Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

The Nevada Division of Environmental 

Protection Portion of the Nevada Plan 

to Meet the Infrastructure SIP Requirements 

of the Clean Air Act 

for the 2008 Lead NAAQS

October 11, 2011

State of Nevada

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001

Carson City, Nevada 89701

775.687.4670 

http://ndep.nv.gov/
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

(This page left intentionally blank.)
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

Acronyms and Abbreviations 

ASIP Applicable State Implementation Plan

CAA Clean Air Act 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

FR Federal Register 

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standard 

NDEP Nevada Division of Environmental Protection 

NRS Nevada Revised Statute 

NSR New Source Review 

Pb Lead 

PM2.5 Particulate Matter less than or equal to a nominal 2.5 microns in aerodynamic 

diameter 

PM10 Particulate Matter less than or equal to a nominal 10 microns in aerodynamic 

diameter 

PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration 

SIP State Implementation Plan 

US EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

(This page left intentionally blank.)
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 1 -

Introduction and Background 

Sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2), which are generally called the “infrastructure” state 

implementation plan (SIP) requirements, of the Clean Air Act (CAA) require states to submit a

plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) demonstrating their ability and 

authority to implement, maintain, and enforce each newly promulgated or revised National 

Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Section 110(a)(1) addresses the timing requirement for 

the submission of infrastructure SIPs. States are required to submit a statewide infrastructure SIP 

to the US EPA not later than 3 years after promulgation of a new or revised NAAQS. 

Section 110(a)(2) lists the elements, (A) through (M), that must be addressed in an infrastructure 

SIP. Many of the section 110(a)(2) elements relate to the general information and authorities that 

constitute the infrastructure of a state’s air quality management program. The required elements 

include: enforceable emission limitations, an ambient air monitoring program, an enforcement 

program, air quality modeling capabilities, and confirmation of adequate personnel, resources 

and legal authority. 

The federally enforceable applicable SIP for Nevada is compiled in 40 CFR Part 52 Subpart DD. 

This submittal addresses the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) authority

to implement, maintain and enforce the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS for the NDEP’s jurisdiction. 

Many of the requirements of CAA section 110(a)(2) relevant to the 2008 Pb NAAQS are 

addressed by provisions already in the existing applicable SIP; other authorities cited in this 

submittal, which are not in the applicable SIP, are provided in Appendix F. The following table 

summarizes where in the existing applicable SIP the required elements are addressed. Per US 

EPA Region IX direction, Nevada has developed the following table in accordance with US 

EPA’s June 17, 2011 draft guidance (US EPA, Memorandum to Regional Air Division Directors,

Draft as of 6/17/11. Guidance on SIP Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and (2) for 

the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). S. Mathias). The 

description of each required element is taken from the draft guidance. The statutory and 

regulatory provisions of the applicable SIP referenced in the table may be viewed in Appendices

A and B, respectively.

The following support documents are appended:

APPENDIX A: State of Nevada Applicable SIP: Statutory Elements

APPENDIX B: State of Nevada Applicable SIP: Regulatory Elements

APPENDIX C: Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 2011

APPENDIX D: May 30, 2007 letter to the US EPA Region 9 Administrator

APPENDIX E: Nevada ASIP Update: Permitting Provisions, January 24, 2011 Submittal

APPENDIX F: Non-SIP provisions cited in Elements J and M

APPENDIX G: Evidence of Public Participation
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 2 -

Nevada Applicable State Implementation Plan Provisions Meeting the CAA 110(a)(2)(A)-(M) Requirements 

for the 2008 Lead NAAQS: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Jurisdiction

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

(A)

Emission limits and other control measures:

Each such plan shall [. . .] include enforceable emission limitations and other control measures, means, or techniques 

(including economic incentives such as fees, marketable permits, and auctions of emissions rights), as well as schedules 

and timetables for compliance, as may be necessary or appropriate to meet the applicable requirements of this chapter.

