Proposed Water Pollution Control Fee Updates Workshop
The Bureau of Water Pollution Control is proposing fee increases for permits and application fees to support its programs and address budgetary needs. The updates aim to sustain the existing staff, meet permittee requirements, and adhere to EPA audit findings. The proposed increases will impact discharge application/permit fees, stormwater permit fees, and other general permit fees.
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Bureau of Water Pollution Control Proposed Fee Updates- Workshop Cover photo choose an inviting image that s on-brand and draws audience - 3.5 inches - Picture use thin white frame in; should represent the big picture of presentation topic Elizabeth Kingsland, ESIV Brandon Beach, Management Analyst NDEP/October 13, 2022 ndep.nv.gov
Who is the Bureau of Water Pollution Control? Greg Lovato Administrator The Bureau of Water Pollution Control (BWPC) is charged with protecting the waters of the state from pollution. The BWPC protects water of the state by: Issuing Permits Technical Assistance Enforcement of State Water Pollution Control Law and Regulations Authority: NRS 445A.300-.730 NAC 445A.070-.302 Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator James R. Lawrence Acting Director 2
Why are fee increases being proposed? The Bureau of Water Pollution Control collects application fees and annual fees for temporary and individual permits for discharges to the environment. The BWPC collects fees for temporary and individual permits for direct injection through the Underground Injection Control Program The BWPC collects fees for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) Fees have not been updated since at least 2010 Program Budget Maintain a sustainable budget for existing staff Meet permittee needs Address audit findings from EPA Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator James R. Lawrence Acting Director anoramic photo 3
Why are fee increases being proposed? Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator James R. Lawrence Acting Director 5
What fees are proposed for increase? Discharge application/permit fees in NAC 445A.232 Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Stormwater Permit Fees Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Other General Permit Fees Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Underground Injection Control Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) James R. Lawrence Acting Director Sample photo box 6
Proposed Fees-NAC 445A.232 NAC 445A.232(1) Discharge Fees Annual fees were last evaluated in 2001; fee increases occurred July 1, 2002-July 1, 2010 (NAC 445A.232(8)) Fees for Annual Review and Services listed within regulation do not display the fee increases provided in NAC 445A.232 (8) Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator 8. and including July 1, 2010, the Director shall increase by 5 percent each fee for the annual review and services set forth in subsection 1. To determine the amount of each fee that is due on or after July 1, 2002, the Director shall multiply the fee set forth in subsection 1 by: (a) For the fees due on July 1, 2002, and July 1, 2003, 1.05; (b) For the fees due on July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005, 1.1025; (c) For the fees due on July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007, 1.1576; (d) For the fees due on July 1, 2008, and July 1, 2009, 1.2155; and (e) For the fees due on or after July 1, 2010, 1.2763. In establishing the annual fee for the review and services pursuant to this subsection, the Director shall round to the nearest dollar. On July 1, 2002, and on July 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter, up to James R. Lawrence Acting Director
Proposed Discharge Fees- NAC 445A.232 (cont) Sample photo box Sample photo box Sample photo box 8
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.232 NAC 445A.232(1) Proposed based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics- Consumer Price Index Annual Review Fee-10.33% increase on July 1, 2023 Annual Review Fee-10.33% increase on July 1, 2024 Annual Review Fee 10.33% on July 1, 2025 Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Starting July 1, 2026- Application Fees and Annual Review and Services fees- 3% at the start of each fiscal thereafter. During any fiscal year, the Director may suspend the 3% fee increase James R. Lawrence Acting Director 9
Temporary and Minor Modification Application- NAC 445A.232 Proposed Fees NAC 445A.232(2) Temporary Permits: Existing $250 and Proposed $350 Minor Modification Permits: Existing (no fee) and Proposed $150 Starting in July 1, 2026- Increase in Application Fees by 3% at the start of each fiscal thereafter. During any fiscal year, the Director may suspend the 3% fee increase Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator James R. Lawrence Acting Director 10
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.232(2) Proposed- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) fees Proposed increases in Application fees, renewal fees and annual fees Starting July 1, 2026, Application Fees, Renewal Fees and Annual Review and Services fees- 3% at the start of each fiscal thereafter. During any fiscal year, the Director may suspend the 3% fee increase App Fee Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Renewal Fee Annual Fee James R. Lawrence Acting Director Sample photo box 11
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.232(2) Stormwater General Permits Existing Application and Annual fees=$200 Construction Stormwater Proposed: Construction storm water general permits Less than 10 acres .................................................................. $300 10 acres or more but less than 50 acres ................................. $400 50 acres or more but less than 100 acres ............................... $750 100 acres or more but less than 500 acres ............................. $1,000 $400 500 acres or more ................................................................... $1,250 $400 App Fee Annual Fee $200 $200 $400 12
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.232 Proposed- General Stormwater Permit Fees/Other General Permits Existing Application and Annual fees=$200 App Fee Annual Fee Industrial multi-sector general permit ..................... $1,500 $1,000 Mining storm water general permit ........................... $1,500 $1,000 Other general permits ................................................ $ 300 $ 300 13
