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NV Rev Stat § 459.221 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.221 - License to use area for disposal required; violations concerning shipping; penalties; suspension, revocation or reinstatement of license.

  1. A shipper or producer of radioactive waste, or a broker who receives such waste from another person for the purpose of disposal, shall not dispose of the waste in this State until he or she obtains a license from the Division to use the disposal area. The Division shall order a shipment of such waste from an unlicensed shipper or broker to be returned to him or her, except for a package which has leaked or spilled its contents, unless the package has been securely repackaged for return.  2. The Division shall issue a license to use a disposal area to a shipper or broker who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Division that the shipper or broker will package and label the waste he or she transports or causes to be transported to the disposal area in conformity with the regulations of the State Board of Health. The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services may designate third parties to inspect and make recommendations concerning such shippers and brokers and their shipments.  3. A shipper or broker violates this section if the shipper or broker transports or causes to be transported to a disposal area any such waste:  (a) Which is not packaged or labeled in conformity with regulations of the State Board of Health;  (b) Which is not accompanied by a bill of lading or other shipping document prescribed by that Board; or  (c) Which leaks or spills from its package, unless, by way of affirmative defense, the shipper or broker proves that the carrier of the waste was responsible for the leak or spill,  and if licensed by the Division, the shipper or broker may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Division of not more than $5,000, or if not licensed, the shipper or broker is guilty of a misdemeanor.  4. Each container of such waste which is not properly packaged or labeled, or leaks or spills its contents, constitutes a separate violation, but the total amount of the penalty or fine for any one shipment must not exceed $20,000. The Division in assessing an administrative penalty, or the court in imposing a fine for a misdemeanor, shall consider the substantiality of the violation and the injury or risk of injury to persons or property in this State.  5. The Division, or the Board pursuant to NRS 459.100, may suspend or revoke a license to use a disposal area if it finds that the licensee has violated any provision of this chapter. If a license has been revoked or suspended, it may be reinstated only if the licensee demonstrates to the Division that the licensee will comply with the provisions of this chapter in all future shipments of waste.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 230; 1983, 504)
NV Rev Stat § 459.231 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.231 - Fund for Care of Sites for Disposal of Radioactive Waste: Creation; administration; deposits; investment; interest; income.

  1. There is hereby created as a special revenue fund in the State Treasury a Fund for the Care of Sites for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste. The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the administration of the Fund. All money held by the State Treasurer or received by the Director for that purpose must be deposited in the Fund.  2. The money in the Fund must be invested as other state funds are invested. All interest earned on the deposit or investment of the money in the Fund must be credited to the Fund, except that all interest earned on the money in the Account created pursuant to section 5 of chapter 374, Statutes of Nevada 1961, must be credited to that Account.  3. The Director may expend the annual income from the Fund for the purpose for which the Fund is created, and any income of the Fund which is unexpended at the end of any year must be added to the principal of the Fund. Except as otherwise provided in section 5 of chapter 374, Statutes of Nevada 1961, the principal of the Fund may be expended if approved by the Legislature when in regular session or by the Interim Finance Committee when the Legislature is not in session. Claims against the Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.  4. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, money in the Fund may be expended for any purpose authorized by the Legislature.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 231; A 1983, 310; 1997, 126; 2010, 26th Special Session, 18)
NV Rev Stat § 459.235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.235 - Deposit of penal fines; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines imposed by State Board of Health; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

  1. All penal fines imposed in the name of a county for violations of the provisions of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant to those provisions, must be deposited in the Fund for the Care of Sites for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste.  2. The State Board of Health may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, impose and collect administrative penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom in the Fund for the Care of Sites for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste.  3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 2 and the State Board of Health deposits the money collected from the imposition of administrative fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 231; A 1983, 1532; 1997, 126)
NV Rev Stat § 459.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.250 - Enforcement of certain provisions by peace officers of Nevada Highway Patrol; impounding or detaining of vehicles. [Effective until the earlier of July 1, 2020, or the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 180, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page 987.]

  1. Peace officers of the Nevada Highway Patrol shall enforce those provisions of NRS 459.221 and 459.7052 to 459.728, inclusive, which govern the transport and handling of radioactive waste as they affect the safety of drivers or vehicles, the leakage or spill of radioactive waste from its package or the emission of ionizing radiation in an unsafe amount as established by the regulations of the State Board of Health.  2. The peace officer may:  (a) Impound a vehicle with unsafe equipment; or  (b) Detain a vehicle, if any waste has leaked or spilled from its package or if the peace officer has detected the emission of ionizing radiation in an unsafe amount, and order the driver of the vehicle to park it in a safe place, as determined by an officer designated by the Division, pending remedial action by that Division.  3. After a vehicle has been so detained, an officer designated by the Division may order:  (a) The vehicle to be impounded;  (b) The leaked or spilled waste to be cleaned up;  (c) The contents of any unsafe or leaking package to be repackaged; or  (d) Any other appropriate precaution or remedy,  at the expense of the shipper or broker, carrier or other person who is responsible as determined by the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 231; A 1985, 1996; 1993, 846; 1997, 2002; 1999, 3349)
NV Rev Stat § 459.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.250 - Enforcement of certain provisions by peace officers of Nevada Highway Patrol; impounding or detaining of vehicles. [Effective on the earlier of July 1, 2020, or the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 180, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page 987.]

