Business Environmental Program

Minor Source Permitting in Washoe County Workshop
2024-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
Washoe County Workshop Series
Presented by: Business Environmental Program, University of Nevada, Reno
This workshop will cover the basics of minor source permitting in Washoe County. We will cover who may need a minor source permit, how to apply for this permit, recordkeeping requirements, and how to maintain your permit.
This is a 100% free workshop!
We will be located in room 224 from 10AM – 12PM.
Registration is required.
REGISTER

Dust Control Workshop
2024-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Washoe County Workshop Series
Presented by: Business Environmental Program, University of Nevada, Reno
This virtual workshop will cover the basic of dust control permitting in Washoe County. We will review who may need a dust control permit, how to obtain a dust control permit, and how to maintain this permit.
This is a 100% free workshop!
Topics Covered:

Who needs a dust control permit
Control measures for dust
Maintaining a dust control permit

Target Audience:

Construction companies
Landscapers
Contractors
Consultants

Registration is required.

Free Mercury Collection Event
2024-04-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Southern Nevada Health District Main Office, 280 South Decatur Bldv, Las Vegas, 89107, United States
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and the Southern Nevada Health District are holding a free mercury collection event at the Southern Nevada Health District’s main office located at 280 South Decatur Bldv from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aptil 13, 2024.
They will accept elemental mercury in household quantities. The mercury must be delivered in a sealed, undamaged, or original plastic or metal container that does not leak.
Download the FLYER.

Annual Emissions Reporting
2024-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Washoe County Workshop Series
Presented by: Business Environmental Program, University of Nevada, Reno
Who Should Attend:
• Permit holders reporting to Northern Nevada Public Health
• Potential permit holders
• Consultants
Why Attend? This workshop will cover:
• When facilities need to report emissions
• How facilities must report emissions
• Record keeping requirements
There is no cost for the virtual workshop.
Registration is required.

Electric Vehicles 101
2024-04-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Southern Nevada Clean Cities Coalition can work as partners to assist in transitioning your fleet to alternative fuels and vehicles!

Saturday April 27th 11 AM – 12:30 PM – Electric Vehicles 101, Summerlin Library

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Reno-Sparks Small Business Resource Fair
2024-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV
Calling all small business owners! Gain important information from federal, state, local public entities, and non-profits that can help with a new business venture, business operations, job training, and business success
Tuesday, April 30th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce at 4065 S. Virginia Street (located directly behind the Reno Town Mall).

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Nevada Small Business Resource Fair
2024-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, United States
The 2024 Nevada Small Business Resource Fair, powered by Nevada’s Department of Business & Industry, will be hosted on Wednesday, May 1 from 10AM to 2PM at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas. Welcome remarks by Governor Joe Lombardo will be given at 10:30AM.
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make new connections and access FREE resources with various exhibitors.
Stop by BEP’s table to say hello and get all your environmental regulatory compliance questions answered.
Download the event FLYER.

BEP Workshop: Minor Source Permitting in Washoe County
2024-05-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Washoe County Workshop Series
This workshop focuses on who needs a permit, different permit categories and what permit type you will need, forms and worksheets needed for your application, maintaining your permit, and when to submit permit modifications.
This workshop will be held on May 9th at 3pm virtually.
REGISTER

Electric Vehicles 102
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Southern Nevada Clean Cities Coalition can work as partners to assist in transitioning your fleet to alternative fuels and vehicles!

