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NV Rev Stat § 538.171 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.171 - Protection of water, water rights and rights to power; appropriation and use of water; certain uses of water from Muddy River or Virgin River.

  1. The Commission shall receive, protect and safeguard and hold in trust for the State of Nevada all water and water rights, and all other rights, interests or benefits in and to the waters described in NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive, and to the power generated thereon, held by or which may accrue to the State of Nevada under and by virtue of any Act of the Congress of the United States or any agreements, compacts or treaties to which the State of Nevada may become a party, or otherwise.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, applications for the original appropriation of such waters, or to change the place of diversion, manner of use or place of use of water covered by the original appropriation, must be made to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission. In considering such an application, the Commission shall use the criteria set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 533.370. The Commission’s action on the application constitutes the recommendation of the State of Nevada to the United States for the purposes of any federal action on the matter required by law. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to supplemental water.  3. The Commission shall furnish to the State Engineer a copy of all agreements entered into by the Commission concerning the original appropriation and use of such waters. It shall also furnish to the State Engineer any other information it possesses relating to the use of water from the Colorado River which the State Engineer deems necessary to allow the State Engineer to act on applications for permits for the subsequent appropriation of these waters after they fall within the State Engineer’s jurisdiction.  4. Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 533 of NRS, any original appropriation and use of the waters described in subsection 1 by the Commission or by any entity to whom or with whom the Commission has contracted the water is not subject to regulation by the State Engineer.  5. Any use of water from the Muddy River or the Virgin River for the creation of any developed shortage supply or intentionally created surplus does not require the submission of an application to the State Engineer to change the place of diversion, manner of use or place of use. As used in this subsection:  (a) "Developed shortage supply" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 533.030.  (b) "Intentionally created surplus" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 533.030.  [Part 7:71:1935; A 1943, 209; 1947, 738; 1943 NCL § 1443.07] — (NRS A 1959, 555; 1965, 405; 1973, 1607; 1981, 211, 1438; 1983, 1519; 1991, 297; 1995, 972; 2003, 2984; 2005, 2565; 2009, 649; 2011, 763)
NV Rev Stat § 538.186 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.186 - Entry into and consultations relating to certain agreements regarding supplemental water.

  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Commission or any other public entity created by or pursuant to the laws of this state may enter into:  (a) An agreement to acquire any interest in supplemental water or to forbear the use of that supplemental water; or  (b) An agreement ancillary to an agreement described in paragraph (a),  only as provided in this section.  2. The Commission shall, as early as practicable and on a continuing basis, inform any water purveyor which has or can develop the ability to divert supplemental water from the Colorado River of its communications with any person or entity, which the Commission believes is credible and responsible, concerning a specific opportunity to negotiate and enter into an agreement described in subsection 1.  3. Any water purveyor which has or can develop the ability to divert supplemental water from the Colorado River shall, as early as practicable and on a continuing basis, inform the Commission of its communications with any person or entity, which the water purveyor believes is credible and responsible, concerning a specific opportunity to negotiate and enter into an agreement described in subsection 1.  4. If a water purveyor which has or can develop the ability to divert supplemental water from the Colorado River notifies the Commission in writing that it wishes to explore a specific opportunity to negotiate and enter into an agreement described in subsection 1, all investigations, consultations and negotiations relating to such an agreement must be conducted by the Commission and the water purveyor, as nearly as may be, as a joint undertaking. The Commission and the water purveyor may enter into an agreement governing the joint undertaking.  5. Notwithstanding any other law:  (a) A public entity described in subsection 1 shall not enter into any agreement described in that subsection unless the Commission is a party to that agreement.  (b) The Commission shall not enter into any agreement described in subsection 1, if a water purveyor will be expected to provide money necessary for the Commission to perform any financial obligation or other obligation pursuant to the provisions of the agreement, unless that water purveyor is a party to the agreement.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 967)
NV Rev Stat § 538.191 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.191 - Colorado River Commission Fund; Colorado River Research and Development Account.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in the covenants of bonds issued by the State of Nevada and as provided in subsection 2, all revenues derived from the sale, lease or use of water or power which become due to the State of Nevada pursuant to any lease, contract or sale, or otherwise, of water or power obtained from the Colorado River power and water system, and from other sources, must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Colorado River Commission Fund which is hereby created as a special revenue fund. The interest and income earned on the money in the Fund, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Fund.  2. There is hereby created the Colorado River Research and Development Account in the Colorado River Commission Fund for the purpose of defraying the costs of engineering studies, analysis, negotiation and such other efforts as are, in the opinion of the Commission, necessary and proper for the protection of the interests of this state in the development and acquisition of sources of water and power along and related to the Colorado River and elsewhere. The charge for water and power included in any lease or contract executed after April 18, 1963, between the Commission and water or power users must be sufficient in amount to maintain the Colorado River Research and Development Account in addition to defraying the cost to the Commission of water and power delivered. When collected, these additional revenues must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Account. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.  3. Money in the Fund and Account provided for in this section must be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid, after the claims have been approved by the Commission.  [Part 7:71:1935; A 1943, 209; 1947, 738; 1943 NCL § 1443.07] — (NRS A 1963, 743; 1973, 1608; 1981, 264, 1440; 1983, 1519, 1588; 1991, 1786)
NV Rev Stat § 538.196 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.196 - Interest and income on money in special revenue fund, fund for construction of capital projects, trust fund, enterprise fund or agency fund.

The interest and income earned on any money in a special revenue fund, fund for the construction of capital projects, trust fund, enterprise fund or agency fund for which the Commission is responsible, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the respective fund.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 1588)
NV Rev Stat § 538.201 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.201 - Regulations.

The Commission may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive.  [Part 7:71:1935; A 1943, 209; 1947, 738; 1943 NCL § 1443.07] — (NRS A 1963, 744; 1973, 1608; 1975, 44; 1981, 1440; 1989, 928)
NV Rev Stat § 538.206 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.206 - Issuance of general obligations: Consultation with State Treasurer; representation of State before bond credit rating agencies; professional services.

Before issuing any general obligation which the Commission is authorized by law to issue on behalf and in the name of the State of Nevada, the Commission shall consult the State Treasurer. The Chair of the Commission and the State Treasurer, jointly:  1. Shall represent the State of Nevada in matters concerning any nationally recognized bond credit rating agency for the purposes of the issuance of any such obligation.  2. May employ any necessary legal, financial or other professional services in connection with the authorization, sale or issuance of any such obligation.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2239; A 1999, 73)
NV Rev Stat § 538.211 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.211 - Faith and credit of State pledged.

If the State of Nevada must purchase or otherwise acquire property, or compensate for damage to property, for use in the transmission and distribution of water or electrical power, the faith and credit of the State of Nevada hereby is irrevocably pledged for the performance and observance of all covenants, conditions, limitations, promises and undertakings made or specified to be kept, observed or fulfilled on the part of the State, in any contract entered into before, on or after July 1, 1981, pursuant to NRS 538.161 and 538.186.  [7A:71:1935; added 1947, 444; A 1951, 235] — (NRS A 1957, 66; 1963, 744; 1964, 5; 1965, 406; 1973, 1608; 1975, 44; 1981, 914, 1440; 1995, 974; 2001, 2442)
NV Rev Stat § 538.221 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.221 - Hearings; witnesses; testimony.

The Commission may:  1. Hold hearings.  2. Receive and hear objections filed to the granting of contracts after advertisement.  3. Require the attendance of witnesses.  4. Take testimony whenever it deems it necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive.  [10:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.10] — (NRS A 1973, 1609; 1975, 45; 1981, 88, 1441)
NV Rev Stat § 538.231 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.231 - Application and disbursement of revenues.

Revenues received from the sale of power or water or otherwise must be applied and disbursed by the Commission in the following order:  1. To the payment to the Federal Government of the cost of electrical energy and the generation and delivery thereof in accordance with bills rendered by the United States.  2. To the payment to other entities of the cost of water and the cost of electrical energy and the generation thereof or the cost of water or the cost of electrical energy and the generation thereof in accordance with bills rendered by those entities.  3. To the payment of compensation and expenses of the Commission and all other obligations incurred through performance by the Commission of the duties designated in NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive.  4. To the repayment to the State of Nevada of any money advanced or appropriated to the Commission if the advancement or appropriation requires repayment to the State, the repayment to be placed in the State General Fund.  [11:71:1935; A 1943, 209; 1947, 738; 1943 NCL § 1443.11] — (NRS A 1963, 744; 1965, 407; 1973, 1610; 1975, 45; 1981, 1442; 1983, 1520; 1995, 975)
NV Rev Stat § 538.241 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.241 - Duties of State Controller and State Treasurer.

The State Controller shall draw his or her warrants on the funds administered by the Commission for payment of all claims against those funds and the State Treasurer shall pay them.  [13:71:1935; A 1947, 738; 1943 NCL § 1443.13] — (NRS A 1963, 745; 1973, 1610; 1981, 1442; 1983, 1520)
NV Rev Stat § 538.251 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.251 - Approval of contracts by Governor.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, all contracts entered into by the Commission pertaining to the sale or purchase of water or electrical power, belonging or allotted to or contracted by the State of Nevada are not binding upon the State of Nevada until approved by the Governor.  2. Any contract or agreement by the Commission for the transmission of electrical power or to sell:  (a) Supplemental power to a holder of a long-term firm contract with the State for power if the supplemental power is procured by the Commission from a prearranged source and is secured by the holder for his or her own use; or  (b) Short-term or interruptible power on short notice for immediate acceptance to a holder of a long-term firm contract with the State for power who can take delivery of the short-term or interruptible power when it is available,  does not require the approval of the Governor to be binding upon the State.  [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [14:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.14] — (NRS A 1963, 745; 1965, 407; 1973, 1610; 1981, 915, 1442; 1987, 2313; 1989, 926; 1995, 975)
NV Rev Stat § 538.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.270 - "Commission" defined. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

