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NV Rev Stat § 702.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 702 - Energy Assistance|NRS 702.280 - Coordination and evaluation of programs; duties of Division of Welfare and Supportive Services and Housing Division; submission of report to Governor, Legislative Commission and Interim Finance Committee.

  1. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services and the Housing Division jointly shall establish an annual plan to coordinate their activities and programs pursuant to this chapter. In preparing the annual plan, the Divisions shall solicit advice from knowledgeable persons. The annual plan must include, without limitation, a description of:  (a) The resources and services being used by each program and the efforts that will be undertaken to increase or improve those resources and services;  (b) The efforts that will be undertaken to improve administrative efficiency;  (c) The efforts that will be undertaken to coordinate with other federal, state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations and any private business or trade organizations that provide energy assistance or conservation services to low-income persons;  (d) The measures concerning program design that will be undertaken to improve program effectiveness; and  (e) The efforts that will be taken to address issues identified during the most recently completed annual evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection 2.  2. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services and the Housing Division jointly shall:  (a) Conduct an annual evaluation of the programs that each Division carries out pursuant to NRS 702.260, 702.270 and 702.275;  (b) Solicit advice from the Commission as part of the annual evaluation; and  (c) Prepare a report concerning the annual evaluation and submit the report to the Governor, the Legislative Commission and the Interim Finance Committee.  3. The report prepared pursuant to subsection 2 must include, without limitation:  (a) A description of the objectives of each program;  (b) An analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of each program in meeting the objectives of the program;  (c) The amount of money distributed from the Fund for each program and a detailed description of the use of that money for each program;  (d) An analysis of the coordination between the Divisions concerning each program; and  (e) Any changes planned for each program.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 3236; A 2007, 2975)
NV Rev Stat § 703.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Affected governmental entity" means a governmental entity for which a tax, fee or assessment is collected pursuant to NRS 704.9901, 704.9985 or 704B.360.  2. "Alternative seller" means a person who sells any competitive, discretionary or potentially competitive component of natural gas service pursuant to NRS 704.993 to 704.999, inclusive.  3. "Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.  4. "Provider of new electric resources" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704B.130.  [Part 6:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3155; NCL § 6105] — (NRS A 1995, 2606; 1997, 1881, 2020, 2664; 1999, 492; 2001, 341; 2003, 3025)
NV Rev Stat § 703.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.020 - Creation.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is hereby created.  [Part 1:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3154; NCL § 6100] — (NRS A 1997, 1881)
NV Rev Stat § 703.023 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.023 - Seal.

The Commission shall have a seal upon which must be the words "Public Utilities Commission of Nevada," by which the Commission shall authenticate its proceedings and orders. All papers made under the seal must be admitted in evidence without further authenticity or proof.  [Part 6:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3155; NCL § 6105] — (NRS A 1997, 1882)
NV Rev Stat § 703.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.025 - Reorganization of Commission; duties of Commission relating to reorganization; Commission authorized to adopt regulations for operation and enforcement of laws; plan for reorganization.

  1. The Commission, by majority vote, shall organize the Commission into sections, alter the organization of the Commission and reassign responsibilities and duties of the sections of the Commission as the Commission deems necessary to provide:  (a) Advice and guidance to the Commission on economic policies relating to utilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and the regulation of such utilities;  (b) Administrative, technical, legal and support services to the Commission; and  (c) For the regulation of utilities governed by the Commission and the services offered by such utilities, including, but not limited to, licensing of such utilities and services and the resolution of consumer complaints.  2. The Commission shall:  (a) Formulate the policies of the various sections of the Commission;  (b) Coordinate the activities of the various sections of the Commission;  (c) If customers are authorized by a specific statute to obtain a competitive, discretionary or potentially competitive utility service, take any actions which are consistent with the statute and which are necessary to encourage and enhance:  (1) A competitive market for the provision of that utility service to customers in this State; and  (2) The reliability and safety of the provision of that utility service within that competitive market; and  (d) Adopt such regulations consistent with law as the Commission deems necessary for the operation of the Commission and the enforcement of all laws administered by the Commission.  3. Before reorganizing the Commission, the Commission shall submit the plan for reorganization to:  (a) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the appropriate legislative committee and the Interim Finance Committee; and  (b) The Director of the Office of Finance.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1880; A 2001, 341)
NV Rev Stat § 703.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.030 - Commissioners: Appointment; terms; qualifications.

