The tentative schedule for the hearing is as follows. This schedule and locations are subject to change as may be necessary during the course of the administrative hearing or if settlement is reached with any of the parties prior to or at the hearing.

Please visit this page for any schedule changes.

The hearing will be available by videoconference in Las Vegas (555 East Washington, Room 4401).

The hearing will also be on the Internet at www.leg.state.nv.us under Live Meetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Locations have been arranged for public comment on Friday, September 15, 2006.

Ely: William Bee Ririe Hospital, Training Room, 1500 Ave. H
Baker: Baker Elementary School Library
Las Vegas: 555 East Washington, Room 4401
Carson City: Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson Street, Room 1214

Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person. Written public comment may be sent until Nov. 3, 2006. Please see information at right for details. There may be time for additional public comment from Carson City at the end of the hearing.

HEARING SCHEDULE

MONDAY, SEPT. 11 – 8:30 A.M.

• Preliminary matters
• Opening arguments (15 minutes each) 
  • Applicant (Southern Nevada Water Authority)
  • Western Environmental Law Center
  • Federal Agencies
• Applicant’s case begins

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 – 8:30 A.M. – Applicant’s case

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 – 8:30 A.M. – Applicant’s case

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 – 8:30 A.M. – Applicant’s case

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 – 9 a.m.–4:45 P.M.
Public comment from Carson City, Ely, Baker and Las Vegas will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a continuation of Applicant’s case if there is any additional time left. The State Engineer has arranged videoconferencing for Friday, September 15th in order to allow those in eastern Nevada and southern Nevada the opportunity to present public comments.

Locations have been arranged for public comment on September 15, 2006.

Ely: William Bee Ririe Hospital, Training Room, 1500 Ave. H
Baker: Baker Elementary School Library
Las Vegas: 555 East Washington, Room 4401
Carson City: Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson Street, Room 1214

Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

MONDAY, SEPT. 18 – Applicant’s case

TUESDAY, SEPT.19 – Applicant’s case

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 – Applicant’s case

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 – Western Environmental Law Center’s case

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 – Western Environmental Law Center’s case

MONDAY, SEPT. 25 – Possibly Western Environmental Law Center’s case / 1:30 p.m. Additional Public Comment

TUESDAY, SEPT.26 – Closing arguments may have to be on Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 – Tentative

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 –Tentative

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 – Tentative