Business Environmental Program

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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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.

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: Source Testing
2024-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
NDEP Source Testing Webinar
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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

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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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.
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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)!

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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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

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: 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

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.

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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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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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.

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.
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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.

Minor Source Permitting in Washoe County Workshop
2024-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
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Dust Control Workshop
2024-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 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.
UNR Redfield Campus, Room 221
This is a 100% free workshop! Free Parking!
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.
REGISTER