  1. The Commission consists of three Commissioners appointed by the Governor for terms of 4 years.  2. The Governor shall appoint as members of the Commission persons who have at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following fields:  (a) Accounting.  (b) Business administration.  (c) Finance or economics.  (d) Administrative law.  (e) Professional engineering.  3. Not more than two of the Commissioners may be:  (a) Members of the same political party.  (b) From the same field of experience.  [Part 2:109:1919; A 1947, 29; 1953, 252] — (NRS A 1957, 331; 1983, 1308; 1997, 1881)
NV Rev Stat § 703.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.040 - Commissioners: Additional qualifications; restrictions on other employment.

  1. All of the Commissioners shall be persons who are independent of the industries regulated by the Commission and who possess demonstrated competence.  2. No Commissioner may be pecuniarily interested in any public utility in this state or elsewhere.  3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, the Commissioners shall give their entire time to the business of the Commission and shall not pursue any other business or vocation or hold any other office of profit.  4. No Commissioner may be a member of any political convention or a member of any committee of any political party.  [Part 2:109:1919; A 1947, 29; 1953, 252] + [Part 3:109:1919; A 1953, 252] + [Part 4:109:1919; A 1953, 252] — (NRS A 1957, 332; 1977, 758; 1997, 621)
NV Rev Stat § 703.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.050 - Commissioners: Oaths.

  1. Before entering upon the duties of office, each Commissioner shall subscribe to the constitutional oath of office, and shall in addition swear that the Commissioner is not pecuniarily interested in any public utility in this State as defined in chapter 704 of NRS.  2. The oath of office shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.  [Part 4:109:1919; A 1953, 252] — (NRS A 1975, 934; 1977, 1115)
NV Rev Stat § 703.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.060 - Commissioners: Removal.

The Governor shall have the power to remove any Commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Such removal shall be upon public hearing after 10 days’ notice and the service of a copy of the charges upon the Commissioner. The record of any such proceedings shall be filed with the Secretary of State if a Commissioner is removed.  [Part 3:109:1919; A 1953, 252]
NV Rev Stat § 703.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.070 - Commissioners: Designation of Commissioner to serve as Chair.

The Governor shall designate one of the Commissioners to be Chair, whose term as Chair shall be at the pleasure of the Governor.  [Part 2:109:1919; A 1947, 29; 1953, 252] — (NRS A 1957, 332; 1997, 1881; 2009, 608)
NV Rev Stat § 703.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.080 - Commissioners: Unclassified service of State; Acting Commissioners not entitled to participate in certain programs or receive certain benefits.

  1. The Chair and the other Commissioners, including any Acting Commissioners, are in the unclassified service of the State.  2. Notwithstanding any other specific statute to the contrary and regardless of the length of service, a person who is appointed to serve as an Acting Commissioner pursuant to NRS 703.085 is not entitled because of that appointment to participate in any programs or receive any benefits that are offered or provided to state officers or employees in the unclassified service of the State pursuant to chapter 284, 286 or 287 of NRS.  [Part 5:109:1919; A 1931, 225; 1941, 40; 1949, 449; 1951, 200; 1953, 252] + [20:295:1953; A 1955, 525] — (NRS A 1957, 332; 1959, 788; 1960, 396; 1961, 657; 1963, 1333; 1965, 706; 1967, 1504; 1971, 1443; 1981, 1285; 2003, 3024)
NV Rev Stat § 703.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.100 - Suits by and against Commission.

The Commission may sue and be sued in the name of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.  [Part 6:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3155; NCL § 6105] — (NRS A 1997, 1882)
NV Rev Stat § 703.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.110 - Hearings and meetings open to public.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all hearings and meetings conducted by the Commission must be open to the public.  [Part 2:109:1919; A 1947, 29; 1953, 252] — (NRS A 1957, 332; 1967, 1094; 1971, 656; 1973, 1036; 1979, 1108; 1983, 1308; 1989, 441; 1997, 1882; 2003, 3024)
NV Rev Stat § 703.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.120 - Principal and secondary offices; filing of documents at secondary office.

