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How Mobile Sources Affect Your Health

Mobile Sources of Air Pollution Mobile sources of air pollution are divided into two categories: On-road vehicles include: Motorcycles; Passenger cars and trucks; and Commercial trucks and buses. Nonroad vehicles and engines include: Aircraft; Heavy equipment; Locomotives; Marine vessels; Recreation vehicles (snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, etc.); and Small engines and tools (lawnmowers, etc.). Related documents: Master List of Compounds Emitted by Mobile Sources (PDF) (16 pp, EPA420-B-06-002, February 2006) Provides a list of all compounds emitted by mobile sources in 2006. Expanding and Updating …

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NNDA Pioneer Awards

The annual Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) Pioneer Awards recognizes individuals and business professionals whose outstanding contributions to economic development have helped the Sierra Region of Nevada grow. Showcasing the many success stories in the area, the Pioneer Awards highlight the strength and innovation of the Sierra Region economic ecosystem. The Pioneer Awards is attended by approximately 175 influential business leaders, executives, and management teams of companies in the Sierra Region dressed in their best cocktail attire. The program will …

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2019 Biennial Hazardous Waste Report On-Line RCRAINFO Software

PLEASE NOTE: Nevada is using a NEW software for the 2019 Biennial Hazardous Waste Report which will require an account in RCRAInfo to be set up ahead of time to ensure timely submittal of the report. Information on how to set up an account can be found in the Notice to Submit or by clicking here. All owners or operators of businesses or sites that generated, treated, stored or disposed of hazardous waste in an amount equal to or greater than …

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BEP in the News!

The Business Environmental Program (BEP) was featured in the most recent edition of The Business Advocate news letter. This is a publication of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry which gives advice and tips to small and medium sized businesses throughout the state of Nevada. BEP was featured in the most recent edition for the services they provide to these businesses throughout Nevada. A short case study on one of the many businesses that BEP assists was included in …

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Hazardous Waste Guide for Small Businesses

U.S. EPA is excited to announce the availability of an updated version of the targeted small business guide: “Managing Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses.” This handbook provides an overview of the federal hazardous waste regulations to give small business owners and operators a basic understanding of their hazardous waste management responsibilities. It answers questions like “Do hazardous waste regulations apply to me?” “How do I know which generator category I am?” and “What kinds of requirements do I …

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Prescription Drug Round Up

Protect our waterways by properly disposing of all medications. Join Together Northern Nevada and law enforcement partners will host the semiannual Prescription Drug Round Up on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event offers the safe disposal of expired or unwanted prescription drugs/ Take you unwanted prescription medications in their original bottles with names blacked out to one of the locations around the community listed on www.jtnn.org

U.S. EPA Seeks Public Comment on Pesticide Applications for Hemp  

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the receipt of 10 pesticide applications to expand their use on hemp. The 10 requests are the result of the December 2018 Farm Bill provisions that removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, legalizing hemp for commercial use and production. To ensure transparency and improve EPA’s process for considering pest management tools for the emerging American hemp industry, EPA is seeking public comment on these applications. The list of pesticides can be …

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EPA Bans Consumer Sales of Methylene Chloride Paint Removers

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing and distribution of methylene chloride in all paint removers for consumer use. EPA has taken this action because of the acute fatalities that have resulted from exposure to the chemical. After analyzing the health impacts and listening to affected families, EPA is taking action to stop the use of this chemical in paint removers intended for consumers. EPA’s commitment to ensure that chemicals in …

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Methylene Chloride Consumer Paint and Coating Removal Rule Implementation

Methylene Chloride Consumer Paint and Coating Removal Rule Implementation – EPA Issues Compliance Guide to Assist Small Entities The full compliance guide is now available at: www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/risk-management-methylene-chloride The EPA released new guidance to help methylene chloride processors and distributors comply with the March 2019 rule under section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) prohibiting the manufacture (including import), processing, or distribution in commerce of methylene chloride for consumer paint and coating removal. The final rule became effective on May …

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NDEP Air Quality Fee Schedule Changes

The NDEP Air Program is proposing a regulatory change to amend its fee schedule. The change seeks to update the Program’s approach to how fees are assessed, and to redistribute the fees across the regulated industry to reflect workload and resources required to implement NDEP’s Air Program. Ultimately, the change will allow the Air Program to respond to present and future challenges in the regulated industry, to continue preserving and promoting air quality, and to maintain a vibrant economy in …

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