Fees
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) in any fee category for more information about that fee.
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
–
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.
What it is
: A fee of $1.25 per ton fee is assessed for all waste disposed in municipal solid waste landfills.
How the fee is used
: Fifty percent goes to DEQ’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Program as a source of grants for local recycling and waste reduction projects. Fifty percent is used to support the operating costs of the Integrated Waste Management program.
Applicable regulations
:
Title 132 – Integrated Solid Waste Management Regulations, Chapter 11.
Forms
: None – invoices are generated by NDEQ for each facility.
Livestock Waste Control Program Fees
Three fees are associated with this program: initial inspection, permit application fee, and annual permit fee.
Solid Waste Management Annual Operating Fee
Assessed for the operation of any solid waste management facility.
What it is
: A set fee for operating any solid waste management facility. These include: municipal solid waste landfills, industrial waste landfills, construction and demolition waste landfills, fossil fuels combustion ash disposal landfills, compost facilities, materials recovery facilities, delisted hazardous waste disposal landfills, and transfer stations.
How the fee is used
: This fee is used to support the operating costs of the Integrated Waste Management program.
Applicab
le
regulations
:
Title 132 – Integrated Solid Waste Management Regulations, Chapter 10.
Forms
: None – invoices are generated by NDEQ for each 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 o...
New Tire Fee
A $1 fee is charged on each new tire sold in Nebraska.
What it is
: A fee of $1.00 charged on each new tire sold in Nebraska.
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 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 ...
Chemigation Permit Fees
For an initial application for a chemigation permit or special permit regarding fertilizer or pesticides being applied through an irrigation system.
What it is
: The fee for an
initial application
for a chemigation permit or special permit is $30, payable to the appropriate natural resources district. The district transfers $5 of this fee to NDEQ. The annual fee for
renewal
of a chemigation permit or special permit is $10, payable to the appropriate natural resources district. Two dollars of the annual fee is transferred by the district to NDEQ. The application for an
emergency
permit is accompanied by a fee of $100 dollars, payable to the appropriate natural resources district. The district transfers $10 of this fee to the Department.
The application for an emergency permit is accompanied by a fee of one-hundred dollars payable to the appropriate natural resources district. The district transfers ten dollars of this fee to the Department.
How the fee is used
: NDEQ's portion of the fee is used to support the operating costs of the Department's Chemigation program.
Applicable regulations
:
Title 195 -
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Chemigation
Forms
: (none)
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