The State Engineer may approve an application for an environmental permit if:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 533.4375

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization

1.  The application is accompanied by the prescribed fees and a copy of a letter or order issued by the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources requiring the applicant to take steps to protect the environment;

2.  The appropriation is in the public interest; and

3.  The appropriation does not impair water rights held by other persons.