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Update on Proposed Changes for Commercial Sterilization Facilities and Ethylene Oxide Emissions

February 1, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments in April, 2023 to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Commercial Sterilization Facilities. The proposed changes include addressing risks and technology reviews, specifically focusing on ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from point sources and room air emissions. Additionally, the EPA wants to correct and clarify regulations related to emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM), proposing work practice standards for SSM periods. The proposal also suggests revisions to monitoring and performance testing requirements …

Proposed Clarifications to the Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program

February 1, 2024

On December 13, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to clarify the relationship between the Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit program and certain types of “applicable requirements” established under different sections of the CAA. The proposed rule would: (1) ensure that applicable requirements established in different CAA programs are treated consistently in title V permits across the nation; (2) incentivize permitting authorities to offer opportunities for meaningful public involvement in NSR permitting actions; (3) respect the …

EPA Publishes New Webpage with Information about the Hazardous Waste Incinerator Backlog

February 1, 2024

The webpage includes a brief overview of the hazardous waste incinerator backlog, links to the published memorandum regarding this issue, and a list of frequently asked questions. Check out the new webpage here.

Partial Withdraw of Technical Corrections made to RCRA Regulations

February 1, 2024

As referenced in our September 2023 Newsletter the EPA issued a rule correcting typographical errors and citations, and clarifying ambiguous language in approximately 50 sections of the federal hazardous waste regulations. As of December 6, 2023, 8 amendments were withdrawn due to adverse comments received on the rule. Read the withdrawn amendments in the Federal Register here. Please note that the issued rule will not be recognized in the State of Nevada until the State completes an update to its adoption by reference …

Biennial Reporting Assistance: Weekly Office Hours and One-on-One Appointments

January 21, 2024January 19, 2024

Kat Olson is hosting open office hours and offering one-on-one appointments through Zoom to help Large Quantity Generators and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities with completing and submitting their Biennial Report for the 2023 reporting year. The Biennial Report is due on Friday, March 1st, 2024, so don’t wait! Come with your questions, RCRAInfo login information, manifests, and other reports. Screen share will be available to better assist you. One-on-one appointments can be scheduled here. Open office hours are weekly …

Join waitlist: Biennial Reporting workshops

January 3, 2024

The Biennial Reporting Workshops scheduled for Reno on Tuesday, January 9 and for Las Vegas on Thursday, January 11 are full. Join the waitlists for the workshops today by emailing Kat Olson at katolson@unr.edu. Additional courses may be added based on demand. If you generated at a large quantity generator (LQG) status (greater than 2,200 lbs of hazardous waste in a calendar month) for any month during 2023, you must complete a biennial report through RCRAInfo. These free workshops will …

Minor Source Permitting in Washoe County Workshop

December 19, 2023

January 22, 2024 at UNR Redfield Campus UNR’s Business Environmental Program (BEP) is hosting a Workshop on Minor Source Permitting in Washoe County on January 22, 2024 at 10am at the Redfield Campus. Who Should Attend: Minor source permittees Potential minor source permittees Businesses looking to expand or open a new facility in Washoe County Consultants Topics Covered: Who needs a permit Different permit categories and what permit is needed for each category Forms you will need for your application …

Wood Burning Device Workshop

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

January 8th, 2024 at UNR Redfield Campus UNR’s Business Environmental Program (BEP) is hosting a Workshop on Wood-Burning Devices located in Washoe County on January 8, 2024 at 10am at the Redfield Campus. Who Should Attend: If you own a wood-burning device, are planning to purchase one, or install or sell them in Washoe County, this workshop is for you. Why Attend: This workshop will cover the rules and regulations pertaining to owning, selling, or installing wood-burning devices, as well …

Biennial Reporting Workshops

January 4, 2024December 18, 2023

Reno: January 9th, Las Vegas: January 11th The Biennial Reporting Workshops scheduled for Reno on Tuesday, January 9 and for Las Vegas on Thursday, January 11 are currently full. Join the waitlists for the workshops today by emailing Kat Olson at katolson@unr.edu. Additional courses may be added based on demand. If you generated at a large quantity generator (LQG) status (greater than 2,200 lbs of hazardous waste in a calendar month) for any month during 2023, you must complete a …

New Rule in the Works: End-of-Life Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries as Universal Wastes

December 7, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 23rd that they are planning to propose new rules to improve the management and recycling of end-of-life solar panels and lithium batteries. Some solar panels, though not all, contain enough metals to meet the definition of hazardous waste and lithium batteries can cause fires when improperly discarded or mismanaged. If solar panels are added to the universal waste regulations and tailored universal waste standards are added for lithium batteries then generators could benefit from streamlined regulatory …