Saturday May 11th 2 PM – 3:30 PM – Electric Vehicles 102, Summerlin Library

https://allin.clarkcountynv.gov/Events

BEP Workshop: Control in Washoe County
2024-05-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Washoe County Workshop Series
This workshop focuses on who needs a dust control permit, control measures for dust, and maintaining a dust control permit. This workshop will be held on May 23rd at 3pm virtually.
REGISTER

BEP Workshop: Gas Dispensing Facilities
2024-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Washoe County Workshop Series
Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in Washoe County
This workshop will focus on how gas dispensing facilities can stay in compliance with local and federal regulations, common violations found and how to avoid them, as well as how facilities can become permitted through Northern Nevada Public Health.
Virtual Event: Registration Required
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US EPA Webinar: Introduction to ECHO
2024-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Join U.S. EPA for its next Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) webinar on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern Time. This Intro to ECHO webinar dives into the “Behind the Scenes” of ECHO, answering questions about environmental data such as:

From which EPA system does ECHO retrieve data?
How frequently are the data updates, and how do I make corrections?
How can I download ECHO data?
What are the ECHO web services?

For a detailed explanation of data flows into ECHO, please view the video tutorials on the ECHO Tutorials webpage (https://echo.epa.gov/help/tutorials).
Register at https://echo.epa.gov/help/training#upcoming to save your spot.
If you can’t make it, don’t worry, ECHO tutorials and recorded webinars are available at any time.
Feel free to forward this announcement on to anyone who might be interested.
Thank you for your interest in ECHO (https://echo.epa.gov)!

US EPA Workshop - Small Format Batteries: Education & Outreach
2024-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
US EPA is hosting a virtual meeting from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM PT designed to share information from states, Tribes, municipal governments, associations, and industry representatives on effective public outreach and education efforts that promote the proper management of used small format consumer batteries and battery-containing electric products. EPA will discuss the components of campaigns including messaging, materials, and outlets/mechanisms. The session will highlight a few success stories and participants will have the opportunity to share what they are doing in their own communities. Anyone involved in the collection and recycling of batteries is welcome to participate.
Learn More and Register

BEP Workshop: Annual Emissions Reporting
2024-06-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Washoe County Workshop Series
Annual Emission Reporting for Washoe County Facilities
This workshop is great for all operators who have an air permit in Washoe County as everyone with a permit must submit annual emissions reports. We will cover why these reports are needed, when to submit these reports, and what will need to be reported.
Virtual Event: Registration Required
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NDEP Air Webinar: How to Read Your Air Quality Operating Permit
2024-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
This is the first webinar in a 5 part weekly series on various Air Pollution Control topics from permitting to compliance to enforcement presented by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s State of Nevada Air Program Initiative
These webinars will be recorded and available to watch after the event.
This topic is how to read an air quality operating permit.
This webinar series aims to help facilities enhance their understanding of permitting requirements by providing an educational platform for permit holders to learn about compliance, best practices, and updates to the permitting process.
NDEP will be going over an example permit, but you can also bring your own and ask specific questions about your permit, if you want.
Register at this link:
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/c995d9de-fd03-488b-8182-6c52761cef62@e4a340e6-b89e-4e68-8eaa-1544d2703980

NDEP Air Quality Webinar: Source Testing
2024-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
NDEP Source Testing Webinar
CLICK HERE to register.

Clean Cities Coalition Stakeholders Meeting
2024-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
Date: August 7, 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway Bldg A, Rm 218, Reno NV
(a virtual attendance option will also be available)
BEP will be hosting a meeting on August 7th to discuss establishing a Reno-Tahoe Clean Cities Coalition. We will discuss the benefits of having a Clean Cities & Community Coalition in northern Nevada, the Coalition Designation Process, what is needed to attain apprentice and full coalition designation, requirements for stakeholders and potential advisory committee members, potential avenues for funding, outreach opportunities, naming the coaltion, the ChargeWest initiative and much more.
If you are interested in attending please contact the BEP hotline at 800-882-3233.

NDEP Air Quality Webinar: What to Expect During an Inspection
2024-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
NDEP Webinar:
What to Expect During an Inspection
CLICK HERE to register.

