EPA has posted the FY 2026/FY 2027 e-Manifest user fees: Submission Type Fee Image Only $25.00 Data + Image $7.00 Electronic/Hybrid $5.00 Note that the fees are part of a phased approach to transition away from paper manifests and implement fully electronic manifesting infrastructure. If your facility does not already have a user account in RCRAInfo to be able to use e-Manifest, register today and contact BEP for assistance with registration.
Are you interested in starting a recycling program at your company? The US EPA Model Recycling Program Toolkit is an interactive collection of materials that can help states, local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and companies create effective programs for recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, repair and waste reduction. Materials in the toolkit can help communities increase participation in recycling programs and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. The kit includes:
Please contact BEP for assistance with re-notification or navigating the RCRAInfo software.
April 22, 2025 is Earth Day! And, April is Earth Month so it’s great time to create and implement environmental sustainability strategies for your business that go beyond compliance and save you money. Operating in a more efficient manner can lower costs, reduce risks, improve operational efficiency, and increase employee and customer loyalty. It will also prepare your business to be more resilient to be prepared for extreme drought, heat, and wildfire smoke. Let BEP help your organization chart your …
You can now connect with us on Bluesky Social for the latest updates on environmental regulations, compliance tips, and resources for Nevada businesses. Follow us at our handle, @nvbep, to stay informed!
The Nevada Department of Business and Industry is hosting a FREE Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 7th from 10AM to 2PM at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave. Register here today!
Do you have a concern with a Federal regulation? If you do, you can reach out to the US Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s Red Tape Hotline. As the watchdog for small businesses in the regulatory process, the Office of Advocacy works to restrain regulation that imposes excessive costs on small businesses. Email RedTape@sba.gov or call 800-827-5722 and press option 3.
On March 18th, US EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that Josh F.W. Cook will be the new EPA Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 9). Before joining the EPA, Regional Administrator Cook was an Advisor to the Tribal Council of the Mooretown Rancheria of Concow Maidu Indians and served as Chief of Staff to the Minority Caucus in the California Legislature. His previous environmental service includes appointments to the US Department of Agriculture and Department of Interior Resource Advisory …
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Do you have or plan on starting a business in Nevada that uses or stores highly hazardous materials? If so, you may be subject to Nevada’s Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) permits and their requirements, administered by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC). What is CAPP? The Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) inspects and evaluates compliance with safety and prevention programs at industrial facilities (both large and small) that use highly hazardous substances …
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will reconsider multiple National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) affecting various industrial sectors. During this review, the EPA is considering a two-year compliance exemption for affected facilities via Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. The review will initially focus on industries such as iron and steel manufacturing, rubber tire manufacturing, synthetic organic chemical production, commercial sterilizers, lime manufacturing, coke ovens, copper smelting, and taconite ore processing. The EPA may …
Read MoreEPA Reconsiders Multiple National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants