1. The regional planning coalition shall cooperate with the local air pollution control board and the regional transportation commission in the county in which it is located to:
(a) Ensure that the plans, policies and programs adopted by each of them are consistent to the greatest extent practicable.
(b) In addition to the comprehensive regional policy plan required by NRS 278.02528, establish and carry out a program of integrated, long-range planning that conserves the economic, financial and natural resources of the region and supports a common vision of desired future conditions.
2. Before adopting or amending a plan, policy or program, the regional planning coalition shall:
(a) Consult with the local air pollution control board and the regional transportation commission; and
(b) Conduct hearings to solicit public comment on the consistency of the plan, policy or program with:
(1) The plans, policies and programs adopted or proposed to be adopted by the local air pollution control board and the regional transportation commission; and
(2) Plans for capital improvements that have been prepared pursuant to NRS 278.0226.
3. If the program for control of air pollution established and administered by the local air pollution control board includes measures for the control of traffic or transportation, the regional planning coalition shall consider recommending the use of alternative land use designations, densities and design standards to meet local and regional needs with respect to transportation.
4. Not more than once every 2 years, the regional planning coalition shall:
(a) Prepare a report that summarizes the policies related to land use, transportation and air quality which it has adopted and which the local air pollution control board and the regional transportation commission have adopted; and
(b) Submit a copy of the report to the:
(1) County clerk of the appropriate county;
(2) Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
(3) Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and
(4) Department of Transportation.
5. As used in this section:
(a) “Local air pollution control board” means a board that establishes a program for the control of air pollution pursuant to NRS 445B.500.
(b) “Regional transportation commission” means a regional transportation commission created and organized in accordance with chapter 277A of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1974; A 1999, 3375; 2009, 851)
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