As noted in US EPA’s June 17, 2011 draft guidance (US EPA, Memorandum to Regional Air Division Directors, Draft as of 

6/17/11. Guidance on SIP Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and (2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards (NAAQS), page 15. S. Mathias), Pb comprises a small fraction of coarse and fine particles. Hence, the Nevada 

Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has included provisions regulating particulate matter including those related to 

opacity in this submittal. The Nevada applicable SIP includes enforceable emission limits and other control measures, means or 

techniques, schedules for compliance and other related matters in Nevada Administrative Code (NAC):

445B.22017 Visible Emissions: Maximum opacity; determination and monitoring of opacity.

445B.2202 Visible Emissions: Exceptions for stationary sources.

445B.22027 Emissions of particulate matter: Maximum allowable throughput for calculating emission rates.

445B.2203 Emissions of particulate matter: Fuel-burning equipment.

445B.22033 Emissions of particulate matter: Sources not otherwise limited.

445B.22037 Emissions of particulate matter: Fugitive dust.

445B.22067 Open burning.

 

1 The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) recognizes that many of the current regulatory provisions in Nevada’s applicable SIP are seriously 

outdated and do not correspond to current state regulations. In February 2005, NDEP submitted a major SIP update with a revision in January 2006 and several 

supplemental submissions thereafter in response to US EPA comments. The US EPA disapproved the bulk of Nevada’s permitting program regulations update 

(73 FR 20536, April 17, 2007), and the NDEP filed a petition for judicial review. Court directed mediation ensued. On January 24, 2011, the NDEP resubmitted 

a package of its permitting regulations revised according to the mediation agreement. US EPA committed to act on the resubmittal in the coming months after 

receiving it. The NDEP contends that although the current Nevada applicable SIP satisfies all of the basic/infrastructure requirements of CAA 110(a)(2), 

Nevada’s Pb infrastructure SIP would better address the CAA requirements if NDEP’s permitting program update were approved. The NDEP requests that as 

provisions in Nevada’s current applicable SIP are replaced or removed through subsequent approvals by US EPA of updated provisions submitted by the NDEP, 

US EPA also replace or remove those provisions in this Pb infrastructure SIP. 
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 3 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

445B.2207 Incinerator burning.

445.808 Particulate matter from barite operations.

445.816 Particulate matter from precious metals operations.

445B.22097 Standards of quality for ambient air.

Article 13 of the applicable SIP, General Provisions for the Review of New Sources, also supports this element. The following NAC 

provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision2, but are pending action by US EPA (see Appendix E). If approved, 

they would replace Article 13:

445B.308 Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state 

implementation plan.

445B.310 Environmental evaluation: Applicable sources and other subjects; exemption.

445B.311 Environmental evaluation: Contents; consideration of good engineering practice stack height.

(B)

Ambient air quality monitoring/data system:

Each such plan shall [. . .] provide for establishment and operation of appropriate devices, methods, systems, and 

procedures necessary to (i) monitor, compile, and analyze data on ambient air quality, and (ii) upon request, make such 

data available to the Administrator.

The NDEP operates an air quality monitoring network that collects ambient air quality data that are compiled, analyzed, and 

reported to US EPA in accordance with 40 CFR 58. The network is comprised of federally-approved monitors that measure ozone, 

carbon monoxide, PM10, and PM2.5. US EPA has indicated (in a letter received by the NDEP on November 4, 2010) that the details 

of NDEP’s monitoring network as presented in “Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 2010” meet the requirements set forth 

under 40 CFR Part 58.10. The NDEP submitted the 2011 Annual Monitoring Network Plan (Appendix C) to US EPA July 1, 2011. 

US EPA’s new monitoring requirements for Pb (75 FR 81126, December 27, 2010) under 40 CFR 58 do not require monitoring for 

Pb within the NDEP’s jurisdiction, as no sources emit more than 0.5 tons of Pb per year. 

(C)

Programs for enforcement, PSD, and NSR:

Each such plan shall [. . .] include a program to provide for the enforcement of the measures described in subparagraph 

[element] (A), and regulation of the modification and construction of any stationary source within the areas covered by the 

plan as necessary to assure that national ambient air quality standards are achieved, including a permit program as 

 

2

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 4 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

required in parts C and D of this subchapter.

