1. A person may apply for a temporary permit to appropriate water to establish vegetative cover that is resistant to fire in an area that has been burned by a wildfire or to prevent or reduce the impact of a wildfire in an area. 2. In addition to the information required by NRS 533.335, an applicant for a temporary permit shall submit to the State Engineer: (a) A plan for establishing vegetative cover that is resistant to fire in the area; (b) Any other information which is necessary for a full understanding of the necessity of the appropriation; and (c) For: (1) Examining and filing the application for the temporary permit, $150. (2) Issuing and recording the temporary permit, $200. 3. The State Engineer may forward a plan submitted pursuant to subsection 2 to the State Forester Firewarden for his or her review and comments. 4. The State Engineer shall approve an application for a temporary permit if: (a) The application is accompanied by the prescribed fees; (b) The appropriation is in the public interest; and (c) The appropriation does not impair water rights held by other persons. 5. A temporary permit issued pursuant to this section must not exceed 1 year in duration. tion is in the public interest; and (c) The appropriation does not impair water rights held by other persons. 5. A temporary permit issued pursuant to this section must not exceed 1 year in duration. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1563)
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