NAC444A.640. Evaluation of application; consultation with solid waste management authority.

     1. In evaluating an application, the Division shall consider:

     (a) The goals and policies of the Bureau of Waste Management of the Division;

     (b) Whether the proposed project is consistent with:

          (1) The State’s plan for the management of solid waste; and

          (2) The plan for the management of solid waste adopted by the municipality in which the proposed project is located;

     (c) If the applicant is a municipality, whether the municipality has adopted a plan for the management of solid waste that has been updated at least once within the immediately preceding 5 years;

     (d) Whether the proposed project is likely to improve solid waste management systems within this State or a municipality;

     (e) Whether the proposed project will increase opportunities for the recycling and reuse of solid waste;

     (f) Whether the proposed project is likely to increase public awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources or the reuse, recycling and appropriate disposal of solid waste;

     (g) Whether the proposed budget is reasonable for the proposed work plan for the project;

     (h) Whether any alternative source of financial and technical support is available for use by the applicant;

     (i) Whether the proposed project may be completed without financial assistance from the Division;

     (j) The managerial and technical ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project; and

     (k) Whether the proposed project is likely to require continuing financial assistance after the expiration of the term of the grant for the proposed project.

     2. The Division shall consult with a solid waste management authority concerning the proposed project pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 444A.110. After notifying the solid waste management authority of the proposed project, the Division shall allow the solid waste management authority at least 30 days to provide comments on the proposed project.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R176-05, eff. 5-4-2006)