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NE Code § 81-15,168 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,168 - Legislative intent.

81-15,168.  Legislative intent.It is the intent of the Legislature to establish the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the purpose of conserving, enhancing, and restoring the natural physical and biological environment in Nebraska, including the air, land, ground water and surface water, flora and fauna, prairies and forests, wildlife and wildlife habitat, and natural areas of aesthetic or scenic values. The current and future well-being of the state and its citizens is vitally dependent on a safe and clean environment and requires a dynamic, proactive approach to address environmental needs. The trust shall complement existing governmental and private efforts by encouraging and leveraging the use of private resources on environmental needs with the greatest potential impact on future environmental quality in Nebraska. The trust shall develop a long-range environmental focus which encompasses the vision of all Nebraskans regarding the future of the environment and shall join public and private efforts in achieving the collective environmental goals of Nebraska's citizens.Source  Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 45.
NE Code § 81-15,169 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,169 - Terms, defined.

81-15,169.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Nebraska Environmental Trust Act:(1) Board means the Nebraska Environmental Trust Board; and(2) Trust means the Nebraska Environmental Trust.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 46;  Laws 2000, LB 957, § 8.
NE Code § 81-15,170 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,170 - Nebraska Environmental Trust Board; created; membership; qualifications; executive director.

81-15,170.  Nebraska Environmental Trust Board; created; membership; qualifications; executive director.The Nebraska Environmental Trust Board is hereby created as an entity of the executive branch. The board shall consist of the Director of Environment and Energy, the Director of Natural Resources, the Director of Agriculture, the secretary of the Game and Parks Commission, the chief executive officer of the Department of Health and Human Services or his or her designee, and nine citizens appointed by the Governor with the approval of a majority of the Legislature. The citizen members shall begin serving immediately following notice of nomination and prior to approval by the Legislature. The citizen members shall represent the general public and shall have demonstrated competence, experience, and interest in the environment of the state. Two of the citizen appointees shall also have experience with private financing of public-purpose projects. Three appointees shall be chosen from each of the three congressional districts. The board shall hire an executive director who shall hire and supervise other staff members as may be authorized by the board. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the board and be solely responsible to it. The Game and Parks Commission shall provide administrative support, including, but not limited to, payroll and accounting functions, to the board.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 47;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 79;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 869;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 248;  Laws 2002, LB 1003, § 49;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 758;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 134.
NE Code § 81-15,170.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,170.01 - Board members; conflict of interest; treatment.

81-15,170.01.  Board members; conflict of interest; treatment.Members of the board shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act. Any member of the board who is also a director of a state agency shall abstain from voting on applications which would provide funding primarily to his or her agency.Source Laws 2002, LB 1003, § 50. Cross References  Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, see section 49-1401.
NE Code § 81-15,171 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,171 - Board members; terms; vacancy; expenses.

81-15,171.  Board members; terms; vacancy; expenses.The citizen members of the board shall be appointed for terms of six years, except that of the members first appointed, except directors of agencies, the terms of three shall expire at the end of the second year, three at the end of the fourth year, and three at the end of the sixth year, as designated at the time of appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. A vacancy on the board shall exist in the event of the death, disability, or resignation of a member. All members shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 48;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 80;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 122.
NE Code § 81-15,172 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,172 - Board; officers; meetings.

81-15,172.  Board; officers; meetings.The board shall annually elect a chairperson from among the citizen members. The board shall meet at least quarterly and may meet more often at the call of the chairperson or the request of any three members.Source  Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 49.
NE Code § 81-15,173 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,173 - Board; powers and duties.

81-15,173.  Board; powers and duties.The board shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties:(1) Adopt bylaws to govern the proceedings of the board;(2) Keep records, conduct hearings, and adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its duties and implement the Nebraska Environmental Trust Act;(3) Contract with the Game and Parks Commission for administrative support;(4) Contract with governmental and private agencies to receive services and technical assistance;(5) Contract with governmental and private agencies to provide services and technical assistance;(6) Establish environmental categories for use of the funds and develop an appropriate rating system for each category;(7) Establish ad hoc advisory boards and subcommittees;(8) Sponsor or assist environmental proposals pertaining to the environmental categories of the board, including issuing grants to agencies, organizations, and persons engaged in the purposes of the trust;(9) Cooperate with or assist any unit of the state, any political subdivision, or any private, public, or federal agency, foundation, or person in furtherance of the purposes of the trust;(10) Acquire and dispose of personal property in furtherance of the purposes of the trust; and(11) Apply for or accept any gift, grant, bequest, royalty, or donation, designate the fund to which it will be credited, and expend the proceeds in furtherance of the purposes of the trust.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 50;  Laws 2000, LB 957, § 9;  Laws 2004, LB 832, § 1.
NE Code § 81-15,174 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,174 - Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund; created; use; investment.

