Nevada DEP News

Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification - 620 Lake Shore Blvd Revetment

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is soliciting public comments on a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application from Gordon Consulting Inc. for a revetment project at 620 Lake Shore Blvd in Douglas County, Nevada. The application is processed under Regional General Permit 4 (Lake Tahoe Minimal Impact Activities and Structures), certification action number NV-401-26-010. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 29, 2026.

Nevada Gold Mines Permit Issued for Twin Creeks Mine North Project

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a major modification to Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0086018 for Nevada Gold Mines, LLC's Twin Creeks Mine North Project. This permit authorizes mining operations in Humboldt County, Nevada, ensuring state waters will not be degraded and public health will be protected.

Proposed NPDES Permit for Former Hudson Cleaners

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is proposing a new NPDES permit (NV0023841) for the former Hudson Cleaners facility, now operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Public comments on the draft permit are open until April 28, 2026.

Nevada NDEP Proposed Groundwater Discharge Permit for NLVI Alpha LLC

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has proposed issuing a groundwater discharge permit (NS2024500) to NLVI Alpha LLC. The notice provides links to the public notice, draft permit, and fact sheet for review.

Tomiyasu Residence NPDES Permit Renewal Public Comment Open

The Nevada DEQ has opened a public comment period for the NPDES permit renewal for the Tomiyasu Residence, which discharges nonprocess wastewater. The comment period closes on April 28, 2026. This action involves a draft permit and fact sheet for public review.

Silver Oak Golf Course Groundwater Permit Renewal Public Comment

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on a proposed groundwater discharge permit renewal for Silver Oak Golf Course. The notice includes draft permit documents and a fact sheet for review.

NDEP Workshop on NAC 519A Amendments for Mining Operations

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is hosting a workshop on March 24, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to NAC 519A.392 concerning payments into a fund for short-term fluid management at mining operations. The proposed changes aim to increase funding to ensure state management of process fluids in case of operator default.

Nevada NDEP Proposes Permit Renewal for Mountain Springs Mine

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has received an application from M-I, L.L.C. for the renewal of a Water Pollution Control Permit for the Mountain Springs Mine. The notice indicates a proposed action regarding the permit renewal.

USAF Tonopah Test Range Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action regarding a groundwater discharge permit renewal application for the United States Air Force Tonopah Test Range. The notice includes a draft permit and fact sheet for public review.

Nevada NDEP Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal for Swan Products

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for the renewal of NPDES permit NV0021091 for Swan Products LLC. The permit covers the discharge of nonprocess wastewater from a manufacturing facility. Public comments are invited on the proposed permit renewal.