As used in NRS 538.270 to 538.410, inclusive, "Commission" means the California-Nevada Interstate Compact Commission of the State of Nevada.  [2:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.280 - Creation. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

There is hereby created the California-Nevada Interstate Compact Commission of the State of Nevada.  [1:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.290 - Composition; qualifications of commissioners. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

  1. The Commission shall consist of eight commissioners: The State Engineer, who shall be a nonvoting commissioner, and seven commissioners to be appointed by the Governor.  2. In making such appointments the Governor shall appoint two commissioners from the Walker River Irrigation District; one commissioner from the Carson River water users above Lahontan Reservoir; one commissioner from the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District; one commissioner from the Washoe County Water Conservation District; one commissioner from the Sierra Pacific Power Company; and one commissioner from the Lake Tahoe area in Nevada.  3. Each commissioner so appointed must be an elector and a water user or an employee of a water user within the State of Nevada.  [Part 3:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.300 - Terms of commissioners. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

  1. The tenure of office of the commissioners appointed by the Governor shall be at the pleasure of the Governor, but the terms of the commissioners appointed by the Governor shall not extend beyond 4 years from the date of their several appointments, unless reappointed by the Governor at the end of the term.  2. The duties of the appointed commissioners shall terminate when an agreement or compact agreed upon by the Commission has been submitted to the Legislature of the State of Nevada and has been ratified by it, and also submitted to the Congress of the United States and has been ratified by it.  [Part 3:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.320 - Compensation of commissioners and employees of Commission. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

  1. Commissioners who are not in the regular employ of the State are entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission, for time actually spent on the work of the Commission, except when a commissioner is employed by the Commission to render special, technical or professional services, in which event the commissioner is entitled to receive fees and expenses commensurate with the service rendered.  2. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member of the Commission who is not employed by the Commission to render special, technical or professional services and each employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.  [4:153:1955] — (NRS A 1975, 299; 1981, 1987; 1985, 436; 1989, 1718) — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.330 - Payment of expenses. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

The expenses of carrying out the provisions of NRS 538.270 to 538.410, inclusive, must be paid out of an appropriate account of the Division of Water Resources of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in the State General Fund.  [Part 12:153:1955] — (NRS A 1985, 721) — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.340 - Expenses; payment of claims. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

  1. The Commission may incur necessary expenses to effectuate its purpose.  2. Claims for payment of all expenses incurred by the Commission, including the expenses of the commissioners, shall be made by the Office of the State Engineer and the State Board of Examiners and paid as other claims against the State are paid.  [Part 6:153:1955] + [Part 12:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.350 - Chair and Secretary of Commission. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

  1. The Chair of the Commission shall be selected by the Commission.  2. The Commission shall appoint a Secretary, who may be one of the commissioners.  [5:153:1955] + [Part 6:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.360 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.360 - Employees. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

The Commission may employ such agents, attorneys, engineers and other employees as it deems necessary to carry out the functions of NRS 538.270 to 538.410, inclusive.  [Part 6:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.370 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.370 - Duties of Attorney General. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

At the request of the Commission, the Attorney General, or whomever the Attorney General may appoint, shall aid and assist the commissioners appointed for the State of Nevada whenever necessary in order to facilitate the work in carrying out the intent and purpose of NRS 538.270 to 538.410, inclusive.  [11:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.380 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.380 - Duties of Commission relative to interstate waters. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

  1. It is the function of the Commission to cooperate with a similar commission representing the State of California in formulating and submitting to the legislatures of both states and the Congress of the United States for their approval an interstate compact relative to the distribution and use of the waters of Lake Tahoe and the Truckee, Carson and Walker Rivers and their tributaries, and other related matters.  2. The Commission shall also cooperate with any person appointed by the President of the United States to participate in the negotiations as a representative of the United States and to make a report thereon to the Congress.  [7:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.390 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.390 - Approval of compact or agreement. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

No compact or agreement shall be binding on the State of Nevada until it has been approved by the Legislature of this state and the Congress of the United States.  [8:153:1955] — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))
NV Rev Stat § 538.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 538 - Interstate Waters, Compacts and Commissions|NRS 538.400 - Investigations of water resources; other powers. [Effective until the effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact ( NRS 538.600).]

The commissioners of the State of Nevada shall have full authority:  1. To make such investigation of the water resources within the basins of the Truckee, Carson and Walker Rivers and Lake Tahoe as may be necessary in order to determine the facts as to physical conditions obtaining upon such water resources.  2. To make reports to the Legislature of the State of Nevada.  3. To perform such other duties as may be necessary to determine sufficiently such facts, and to secure the necessary information in order that they may properly perform their duties as commissioners of the State of Nevada upon the joint commission.  4. To accept grants of money from and to make contracts with any person or agency, public or private, including the United States Government, for the purpose of making planning surveys in the area as determined by the Commission, and to cooperate with the appropriate federal, state and county agencies in having such planning surveys made.  [9:153:1955] — (NRS A 1957, 528) — (R effective on effective date of the California-Nevada Interstate Compact (NRS 538.600))