Nevada DEP News

Graymont Reclamation Permit 0459 - Beacon Hill Exploration Project

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued Reclamation Permit 0459 to Graymont Western U.S. Inc. for the Beacon Hill Exploration Project located in Elko County, Nevada. The permit authorizes the company to reclaim the exploration project site in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code 519A. The Division's decision ensures the permittee will leave the project site safe, stable, and capable of supporting productive post-mining land use.

Robinson Project Water Pollution Control Permit Modification

The NDEP has issued a Notice of Proposed Action for a major modification to Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0092105 for the Robinson Project, a mining and Beneficiation facility operated by Robinson Nevada Mining Company in White Pine County, Nevada. The draft permit and fact sheet are available for public review and comment through May 7, 2026.

3D Concrete LLC Class II Air Quality Operating Permit Revision

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) Bureau of Air Pollution Control issued a Notice of Proposed Action for revision of Class II Air Quality Operating Permit AP1442-0823.05 held by 3D Concrete LLC (Dayton Materials). The permit modification is open for public comment from April 1, 2026 through May 1, 2026. Stakeholders may review the draft permit and submit written comments during the 30-day comment period.

Nevada Tire Recycling WTMF Permit Public Comment

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is seeking public comment on a proposed solid waste management facility permit for the Nevada Tire Recycling Waste Tire Management Facility in Fallon, Nevada. The 30-day comment period runs from April 1, 2026 through May 1, 2026.

MediWaste Pyrolysis Facility Solid Waste Management Permit Pahrump NV

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is requesting public comment on the draft permit for the MediWaste Pyrolysis Facility, a medical waste processing plant proposed for Pahrump, Nevada. Comments will be accepted during a 30-day public comment period from April 1, 2026 through May 1, 2026. The facility would process medical waste using pyrolysis technology.

CarMax Las Vegas Groundwater Discharge Permit NS2026504

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection issued a notice of proposed action for Groundwater Discharge Permit NS2026504 for CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. The draft permit covers the Las Vegas auction production facility. Public comments will be accepted until April 30, 2026.

Mt. Rose Water Treatment Plant Permit Renewal NV0024230

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection issued a Notice of Proposed Action for permit renewal NV0024230 for the Mt. Rose Water Treatment Plant, operated by Truckee Meadows Water Authority in Reno, Nevada. The notice requests public comments on the draft permit for discharge authorization under Nevada Revised Statutes and the Clean Water Act.

Douglas County Revetment Water Quality Certification Request

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has received a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application from Gordon Consulting Inc. for a revetment project at 608 Lake Shore Blvd in Douglas County, Nevada. The project involves Regional General Permit 4 (Lake Tahoe Minimal Impact Activities and Structures) and requires federal authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Public comments on certification action number NV-401-26-009 are being accepted until 5:00 PM on April 29, 2026.

TMWA Groundwater Discharge Permit NS2025503

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) issued a Notice of Proposed Action for Groundwater Discharge Permit NS2025503 for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) in Reno, Nevada. The permit covers the Advanced Purified Water Facility's discharge operations. Public comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted until April 29, 2026.

Artesia WWRF Wastewater Discharge Permit Renewal

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection issued a notice of proposed action for permit number NS0091004, a groundwater discharge permit for the Artesia Wastewater Recovery Facility at Hafen Ranch. Pahrump Utility Company, Inc. seeks permit renewal. Public comments will be accepted until April 29, 2026.