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NE Code § 46-711 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-711 - Ground water management plan; director; review; duties.

46-711.  Ground water management plan; director; review; duties.(1) The Director of Natural Resources shall review any ground water management plan or plan modification submitted by a district to ensure that the best available studies, data, and information, whether previously existing or newly initiated, were utilized and considered and that such plan is supported by and is a reasonable application of such information. If a management area is proposed and the primary purpose of the proposed management area is protection of water quality, the director shall consult with the Department of Environment and Energy regarding approval or denial of the management plan. The director shall consult with the Conservation and Survey Division of the University of Nebraska and such other state or federal agencies the director shall deem necessary when reviewing plans. Within ninety days after receipt of a plan, the director shall transmit his or her specific findings, conclusions, and reasons for approval or disapproval to the district submitting the plan.(2) If the Director of Natural Resources disapproves a ground water management plan, the district which submitted the plan shall, in order to establish a management area, submit to the director either the original or a revised plan with an explanation of how the original or revised plan addresses the issues raised by the director in his or her reasons for disapproval. Once a district has submitted an explanation pursuant to this section, such district may proceed to schedule a hearing pursuant to section 46-712.Source   Laws 1982, LB 375, § 5;   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 27;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 12;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-673.03;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 20;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 192;   R.S.Supp.,2002, § 46-656.14;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 51;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 29.
NE Code § 46-716 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-716 - Integrated management plan; surface water controls.

46-716.  Integrated management plan; surface water controls.(1) The surface water controls that may be included in an integrated management plan and may be adopted by the Department of Natural Resources are: (a) Increased monitoring and enforcement of surface water diversion rates and amounts diverted annually; (b) the prohibition or limitation of additional surface water appropriations; (c) requirements for surface water appropriators to apply or utilize reasonable conservation measures consistent with good husbandry and other requirements of section 46-231 and consistent with reasonable reliance by other surface water or ground water users on return flows or on seepage to the aquifer; and (d) other reasonable restrictions on surface water use which are consistent with the intent of section 46-715 and the requirements of section 46-231.(2) If during the development of the integrated management plan the department determines that surface water appropriators should be required to apply or utilize conservation measures or that other reasonable restrictions on surface water use need to be imposed, the department's portion of the integrated management plan shall allow the affected surface water appropriators and surface water project sponsors a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed one hundred eighty days unless extended by the department, to identify the conservation measures to be applied or utilized, to develop a schedule for such application and utilization, and to comment on any other proposed restrictions.Source Laws 2004, LB 962, § 56.
NE Code § 46-717 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-717 - Integrated management plan; scientific data and other information; department; natural resources district; duties.

46-717.  Integrated management plan; scientific data and other information; department; natural resources district; duties.(1) In developing an integrated management plan, the Department of Natural Resources and the affected natural resources districts shall utilize the best scientific data and other information available and shall review and consider any rules and regulations in effect in any existing ground water management area that encompasses all or part of the geographic area to be encompassed by the plan. Consideration shall be given to the applicable scientific data and other information relied upon by the department in preparing the annual report required by section 46-713 and to other types of data and information that may be deemed appropriate by the department. The department, after seeking input from the affected natural resources districts, shall specify by rule and regulation the types of scientific data and other information that will be considered in developing an integrated management plan. The natural resources districts shall adopt similar rules and regulations specifying the types of scientific data and other information necessary for purposes of this section. Existing research, data, studies, or any other relevant information which has been compiled by or is in possession of other state or federal agencies, other natural resources districts, and other political subdivisions within the State of Nebraska shall be utilized. State agencies and political subdivisions shall furnish information or data upon request of the department or any affected natural resources district. Neither the department nor the natural resources districts shall be required to conduct new research or to develop new computer models to prepare an integrated management plan, but such new research may be conducted or new computer models developed within the limits of available funding if the additional information is desired by the department or the affected natural resources districts.(2) During preparation of an integrated management plan for a fully appropriated river basin, subbasin, or reach or of an integrated management plan under subdivision (1)(b) of section 46-715, the department and the affected natural resources districts shall consult with any irrigation district, reclamation district, public power and irrigation district, mutual irrigation company, canal company, or municipality that relies on water from the affected river basin, subbasin, or reach and with other water users and stakeholders as deemed appropriate by the department or by the affected natural resources districts. They shall also actively solicit public comments and opinions through public meetings and other means.Source  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 57;  Laws 2010, LB764, § 2.
NE Code § 46-721 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-721 - Contamination; reports required.

46-721.  Contamination; reports required.Each state agency and political subdivision shall promptly report to the Department of Environment and Energy any information which indicates that contamination is occurring.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 15;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.03;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 41;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.35;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 61;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 30.
NE Code § 46-722 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-722 - Contamination; Department of Environment and Energy; conduct study; when; report.