  1. The Commission shall keep its principal office at Carson City, Nevada, in rooms provided by the Buildings and Grounds Section of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration and may maintain another office in Las Vegas, Nevada.  2. If an office is so maintained in Las Vegas, any document which is required to be filed with the Commission may be filed at its office in Las Vegas with the same effect as if it were filed at the office in Carson City.  [Part 6:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3155; NCL § 6105] — (NRS A 1963, 1071; 1973, 1477; 1987, 778; 1993, 1924)
NV Rev Stat § 703.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.140 - Expenses of Commissioners and employees: Sworn statement and approval required.

The expenditures of each Commissioner and employee of the Commission while traveling on its business must be sworn to by the person who incurred the expense and must be approved by the Chair of the Commission.  [42:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3167; NCL § 6143] — (NRS A 1979, 1109; 1985, 448)
NV Rev Stat § 703.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.145 - Expenses of investigations, inspections, audits and appearances made outside State.

  1. Any public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission which elects to maintain its books and records outside the State of Nevada must, in addition to any other assessment and fees provided for by law, be assessed by the Commission for an amount equal to the per diem allowance and travel expenses of Commission members and staff for investigations, inspections and audits required to be performed outside this State. The per diem allowance and travel expenses of the members of the Commission and its staff must be assessed at the rate established by the State Board of Examiners for state officers and employees generally.  2. Any public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission must, in addition to any other assessment and fees provided for by law, be assessed by the Commission for an amount equal to the per diem allowance and travel expenses of Commission members and staff for investigations, audits and appearances required to be performed out of this State as a result of interventions in:  (a) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings as authorized in NRS 703.152; or  (b) Actions involving the Federal Communications Commission or other federal regulatory agencies,  if the intervention is made to benefit the public utility or its customers. The per diem allowance and travel expenses of the members of the Commission and its staff must be assessed at the rate established by the State Board of Examiners for state officers and employees generally.  3. The assessments provided for by this section must be determined by the Commission upon the completion of each such investigation, inspection, audit or appearance and are due within 30 days after receipt by the affected utility of the notice of assessment. The total amount assessed by the Commission in 1 year pursuant to subsection 2 must not exceed $50,000.  4. The records of the Commission relating to the additional costs incurred by reason of the necessary additional travel must be open for inspection by the affected utility at any time within the 30-day period.  5. The Commission shall, not later than 2 business days after receiving a written request from the Legislative Commission, report to the Legislature the amount of assessments charged public utilities pursuant to subsection 2 during the previous biennium or any other period specified by the Legislative Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1832; A 1989, 609; 1991, 400; 1993, 442; 1995, 64; 1997, 1882; 2007, 544, 604)
NV Rev Stat § 703.147 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.147 - Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund.

  1. The Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund is hereby created as a special revenue fund. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 702.170 and 704.7828, all money collected by the Commission pursuant to law must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund. Money collected for the use of the Consumer’s Advocate of the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General must be transferred pursuant to the provisions of subsection 8 of NRS 704.035.  2. Money in the Fund which belongs to the Commission may be used:  (a) To defray the costs of:  (1) Maintaining staff and equipment to regulate adequately public utilities and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.  (2) Participating in all rate cases involving those persons.  (3) Audits, inspections, investigations, publication of notices, reports and retaining consultants connected with that regulation and participation.  (4) The salaries, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of the members of the Commission.  (b) For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.  3. All claims against the Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.  4. The Commission must furnish upon request a statement showing the balance remaining in the Fund as of the close of the preceding fiscal year.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 148; A 1981, 1677; 1997, 1883; 2001, 2526, 3238; 2010, 26th Special Session, 26)
NV Rev Stat § 703.148 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.148 - Expenditure of money from reserve account to provide education and informational services to public; use of independent contractor to provide such services.

The Commission may expend money from its reserve account to provide education and informational services necessary to educate and inform the residents in this state on issues related to the provision of utility services in this state. The Commission may contract with an independent person to provide such educational and informational services.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1902; A 2001, 352)
NV Rev Stat § 703.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.150 - General duties.

