Section 445A.445 - Procedure upon unplanned temporary closure of process component1. In the event of an unplanned temporary closure of one or more process components, the holder of the permit shall: (a) Within 30 days after an unplanned temporary closure begins, inform the Department of the closure and describe the procedures and controls which have been carried out to maintain the process components during this period.(b) Within 90 days after the Department has been notified of the unplanned temporary closure: (1) Begin to evaluate the procedures which will be required to carry out a permanent closure of the process components affected and petition the Department to approve one or more procedures needed for the permanent closure of the process components affected; or(2) For just cause, request that the Department grant an extension and delay permanent closure. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NAC 445A.420, the extension may not be longer than the remaining term of the existing permit or for 3 years, whichever is greater.2. The Department shall approve or disapprove the proposed procedures for permanent closure within 30 days after they are submitted to the Department.3. Unless the Department has granted an extension pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1, within 270 days after the Department has been notified of the unplanned temporary closure, the holder of the permit shall initiate the approved procedures for permanent closure.4. If the holder of the permit fails to inform the Department of an unplanned temporary closure as required pursuant to subsection 1 and the Department otherwise becomes aware of such closure, the Department may:(a) Establish procedures and controls to maintain the process components during such closure;(b) Establish procedures needed for the permanent closure of the process components affected; and(c) Require the holder to implement the procedures and controls established pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b).Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.445
Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n, eff. 9-1-89-Substituted in revision for NAC 445.24384; A by R046-18A, eff. 8/21/2018; A by R046-18AP, eff. 8/30/2018