459.3833 - Program to prevent and minimize consequences of accidental release of hazardous substance: Delegation of authority and grant of money from Federal Government; regulations.

459.3833  Program to prevent and minimize consequences of accidental release of hazardous substance: Delegation of authority and grant of money from Federal Government; regulations.

      1.  The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may, in accordance with the authority granted to it pursuant to NRS 445B.205, apply for and accept any delegation of authority and any grant of money from the Federal Government for the purpose of establishing and carrying out a program to prevent and minimize the consequences of the accidental release of hazardous substances in accordance with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r).

      2.  The State Environmental Commission may adopt regulations necessary to establish and carry out such a program.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 1397; A 2003, 1605)