46-722.  Contamination; Department of Environment and Energy; conduct study; when; report.If, as a result of information provided pursuant to section 46-721 or studies conducted by or otherwise available to the Department of Environment and Energy and following preliminary investigation, the Director of Environment and Energy makes a preliminary determination (1) that there is reason to believe that contamination of ground water is occurring or likely to occur in an area of the state in the reasonably foreseeable future and (2) that the natural resources district or districts in which the area is located have not designated a management area or have not implemented adequate controls to prevent such contamination from occurring, the department shall, in cooperation with any appropriate state agency and district, conduct a study to determine the source or sources of the contamination and the area affected by such contamination and shall issue a written report within one year of the initiation of the study. During the study, the department shall consider the relevant water quality portions of the management plan developed by each district pursuant to sections 46-709 to 46-711, whether the district has designated a management area encompassing the area studied, and whether the district has adopted any controls for the area.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 16;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.04;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 42;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.36;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 62;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 31.
NE Code § 46-723 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-723 - Contamination; point source; Director of Environment and Energy; duties.

46-723.  Contamination; point source; Director of Environment and Energy; duties.If the Director of Environment and Energy determines from the study conducted pursuant to section 46-722 that one or more sources of contamination are point sources, he or she shall expeditiously use the procedures authorized in the Environmental Protection Act to stabilize or reduce the level and prevent the increase or spread of such contamination.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 4;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 17;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.05;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 43;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.37;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 63;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 32.  Cross References  Environmental Protection Act, see section 81-1532.
NE Code § 46-724 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-724 - Contamination; not point source; Director of Environment and Energy; duties; hearing; notice.

46-724.  Contamination; not point source; Director of Environment and Energy; duties; hearing; notice.If the Director of Environment and Energy determines from the study conducted pursuant to section 46-722 that one or more sources of contamination are not point sources and if a management area, a purpose of which is protection of water quality, has been established which includes the affected area, the Director of Environment and Energy shall consider whether to require the district which established the management area to adopt an action plan as provided in sections 46-725 to 46-729.If the Director of Environment and Energy determines that one or more of the sources are not point sources and if such a management area has not been established or does not include all the affected area, he or she shall, within thirty days after completion of the report required by section 46-722, consult with the district within whose boundaries the area affected by such contamination is located and fix a time and place for a public hearing to consider the report, hear any other evidence, and secure testimony on whether a management area should be designated or whether an existing area should be modified. The hearing shall be held within one hundred twenty days after completion of the report. Notice of the hearing shall be given as provided in section 46-743, and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with such section.At the hearing, all interested persons shall be allowed to appear and present testimony. The Conservation and Survey Division of the University of Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Natural Resources, and the appropriate district may offer as evidence any information in their possession which they deem relevant to the purpose of the hearing. After the hearing and after any studies or investigations conducted by or on behalf of the Director of Environment and Energy as he or she deems necessary, the director shall determine whether a management area shall be designated.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 5;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 9;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 18;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.06;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 44;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 260;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 201;   R.S.Supp.,2002, § 46-656.38;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 64;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 204;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 33.
NE Code § 46-726 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-726 - Management area; contamination; action plan; preparation by district; when; hearing; notice; publication.

46-726.  Management area; contamination; action plan; preparation by district; when; hearing; notice; publication.(1) Within one hundred eighty days after the designation of a management area or the requiring of an action plan for a management area, a purpose of which is protection of water quality, the district or districts within whose boundaries the area is located shall prepare an action plan designed to stabilize or reduce the level and prevent the increase or spread of ground water contamination. Whenever a management area or the affected area of such a management area encompasses portions of two or more districts, the responsibilities and authorities delegated in this section shall be exercised jointly and uniformly by agreement of the respective boards of all districts so affected.(2) Within thirty days after an action plan has been prepared, a public hearing on such plan shall be held by the district. Notice of the hearing shall be given as provided in section 46-743, and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with such section.(3) Within thirty days after the hearing, the district shall adopt and submit an action plan to the Department of Environment and Energy. Notice of the district's order adopting an action plan shall be published as required by section 46-744.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 7;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 11;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.08;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 46;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 202;   R.S.Supp.,2002, § 46-656.40;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 66;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 35.
NE Code § 46-727 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-727 - Management area; contamination; action plan; contents.

46-727.  Management area; contamination; action plan; contents.An action plan filed by a district pursuant to section 46-726 shall include the specifics of an educational program to be instituted by the district to inform persons of methods available to stabilize or reduce the level or prevent the increase or spread of ground water contamination. The action plan shall include one or more of the controls authorized by section 46-739.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 8;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 12;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.09;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 47;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.41;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 67.
NE Code § 46-728 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-728 - Management area; contamination; adoption or amendment of action plan; considerations; procedures.

