Clean Cars Nevada
On the Road to a Cleaner Nevada
On June 22, 2020 NDEP announced the start of a rulemaking process to evaluate adoption of low emission and zero emission standards for light duty vehicles. This page provides updated information on this process and how interested members of the public can participate. Public comments regarding NDEP's proposal can be submitted via email to: cleancarsnevada [at] ndep.nv.gov.
NDEP is posting all public comments received by email or letter on NDEP's Document Viewer website. An account is required to access the comments, but it can be created right away by signing up. Once signed in, select the category ‘Public Comments For Clean Cars Nevada.' You can then search for public comments by name, organization and submission date.
Next Steps
Clean Cars Nevada – Response to Comments is available now. NDEP has received a number of comments on the Clean Cars Nevada proposal. Many of the comments bring up similar issues. To better facilitate an open and inclusive discussion on the Clean Cars Nevada proposal, NDEP has elected to summarize the comments and concerns received, group them into themes, and respond collectively to those comments.
The response to comments is available here.
Past Webinars
Clean Cars Nevada Public Workshop
On July 28, 2021, NDEP hosted a public workshop to to solicit comments on the proposed adoption of low emission vehicle and zero emission vehicle standards for new passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Links to the materials made available at the meeting are available below.
- The Workshop Notice and Agenda;
- The Legislative Counsel Bureau's July 20, 2021 version of the proposed regulation;
- State Environmental Commission Form 1 (which provides a description of the proposed regulation); and
- State Environmental Commission Form 4 (which provides an assessment of the small business impacts of the proposed regulation).
A copy of the recording is below and the minutes from the public workshop are available here.
Chispa Nevada Clean Cars Initiative Chat
En Julio 26, 2021, la Division de Protection Ambiental de Nevada presento y contesto preguntas en la charla de la iniciative de autos limpios en Nevada. La session bilingue en linea organizada por Chispa Nevada (presento en Ingles y Español) ofrecio la oportunidad a la comunidad de habla hispana a aprender acerca de la iniciativa Autos Limpios en Nevada e invito a hacer preguntas. A continuacion puede encontrar disponible la presentacion en Ingles y Español.
- La presentacion en Ingles esta disponible aqui.
- La presentacion en Español esta disponible aqui.
On July 26, 2021, NDEP presented and answered questions at the Chispa Nevada Clean Cars Initiative Chat. This bilingual online session hosted by Chispa Nevada (presented in both English and Spanish) provided a dedicated opportunity for the Spanish-speaking community to learn and ask questions about the Clean Cars Nevada Initiative. Copies of the slides from the presentation are available below in both English and Spanish.
- The slides in English are available here.
- The slides in Spanish are available here.
Clean Cars Nevada Stakeholder Workshop
NDEP hosted a stakeholder workshop on June 17, 2021. During the workshop, a diverse group of stakeholders presented on the Clean Cars Nevada rulemaking.
A copy of the recording is below and the workshop slides (from the presenters that used them) are available here.
Economic Impacts of Ownership and Small Business Impacts of the ZEV Program
NDEP held a webinar on June 15, 2021 reviewing some of the economic impacts of ownership and the small business impacts of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program in Nevada. During the webinar, NDEP reviewed some of the economic impacts of ZEV ownership, including initial purchase cost, depreciation fueling costs, maintenance and repair costs as well as a review of the small business impacts that may result from the adoption of the proposed ZEV program.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Air Quality Impacts Analysis Session 2
NDEP held the second Clean Cars Nevada air quality impacts analysis session on May 27, 2021. During the session, NDEP presented the air quality benefits of both the proposed Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) and ZEV programs in Nevada.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Air Quality Impacts Analysis Session 1
NDEP held our first Clean Cars Nevada air quality impacts analysis session on April 27, 2021. During the session, NDEP reviewed statewide light-duty vehicle statistics and how the credit requirements of the ZEV program relate to recent light-duty vehicle sales in Nevada.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Technical Session 2 - Zero Emission Vehicle Program
NDEP held a Clean Cars Nevada technical session regarding the ZEV program on March 30, 2021. During the technical session, NDEP reviewed the general provisions of the ZEV program such as qualifying vehicle definitions, credit requirements for manufacturers, and how manufacturers can comply with the ZEV program with various kinds of credits.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Technical Session 1 - Low Emission Vehicle Program
NDEP held a Clean Cars Nevada technical session regarding the LEV program on February 23, 2021. During the technical session, NDEP reviewed the general provisions of the LEV program such as vehicle and manufacturer definitions, program exemptions, the vehicle certification process, the approval process for motor vehicle pollution control devices, emission control warranty provisions, and the recall process.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Listening Session
NDEP hosted a virtual listening session on January 14, 2021. During the listening session, NDEP provided a brief overview of the regulatory adoption process as well as an opportunity for Nevada residents, stakeholders, and all who have an interest in this important undertaking with an opportunity to provide public comment, share input, and weigh in on key questions to help shape the proposed Clean Cars Nevada regulation.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Clean Cars Kick-Off
NDEP held the "Clean Cars Nevada" kick-off webinar on December 8, 2020. An introduction to the proposal and the regulatory adoption process were discussed.
A copy of the recording is below and the slides from the presentation are available here.
Documents
Rulemaking Documents
Here are links to:
- The Legislative Counsel Bureau's July 20, 2021 draft of the proposed regulation.
- State Environmental Commission Form 1 (which provides a description of the proposed regulation).
- State Environmental Commission Form 4 (which provides an assessment of the small business impacts of the proposed regulation).
- A document compiling the Code of California Regulations that are being proposed for adoption.
Supplemental Resources
Here are links to:
- The Nevada ZEV Calculator. The calculator is a Microsoft Excel based tool developed by NDEP to evaluate some of the potential air quality benefits of the proposed ZEV program.
- Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Cars Nevada Draft proposal.
- NDEP's Response to Comments received as of July 28, 2021.
Contact Us
Questions and comments can be submitted now to CleanCarsNevada [at] ndep.nv.gov
Also, stay informed about the Clean Cars Nevada proposal by subscribing to the Clean Cars Nevada Listserv. In order to subscribe scroll down the page to the Get Notices link and select Clean Cars Nevada.