Nev. Admin. Code § 232.Sec. 34

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 232.Sec. 34 - NEW

1. The Program Manager:

(a) Shall rank applications received pursuant to section 30 in order of priority for awarding grants using a ranking system authorized by the Director. Grants must be awarded for projects that, based on the application, are most appropriate for the receipt of a grant within the overall purpose of the Program.

(b) May request that an advisory committee, if established pursuant to section 33, rank applications in accordance with this section.

2. The Program Manager or advisory committee, as applicable, shall consider the following factors, without limitation, when ranking applications:

(a) The environmental significance of the project and the degree of conservation and protection of natural resources, including, without limitation, the preservation of a natural, scientific, cultural, archeological, agricultural, paleontological or historical site or a wetland or riparian corridor resource;

(b) The extent of the public benefit, including, without limitation, an overall advancement in the conservation and protection of the natural resources of this State, the enhancement of recreational opportunities, increased public access to lands and waters of this State and the achievement of the goals identified in an adopted open space, recreation or resource plan;

(c) Whether the objectives of the project are clearly stated in the application and the applicant has the ability to carry out those objectives;

(d) Whether the detail and design of the project is adequate and includes a detailed plan for the management of the project that specifies the manner in which the project will be maintained and how the project will remain consistent with the purposes of the Program;

(e) Whether the projected budget and associated costs of the project are reasonable and detailed, whether the amount and sources of matching contributions are set forth in the application and whether the project will meet the objectives stated in the application in a cost effective manner;

(f) The extent to which the project is a cooperative effort with other agencies, organizations or persons;

(g) The extent of support for the project from local governments and other public entities;

(h) The extent to which climate resiliency or sustainability practices are incorporated into the project; and

(i) Any other factor that the Director considers important in the ranking process, which may include, without limitation:

(1) The urgency of the need for the project;

(2) Whether the applicant has provided for matching contributions that exceed the requirements of section 31;

(3) Whether any land acquisition associated with the application includes the acquisition of water rights or other interest that will remain with the land in perpetuity;

(4) Whether the project includes the retiring of water rights in a hydrographic basin that is over-appropriated;

(5) If the project does not include the acquisition of water rights, whether the applicant has demonstrated the existence of an adequate water supply to fulfill the purposes of the project;

(6) The existence of a local need for the project that warrants special attention for the project due to a lack of similar opportunities in the local area of the project;

(7) The potential benefits of the project to the residents of this State;

(8) If the project is related to public use, the ability of the public to access the project; and

(9) The completion and performance by the applicant of previous and similar work.

3. In determining whether to award a grant, the Director may consider any recommendations of the Program Manager or advisory committee, if established pursuant to section 33, and the rankings of the grant applications. The decision of the Director is final.

4. If an applicant is not awarded a grant by the Director, the application may be resubmitted during a future application period.

5. As used in this section:

(a) "Climate resiliency" means the adaptive capacity and ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to a changing climate.

(b) "Program Manager" means the staff member of the Department who is tasked with administering the daily operations of the Program.

Nev. Admin. Code § 232.Sec. 34

Added to NAC by Rehabilitation Div. by R025-22A, eff. 9/8/2022

Sections 2 and 3 of Assembly Bill No. 84, chapter 480, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at pages 2861 and 2864