46-728.  Management area; contamination; adoption or amendment of action plan; considerations; procedures.(1) In adopting or amending an action plan authorized by subsection (2) of this section, the district's considerations shall include, but not be limited to, whether it reasonably appears that such action will mitigate or eliminate the condition which led to designation of the management area or the requirement of an action plan for a management area or will improve the administration of the area.(2) The Director of Environment and Energy shall approve or deny the adoption or amendment of an action plan within one hundred twenty days after the date the plan is submitted by the district. He or she may hold a public hearing to consider testimony regarding the action plan prior to the issuance of an order approving or disapproving the adoption or amendment. In approving the adoption or amendment of the plan in such an area, considerations shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in subsection (1) of this section.(3) If the director denies approval of an action plan by the district, the order shall list the reason the action plan was not approved. A district may submit a revised action plan within sixty days after denial of its original action plan to the director for approval subject to section 46-731.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 9;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 13;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 20;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.10;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 48;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.42;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 68;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 36.
NE Code § 46-729 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-729 - Management area; contamination; action plan; district publish order adopted.

46-729.  Management area; contamination; action plan; district publish order adopted.Following approval of the action plan by the Director of Environment and Energy, the district shall cause a copy of the order adopted pursuant to section 46-728 to be published in the manner provided in section 46-744.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 10;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 21;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.11;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 49;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.43;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 69;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 37.
NE Code § 46-730 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-730 - Management area; action plan; district; duties.

46-730.  Management area; action plan; district; duties.Each district in which a management area has been designated or an action plan for a management area has been required pursuant to section 46-725 shall, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Energy, establish a program to monitor the quality of the ground water in the area and shall if appropriate provide each landowner or operator of an irrigation system with current information available with respect to fertilizer and chemical usage for the specific soil types present and cropping patterns used.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 17;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 16;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 27;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.18;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 50;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.44;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 70;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 38.
NE Code § 46-731 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-731 - Management area; action plan; director specify controls; when; powers and duties; hearing.

46-731.  Management area; action plan; director specify controls; when; powers and duties; hearing.(1) The power to specify controls authorized by section 46-739 shall vest in the Director of Environment and Energy if (a) at the end of one hundred eighty days following the designation of a management area or the requiring of an action plan for a management area pursuant to section 46-725, a district encompassed in whole or in part by the management area has not completed and adopted an action plan, (b) a district does not submit a revised action plan within sixty days after denial of its original action plan, or (c) the district submits a revised action plan which is not approved by the director.(2) If the power to specify controls in such a management area is vested in the Director of Environment and Energy, he or she shall within ninety days adopt and promulgate by rule and regulation such measures as he or she deems necessary for carrying out the intent of the Nebraska Ground Water Management and Protection Act. He or she shall conduct one or more public hearings prior to the adoption of controls. Notice of any such additional hearings shall be given in the manner provided in section 46-743. The enforcement of controls adopted pursuant to this section shall be the responsibility of the Department of Environment and Energy.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 11;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 14;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 22;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.12;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 51;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.45;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 71;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 39.
NE Code § 46-732 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-732 - Action plan; controls; duration; amendment of plan.

46-732.  Action plan; controls; duration; amendment of plan.The controls in the action plan approved by the Director of Environment and Energy pursuant to section 46-728 shall be exercised by the district for the period of time necessary to stabilize or reduce the level of contamination and prevent the increase or spread of ground water contamination. An action plan may be amended by the same method utilized in the adoption of the action plan.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 13;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 15;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 24;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.13;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 52;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.46;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 73;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 40.
NE Code § 46-733 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-733 - Removal of designation management area or requirement of action plan; modification of boundaries; when.

46-733.  Removal of designation management area or requirement of action plan; modification of boundaries; when.A district may petition the Director of Environment and Energy to remove the director's designation of the area as a management area or the requirement of an action plan for a management area or to modify the boundaries of a management area designated pursuant to section 46-725. If the director determines that the level of contamination in a management area has stabilized at or been reduced to a level which is not detrimental to beneficial uses of ground water, he or she may remove the designation or action plan requirement or modify the boundaries of the management area.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 13;   Laws 1991, LB 51, § 15;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 24;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.14;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 53;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.47;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 73;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 41.
NE Code § 46-734 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-734 - Contamination; Environmental Quality Council; adopt rules and regulations.

46-734.  Contamination; Environmental Quality Council; adopt rules and regulations.The Environmental Quality Council shall adopt and promulgate, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, such rules and regulations as are necessary to the discharge of duties under sections 46-721 to 46-733.Source   Laws 1986, LB 894, § 15;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 26;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-674.16;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 54;   R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.48;  Laws 2004, LB 962, § 74.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.