81-15,174.  Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund; created; use; investment.The Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund is created. The fund shall be maintained in the state accounting system as a cash fund. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the fund shall be used to carry out the purposes of the Nebraska Environmental Trust Act, including the payment of administrative costs. Money in the fund shall include proceeds credited pursuant to section 9-812 and proceeds designated by the board pursuant to section 81-15,173. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 51;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 124;  Laws 2000, LB 957, § 10;  Laws 2002, Second Spec. Sess., LB 1, § 8;  Laws 2003, LB 408, § 6;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 111;  Laws 2006, LB 1061, § 12;  Laws 2011, LB229, § 2. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,174.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,174.01 - Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund; created; use; investment.

81-15,174.01.  Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund; created; use; investment.The Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund is created. The fund shall be used to carry out the purposes of the Nebraska Environmental Trust Act. The fund shall include proceeds designated by the board pursuant to section 81-15,173, including grants from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund. Grants from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund to the Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund shall be no more than twice the total of any other proceeds received by the Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund for the same year. Such grants, considered in the aggregate, shall in no case exceed fifty percent of the total proceeds credited to the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund pursuant to section 9-812 for that year.Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Allocations received by the Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund shall not be reallocated by the board, but shall remain invested. Any interest income earned by the Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund shall be available for allocation by the board as provided in section 81-15,175.Source Laws 2000, LB 957, § 11. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,177 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,177 - Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund; established; use; investment; council; grants; duties.

81-15,177.  Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund; established; use; investment; council; grants; duties.(1) There is hereby established the Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund which shall be a cash fund administered by the Department of Environment and Energy. The fund shall be used:(a) To provide grants for landfill site closing assessment, closure, monitoring, and remediation costs related to landfills existing or already closed on July 15, 1992; and(b) To provide funds to the department for expenses incurred in carrying out its duties under sections 81-15,178 and 81-15,179.Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.(2) The Environmental Quality Council shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations regarding the form and procedure for applications for grants from the fund, procedures for determining claims for payment or reimbursement, procedures for determining the amount and type of costs that are eligible for payment or reimbursement from the fund, procedures for determining priority among applicants, procedures for auditing persons who have received payments from the fund, and other provisions necessary to carry out sections 81-15,178 and 81-15,179.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 54;   Laws 1994, LB 1022, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 125;   Laws 1998, LB 924, § 45;  Laws 2002, LB 1101, § 1;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 135.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,177.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,177.01 - Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund; applicant, defined.

81-15,177.01.  Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund; applicant, defined.For purposes of sections 81-15,177 to 81-15,179, applicant shall mean any political subdivision which owns or operates or has previously owned or operated a landfill or any entity which owns or operates or has previously owned or operated a licensed landfill in the State of Nebraska.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1022, § 2.
NE Code § 81-15,178 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,178 - Funding from Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund; applicant; requirements.

81-15,178.  Funding from Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund; applicant; requirements.In order for an applicant to receive funding from the Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund, the applicant shall:(1) Agree to use the funds for landfill site closing assessment, closure, monitoring, or remediation costs relating to landfills existing or already closed on July 15, 1992;(2) Provide the Department of Environment and Energy with documentation regarding the landfill closure site, including, when appropriate, information indicating that the applicant holds or can acquire title to all lands or has the necessary easements and rights-of-way for the project and related lands;(3) Provide a plan for the proposed project, including appropriate engineering, economic, and financial feasibility data and other data and information, including estimated costs, as may be required by the department; and(4) Demonstrate the anticipated environmental and ecological benefits resulting from the proposed project.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 55;   Laws 1994, LB 1022, § 3;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 136.
NE Code § 81-15,179 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,179 - Application for funds; department; powers and duties.

81-15,179.  Application for funds; department; powers and duties.Upon receipt of an application for funds from the Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund, the Department of Environment and Energy shall evaluate and investigate all aspects of the proposed project and the proposed schedule for completion, determine eligibility and priority of the project for funding, and make appropriate grants from the fund pursuant to rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the Environmental Quality Council. If the department determines that an application is unsatisfactory or does not contain adequate information, the department shall return the application to the applicant and may make recommendations to the applicant which the department considers necessary to make the plan or the application satisfactory.Source   Laws 1992, LB 1257, § 56;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 137.
NE Code § 81-15,180 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,180 - Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

81-15,180.  Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund is created. The Department of Environment and Energy shall remit grants and gifts received by the department for purposes of providing cost share for remediation of superfund sites to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The department shall administer the Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund to pay for nonfederal costs, including costs for in-kind services, required as cost share for remediation of superfund sites. Transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source  Laws 2005, LB 426, § 3;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 80;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 138.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,181 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,181 - Act, how cited.

81-15,181.  Act, how cited.Sections 81-15,181 to 81-15,188 shall be known and may be cited as the Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Act.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1349, § 1;  Laws 2004, LB 449, § 4.
NE Code § 81-15,182 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,182 - Terms, defined.

