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NE Code § 81-15,111 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,111 - Violation; criminal penalty.

81-15,111.  Violation; criminal penalty.Any person who violates the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Act or rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to the act shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class IV felony.Source  Laws 1986, LB 491, § 34.
NE Code § 81-15,112 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,112 - Violation; civil penalty; procedure; appeal.

81-15,112.  Violation; civil penalty; procedure; appeal.(1) Any person who (a) violates any licensing provision of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Act, any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to the act, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license issued pursuant to the act or (b) commits any violation for which a license may be revoked under rules or regulations issued pursuant to the act may be subject to a civil penalty, to be imposed by the department, not to exceed ten thousand dollars. If any violation is a continuing one, each day of such violation shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of computing the applicable civil penalty. The department shall have the power to compromise, mitigate, or remit such penalties.(2) Whenever the department proposes to subject a person to the imposition of a civil penalty under this section, the department shall notify such person in writing (a) setting forth the date, facts, and nature of each act or omission with which the person is charged, (b) specifically identifying the particular provision or provisions of the section, rule, regulation, order, or license involved in the violation, and (c) specifying each penalty which the department proposes to impose and its amount. Such written notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail by the department to the last-known address of such person. The person so notified may request a hearing, in writing, within thirty days of receipt of such notice. A hearing, if granted, shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The notice shall also advise such person that upon failure to pay the civil penalty subsequently determined by the department, if any, the penalty may be collected by civil action. Any person upon whom a civil penalty is imposed may appeal such penalty, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. On the request of the department, the Attorney General or county attorney may institute a civil action to collect a penalty imposed pursuant to this section.Source   Laws 1986, LB 491, § 35;   Laws 1988, LB 352, § 177.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 81-15,112.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,112.01 - Strict liability in tort; when.

81-15,112.01.  Strict liability in tort; when.Any person engaged in the disposal of low-level radioactive waste shall be subject to strict liability in tort for property damage, bodily injury, or death resulting from such disposal.Source  Laws 1988, LB 1092, § 12.
NE Code § 81-15,113 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,113 - Contribution to Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission's budget; how paid.

81-15,113.  Contribution to Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission's budget; how paid.The state's annual contribution to the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission's budget shall be paid by generators of low-level radioactive waste in this state which dispose of such waste in low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities through fees assessed by the department pursuant to section 81-15,104. Fees may be reasonably assessed on the basis of volume of the waste shipped and shall be deposited in the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Cash Fund. Such fees shall be due the first of July beginning in 1986 and shall continue until surcharges are collected pursuant to Article IV, section (h)(2), of the compact. There shall be no General Fund appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or long-term monitoring and care of a facility.Source   Laws 1986, LB 491, § 36;   Laws 1987, LB 426, § 18.  Cross References  Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, see section 71-3522.
NE Code § 81-15,113.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,113.02 - Generator; failure to fulfill responsibilities; effect.

81-15,113.02.  Generator; failure to fulfill responsibilities; effect.If a generator of low-level radioactive waste fails to fulfill its financial or regulatory responsibilities under either the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact or the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Act, the wastes generated by that generator shall not be received for disposal at the facility until the obligations are fulfilled.Source  Laws 1989, LB 761, § 15. Cross References  Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, see section 71-3522.
NE Code § 81-15,114 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,114 - Violation of Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact; civil penalty.

81-15,114.  Violation of Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact; civil penalty.Any person who violates any provision of the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per day of violation.Source  Laws 1986, LB 491, § 37. Cross References  Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, see section 71-3522.
NE Code § 81-15,115 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,115 - Violation of Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact; action to enjoin; performance compelled.

81-15,115.  Violation of Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact; action to enjoin; performance compelled.Any person violating the provisions of the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact may be enjoined from continuing such violation. An action may also be brought to compel performance of an obligation created by the compact. The court may require any person who is adjudged responsible to do and perform any and all things within his or her power which are reasonably necessary to fulfill the obligation.Source  Laws 1986, LB 491, § 38. Cross References  Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, see section 71-3522.
NE Code § 81-15,116 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,116 - Violation of Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact; Attorney General; duties.

81-15,116.  Violation of Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact; Attorney General; duties.Any action for a violation of the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact or an action to enjoin a violation or to compel performance under the compact shall be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state.Source  Laws 1986, LB 491, § 39. Cross References  Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, see section 71-3522.
NE Code § 81-15,117 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,117 - Act, how cited.

81-15,117.  Act, how cited.Sections 81-15,117 to 81-15,127 shall be known and may be cited as the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act.Source   Laws 1986, LB 217, § 1;   Laws 1989, LB 289, § 31;   Laws 1991, LB 409, § 20;   Laws 1996, LB 1226, § 14;   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 39;  Laws 2001, LB 461, § 10.
NE Code § 81-15,118 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,118 - Legislative findings.