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.232 Proposed- General Stormwater Permit Fees (cont) Reinspections and no-exposure waivers (a) For reinspecting a site that has submitted a notice of termination, $200 per reinspection. (b) For inspecting a site that is seeking a no exposure certificate, $250. Starting in July 1, 2026- Application Fees increase by 3% at the start of each fiscal thereafter. During any fiscal year, the Director may suspend the 3% fee increase 14
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.872 Proposed- Underground Injection Control Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Clean up Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Addition of a Minor Modification Fee of $150 Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Starting July 1, 2026, Application Fees and Annual Review and Services fees- 3% at the start of each fiscal thereafter. During any fiscal year, the Director may suspend the 3% fee increase. James R. Lawrence Acting Director 15
Proposed Fee Changes NAC 445A.963 Proposed- Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Increase in one-time application fee to construct or make major modifications for <5,000 gallon system from $200 to $400 Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Creation of an annual renewal fee for a system less than <5,000 gallons =$150 James R. Lawrence Acting Director Creation of a new fee to add an existing <5,000 gallon system to a general permit =$150 16
Proposed Fee Changes Greg Lovato Administrator NAC 445A.963 Proposed- Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Addition of a Minor Modification Fee of $150 Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Starting July 1, 2026, Application Fees and Annual Review and Services fees- 3% at the start of each fiscal thereafter. During any fiscal year, the Director may suspend the 3% fee increase. James R. Lawrence Acting Director 17
How were the proposed fees developed? Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Two Methods Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Consumer Price Index Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Cost Recovery Calculations James R. Lawrence Acting Director 18
Small Business Statement Impacts on Small Business are not anticipated No restriction on formation, operation, expansion of a small business Majority of fee increases tied to Consumer Price Index Implemented over a 3-year time frame Small permit fees are tied to the agency cost recovery Looking for additional feedback during this workshop and also until October 18, 2022 Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator James R. Lawrence Acting Director Brandon Beach, Management Analyst, BWPC-NDEP bbeach@ndep.nv.gov 19
Schedule October 18, 2022- final date written comments accepted on the proposed regulation Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator November 12, 2022 Final proposal to be posted to the State Environmental Commission website Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator December 14, 2022- Proposed regulation updates to the State Environmental Commission Meeting James R. Lawrence Acting Director Written Comments: Brandon Beach, Management Analyst, BWPC-NDEP 775-687-9421 bbeach@ndep.nv.gov 20
Questions? Greg Lovato Administrator Jennifer Carr Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Kinder Deputy Administrator Rick Perdomo Deputy Administrator Contacts: James R. Lawrence Acting Director Elizabeth Kingsland, ESIV NDEP 775-687-9357 ekingsland@ndep.nv.gov Brandon Beach, Management Analyst BWPC-NDEP 775-687-9421 bbeach@ndep.nv.gov 6
Upon Approval (FY24) FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 CSW Application Annual 300 $ 400 $ 750 $ 1,000 $ 1,250 $ Upon Approval (FY24) Application Annual 300 $ 400 $ 750 $ 1,000 $ 1,250 $ FY25 Application Annual 300 $ 400 $ 750 $ 1,000 $ 1,250 $ FY26 Application Annual 309 $ 412 $ 773 $ 1,030 $ 1,288 $ FY27 Application Annual 318 $ 400 $ 750 $ 1,000 $ 1,250 $ FY28 <10 acres $ $ $ $ $ 200 200 400 400 400 $ $ $ $ $ 200 200 400 400 400 $ $ $ $ $ 200 200 400 400 400 $ $ $ $ $ 206 206 412 412 412 $ $ $ $ $ 212 200 400 400 400 10 to <50 acres 50 to <100 acres 100 to <500 acres 500+ acres ISW Application Annual 1,500 $ Upon Approval (FY24) Application Annual 1,500 $ FY25 Application Annual 1,500 $ FY26 Application Annual 1,545 $ FY27 Application Annual 1,591 $ FY28 all sites $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,030 $ 1,061 MSW Application Annual 1,500 $ Upon Approval (FY24) Application Annual 1,500 $ FY25 Application Annual 1,500 $ FY26 Application Annual 1,545 $ FY27 Application Annual 1,591 $ FY28 all sites $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,030 $ 1,061 Other General Permits Application Annual 300 $ Upon Approval (FY24) Application Annual 300 $ FY25 Application Annual 300 $ FY26 Application Annual 309 $ FY27 Application Annual 318 $ FY28 all sites $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 309 $ 318 NOT Reinspection No Exposure $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 309 $ 318 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 309 $ 318 Upon Approval (FY24) FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 Discharge of Domestic Wastewater Application Annual 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 $ 6,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ Application Annual 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 $ 6,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ Application Annual 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 $ 6,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ Application Annual 1,030 $ 1,545 $ 2,060 $ 3,090 $ 4,120 $ 6,180 $ 10,300 $ 10,300 $ 10,300 $ 10,300 $ Application Annual 1,061 $ 1,591 $ 2,122 $ 3,183 $ 4,244 $ 6,365 $ 10,609 $ 10,609 $ 10,609 $ 10,609 $ <50,000 gal $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,406 2,109 2,812 4,219 5,626 8,438 14,066 28,132 42,198 56,263 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,551 2,327 3,102 4,655 6,207 9,310 15,519 31,038 46,557 62,075 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,711 2,567 3,423 5,136 6,848 10,271 17,122 34,244 51,366 68,487 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,763 2,644 3,526 5,290 7,054 10,579 17,636 35,272 52,907 70,542 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,816 2,724 3,631 5,448 7,265 10,897 18,165 36,330 54,495 72,658 50,000 to <250,000 gal 250,000 to <500,000 gal 500,000 to <1,000,000 gal 1,000,000 to <2,000,000 gal 2,000,000 to <5,000,000 gal 5,000,000 to <10,000,000 gal 10,000,000 to <20,000,000 gal 20,000,000 to <40,000,000 gal 40,000,000+ 22
