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US EPA Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE)

On December 17, 2024, US EPA issued a final risk-management rule under TSCA section 6(a) prohibiting all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE), most of which would be prohibited within one year, including TCE manufacture and processing for most commercial and all consumer products. The final rule was originally scheduled to become effective on January 16, 2025, however the effective date was postponed due to petitions and legal filings until November 17, 2025. EPA recently announced that it is extending the postponement …

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US EPA’s Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

Stay up to date! US EPA releases a unified agenda of regulatory and deregulatory actions twice a year. The fall version includes the regulatory plan and is typically released sometime between October to December. The spring version generally is published sometime in April to June. Many other federal agencies similarly produce Agendas and Plans. The General Services Administration’s Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC) compiles all of them into a Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.  The most recent unified agenda was …

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Hazardous Waste Compliance Calendar

BEP’s annual Hazardous Waste Compliance Calendar is ready for download. The calendar is designed to help your business stay in compliance all year long. Our calendar provides space for you to document weekly inspections, staff trainings, and key emergency preparedness information.  As an added bonus, every month you’ll find tips and connections to different hazardous waste and sustainability resources.

Biennial Reports due March 1st 2026

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

Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference

December 10-11 & 17-18 Consider joining this year’s Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference which brings members of the pollution prevention community together. 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 …

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Updated Guidance on Paper Manifests

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.

SQGs: Did you Re-Notify?

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 …

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NV Energy Offers Bonus Incentives for Energy Projects

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.

Register Today: Hazardous Waste 101 

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, …

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National Drive Month

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, …

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