The Nevada applicable SIP contains compliance and enforcement measures in NAC:

445B.225 Prohibited conduct: Concealment of emissions.

445B.227 Prohibited conduct: Operation of source without required equipment; removal or modification of required 

equipment; modification of required procedure.

445B.229 Hazardous emissions: Order for reduction of emissions.

445B.667 Excess emissions: Scheduled maintenance; testing; malfunctions.

445B.250 Notification of planned construction or reconstruction.

445B.252 Testing and sampling.

445.694 Emission discharge information.

445B.275 Violations: Acts constituting; notice.

445B.277 Stop orders. 

Additionally, the NDEP has full delegation of the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program at 40 CFR 52.21 

from the US EPA (September 15, 2011), including the provisions effective August 2, 2010 that increase the PSD permitting 

threshold for greenhouse gases. 40 CFR 52.1485(b) incorporates the provisions of § 52.21 into the Nevada applicable SIP. 

New Source Review (NSR) provisions are found in Article 13, General Provisions for the Review of New Sources, of the applicable

SIP. The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision3, but are pending action by US EPA (see 

Appendix E). If approved, they would replace Article 13:

445B.308 Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state 

implementation plan.

445B.310 Environmental evaluation: Applicable sources and other subjects; exemption.

445B.311 Environmental evaluation: Contents; consideration of good engineering practice stack height.

(D)(i)

Interstate transport provisions:

Each such plan shall [...] contain adequate provisions: (i) prohibiting, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, 

any source or other type of emissions activity within the state from emitting any air pollutant in amounts which will, (I) 

 

3

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 5 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

contribute significantly to nonattainment in, or interfere with maintenance by, any other state with respect to any such 

national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard, or (II) interfere with measures required to be included in the 

applicable implementation plan for any other state under part C of this subchapter to prevent significant deterioration of 

air quality to protect visibility.

The NDEP has evaluated all sources of Pb emissions within its jurisdiction and has concluded that no Pb sources that emit greater 

than 0.5 tons per year are located within 2 miles of Nevada’s border. This satisfies the requirements of subsection (2)(D)(i)(I). 

New major sources and major modifications in Nevada are subject to PSD, meeting the requirements of 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 

NDEP has full delegation of the federal PSD program (September15, 2011), including NSR reform provisions. 40 CFR 52.1485(b) 

incorporates the federal PSD provisions (§ 52.21) into Nevada’s applicable SIP. The NDEP does not address the visibility 

requirements of subsection (2)(D)(i)(II) in this SIP, since Nevada is subject to the federal regional haze program which addresses 

visibility-impairing pollutants. US EPA proposed full approval of the “Nevada Regional Haze State Implementation Plan” on June 

22, 2011 (76 FR 36450).

(D)(ii)

Interstate and international transport provisions:

Each such plan shall [. . .] contain adequate provisions insuring compliance with the applicable requirements of sections 

115 or 126 that involve Pb emissions (relating to interstate and international pollution abatement).

 EPA notes it has no reason to approve or disapprove any existing state rules with regard to these provisions.

The NDEP has full delegation of the federal PSD program (September 15, 2011), including NSR reforms through August 2, 2010. 

The federal PSD program is incorporated into Nevada’s applicable SIP at 40 CFR 52.1485. In addition, Article 13 of the Nevada 

applicable SIP, General Provisions for the Review of New Sources, requires an environmental evaluation before a registration 

certificate may be issued. The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision4, but are pending action 

by US EPA (see Appendix E). If approved, they would replace Article 13:

445B.308 Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state 

implementation plan.

445B.310 Environmental evaluation: Applicable sources and other subjects; exemption.

445B.311 Environmental evaluation: Contents; consideration of good engineering practice stack height.

 

4

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 6 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision5, but are pending action by US EPA (see Appendix

E). These provisions address the CAA §126 requirement to notify neighboring states of impacts from a source [see also elements (J) 

and (M)]:

445B.325 Operating permits: Termination, reopening and revision, revision, or revocation and reissuance.

445B.3364 Operating permit to construct: Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing.