  1. Peace officers of the Nevada Highway Patrol shall enforce those provisions of NRS 459.221 and 459.7052 to 459.728, inclusive, which govern the transport and handling of radioactive waste as they affect the safety of drivers or vehicles, the leakage or spill of radioactive waste from its package or the emission of ionizing radiation in an unsafe amount as established by the regulations of the State Board of Health.  2. The peace officer may:  (a) Impound a vehicle with unsafe equipment;  (b) Detain a vehicle, if any waste has leaked or spilled from its package or if the peace officer has detected the emission of ionizing radiation in an unsafe amount, and order the driver of the vehicle to park it in a safe place, as determined by an officer designated by the Division, pending remedial action by that Division; or  (c) Impound the vehicle or seize the license plates of the vehicle pursuant to the provisions of NRS 484A.805.  3. After a vehicle has been so detained, an officer designated by the Division may order:  (a) The vehicle to be impounded;  (b) The leaked or spilled waste to be cleaned up;  (c) The contents of any unsafe or leaking package to be repackaged; or  (d) Any other appropriate precaution or remedy,  at the expense of the shipper or broker, carrier or other person who is responsible as determined by the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 231; A 1985, 1996; 1993, 846; 1997, 2002; 1999, 3349; 2017, 982, effective on the earlier of July 1, 2020, or the date on which the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that sufficient resources are available to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of chapter 180, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page 987)
NV Rev Stat § 459.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.260 - Impounding of sources of ionizing radiation by Division. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

In the event of an emergency, the Division may impound, or order the impounding of, sources of ionizing radiation in the possession of any person who is not equipped to observe, or who fails to observe, any provision of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any rules or regulations issued under NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 581; A 1975, 1331) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 459.150)
NV Rev Stat § 459.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.260 - Suspension, revocation or amending of license or registration; impounding of sources of ionizing radiation by Division. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. The Division may suspend, revoke or amend a license or registration issued pursuant to NRS 459.201 to a person who has violated any provision of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto.  2. In the event of an emergency, the Division may impound, or order the impounding of, sources of ionizing radiation in the possession of any person who is not equipped to observe, or who fails to observe, any provision of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any rules or regulations issued under NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 581; A 1975, 1331; 2019, 2709, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 459.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.270 - Injunctive and other relief.

  1. If, in the judgment of the Division, any person is engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute a violation of any provision of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any rule, regulation or order issued under NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, the Division may request the Attorney General to apply to the district court for an order enjoining such act or practice, or for an order directing compliance with any provision of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any rule, regulation or order issued under NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive.  2. Upon a showing by the Division that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other appropriate order may be granted by the court.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 581; A 1975, 1331) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 459.140)
NV Rev Stat § 459.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.280 - Removal of radioactive waste, machinery or equipment by employee from area for disposal prohibited; penalties.

  1. A person who is employed at an area used for the disposal of radioactive waste and removes from the disposal area any of that waste, or without prior written authorization from the Chief Medical Officer removes from the disposal area for his or her own personal use any machinery or equipment belonging to the operator of the area and used within the area where the waste is buried, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days, or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.  2. If a person who violates this section is employed by the operator of the disposal area, the operator may be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $10,000, in addition to any other penalty provided by law.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 231; A 2013, 987)
NV Rev Stat § 459.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.290 - Penalties.

Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:  1. Uses, manufactures, produces, or knowingly transports, transfers, receives, acquires, owns or possesses any source of ionizing radiation which has not been licensed or registered in accordance with the provisions of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, and the regulations adopted under them.  2. Violates any of the provisions of NRS 459.010 to 459.290, inclusive, or any regulation or order adopted or issued under them.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 581; A 1979, 971) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 459.160)
NV Rev Stat § 459.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.300 - Legislative findings.

The Legislature finds that tailings from active and inactive uranium and thorium mills pose a potential hazard from radiation to the health of persons in this State. It is essential for this State to regulate the activities of such mills to:  1. Assure that every reasonable effort is made to provide for the stabilization, disposal and control of such tailings in a safe and environmentally sound manner.  2. Minimize or prevent the diffusion of radon and other environmental hazards from such tailings.  3. Reduce to the greatest extent practicable the need for long-term treatment and surveillance of such tailings.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 901)
NV Rev Stat § 459.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.320 - Prerequisites to issuance of license.

Before a license for the processing or extraction of ores primarily for obtaining their content of source material and disposing of by-product material is issued, the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall:  1. Hold a hearing.  2. Provide a written analysis of the effect of the activity on the environment which must include:  (a) An assessment of the radiological and nonradiological effects on the public health;  (b) An assessment of any effect on any waterway and groundwater;  (c) A summary of any alternatives to the activity being considered; and  (d) A summary of the long-term effect of the activity.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 901; A 1995, 1588)
NV Rev Stat § 459.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.330 - Terms and conditions to be contained in license.

