NDEP Air Webinar: How to Read Your Air Quality Operating Permit
2024-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Hazardous Waste 101 - Reno
2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, 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 Reno course, to be held from 9AM – 12PM on Tuesday, December 9th at the UNR Redfield Campus.
Please pass around the flyer for Hazardous Waste 101 to help spread the word!

Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference
2025-12-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference will be held on December 10-11 & 17-18, 2025.
You will be able to connect with peers, gain practical insights, and celebrate the progress of pollution prevention as the annual meeting returns.
The conference will be held in four half-day sessions starting at 9 AM (PT) / noon (ET) / 5 PM (UTC) highlighting success stories, innovative tools, community-based solutions, and emerging chemicals of concern.
So, if you would like to:
– Hear about the past, present, and future of PFAS
– Meet with others interested in helping food and beverage companies
– Learn about the last 40 years of pollution prevention and how artificial intelligence could support pollution prevention in the future, or
– Find out more about any of the other agenda topics
Register by November 21, 20205
Register Here

National Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference
2025-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event

BEP Biennial Reporting Workshop - Reno
2026-01-06 09:00 - 12:00 | UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
It is not too soon to put the Hazardous Waste Biennial Report on your radar. Biennial reporting is required for large quantity generators, permitted RCRA facilities, and facilities that claim hazardous secondary materials.
BEP will offer hands-on technical assistance to facilities during our Biennial Reporting Workshops in January and via one-on-one virtual sessions with Kat Olson, Hazardous Waste &Pollution Prevention Specialist. To access technical assistance:

Sign up for one-on-one virtual assistance here.
The Reno Biennial Reporting workshop will be on Tuesday, January 6 from 9AM to 12PM at the UNR Redfield Campus. Registration is required.

In the meantime, facilities should collect their 2025 hazardous waste manifests and read through BEP’s Biennial Reporting factsheet to prepare.

BEP Biennial Reporting Workshop - Las Vegas/Henderson
2026-01-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV, 89002, United States
It is not too soon to put the Hazardous Waste Biennial Report on your radar. Biennial reporting is required for large quantity generators, permitted RCRA facilities, and facilities that claim hazardous secondary materials.
BEP will offer hands-on technical assistance to facilities during our Biennial Reporting Workshops in January and via one-on-one virtual sessions with Kat Olson, Hazardous Waste &Pollution Prevention Specialist. To access technical assistance:

Sign up for one-on-one virtual assistance here.
The Las Vegas Biennial Reporting workshop is scheduled for Thursday, January 8 from 9AM to 12PM at Nevada State University, Kasner Academic Building. Registration is required.

In the meantime, facilities should collect their 2025 hazardous waste manifests and read through BEP’s Biennial Reporting factsheet to prepare.
