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US EPA Introduces Model Recycling Toolkit

Are you interested in starting a recycling program at your company? The US EPA  Model Recycling Program Toolkit is an interactive collection of materials that can help states, local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and companies create effective programs for recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, repair and waste reduction.  Materials in the toolkit can help communities increase participation in recycling programs and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. The kit includes:

Celebrate Earth Month

April 22, 2025 is Earth Day!  And, April is Earth Month so it’s great time to create and implement environmental sustainability strategies for your business that go beyond compliance and save you money. Operating in a more efficient manner can lower costs, reduce risks, improve operational efficiency, and increase employee and customer loyalty. It will also prepare your business to be more resilient to be prepared for extreme drought, heat, and wildfire smoke. Let BEP help your organization chart your …

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Follow Us! BEP Now on Bluesky!

You can now connect with us on Bluesky Social for the latest updates on environmental regulations, compliance tips, and resources for Nevada businesses. Follow us at our handle, @nvbep, to stay informed!

Red Tape Hotline

Do you have a concern with a Federal regulation? If you do, you can reach out to the US Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s Red Tape Hotline. As the watchdog for small businesses in the regulatory process, the Office of Advocacy works to restrain regulation that imposes excessive costs on small businesses. Email RedTape@sba.gov or call 800-827-5722 and press option 3.

Josh F.W. Cook Appointed US EPA Regional Administrator for Region 9

On March 18th, US EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that Josh F.W. Cook will be the new EPA Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 9). Before joining the EPA, Regional Administrator Cook was an Advisor to the Tribal Council of the Mooretown Rancheria of Concow Maidu Indians and served as Chief of Staff to the Minority Caucus in the California Legislature. His previous environmental service includes appointments to the US Department of Agriculture and Department of Interior Resource Advisory …

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Nevada’s Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP)

Do you have or plan on starting a business in Nevada that uses or stores highly hazardous materials? If so, you may be subject to Nevada’s Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) permits and their requirements, administered by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC). What is CAPP? The Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) inspects and evaluates compliance with safety and prevention programs at industrial facilities (both large and small) that use highly hazardous substances …

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EPA Reconsiders Multiple National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will reconsider multiple National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) affecting various industrial sectors. During this review, the EPA is considering a two-year compliance exemption for affected facilities via Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. The review will initially focus on industries such as iron and steel manufacturing, rubber tire manufacturing, synthetic organic chemical production, commercial sterilizers, lime manufacturing, coke ovens, copper smelting, and taconite ore processing. The EPA may …

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Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Construction Season?

BEP is Available to Help! The 2025 spring and summer seasons are right around the corner!  Do you plan on doing any new construction that may create temporary sources of air emissions, such as concrete batch plants, crushing and screening plants, or surface area disturbances? If so, BEP is here to help with any approvals or permits required by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Division (NDEP) Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC).  Are you starting a new business this …

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