81-15,118.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds that the number of leaking underground storage tanks throughout the state is increasing and that there exists a serious threat to the health and safety of citizens because substances contained in leaking storage tanks are often potential ground water contaminants and major fire and explosive hazards.For the reasons stated in this section, the Legislature deems it necessary to provide a program of storage tank registration and inspection as a preventative measure and a comprehensive leak cleanup program as a responsive measure. Primary responsibility for the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act shall be with the Department of Environment and Energy. However, preventative measures described in such act shall also be carried out by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal's actions shall be pursuant to an interagency agreement with the department.Source   Laws 1986, LB 217, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 57;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 116.
NE Code § 81-15,120 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,120 - Farm or residential tank; heating oil storage tank; registration; when required; fee; Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Fund; created; use; investment.

81-15,120.  Farm or residential tank; heating oil storage tank; registration; when required; fee; Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Fund; created; use; investment.Any farm or residential tank or tank used for storing heating oil as defined in subdivisions (10)(a) and (b) of section 81-15,119 shall be registered with the State Fire Marshal. The registration shall be accompanied by a one-time fee of five dollars and shall be valid until the State Fire Marshal is notified that a tank so registered has been permanently closed. Such registration shall specify the ownership of, location of, and substance stored in the tank to be registered. The State Fire Marshal shall remit the fee to the State Treasurer for credit to the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Fund which is hereby created as a cash fund. The fund shall also consist of any money appropriated to the fund by the state. The fund shall be administered by the Department of Environment and Energy to carry out the purposes of the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, including the provision of matching funds required by Public Law 99-499 for actions otherwise authorized by the act. Any money in such 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 1986, LB 217, § 4;   Laws 1989, LB 816, § 1;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 58;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 119;   Laws 1996, LB 1226, § 16;   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 41;  Laws 2001, LB 461, § 12;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 117.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,121 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,121 - Tanks; permit; when required; fees; application; Underground Storage Tank Fund; created; investment.

81-15,121.  Tanks; permit; when required; fees; application; Underground Storage Tank Fund; created; investment.(1) A person shall not (a) maintain or use any tank for the storage of regulated substances, (b) install any new tank, or (c) permanently close a tank without first securing a permit from the State Fire Marshal.(2) A fee shall not be charged for a permit under subdivision (1)(a) or (c) of this section. The fee for a permit for installation shall be fifty dollars. The State Fire Marshal shall remit the fee to the State Treasurer for credit to the Underground Storage Tank Fund.(3) All owners of operating tanks, except those provided for in subsection (4) of this section, shall annually register each tank. All registration permits shall expire on December 31 of the year for which the permit was issued. The registration fee shall be thirty dollars per tank. The State Fire Marshal shall remit the fee to the State Treasurer for credit to the Underground Storage Tank Fund. Such permits shall contain the information specified in subsection (5) of this section.(4) In the case of tanks permanently abandoned on or after January 1, 1974, an annual permit shall not be required and an initial registration permit shall be sufficient.(5) The application for a registration permit shall be provided by and filed with the State Fire Marshal's office and shall require, but not be limited to, the following information:(a) The date the tank was placed in or taken out of operation;(b) The age of the tank;(c) The size, type, and location of the tank; and(d) The type of substances stored in the tank and the quantity of such substances remaining in the tank if the tank has been permanently closed.(6) The registration permit fee collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Underground Storage Tank Fund which is hereby created as a cash fund. The fund shall also consist of any money appropriated to the fund by the state. The fund shall be administered by the State Fire Marshal to carry out the purposes of the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act. Transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Underground Storage Tank 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 1986, LB 217, § 5;   Laws 1987, LB 365, § 2;   Laws 1989, LB 816, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 120;   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 42;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 77. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-15,122 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,122 - Denial of permit; procedures; appeal.

81-15,122.  Denial of permit; procedures; appeal.Before the State Fire Marshal denies an application for a permit, the affected person shall be given notice and opportunity for a hearing under procedures established by the State Fire Marshal. Upon receipt of the notification, any person aggrieved by the denial or revocation of a permit may request a hearing within ten days or the decision of the State Fire Marshal shall become final. When the State Fire Marshal has reason to believe that a permitholder's activities create an immediate threat to public safety, a permit may be suspended until the hearing process is complete. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the State Fire Marshal may appeal such action, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1986, LB 217, § 6;   Laws 1988, LB 352, § 178.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 81-15,124 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124 - Release of regulated substance; Department of Environment and Energy; State Fire Marshal; powers and duties; remedial action plan.