Any specific license issued or renewed after July 1, 1981, for any activity which results in the production of by-product material must contain the terms and conditions determined by the State Board of Health to be necessary to assure that before the termination of the activity:  1. The licensee will comply with the standards for decontamination, decommission and reclamation prescribed by the State Board of Health, which must be as stringent as those standards set by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or its successor agency, for sites:  (a) At which ores were processed primarily for their content of uranium or thorium; and  (b) At which by-product material is deposited.  2. Ownership of any disposal site and the by-product material which resulted from the licensed activity will, upon termination of the license and subject to the provisions of NRS 459.340, be transferred to the United States or to the State of Nevada if the State of Nevada exercises the option to acquire them.  3. If ownership of the disposal site and the by-product material which resulted from the licensed activity is transferred to the United States upon termination of the state license, the money collected by the State from the licensee for long-term surveillance and maintenance of the site must be paid to the United States.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 901)
NV Rev Stat § 459.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.340 - Title to site for disposal and by-products to be transferred to United States or this State before termination of production.

  1. Before the termination of activity licensed under NRS 459.330, title to any disposal site and to the by-product material which resulted from the activity, including any interests therein other than land:  (a) Held in trust by the United States for any Indian tribe;  (b) Owned by an Indian tribe subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States; or  (c) Owned by the United States or by the State of Nevada which is used for the disposal of by-product material,  must be transferred to the United States or to the State of Nevada unless the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or its successor agency determines, before the termination of the activity, that transfer of title is not necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the persons of the State or to minimize any danger to life or property.  2. If title is transferred to the State of Nevada, the State Land Registrar shall assign the land for administration to the State Board of Health, which shall maintain the by-product material and land in such a manner as will protect the public health and safety, and the environment.  3. The State Board of Health may periodically examine, treat and rehabilitate the land containing by-product material which has been placed in its custody.  4. The transfer of title does not relieve any licensee of liability for any fraudulent or negligent acts done before the transfer.  5. Except for costs of administration and the legal fees of the transferee, the by-product material and land transferred to the United States or to the State of Nevada must be transferred without cost to the transferee.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 902)
NV Rev Stat § 459.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.350 - Person exempt from licensing may be required to observe or perform remedial work.

The State Board of Health may require persons who are exempt from licensing to monitor or perform remedial work with respect to by-product material or uranium or thorium on their property and to obey such other regulations as the Board deems necessary to protect health or minimize danger to life or property.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 902)
NV Rev Stat § 459.360 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.360 - Standards of management of by-products.

Management of by-product material must conform to the applicable standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission which are in effect on July 1, 1981.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 903)
NV Rev Stat § 459.370 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.370 - Construction of facility or disposal of by-products without license unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person to construct a facility for the processing of ore for uranium or thorium or to dispose of by-product material without a license.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 902)
NV Rev Stat § 459.380 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.380 - Legislative declaration.

The Legislature hereby declares that the purposes of NRS 459.380 to 459.3874, inclusive, are to:  1. Protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this State from the effects of the improper handling of hazardous chemicals or explosives at the point where:  (a) The chemicals are produced, used or stored in this State; or  (b) The explosives are manufactured for sale in this State;  2. Ensure that the employees of this State who are required to work with hazardous chemicals or explosives are guaranteed a safe and healthful working environment;  3. Protect the natural resources of this State by preventing and mitigating accidental or unexpected releases of hazardous chemicals into the environment; and  4. Ensure the safe and adequate handling of:  (a) Hazardous chemicals that are produced, used, stored or handled in this State; and  (b) Explosives that are manufactured for sale in this State.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1994; A 1999, 1125)
NV Rev Stat § 459.3802 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.3802 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 459.380 to 459.3874, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 459.3806 to 459.38125, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1994; A 1999, 1125, 1919, 2007; 2003, 1595)
NV Rev Stat § 459.3806 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.3806 - "Division" defined.

Division means the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1994)
NV Rev Stat § 459.38075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.38075 - "Facility" defined.

Facility means a building, equipment and contiguous area where:  1. Highly hazardous substances are produced, used, stored or handled; or  2. Explosives are manufactured for sale.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1994; A 1999, 1125; 2003, 1595) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 459.381)
NV Rev Stat § 459.3809 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.3809 - "Process" defined.

Process means:  1. Any activity that involves a highly hazardous substance or explosive, including, without limitation, the use, storage, manufacture, handling or on-site movement, or any combination thereof of the substance or explosive.  2. A group of vessels that are used in connection with such an activity, including vessels that are:  (a) Interconnected; or  (b) Separate, but located in such a manner that a highly hazardous substance or explosive could potentially be released, including, without limitation, the release, fire or explosion in one vessel that could cause a release, fire or explosion in another vessel.  3. As used in this section:  (a) "Explosive" means any material designated as subject to regulation as an explosive pursuant to NRS 459.3816; and  (b) "Highly hazardous substance" means a substance designated as highly hazardous pursuant to NRS 459.3816.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2006; A 2003, 1595)
NV Rev Stat § 459.38125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials|NRS 459.38125 - "Vessel" defined.

Vessel means a reactor, tank, drum, barrel, cylinder, vat, kettle, boiler, pipe, hose or other container.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2007)