Air Quality

More Funds for Clean School Bus Program Rebates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it would nearly double the funding awarded for clean school buses this year following increased demand for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates. In May, EPA had announced the availability of $500 million, but given overwhelming demand from school districts across the country, including in low-income communities, Tribal nations, and territories, EPA is nearly doubling the amount of funding that will be awarded to $965 million.The current round of funding is closed …

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Requirements Change for The Use Of Emergency Engines

On August 10th the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule which removes the provision for using emergency engines for demand response. Previously, a Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) could operate for up to 100 hours for non-emergency situations and these 100 hours could be used for emergency demand response. An emergency demand response is where the facility is compensated by their power utility to operate during periods where there is a grid emergency that could lead to …

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2022 EPA Toxic Release Inventory Virtual Conference

This is a free event offered by EPA over two days, September 20th and 21st from 1:00 – 5:00 pm EDT each da. REGISTRATION LINK Draft Agenda Topics Include: Assessing and prioritizing opportunities for advancing pollution prevention opportunities TRI in action: innovative data uses by companies, state governments, and students Using the Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) modeling results to explore communities with potential environmental justice concerns The TRI Toxics Tracker and other resources for communities Featuring speakers from: New York State Pollution …

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NDEP Bureau of Air Pollution Control to Start Issuing Field Notice of Alleged Violations (NOAVs)

Comments on draft Field NOAVS form due by August 2, 2022 The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection – Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC) intends to begin issuing Notice of Alleged Violations (NOAVs) in the field known as Field NOAVs. Issuance of Field NOAVs is being proposed to reduce the time it takes to resolve compliance issues. The BAPC may issue the Field NOAVs to Class II sources and for minor violations including fugitive dust, lack of recordkeeping, odors, and insufficient …

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Clark County Offers Workshop on Preparing for a Minor Source Permit Inspection

July 20th, 9:00 – 10:30 am PST, Register by July 18th Clark County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability, Division of Air Quality Small Business Assistance Program is offering a FREE virtual workshop, Preparing for a Minor Source Permit Inspection.  In this workshop they will answer questions such as: ·      What to expect before, during, and after an inspection? ·      How to prepare for an inspection? ·      What records are required? ·      What are the levels of enforcement? ·      Common deficiencies and how to avoid them. The …

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Changes to Permits for Concrete Batch Plant and Nonmetallic Crushing Screening

Virtual Workshop Wednesday, July 27th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm PST The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) will be renewing and making minor changes to the Class II General Stationary Air Quality Operating Permits for Concrete Batch Plants and Nonmetallic Minerals Crushing and Screening. View the documents: Class II General Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Permit Application for Concrete Batch Plants Class II General Permit for Nonmetallic Metals Crushing and Screening Permit Application for Nonmetallic Minerals Crushing and Screening …

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Paint Stripping Operations Using Methylene Chloride & Surface Coating Operations

Amendments to regulations proposed If your business activities include paint stripping and you use methylene chloride, one US EPA regulation that is of likely concern to you is the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources, or the 6H regulation. This NESHAP regulates emission standards for facilities that engage in paint stripping using methylene chloride such as auto body shops, paint and coating manufacturers, signs and advertising specialties, …

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New Compliance Requirements for Dry Cleaners

ATTENTION DRY CLEANERS WITH DRY-TO-DRY MACHINES The final rule for the Dry Cleaning NESHAP/NSPS Technology review is expected to be published this winter and dry cleaners must be in compliance with the final rule 180 days after the publication date. The proposed changes will affect all dry-to-dry machines at existing major and area sources. The current proposed rule will reduce emissions of Perchloroethylene (PCE) from industrial and commercial dry cleaners by requiring all sources subject to the PCE Dry Cleaning NESHAP, …

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Nevada signs MOU to Reduce Emissions from Trucks

Nevada recently became one of 17 states working together to reduce harmful emissions from trucks. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which ensures that Nevada will work towards the goal of having 100 percent of all new medium and heavy-duty vehicle sales be zero emission vehicles by 2050 and have 30 percent of vehicle sales be zero emission by 2030. Nevada and the 16 other states that signed the MOU make up 40 percent of the …

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New Procedures Announced for Submitting Certain Documentation to NDEP’s Bureau of Air Pollution Control

On June 24, 2022, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC) announced new additions to their procedures for document submissions. New cover sheets have been created for various certifications, reports, and notifications to help the Bureau’s Compliance Branch quickly sort and review the submissions. These new cover sheets can be found on the NDEP website (see links below) and are now required when submitting the following documents.  Class 1 Annual/Semi-Annual Compliance Certification: https://ndep.nv.gov/uploads/air-permitting-docs/220309_Compliance_Certification_Cover_Sheet.pdf or https://ndep.nv.gov/uploads/air-permitting-docs/220309_Compliance_Certification_Cover_Sheet.docx  Schedule of Compliance …

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