water and storage facilities to accommodate the anticipated demand; and (b) From…

NAC 445A.608 Conditions for issuance of permit: Assumption by local governing body of certain responsibilities and duties. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.895) The Division shall not issue a permit to operate a water system unless the local governing body submits: 1. A resolution; 2. A copy …

NAC 445A.609 Conditions for issuance of permit: Payment of fees. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 445A.860) The Division shall not issue a permit to operate a water system unless: 1. The fee for an annual permit to operate a public water system has been paid as set forth in paragraph (b) o…

NAC 445A.610 Contents of permit. (NRS 445A.860) A permit to operate a water system must require the owner and operator to: 1. Comply with the provisions of NRS 445A.800 to 445A.955, inclusive. 2. Comply with the provisions of NAC 445A.450 to 445A.492, inclusive, 445A.595 to 445A.…

NAC 445A.611 Notification of limitations or conditions on permit; public inspection of application for permit. (NRS 445A.860) 1. If a permit to operate a water system is issued to an applicant, the Division shall notify the applicant in writing of any limitations or conditions pl…

NAC 445A.612 Denial, modification, suspension or revocation of permit: Grounds; notice. (NRS 445A.860) 1. The Division may deny an application for or modify, suspend or revoke a permit to operate a water system on any of the following grounds: (a) A violation of a condition or li…

NAC 445A.613 Request for variance from requirements. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.935) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445A.800 to 445A.955, inclusive, an applicant may request a variance from the requirements of NAC 445A.595 to 445A.614, inclusive, pursuant to NRS 445A.935. (Added to…

NAC 445A.614 Procedure for review of actions taken by Division; appeals. (NRS 445A.860) 1. An applicant for or holder of a permit who: (a) Has reason to believe that an action taken by the Division pursuant to NAC 445A.595 to 445A.614, inclusive, has been incorrect or based on in…

NAC 445A.617 Definitions. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) As used in NAC 445A.617 to 445A.652, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 445A.618 to 445A.625, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd.…

NAC 445A.618 “Advisory Board” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Advisory Board” means the Advisory Board appointed by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 445A.870. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3651)

NAC 445A.6185 “Disinfection” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Disinfection” means a process that inactivates pathogenic organisms in water by using chemical oxidants or equivalent agents and processes, including, without limitation, ultraviolet light and ozonation. (Added to NA…

NAC 445A.6188 “Division” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Division” means the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005)

NAC 445A.6195 “Experience in operating” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Experience in operating” means having been actively engaged in the operation and maintenance activities of a water treatment or water distribution system. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R021-02, eff. 8-…

NAC 445A.620 “Groundwater” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Groundwater” means water that is protected from surface contamination or pollution, including, but not limited to, water from wells, properly developed springs and infiltration galleries. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health…

NAC 445A.621 “Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water” means any water beneath the surface of the ground that the Division has determined to have: 1. A significant occurren…

NAC 445A.6225 “Operator” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Operator” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.830. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R021-02, eff. 8-29-2002)

NAC 445A.6226 “Operator experience” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Operator experience” means the daily performance of activities that consist of the control or oversight of any process or operation at a water treatment facility or in a water distribution system that may affe…

NAC 445A.6227 “Postsecondary course of instruction” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Postsecondary course of instruction” means a successfully completed college level course which is at least 36 hours and which is related to drinking water. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n…

NAC 445A.6228 “Postsecondary course provider” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Postsecondary course provider” means an organization which provides instruction and which is an accredited academic institution or which is accredited by or is an authorized provider of the Internati…

NAC 445A.623 “Public water system” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Public water system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.840. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3656)

NAC 445A.624 “Responsible charge” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Responsible charge” means: 1. Actively engaged in on-site supervision and performance of operation activities including the treatment or distribution of water; and 2. Independently making process control or syst…

NAC 445A.6243 “Shift operator” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.880) “Shift operator” means a person who is in direct charge of the operation of a water treatment facility or distribution system for a specified period of the day and who reports to the person in responsible charge of …