Construction, alteration or operation of facility without permit unlawful; exception.

1. It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Construct, substantially alter or operate any facility for the management of hazardous waste; or (b) Manage any hazardous waste, Ê unless the person has first obtained a permit from the Department to do so, if a permit is required for that type of facility for the management of hazardous waste by the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 459.520. 2. A person who: (a) Conducts an activity for which a permit is required pursuant to this section, and is doing so on the effective date of the regulations establishing procedures for the system of permits; and (b) Has made an application for a permit, Ê shall be deemed to have been issued a permit until his or her application has been acted upon, unless a delay in that action was caused by the person’s failure to furnish information which was reasonably requested or required for the processing of the application. 3. The Commission may require a person who is conducting an activity pursuant to subsection 2 to comply with requirements which it has specified by regulation before a permit is issued. (Added to NRS by 1981, 883; A 2025, 1338)