1. In addition to the duties set forth in NRS 445B.500, the local air pollution control board in a county whose population is 700,000 or more shall cooperate with the regional planning coalition 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) 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, a local air pollution control board shall:

(a) Consult with the regional planning coalition 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 regional planning coalition and the regional transportation commission; and

(2) Plans for capital improvements that have been prepared pursuant to NRS 278.0226.

3. 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 planning coalition” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278.0172.

(c) “Regional transportation commission” means a regional transportation commission created and organized in accordance with chapter 277A of NRS.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 1975; A 2011, 1264)