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Notice of Public Comment and Request for Hearing - NV Ozone Infrastructure State Implementation Plan

July 19, 2018

The NDEP is seeking public comment on a proposal to demonstrate that the existing Nevada SIP is adequate for implementation of the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards. Nevada's ozone infrastructure SIP will be submitted to USEPA by October 1, 2018. Notice of public comment period from July 20, 2018 to August 29, 2018. A public hearing will be held on August 29, 2018, if requested.

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Weir and Water Treatment System Inauguration Event

January 03, 2018

A groundwater extraction and treatment system, associated with the construction of Southern Nevada Water Authority’s erosion control structures (weirs), began January 2, 2018. Operation of the treatment system reduces perchlorate...

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Public Notices

Notice of Decision - BWPC - NDOT Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System

August 10, 2018

BWPC - Notice of Decision - Issued renewed discharge Permit NV0023329 to Nevada Department of Transporation (NDOT), Permittee. The Appeal Period is from August 10, 2018 through August 20, 2018.

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Notice Of Proposed Action – BWPC – Mt. Rose Water Treatment Plant

August 10, 2018

BWPC - Notice of Proposed Action - Application for a Groundwater Discharge Permit NV0024230 to Truckee Meadows Water Authority (Permittee). Public Comment Period is from August 10, 2018 through September 10, 2018.

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