81-15,182.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Act:(1) Land pollution means the presence upon or within the land resources of the state of one or more contaminants or combinations of contaminants, including, but not limited to, solid waste, hazardous waste, petroleum, or hazardous substances, in such quantities and of such quality as will or are likely to (a) create a nuisance, (b) be harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety, or welfare, (c) be injurious to plant and animal life and property, or (d) be detrimental to the economic and social development, the scenic beauty, or the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the state; and(2) Water pollution means the manmade or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of water.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1349, § 2;  Laws 2004, LB 449, § 5.
NE Code § 81-15,183 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,183 - Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Fund; created; use; investment.

81-15,183.  Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Fund; created; use; investment.(1) The Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the Department of Environment and Energy. Revenue from the following sources shall be credited to the fund:(a) Application fees collected under the Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Act;(b) Deposits for costs associated with administration of the act, including review, oversight, and guidance;(c) Gifts, grants, reimbursements, or appropriations from any source intended to be used for purposes of the act; and(d) Investment interest attributable to the fund.(2) The fund shall be used by the department to:(a) Review applications and provide technical review, oversight, guidance, and other activities associated with remedial action plans for land pollution or water pollution;(b) Fund activities performed by the department to address immediate or emergency threats to human health and the environment related to property under the act; and(c) Administer and enforce the act.(3) Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1349, § 3;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 130;  Laws 2004, LB 449, § 6;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 139.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,184 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,184 - Remedial action plan; application for monitoring; requirements; fees; department; duties.

81-15,184.  Remedial action plan; application for monitoring; requirements; fees; department; duties.(1) Any entity which voluntarily chooses to make application for monitoring of remedial action plans for property where land pollution or water pollution exists shall:(a) Submit an application on a form approved by the Department of Environment and Energy;(b) Provide the department with a nonrefundable application fee of two thousand dollars; and(c) Execute a written agreement to provide reimbursement of all department direct and indirect costs related to technical review, oversight, guidance, and other activities associated with the remedial action plan. As part of the voluntary agreement, the department shall require the applicant to post a deposit of three thousand dollars to be used by the department to cover all costs. The department shall not commence technical review, oversight, guidance, or other activities associated with the remedial action plan until the voluntary agreement is executed and a complete remedial action plan has been submitted. If the costs of the department exceed the initial deposit, an additional amount agreed upon by the department and the applicant may be required prior to proceeding. After the mutual termination of the voluntary agreement, any balance of funds paid under this subdivision shall be refunded.(2) The department shall review and approve or deny all applications and notify the applicant in writing. If the application is denied, the notification shall state the reason for the denial. If the department determines that an application does not contain adequate information, the department shall return the application to the applicant. The applicant has sixty days to resubmit the required information or the application will be deemed denied.(3) Within ninety days of approval of the application and voluntary agreement, the applicant shall provide a complete remedial action plan for the proposed project that conforms to all federal and state environmental standards and substantive requirements, including:(a) Documentation regarding the investigation of land pollution or water pollution including, when appropriate, information indicating that the applicant holds or can acquire title to all lands or has the necessary easements and rights-of-way for the project and related lands;(b) A remedial action work plan which describes the remedial action measures to be taken to address the land or water pollution; and(c) Project monitoring reports, appropriate engineering, scientific, and financial feasibility data, and other data and information as may be required by the department.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1349, § 4;  Laws 2004, LB 449, § 8;  Laws 2008, LB724, § 1;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 140.
NE Code § 81-15,185 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,185 - Department of Environment and Energy; remedial action plan; approval or disapproval; notification.

81-15,185.  Department of Environment and Energy; remedial action plan; approval or disapproval; notification.Upon receipt of a voluntary remedial action plan for land pollution or water pollution pursuant to section 81-15,184, the Department of Environment and Energy shall review and approve or disapprove the plan and notify the applicant in writing. If the plan is disapproved, the notification shall state the reason for the disapproval and provide a reasonable opportunity to resubmit the plan.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1349, § 5;  Laws 2004, LB 449, § 9;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 141.
NE Code § 81-15,185.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,185.01 - Remedial action plan; notice; hearing.

81-15,185.01.  Remedial action plan; notice; hearing.The Department of Environment and Energy shall issue public notice of its intent to approve a voluntary remedial action plan pursuant to section 81-15,185 in a local newspaper of general circulation in the area affected and make the remedial action plan available to the public. The public shall have thirty days from the date of publication during which any person may submit written comments to the department regarding the proposed remedial action. Such person may also request or petition the Director of Environment and Energy, in writing, for a hearing and state the nature of the issues to be raised. The director shall hold a public hearing if the comments, request, or petition raise legal, policy, or discretionary questions of general application and significant public interest exists.Source  Laws 2004, LB 449, § 10;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 142.