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.
Click here to go to Document Viewer
Next Steps
NDEP has tentatively scheduled the next Clean Cars Nevada technical session for April 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. This technical session will address the proposed Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program credit banks. More details on how to attend will be announced soon.
Past Webinars
Technical Session 2 - Zero Emission Vehicle Program
NDEP held a Clean Cars Nevada technical session regarding the zero emission vehicle (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 low emission vehicle (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 proposed regulatory language as of January 5, 2021
- A description of the proposed regulation
- A document compiling the Code of California Regulations that are being proposed for adoption
Supplemental Resources
Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Cars Nevada Draft proposal
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.