The Public Fleet's Journey to EV Implementation: First Hand Lessons in Making the Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles
2024-08-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Tahoe Blue Events Center, Stateline, NV, United States
BEP is co-hosting an event as part of the Greater Nevada Clean Cities & Communities Coalition along with the Nevada Chapter of FleetPros and the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum. In this in-depth session, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts regarding their first-hand experience making the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and learn best practices for initial planning and lessons learned for strategies for reducing carbon emissions using renewable diesel and renewable natural gas while bridging the transition to ZEVs.
Date: August 21, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Tahoe Blue Events Center, Stateline, NV
Presenters: Bradley Northup, City of Carlsbad, CA, Keith Leech, Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition
Who Should Attend: Public fleet managers, fleet technicians, purchasing agents, sustainability officials, and real estate and facilities managers
Registration: Registration Link

Second Annual Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum 2024
2024-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Tahoe Blue Events Center, Stateline, NV, United States
August 22, 2024|8am – 5pm|Tahoe Blue Event Center
The Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum will bring together local, regional, and national leaders who share a vision of making the Lake Tahoe Basin a world-renowned model of clean transportation. Building on the success of past events the forum will present rich and innovative content about federal and local grants, other funding opportunities, and successful clean energy programs, bringing in and connect top policy experts, government representatives, and private sector stakeholders who wish to improve the environmental and economic future of the Lake Tahoe basin.
BEP is a sponsor for this event and Chris Lynch, BEP Director, is a member of the planning committee.
CLICK HERE for more information. Register at this link.

Battery Recycling Drop Off for Items with Rechargeable Batteries
Cellphones, laptops, tablets, e-toothbrushes, power tool batteries, Bluetooth speakers, e-bike batteries & more!
The Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum is partnering with Redwood Materials and the Nevada BEP to jointly coordinate a Battery Recycling Drop Off Center at the Forum. Residents are encouraged to drop off their old electronics that contain a rechargeable (lithium-ion) battery at the Forum’s battery recycling center. The collection is for Forum attendees, members of the local general public, and local businesses.
Do you have rechargeable battery items to recycle? Call the BEP hotline at 800-882-3233 and ask for Chris Lynch if you wish to bring large quantities for recycling so we can appropriately arrange and prepare. This is a great recycling opportunity that reduces the risk of accidental battery fires being jointly coordinated by BEP, Redwood and the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum.

Reno StartUp Week
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-20
This year’s Reno Startup Week is occurring September 16th through September 20th.
This week-long event celebrates and promotes the region’s entrepreneurial community and startup ecosystem. Through Reno Startup Week, there will be a variety of activities, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities to foster innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs of all stages.
Register here today!

NDEP Webinar: Air Quality Recordkeeping
2024-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Do you have an air quality operating permit with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection NDEP? If so, consider registering for the upcoming webinar hosted by NDEP on Monday September 16th from 9AM to 11AM PST. The webinar will include requirements for recordkeeping, and an overview of an Excel template designed for any facility to keep track of records required in your air quality operating permit. Once you are signed up, within a week of the webinar, you will receive an Excel recordkeeping template, a completed template from the webinar, and a guidance document for how to use the template.
If you missed any of the previous air quality webinars from NDEP, recordings are available on The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources YouTube Channel. Topics include How to Read Your Air Quality Operating Permit, Source Testing, What to Expect During an Inspection, and Enforcement.
Register for the webinar here.

US EPA P2 Webinar: Using Safer Choice to Find Cleaning Products
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
US EPA will present a pollution prevention webinar on Sept. 19, 2024, from 2-3 pm ET on how EPA’s Safer Choice program helps people find and have access to cleaning and other products made with safer ingredients and works in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders to prevent pollution. Speakers from industry, a nonprofit organization, academia and EPA will discuss the growing impact of the Safer Choice program to increase use of safer ingredients throughout the value chain and how P2 practitioners can increase use and development of safer products.
Register here.

