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March 15, 2023

Notice of Decision - BMRR - Mill 5/6 - Gold Quarry - James Creek Project

BMRR - Notice of Decision - Issue Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0090056 to Nevada Gold Mines LLC. Deadline for appeal is March 25, 2023.

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March 10, 2023

Notice of Proposed Action - BMRR - Arturo Mine Project

BMRR - Notice of Proposed Action - Application for the renewal of Water Pollution Control Permit NEV2013101 to Nevada Gold Mines LLC. Public comment period is from March 10, 2023 through April 9, 2023.

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March 09, 2023

EPA Approves Revision to Nevada’s State Primacy Program Effectuating the Federal Radionuclides Rule

Notice is hereby given that the State of Nevada revised its approved State primacy program under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) by adopting regulations that effectuate the Federal Radionuclides Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that Nevada's revision request meets the applicable SDWA program revision requirements and the regulations adopted by Nevada are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, EPA approves this revision to Nevada's approved State primacy program.

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March 09, 2023

Notice of Decision - BMRR - Florida Canyon Mine

BMRR - Notice of Decision - Issue Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0086001 to Florida Canyon Mining Inc. Deadline for appeal is March 19, 2023.

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March 07, 2023

Jennifer Carr named Administrator of NDEP

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is excited to announce that Jennifer Carr, P.E., has been appointed by NDCNR Director James Settelmeyer to serve as Administrator...

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