US EPA announced it will continue to accept 5-copy paper manifest forms until further notice. EPA was set to transition to a 4-copy manifest form after the Third Rule’s effective date of January 22, 2025. More information on the updated guidance can be found here. A 90-day advance notice will be provided by EPA when they intend to cease acceptance of the 5-copy forms.
Small quantity generators (SQGs) of hazardous waste are required to re-notify the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection of their generator status every 4 years. The deadline to notify in 2025 was September 1st. If you are an SQG and your facility has not re-notified, this can be done manually on EPA Form 8700-12 and mailed in to the below address, or it can be done online through RCRAInfo. Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management Attn: Notification Program 901 South …
Now through November 15th, 2025 Business customers can save money and energy when upgrading to efficient lighting, HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and more. Now through November 15th, business can earn a 20% bonus on top of standard incentives for qualifying energy-saving retrofit projects Download a retrofit application and talk with an energy advisor. Learn More. Schools can also take advantage of bonus incentives! The Energy Smart Schools Program has increased incentives until November 15th. Learn more about transforming your school into an Energy Smart School.
December 3rd (Las Vegas) and December 9th (Reno) 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, …
September 12 – October 12, 2025 Check out the upcoming events offered during National Drive Month by All-In Clark County. Tuesday, Sept 16 @ 1:00 PM (Virtual)Half-hour session in the Sustainability Now: All-In for a Climate-Smart 2025 series.The Southern Nevada Clean Cities Coalition team will give you a behind-the-scenes look at who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved in creating a cleaner transportation future. Saturday, Sept 20 | Gates open @ 4:30 PMWestwind Drive-In – 4150 W Carey Ave, …
On August 12th the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin in Des Moines, Iowa to announce new action to protect American farmers, truckers, and diesel equipment operators from sudden speed and power losses caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) mandates. EPA’s new guidance urges engine and equipment manufacturers to revise DEF system software to reduce loss of power and increase time for operators to secure DEF. To read more about EPA’s new guidance …
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October 16th, 2:30 – 6:30 PM, Horseshow Las Vegas Registration Now Open! ConveneNV is ImpactNV’s annual event that brings together the public sector, nonprofits and private industry to talk about, explore, celebrate and move forward sustainability in Nevada. This year’s theme, “Impact through Action: Building a Sustainable Nevada Through Collaboration,” reflects the urgent need for bold, community-driven solutions in a time of uncertainty. With shifting priorities and fewer resources on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for Nevada to lead …
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Reno Startup Week is just around the corner! This community-driven event is dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in Reno. The week will offer a variety of workshops, activities, discussions, and networking opportunities to foster innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs of all stages. Mark your calendars for September 29th through October 3rd.
Looking for technical assistance on hazardous waste cleanups? EPA updated its Hazardous Waste Cleanup Training webpage to offer the tools and resources you may need for a cleanup. Additionally, EPA recently created a searchable database of over 200 hazardous waste cleanup resources to help answer your hazardous waste cleanup questions.
EPA has posted the FY 2026/FY 2027 e-Manifest user fees: Submission Type Fee Image Only $25.00 Data + Image $7.00 Electronic/Hybrid $5.00 Note that the fees are part of a phased approach to transition away from paper manifests and implement fully electronic manifesting infrastructure. If your facility does not already have a user account in RCRAInfo to be able to use e-Manifest, register today and contact BEP for assistance with registration.