459.3864 - Creation; appointment of members; appointment of chair and co-chair; resources. - Nevada Statutes

459.3864  Creation; appointment of members; appointment of chair and co-chair; resources.

      1.  When there is an accident which poses a significant danger to public health and safety, or a near accident of this nature, in a facility or a group of facilities, or when the Governor declares that a committee to oversee the management of risks in a facility, or group of facilities, would be in the best interests of the public health and safety, the Governor shall create such a committee for the facility or group of facilities which may represent a catastrophic threat to public health and safety.

      2.  To the extent practicable, the Governor shall appoint the members of the committee from the membership of the State Emergency Response Commission.

      3.  The Governor shall appoint to the committee at least three persons who represent the facility or group of facilities which may represent a catastrophic threat to public health and safety.

      4.  The Governor shall appoint the chair and may appoint a co-chair of the committee from among the members.

      5.  The Division shall provide to the committee necessary resources such as clerical assistance and funding sufficient for the committee to perform its duties.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 2006)