Hearing Procedures (NAC 533)
The Division is proposing permanent regulations on rules of procedure for hearings before the State Engineer and pre-hearing procedures. This initiative started in 2020 with regulations proposed under R125-20, continued under R142-22, and is currently advancing with the draft regulation under R164-24. Access all materials related to the proposed regulation by clicking this link.
Individuals who wish to provide written public comments can submit them to ndwr-regscomment@water.nv.gov.
Review of Extension of Time Regulations (NAC 533.390 – 533.500)
The Division is reviewing NAC 533.390–533.500, which govern applications for extensions of time to complete construction or apply water to beneficial use, to determine if amendments or repeals are necessary. These regulations (LCB File No. R169-20), effective December 22, 2022, include a provision requiring the Division to reassess their effectiveness.
A public meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Bonnie Bryan Conference Room at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Carson City. Stakeholders are invited to discuss the Extensions of Time process, including the impact of existing regulations and potential areas for revision.
Following the public meeting and review of written comments, the Division will prepare a report summarizing the comments and outline any future actions for the next regulation cycle, beginning July 2, 2025. The report will be submitted to the Legislative Counsel Bureau, posted on the Division’s website, and emailed to the list of persons interested in Division regulations.
Access public commend and materials related to the regulation by clicking this link.