Acronyms
The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in planning in our region. The Agency welcomes your comments, particularly regarding additional terms that may require definition or explanation.
BLM-
Bureau of Land Management
CIP-
Capital Improvement Program
DCA-
Development Constraints Area
FAR-
Floor-Area Ratio
FEMA-
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FSA-
Future Service Area(s)
HOV-
High Occupancy Vehicle
NDEP-
Nevada's Division of Environmental Protection
NRS-
Nevada Revised Statues
NSHE-
Nevada System of Higher Education
PRS-
Project of Regional Significance
PUCN-
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
RDA-
Rural Development Area
ROW-
Right-of-Way
RPC-
Regional Planning Commission
RPGB-
Regional Planning Governing Board
RSA-
Resort Service Area
RTC-
Regional Transportation Commission
RTP-
Regional Transportation Plan
RWMP-
Regional Water Management Plan
NNWPC-
Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission
SOI-
Sphere of Influence
TAC-
Technical Advisory Committee
TMRPA-
Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency
TMSA-
Truckee Meadows Service Areas
TMWA-
Truckee Meadows Water Authority
TOD-
Transit Oriented Development
UNR-
University of Nevada, Reno
USEPA-
United States Environmental Protection Agency
VMT-
Vehicle Miles Traveled
WCHD-
Washoe County Health District
WCSD-
Washoe County School District
WRWC-
Western Regional Water Commission