Nevada § 459.850 Action to alleviate hazard to human health, public safety or environment

Nevada Statutes

§ 459.850 — Action to alleviate hazard to human health, public safety or environment

Nevada § 459.850

Title 40PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 459Hazardous

STORAGE TANKS

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.850 (2026).

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If the Department receives information that the operation of a storage tank presents an imminent and substantial hazard to human health, public safety or the environment, it may:

1.Issue an order directing the owner or operator of the storage tank to take necessary steps to prevent the act or eliminate the practice which constitutes the hazard.

2.Request that the Attorney General commence an action to enjoin the practices or acts which constitute the hazard.

3.Take any other action designed to reduce or eliminate the hazard.

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If the Department receives information that the operation of a storage tank presents an imminent and substantial hazard to human health, public safety or the environment, it may:
1. Issue an order directing the owner or operator of the storage tank to take necessary steps to prevent the act or eliminate the practice which constitutes the hazard.
2. Request that the Attorney General commence an action to enjoin the practices or acts which constitute the hazard.
3. Take any other action designed to reduce or eliminate the hazard.