Nevada Air Fact Sheet

1. What air regulations does the state of Nevada follow?

• The state of Nevada adheres to all federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). National emission standards for HAPs, compliance dates and their rules and implementation are found in the following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency link: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/eparules.html. Nevada uses the federal HAPs list for emissions inventory.

2. Which state organization manages air pollution regulations?

• Bureau of Air Pollution Control: The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection houses the Bureau of Air Pollution Control http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/index.htm and its sister agency, theBureau of Air Quality Planning http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/. Their mission is to achieve and maintain levels of air quality which will protect human health and safety, prevent injury to plant and animal life, prevent damage to property, and preserve visibility and the scenic, esthetic and historic values of the State. The Bureau of Air Pollution Control has jurisdiction of air quality programs over all counties in the State except for Washoe and Clark counties.

3. What are the specific responsibilities of the Bureau of Air Pollution Control?

• Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC) http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/index.htm To provide information regarding air quality permits for emission units, surface area disturbance permits, regulatory requirements for fossil-fuel fired steam electric plants, and emissions auditing.
• Bureau of Air Quality Planning (BAQP) http://www.ndep.nv.gov/baqp/ To protect and enhance the environment in order to sustain healthy ecosystems and contribute to a vibrant economy.

4. Where are the rules found?

• Guidance on Permits, Modeling and Monitoring Guidelines: http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/permitg.html
• Forms for Class I, II, III, Compliance and Monitoring: http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/permitd.html
• References Cited in a Permit or Used to Complete a Permit Application: http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/ref.html
• Compliance to Air Regulations: http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/compliance.htmlBureau of Air Quality Planning documents:
• Chemical Accident Prevention Program:http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/cap.html
• Nevada Mercury Control Program: http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/hg.html
• Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program: http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/monitoring.html
• Program Management Branch: http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/technical.html
• Planning and Modeling Branch: http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/planning.html
• Chemical Accident Prevention Program: Statues and Regulations: http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/capp/docs/cassubstan.doc
• Nevada's Revised Statues: SeeChapter 445 in the following document: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-445B.html
• Nevada Air Quality Standards: http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/monitoring/445b391.pdf

5. Contact information?

• Bureau Chief
  Mike Elges

  Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
  Bureau of Air Pollution Control
  901 South Stewart St. Suite 4001
  Carson City, NV 89701-5249
  Phone: 775-687-9349 FAX: 775-687-6396
  8:00-5:00 M-F
  (775) 687-9349
  melges@ndep.nv.gov

  Contact List: http://ndep.nv.gov/BAQP/baqpstaffFeb2008.html

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