The Commission shall supervise and regulate the operation and maintenance of public utilities and other persons named and defined in chapters 704, 704A and 708 of NRS pursuant to the provisions of those chapters.  [Part 1:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3154; NCL § 6100] — (NRS A 1979, 246; 1985, 2047; 1997, 1883; 2015, 1388, 1413)
NV Rev Stat § 703.151 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.151 - Duties of Commission in adopting regulations relating to provision of electric service.

In adopting regulations pursuant to this title relating to the provision of electric service, the Commission shall ensure that the regulations:  1. Protect, further and serve the public interest;  2. Provide effective protection for customers who depend upon electric service;  3. Provide for stability in rates and for the availability and reliability of electric service;  4. Encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources; and  5. Require providers of electric service to engage in prudent business management, effective long-term planning, responsible decision making, sound fiscal strategies and efficient operations.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1880; A 2001, 342)
NV Rev Stat § 703.152 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.152 - Legislative findings on cost of energy in Nevada; Commission authorized to represent State in matters affecting development, transmission, use or cost of energy in Nevada.

  1. The Legislature finds that the cost of energy in Nevada is affected by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in its regulation of the transmission of energy into and out of the State of Nevada, and the concerns of the public utilities and their customers in this State should be represented at the hearings of that Commission which affect Nevada.  2. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, within the limits of its budget and as it deems necessary, may bring an action, file a petition or intervene before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or in any court on behalf of the public utilities and their customers in this State and represent their views in any matter which affects the development, transmission, use or cost of energy in Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 336; A 1997, 1883)
NV Rev Stat § 703.153 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.153 - Commission may agree to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with federal statutes and regulations governing safety of storage facilities and interstate pipelines.

The Commission may enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation which authorizes the Commission to conduct inspections as an agent of the Federal Government to ensure compliance with federal statutes and regulations governing the safety of storage facilities and interstate pipelines which transport:  1. Petroleum or any petroleum product;  2. Any substance which is in a liquid state, including liquefied natural gas, when transported by pipeline or pipeline facilities and which may pose an unreasonable risk to life or property when transported by pipeline or pipeline facilities; or  3. Any gas, including natural gas, flammable gas or gas which is toxic or corrosive.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 16; A 1993, 297)
NV Rev Stat § 703.154 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.154 - Regulations to ensure safe operation and maintenance of storage facilities and intrastate pipelines; Commission has final authority to regulate such facilities and pipelines; administrative fine.

  1. The Commission may adopt such regulations as are necessary to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all storage facilities and intrastate pipelines in this State which are used to store and transport natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, in its liquid or vapor form, or any mixture thereof. Regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection do not apply to activities that are subject to the provisions of NRS 590.465 to 590.645, inclusive, or chapter 704 of NRS.  2. If the Commission and any other governmental entity or agency of the State have coexisting jurisdiction over the regulation of such storage facilities and intrastate pipelines, the Commission has the final authority to regulate those facilities and pipelines and to take such actions as are necessary to carry out the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1.  3. A person who violates any of the provisions of a regulation adopted by the Commission pursuant to subsection 1 is liable for an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 per day for each day of the violation and not to exceed $200,000 for any related series of violations. The amount of the administrative fine must be determined in the manner provided in NRS 703.380.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 296; A 2007, 35)
NV Rev Stat § 703.1545 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.1545 - Commission authorized to participate in federal program of safety relating to railroads.

The Commission shall:  1. Enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 20105 that authorizes the Commission to participate in the enforcement of federal safety regulations and orders applicable to railroad equipment, facilities, rolling stock and operations in this state.  2. Accept and expend any federal money made available pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 20105 for carrying out a safety program relating to railroads.  3. Adopt regulations concerning the safety of railroads in this state that incorporate the provisions of the statutes and regulations of other states and the Federal Government relating to railroad safety which the Commission determines are appropriate for this state.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1274)
NV Rev Stat § 703.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 703 - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada|NRS 703.160 - Place of session or hearing.

The Commission may hold sessions or hearings at its office or at such other place or places as the convenience of the Commission or of the parties requires.  [Part 6:109:1919; 1919 RL p. 3155; NCL § 6105]