137 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 137-4-002 - ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTANCE

A project is considered to be environmentally acceptable when:

002.01 The project will not jeopardize the continued existence of any threatened or endangered species or result in the destruction or modification of the critical habitat of any such species and shall meet the requirements contained in the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act, Nebraska Revised Statute § 37-801; and
002.02 The plan of development minimizes any adverse impacts on the natural environment, adequately addresses existing cultural resources and results in environmental net gain.
002.03 In addition to any proposed mitigation measures, all aspects of the project which can be anticipated to result in environmental enhancement shall be considered in determining whether the plan minimizes adverse impacts. The Board may request additional information it deems necessary in determining environmental acceptability. The applicant, if required by the Board, will be provided a reasonable period of time to respond to requests for information and such other items as the applicant of the Board identifies as relevant to the issued of environmental acceptance.

137 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 002

Amended effective 5/8/2018
Amended effective 8/12/2023