NRS 533.436
Application
- approval
- duration.
1.
A person may apply for a temporary permit to appropriate water to establish vegetative cover that is resistant to fire in an area that has been burned by a wildfire or to prevent or reduce the impact of a wildfire in an area.2.
In addition to the information required by NRS 533.335, an applicant for a temporary permit shall submit to the State Engineer:(a)
A plan for establishing vegetative cover that is resistant to fire in the area;(b)
Any other information which is necessary for a full understanding of the necessity of the appropriation; and(c)
For:(1)
Examining and filing the application for the temporary permit, $150.(2)
Issuing and recording the temporary permit, $200.3.
The State Engineer may forward a plan submitted pursuant to subsection 2 to the State Forester Firewarden for his or her review and comments.4.
The State Engineer shall approve an application for a temporary permit if:(a)
The application is accompanied by the prescribed fees;(b)
The appropriation is in the public interest; and(c)
The appropriation does not impair water rights held by other persons.5.
A temporary permit issued pursuant to this section must not exceed 1 year in duration.
Source:
Section 533.436 — Application; approval; duration., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-533.html#NRS533Sec436.