The Legislature finds that:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-15,262

  • Department: means the Department of Environment and Energy. See Nebraska Statutes 81-15,263
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(1) Best practices in environmental safety and protection recognize that the regulation of water supply and disposal infrastructure are connected;

(2) The proper design, construction, and monitoring of water and wastewater uses is critical for the safety and sustainability of communities in the State of Nebraska;

(3) The regulation of mobile homes, recreation camps, and swimming pools provide fundamental environmental safety for persons who use them; and

(4) Consolidating the administration of state environmental safety programs and the environmental and water programs of the United States Environmental Protection Agency delegated to the State of Nebraska into the Department of Environment and Energy will better serve the communities in the State of Nebraska.