NAC703.477. Final map: Application for approval.

     1. An application for approval of a final map for a subdivision that was filed with the Commission pursuant to NAC 703.476 must include the following information in the application or as exhibits attached thereto:

     (a) Evidence that the applicant has filed an application with the Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity; or

     (b) In lieu of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, evidence that the applicant will have the technical, managerial and financial capability to operate the water or wastewater system in a reliable manner and provide continuous and adequate service to its customers.

     2. To demonstrate technical capability, the applicant must provide:

     (a) Evidence that there is a need for a water or wastewater service and no other utility is willing or able to serve the proposed service area.

     (b) A plan that demonstrates the continuing ability of the applicant to meet the needs, relating to wastewater treatment and disposal, of the entire service area to be served by the applicant.

     (c) A plan that demonstrates the continuing ability of the applicant to meet the needs, relating to water resources, of the entire service area to be served by the applicant or, in lieu of such a plan, an applicant may provide information which demonstrates that the applicant has adequate resources to meet such needs, including, without limitation:

          (1) Copies of all documents evidencing water rights and accompanying maps.

          (2) Hydrological data defining the reliability of the source.

          (3) Any additional information which is necessary to demonstrate the ability of the applicant to meet such needs.

     (d) An estimate of the number of customers to be served in the proposed service area through the first 5 years of service, and the estimated number of customers at build-out of the proposed service area.

     (e) A full description of the proposed water or wastewater system, including the proposed normal operating and emergency standby water or wastewater facilities to serve the area for which the certificate is sought.

     (f) If the applicant’s facilities will be phased in as customers are added, a description of the phasing thresholds for each facility that will be phased in.

     3. To demonstrate managerial capability, the applicant must provide:

     (a) An operations and maintenance plan for the proposed water or wastewater system, including, without limitation:

          (1) The contact information for all managers, certified operators and customer service representatives of the system;

          (2) The normal procedures for maintenance used to ensure the proper operation of the system; and

          (3) A plan describing how worn-out facilities are to be replaced.

     (b) A standard operating procedure for all employee communications.

     (c) A training protocol for all employees.

     (d) Evidence that the applicant will maintain its books and records consistent with the system of accounts established by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners for water or wastewater utilities.

     4. To demonstrate financial capability, the applicant must provide:

     (a) An explanation of whether and to what extent customers will directly or indirectly make contributions to the costs of the facilities of the proposed system. The explanation must include an indication of whether the applicant intends to assess charges for the extension of any lines and whether the price of lots or units in the proposed service area will reflect the cost of the investment in the proposed system.

     (b) Evidence that the proposed revenues from reasonable rates will give the applicant an opportunity to earn a fair return on its regulated rate base.

     (c) A statement of the estimated operating revenues and expenses, including taxes and depreciation, for the first 5 years of operation in the proposed service area for each major class of service. If the applicant anticipates that the system will initially operate at a loss, the statement must identify the sources of money that will be used to sustain the operation of the system during that initial period.

     (d) A depreciation schedule for the different water or wastewater treatment facilities.

     (e) A method for replacing its rate base when the facility reaches the end of its service life.

     (f) A copy of a performance bond or other suitable assurance deposited with the Federal Government or local government to guarantee construction of any improvements or infrastructure required for approval of final subdivision maps.

     (Added to NAC by Pub. Service Comm’n, eff. 1-6-84; A by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02, 10-24-2002; R043-06, 12-7-2006)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 703.203)