Notice of Workshop to Solicit Comments on Proposed Rulemaking under Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 445B
2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is proposing to adopt regulations into NAC 445B relating to the establishment of certain requirements for the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 445B.932. A workshop has been scheduled to solicit comments from persons interested in the amendments.
The workshop will be held on September 23, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will be located at the following locations:

Bonnie B. Bryan Boardroom, 1st Floor
901 S. Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Red Rock Conference Room, Suite 200
375 East Warm Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Virtual Meeting Information via Microsoft Teams Join on your computer or mobile app:
Click here to join the meeting
Call In (audio only): +1 (775) 321-6111, Conference ID: 268 347 727#
For additional information:
https://ndep.nv.gov/posts/sept-2024-workshop-on-proposed-amendments-to-nac-445b
Download workshop notice and agenda HERE.
Draft Proposed Regulation

NDEP Workshop on Proposed Changes to Nevada's Hazardous Waste Regulations
2024-10-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is proposing to modify state hazardous waste regulations NAC 444.8618 through NAC 444.8633. The proposed amendments to Nevada’s existing hazardous waste regulations will:

Adopt by reference certain federal regulations with which a person who generates, transports, treats, stores, disposes or otherwise manages hazardous waste or used oil must comply;
Set forth certain specific parts and sections of federal regulations that are not adopted by reference or are adopted by reference but with certain revisions; and
Deem certain references in specific parts and sections of federal regulations to have certain meaning, with limit exceptions.

A workshop will be held to solicit comments on the proposed amendments on Wednesday, October 30th at 2:30 PM.

Attend virtually via Microsoft Teams at this link

Call In (audio only): 775-321-6111
Conference ID: 882 821 796 #

Northern Nevada: Bonnie B Bryan Boardroom, 1st Floor, 901 S. Stewart St, Carson City, NV 89701
Southern Nevada: Red Rock Conference Room, Suite 200, 375 East Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Read more information about the workshop here. The proposed regulations and related materials are available on the NDEP website at: http://ndep.nv.gov/land/waste/statutes-and-regulations.

Hazardous Waste 101 Training: Las Vegas
2024-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Department of Business & Industry, 3300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, 89102, United States
The Hazardous Waste 101 course scheduled in Las Vegas for Friday, December 13th is now full. Contact Kat Olson at katolson@unr.edu or 775-834-3674 to be added to the waitlist.
In this free course, the BEP team will provide information on proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste ID, labeling requirements, record-keeping and training requirements, and more.
Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams.
Registration is required.
REGISTER
Location: Nevada Room, Department of Business & Industry, 3300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Date and time: Fri, Dec 13, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organizer: Kat Olson

Hazardous Waste 101 Training: Reno
2024-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
In this free course, the BEP team will provide information on proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste ID, labeling requirements, record-keeping and training requirements, and more.
Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams.
Location: UNR Redfield Campus, Room 227, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, Nevada 89511
Date and time: Tue, Dec 17, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REGISTER

Sustainability Now: All-In for a Climate-Smart 2025 Webinar Series: Sustainable New Years Resolutions
2025-01-22 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
January Topic: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
Date: Wednesday, January 22 from 1:00-1:30pm
Presented by: Clark County, Department of Environment and Sustainability
Kick off the new year by committing to sustainable habits that will set the tone for 2025. This session will share practical and achievable New Year’s resolutions focused on reducing your carbon footprint, conserving resources, and living more sustainably. Whether you’re aiming to reduce waste, choose eco-friendly products, or adopt greener lifestyle choices, our experts will guide you toward making a meaningful impact on the environment this year.
REGISTER

SUSTAINABILITY NOW: ALL-IN FOR A CLIMATE-SMART 2025 WEBINAR SERIES: Personal Electrification Planner
2025-02-04 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
REGISTER

Hazardous Waste 101 - Las Vegas
2025-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Department of Business & Industry, 3300 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, 89102, United States
Hazardous Waste 101 is a free training where you and your team will learn proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste identification and labeling requirements, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, and training requirements. Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams. Registration is required.

Register here for the Las Vegas course, to be held from 9AM – 12PM on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.
Please pass around the flyer for Hazardous Waste 101 to help spread the word!
