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.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1563)