Nev. Admin. Code § 703.477 - Final map: Application for approval
1. An application
for approval of a final map for a subdivision that was filed with the
Commission pursuant to NAC 703.476 must include the following information in
the application or as exhibits attached thereto:
(a) Evidence that the applicant has filed an
application with the Commission for a certificate of public convenience and
necessity; or
(b) In lieu of an
application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, evidence
that the applicant will have the technical, managerial and financial capability
to operate the water or wastewater system in a reliable manner and provide
continuous and adequate service to its customers.
2. To demonstrate technical capability, the
applicant must provide:
(a) Evidence that
there is a need for a water or wastewater service and no other utility is
willing or able to serve the proposed service area.
(b) A plan that demonstrates the continuing
ability of the applicant to meet the needs, relating to wastewater treatment
and disposal, of the entire service area to be served by the
applicant.
(c) A plan that
demonstrates the continuing ability of the applicant to meet the needs,
relating to water resources, of the entire service area to be served by the
applicant or, in lieu of such a plan, an applicant may provide information
which demonstrates that the applicant has adequate resources to meet such
needs, including, without limitation:
(1)
Copies of all documents evidencing water rights and accompanying
maps.
(2) Hydrological data
defining the reliability of the source.
(3) Any additional information which is
necessary to demonstrate the ability of the applicant to meet such
needs.
(d) An estimate
of the number of customers to be served in the proposed service area through
the first 5 years of service, and the estimated number of customers at
build-out of the proposed service area.
(e) A full description of the proposed water
or wastewater system, including the proposed normal operating and emergency
standby water or wastewater facilities to serve the area for which the
certificate is sought.
(f) If the
applicant's facilities will be phased in as customers are added, a description
of the phasing thresholds for each facility that will be phased in.
3. To demonstrate managerial
capability, the applicant must provide:
(a) An
operations and maintenance plan for the proposed water or wastewater system,
including, without limitation:
(1) The contact
information for all managers, certified operators and customer service
representatives of the system;
(2)
The normal procedures for maintenance used to ensure the proper operation of
the system; and
(3) A plan
describing how worn-out facilities are to be replaced.
(b) A standard operating procedure for all
employee communications.
(c) A
training protocol for all employees.
(d) Evidence that the applicant will maintain
its books and records consistent with the system of accounts established by the
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners for water or
wastewater utilities.
4.
To demonstrate financial capability, the applicant must provide:
(a) An explanation of whether and to what
extent customers will directly or indirectly make contributions to the costs of
the facilities of the proposed system. The explanation must include an
indication of whether the applicant intends to assess charges for the extension
of any lines and whether the price of lots or units in the proposed service
area will reflect the cost of the investment in the proposed system.
(b) Evidence that the proposed revenues from
reasonable rates will give the applicant an opportunity to earn a fair return
on its regulated rate base.
(c) A
statement of the estimated operating revenues and expenses, including taxes and
depreciation, for the first 5 years of operation in the proposed service area
for each major class of service. If the applicant anticipates that the system
will initially operate at a loss, the statement must identify the sources of
money that will be used to sustain the operation of the system during that
initial period.
(d) A depreciation
schedule for the different water or wastewater treatment facilities.
(e) A method for replacing its rate base when
the facility reaches the end of its service life.
(f) A copy of a performance bond or other
suitable assurance deposited with the Federal Government or local government to
guarantee construction of any improvements or infrastructure required for
approval of final subdivision maps.
Notes
NRS 703.025, 704.210, 704.6672
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