81-15,124.  Release of regulated substance; Department of Environment and Energy; State Fire Marshal; powers and duties; remedial action plan.Any reported or suspected release of a regulated substance from any tank shall be investigated consistent with principles of risk-based corrective action by the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Environment and Energy. In the event that the State Fire Marshal or the department finds an adverse effect caused by a release of a regulated substance from a tank:(1) The State Fire Marshal shall (a) determine the immediate danger presented by the release, (b) take all steps necessary to assure immediate public safety, and (c) assist the department in determining the source of the release and taking all steps necessary to ensure that the release is halted;(2) By order of the department, the owner or operator of the tank causing the release shall, after securing the source of the release, develop a plan for remedial action to be approved by the department. The department shall inform the owner or operator of its approval or disapproval of a plan for remedial action within one hundred twenty days after receipt of a remedial action plan which contains all required information. If after one hundred twenty days the department fails to either deny, approve, or amend the remedial action plan submitted, the proposed plan shall be deemed approved; and(3) The approved remedial action plan shall then be carried out by the owner or operator of the tank causing the release. All expenses incurred during the remedial action shall be paid by the owner or operator subject to reimbursement pursuant to the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act.If it is determined that the source of the release is unknown or that the owner or operator of the facility causing the release is unknown or unavailable, a remedial action plan shall be developed by or under the direction of the department. Such remedial action plan shall be developed and carried out by the department with money from the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Fund if funds are available. If at a later date the owner or operator of the facility which caused the release is determined, he or she shall be responsible for remedial action costs incurred on his or her behalf subject to reimbursement pursuant to the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act. Any money received from such person shall be deposited in the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Fund.Source   Laws 1986, LB 217, § 8;   Laws 1989, LB 289, § 33;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 60;   Laws 1993, LB 237, § 5;   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 43;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 119.  Cross References  Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act, see section 66-1501.
NE Code § 81-15,124.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124.01 - Environmental Quality Council; rules and regulations.

81-15,124.01.  Environmental Quality Council; rules and regulations.(1) The Environmental Quality Council shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations consistent with principles of risk-based corrective action governing all phases of remedial action to be taken by owners, operators, and other persons in response to a release or suspected release of a regulated substance from a tank. Such rules and regulations shall include:(a) Provisions governing remedial action to be taken by owners and operators pursuant to section 81-15,124;(b) Provisions by which the Department of Environment and Energy may determine the cleanup levels to be achieved through soil or water remediation and the applicable limitations for air emissions at the petroleum release site or occurring by reason of such remediation; and(c) Such other provisions necessary to carry out the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act.(2) In developing rules and regulations, the Environmental Quality Council shall take into account risk-based corrective action assessment principles which identify the risks presented to the public health and safety or the environment by each release in a manner that will protect the public health and safety and the environment using, to the extent appropriate, a tiered approach consistent with the American Society for Testing of Materials guidance for risk-based corrective action applicable to petroleum release sites.Source   Laws 1989, LB 289, § 34;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 61;   Laws 1996, LB 1226, § 18;   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 44;  Laws 2009, LB154, § 19;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 120.
NE Code § 81-15,124.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124.02 - Access to property.

81-15,124.02.  Access to property.If necessary in the course of an investigation or inspection or during the remedial action and if the owner of property or the owner's agent has specifically denied the Department of Environment and Energy access to the property for such purposes, the department may order the owner or owner's agent to grant access to property for the performance of reasonable steps, including drilling, to determine the source and extent of contamination or for remediation. Access shall be by the department or by a person conducting an investigation, inspection, or remedial action at the direction of the department. All actions taken on the property shall be performed in the least obtrusive manner possible to allow the investigation, inspection, or remedial action to proceed. Upon completion of any such actions, the property shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition.Source   Laws 1991, LB 409, § 21;   Laws 1993, LB 3, § 62;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 121.
NE Code § 81-15,124.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124.03 - Remedial action plan; considerations.

81-15,124.03.  Remedial action plan; considerations.The plan for remedial action shall take into account risk-based corrective action assessment principles which identify the risks presented to the public health and safety or the environment by each release in a manner that will protect the public health and safety and the environment using, to the extent appropriate, a tiered approach consistent with the American Society for Testing of Materials standards.Source  Laws 1996, LB 1226, § 17.
NE Code § 81-15,124.04 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124.04 - Risk-based corrective action; department provide briefing.

81-15,124.04.  Risk-based corrective action; department provide briefing.The Department of Environment and Energy shall provide briefing on the use by the department of risk-based corrective action. The briefing shall be directed toward comprehension and knowledge of the use by the department of risk-based corrective action, and a fee may be charged for attending the briefing which shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund. The department may contract for providing such briefing and shall maintain and make available to the public a list of attendees.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 45;  Laws 2019, LB302, § 122.
NE Code § 81-15,124.06 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124.06 - Remedial action plan; certificate of completion; immunity.

81-15,124.06.  Remedial action plan; certificate of completion; immunity.Upon issuance of a certificate of completion under section 81-15,124.05, except as otherwise provided in such section, the responsible person shall no longer have liability to the state as to the release of petroleum products for which compliance with the remedial action plan is demonstrated by the responsible person.Source Laws 2001, LB 461, § 14.
NE Code § 81-15,124.07 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-15,124.07 - Remedial action plan; participation; effect.

81-15,124.07.  Remedial action plan; participation; effect.(1) Participating in a remedial action plan does not constitute an admission of liability under the laws of this state, the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to law, or the ordinances and resolutions of any political subdivision or an admission of civil liability under statutory or common law of this state.(2) The fact that a responsible person has participated in a remedial action plan is not admissible in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding initiated or brought under any law of this state other than to enforce sections 81-15,124.05 to 81-15,124.07.(3) Participating in a remedial action plan shall not be construed to be an acknowledgment that the conditions of the affected area identified and addressed by the remedial action plan constitute a threat or danger to the public health or safety or the environment.Source Laws 2001, LB 461, § 15.