Nevada SB342 revises water appropriation rules, including permit approval timelines and conditions, and interbasin transfer criteria.
Nevada SB342 amends water appropriation rules, stipulating that the State Engineer must approve or reject permit applications within two years. It outlines specific conditions under which an application may be rejected, such as incomplete applications, unpaid fees, or proposed uses conflicting with existing rights. The bill also modifies the criteria for approving interbasin transfers of groundwater, emphasizing environmental soundness and conservation plans. Additionally, it addresses the cancellation of permits for lack of reasonable diligence and the review process for such cancellations.
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