261 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 001

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 261-1-001 - PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF RULES

These rules are adopted for the purpose of meeting the goals of the Nebraska Water Sustainability Fund. The Water Sustainability Fund is administered by the Natural Resources Commission (Commission) to provide financial assistance to eligible projects, programs or activities that lead to sustainability of Nebraska's water resources that promotes healthy watersheds, improves water quality and protects the ability of future generations to meet their water needs. In a manner consistent with these rules and regulations and the governing Statutes, the Commission will administer the Water Sustainability Fund to assist projects, programs or activities that meet the goals and are of the types of projects provided for Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-1506(1) and 2-1506(2).

001.01. Under no circumstances are these rules and regulations to be construed as a limitation or restriction upon the exercise of any proper discretion that is vested in either the Director or the Commission, nor are they in any event to be construed to deprive the Director or the Commission of any exercise of powers, duties and jurisdiction conferred by law, nor to limit or restrict the amount or character of data or information which may be required for the proper administration of the Fund.

Adopted effective 5/21/2018

Amended effective 12/27/2022