Nevada DEP News

Nevada Gold Mines LLC Air Quality Permit Renewal Consultation

The Nevada Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on the administrative renewal of Nevada Gold Mines LLC's Class I Air Quality Operating Permit AP4911-2189.04. The public comment period is open from March 20, 2026, to April 20, 2026.

Nevada DEQ Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal for RV Park

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for a groundwater discharge permit renewal for Carver's Smoky Valley RV & MHP. The applicant is Smoky Valley Enterprises LLC, and the permit number is NS0020018. Public notice and draft permit documents are available for review.

Nevada Gold Mines NPDES Permit Renewal Public Comment

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of NPDES permit NV0021725 for Nevada Gold Mines Turquoise Ridge. The public comment period is open for this proposed action concerning wastewater discharge.

Nevada Hazardous Waste Regulations Workshop Notice

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is hosting a workshop on April 2nd, 2026, to solicit public comments on proposed amendments to state hazardous waste regulations. Interested parties can attend in person or virtually.

Nevada NDEP Clean Water Act Certification Request for Rosewood Creek

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is requesting public comment on a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Lower Rosewood Creek Passage Project. The applicant, Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, seeks authorization for Nationwide Permits 14 and 27 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

NDEP Renews Mule Canyon Mine Water Permit for Newmont USA

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has renewed the water pollution control permit for Newmont USA's Mule Canyon Mine. The permit authorizes construction, operation, and closure of mining facilities in Lander County, Nevada, ensuring state waters will not be degraded.

Nevada DEQ Proposed Action for Water Discharge Permit NV0023159

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for a water discharge permit (NV0023159) for Clark County. The public comment period is open until April 13, 2026.

Nevada DEQ Proposed Splash Pad Permit

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is proposing to issue a new Manufacturing, Commercial, Mining and Silvicultural Discharge permit (NV0024202) for a splash pad at Sunset Regional Park, applied for by Clark County. The public has until April 20, 2026, to submit comments on the draft permit.

NDEP Workshop on Grant and Water Regulation Updates

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) will hold a public workshop on March 16, 2026, to solicit comments on updates to its Capital Improvement Grant and Clean Water regulations. Interested parties are invited to participate in person, by phone, or via Microsoft Teams.