Fees
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Air Construction Permit Fee
Must accompany each application for an air quality construction permit, which are based on the potential amount of the facil...
Air Emissions Fee for Major Sources
All major sources of air emissions are assessed air emissions fees, which are based upon the facility’s actual air emissions.
Petroleum Release Remedial Action Fee
Used to support the agency activities primarily involved in cleaning up releases of petroleum.
Onsite Wastewater (Includes Septic Systems, Private Lagoons, Holding Tanks) Professional Certification and System Registration Fees, and Application Fess for Permits and Subdivision Reviews and Approvals
Certification fees are assessed to those who perform work on septic systems, private lag
oons
, and other onsite systems
; registrat
ion fees are assessed on any modification or construction of an onsite system
;
application fees are required with permit applications for onsite systems subject to a permit; and application fees are required with applications for subdivision review and approval. Fees are nonrefundable. Any local government requirements are separate and may also apply
What they are:
Certification fees --
Anyone who performs work (percolation testing, pumps, installs, repairs, or inspects) on private onsite wastewater treatment systems is required to be certified by examination by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality unless they are a professional engineer or a registered environmental health specialist. Certification categories include Master and Journeyman Installer, Soil Evaluator, Inspector, Master and Journeyman Pumper. A qualified professional is required to be at the job site whenever work is being conducted on an onsite system.
Fee Schedules and Application forms
Registration fees
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Any construction or modification of an onsite system (i.e., septic system, household lagoon, holding tank, or engineered system) must be registered with the NDEQ A $140 fee is required for each system registration. Any registration submitted 46 to 90 days after completion of construction or modification is subject to a $150 late fee. Any registration submitted 91 or more days after completion of the system is subject to a $450 late fee.
Permit Application Fee
– For an onsite wastewater treatment system for domestic wastewater flows of 1,000 gallons per day or more, or for other than household type wastes, or for a system not provided for in “Authorization by Rule” (see Title 124, Ch. 3, Section 002) a permit application is required. Plans and technical documents must be prepared by a Professional Engineer. The construction/operating permit application fee is $450 and the one fee covers the construction and operating permit application for one system. A construction permit from the Department is required prior to any construction and an operating permit is required prior to operation.
Subdivision Review and Approval Application Fee
– Prior to construction of a development area where an onsite wastewater treatment system is proposed on any lot less than three acres in size, the owner of the development area is required to submit an application for subdivision review and receive Department approval. Site layout must be completed by a qualified professional (Master or Journeyman Installer or Professional Engineer). The application fee is $450 for each lot that is subject to the approval.
Fee Schedules and Application forms
Additional information and forms:
Onsite Wastewater Program page
Solid Waste Management Permit Application Fee
A set fee is assessed for all solid waste management facilities when they apply for their required permit.
Landfill Disposal Fee
A fee of $1.25 per ton fee is assessed for all waste disposed in municipal solid waste landfills.
Livestock Waste Control Program Fees
Three fees are associated with this program: initial inspection, permit application fee, and annual permit fee.
Initial Inspection Fee
A fee must accompany all requests by animal feeding operations (AFO) for an initial inspection of the operation’s livestock waste control facility (LWCF) or the proposed site of the LWCF.
What it is:
All medium and large animal feeding operations must request an initial inspection of its existing and proposed operation, if not previously inspected by the Department. An initial inspection must be done prior to the start of any construction, and prior to the submittal of an application for a construction and operating permit. An existing operation that has not requested an initial inspection is subject to late fees. The amount of the initial inspection fee required varies with the livestock capacity of the AFO:
Large AFOs
$500
Medium AFOs
$200
Small AFOs
$100
How the fee is used:
This fee is used to support the operating costs of the Livestock Waste Control Program in regulating livestock waste storage and disposal in Nebraska.
Applicable Regulations:
Title 130 – Livestock Waste Control Regulations
Title 119 – “Rules & Regulations Pertaining to the Issuance of Permits Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit Application Fee
An application fee of $200 per permit must accompany the application for a Construction and Operating Permit, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, or a major modification of either permit type.
What it is:
An AFO must submit a permit application if the Department determines that a permit for livestock waste control facilities is required. An operation may be required to obtain a Construction and Operating Permit, or a NPDES permit, or both permits.
How the fee is used:
This application fee is used to support the operating costs of the Livestock Waste Control Program in regulating the storage and disposal of livestock waste in Nebraska.
Applicable Regulations:
Title 130 – Livestock Waste Control Regulations
Title 119 – “Rules & Regulations Pertaining to the Issuance of Permits Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Annual Permit Fee
A fee due annually by March 1, required from all large animal feeding operations that had a permit and all NPDES permit holders as of December 31 of the previous year.
What it is:
An annual permit fee is assessed to permitted Large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) and any animal feeding operation with an active National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit as of the previous December 31. The annual fee rate varies per species and may be adjusted year to year, although it has remained the same for 2008 and 2009. See Fact Sheet,
AFO Categories and Fees
for specific information to help determine the total fee for each livestock species for which your operation has a permit.
How the fee is used:
The annual fee is used to pay a portion of the costs of the Livestock Waste Control Program. Approximately 20% of the operating costs of the program must come from fees. The annual permit fee rate may be adjusted annually to ensure fees provide 20% of program costs.
Applicable Regulations:
Title 130 – Livestock Waste Control Regulations
Title 119 – “Rules & Regulations Pertaining to the Issuance of Permits Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Solid Waste Management Annual Operating Fee
Assessed for the operation of any solid waste management facility.
Hazardous Waste Treatment or Disposal Fee
Assessed annually for all waste treated or disposed of at a permitted hazardous waste treatment or disposal facility based on the type of treatment or disposal performed.
What it is
: A fee is assessed annually for all waste treated or disposed of at a permitted hazardous waste treatment of disposal facility. The fee is assessed based on the type of treatment or disposal performed.
How the fee is used
: This fee is remitted to the State Treasurer and credited to the General Fund.
Applicable regulations
:
Title 128 – Nebraska Hazardous Waste Regulations, Chapter 24.
Forms
: None – report and corresponding payment is generated and prepared by facility.
New Tire Fee
A $1 fee is charged on each new tire sold in Nebraska.
Annual Waste Reduction & Recycling Fee
A fee of $25 is assessed to all retail businesses in Nebraska with sales of at least $50,000 or more and used as a source of grants for local recycling and waste reduction projects.
What it is
: $25.00 fee on all retail businesses in Nebraska with sales of at least $50,000.00 or more.
How the fee is used
: This goes to DEQ’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Program as a source of grants for local recycling and waste reduction projects.
Applicable regulations
:
Title 199 – Waste & Recycling Incentive Grants Program
Title 133 – Litter Reduction & Recycling Grants Program
Forms
: This fee is collected by the Department of Revenue, any forms would be available through them.
Annual Litter Fee
Assessed on all manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers of products, which are deemed to directly contribute to the litter stream.
What it is
: Fee on all manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers of products, which are deemed to directly contribute to the litter stream. A list of products is in statute.
Link to §81-1560
Fee is $175.00 per each $1 million dollars of gross sales of these products only.
How the fee is used
: This goes to DEQ’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Program as a source of grants for local recycling and waste reduction projects.
Applicable regulations
:
Title 199 – Waste & Recycling Incentive Grants Program
Title 133 – Litter Reduction & Recycling Grants Program
Forms
: This fee is collected by the Department of Revenue, any applicable forms would be available through them.
Chemigation Permit Fees
For an initial application for a chemigation permit or special permit regarding fertilizer or pesticides being applied thro...
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