Webinars and Workshops – Business Environmental Program

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

July 14, 2022

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 …

Changes to Permits for Concrete Batch Plant and Nonmetallic Crushing Screening

July 18, 2022July 14, 2022

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 …

Learn How to Reduce Indoor Fire Smoke at Your Business

May 16, 2022

EPA hosting free webinar Wednesday, May 18th at 3pm EST With summer approaching, temperatures rising, and wildfires already starting, this is a good time to attend a webinar on wildland fire smoke and learn how to reduce indoor fire smoke during these events.Each year many communities are exposed to wildfire smoke. Often the advice given is to stay inside. However, smoke can penetrate indoors and cause less than ideal conditions.On May 18th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a …

Updates Planned for Class II General Air Quality Operating Permit for Temporary Construction Sources

March 22, 2022March 18, 2022

NDEP to Host In-Person and Virtual Workshop to Discuss Changes on March 24th at 2:00pm If you are a construction facility (hot mix asphalt, concrete batch plant, or sand/gravel crushing and screening) and have an Air Quality permit with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) or are planning on applying for or renewing your permit, you should be aware of the upcoming updates to the Class II General Air Quality Operating Permit for Temporary Construction Sources. This permit is …

BEP Offering Biennial Report Assistance – Virtual Workshop and Help Desk

February 2, 2022

If you are a Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator (LQG) and you missed our in-person workshops last month, you can now attend virtually! The Nevada Business Environmental Program is taking the workshop online on February 10th from 1pm to 2:30 pm. You can register here. This free online workshop will walk you through the steps of the RCRAInfo software. We will fill out an example of the Generation and Management Form and the Site ID form live. A representative from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection will also …

A Year in Review: 2021 BEP Highlights

December 30, 2021

2021 was a busy year for BEP! Read some of the highlights in our end of year newsletter.

Biennial Reporting Workshops -January 2022

December 28, 2021

Biennial Reports for Large Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste are due March 1, 2022! If you are a Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator (LQG), get started on your biennial report with the help of the Nevada Business Environmental Program by attending one of our upcoming biennial reporting workshops. The free workshops will walk you through the steps of the RCRAInfo software and allow users to begin the reporting process with our expert team in the room to answer your questions as they come up. The workshops will be conducted in …

BEP Offers Annual Hazardous Waste Refresher Course

December 3, 2021

Virtual Training to be held December 16th and 21st, 2021 The Nevada Business Environmental Program is offering its free annual refresher course on hazardous waste management in Nevada on December 16th and December 21st. The annual training will again be held virtually this year. The training will cover these topics and more: Proper management of hazardous waste RCRA manifest requirements Waste identification and labeling requirements Record keeping and reporting requirements Training requirements Nevada changes to the hazardous waste management program Tips on minimizing …

Oil and Gas Industry Emissions Reductions

November 10, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule that will reduce methane and other air pollutants from new and existing sources in the oil and natural gas industry. One method for accomplishing this would include a monitoring program to require companies to find and fix leaks at new and existing site and compressor stations. The EPA will be hosting a virtual training for small businesses, tribal communities, and environmental justice communities on November 16th – 18th from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, …

Save the Dates: Pollution Prevention Roundtable – October 20, 21, 27, 28

August 12, 2021

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS! SUBMIT BY AUGUST 18TH The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) is sponsoring a virtual pollution prevention (P2) roundtable, P2 West: Inspiration, Innovation, and Implementation on Oct 20, 21, 27, and 28 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm PT each day. This event is intended for P2 technical assistance providers, green business programs, sustainability experts, and zero waste and pretreatment professionals working with small businesses and industry to reduce pollution. PPRC is currently calling for presentations. Preferred presentations will …