445B.3395 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; objection by Administrator; expiration 

of permit.

445B.3425 Minor revision of permit.

445B.344 Significant revision of permit.

445B.3441 Administrative revision of permit to incorporate conditions of certain permits to construct.

445B.3457 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit.

445B.3477 Class II general permit.

(E)

Adequate personnel, funding and authority:

Each such plan shall [. . .] provide: 

(i) necessary assurances that the state (or, except where the Administrator deems inappropriate, the general purpose local 

government or governments, or a regional agency designated by the state or general purpose local governments for such 

purpose) will have adequate personnel, funding, and authority under state (and, as appropriate, local) law to carry out such 

implementation plan (and is not prohibited by any provision of federal or state law from carrying out such implementation 

plan or portion thereof), 

(ii) requirements that the state comply with the requirements respecting state boards under section 128, (See section 40 

CFR 52.1182, http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2004/julqtr/pdf/40cfr52.1180.pdf

(iii) necessary assurances that, where the state has relied on a local or regional government, agency, or instrumentality for

the implementation of any plan provision, the state has responsibility for ensuring adequate implementation of such plan 

provision.

Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 445B.205, “Department designated as State Air Pollution Control Agency,” designates the 

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as the air pollution control agency for the State of Nevada for the purposes of 

 

5

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 7 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

the CAA insofar as it pertains to state programs. Within the Department, pursuant to NAC 445B.053 (“Director” defined), the 

Director has assigned the NDEP responsibility to manage air quality planning and air pollution control programs for the State and 

to act on his behalf for the purposes of adoption, revision and submittal of state plans (see Appendix D).

The specific statutes in the Nevada applicable SIP that deal with personnel, funding, authority to support SIP requirements and 

CAA section 128 requirements include NRS:

445B.200 Creation and composition; Chairman; quorum; compensation of members and employees; disqualification; 

technical support.

445B.210 Powers of Commission.

445B.220 Additional powers of Commission.

445B.230 Powers and duties of Department.

445B.235 Additional powers of Department.

445B.300 Operating permit for source of air contaminant; notice and approval of proposed construction; administrative 

fees; failure of Commission or Department to act.

445B.500 Establishment and administration of program; contents of program; designation of air pollution control agency of 

county for purposes of federal act; powers and duties of local air pollution control board; notice of public hearings; 

delegation of authority to determine violations and levy administrative penalties; cities and smaller counties; regulation of

certain electric plants prohibited.

445B.510 Commission may require program for designated area.

445B.520 Commission may establish or supersede county program.

445B.530 Commission may assume jurisdiction over specific classes of air contaminants.

445B.540 Restoration of superseded local program; continuation of existing local program.

The Nevada Legislature approves the NDEP air programs’ funding and personnel resources requests every two years. The air 

programs receive funding from fees paid by regulated businesses, motor vehicle registration fees, and federal grants. The NDEP’s 

State Fiscal Year 2011 budget is in excess of $6 million with 54 approved full-time equivalent staff positions in the air programs. 

(F)

Stationary source monitoring and reporting:

Each such plan shall [. . .] require, as may be prescribed by the Administrator: 

(i) the installation, maintenance, and replacement of equipment, and the implementation of other necessary steps, by 
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 8 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

owners or operators of stationary sources to monitor emissions from such sources, 

(ii) periodic reports on the nature and amounts of emissions and emissions-related data from such source, and

(iii) correlation of such reports by the state agency with any emission limitations or standards established pursuant to this

chapter, which reports shall be available at reasonable times for public inspection.

Nevada’s applicable SIP provides a system for monitoring emissions from stationary sources and the submittal of periodic emission 

reports in NAC: 

445B.256 Monitoring systems: Calibration, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

445B.257 Monitoring systems: Location.

445B.258 Monitoring systems: Verification of operational status.

445B.259 Monitoring systems: Performance evaluations.

445B.260 Monitoring systems: Components contracted for before September 11, 1974.

445B.261 Monitoring systems: Adjustments.

445B.262 Monitoring systems: Measurement of opacity.

445B.263 Monitoring systems: Frequency of operation.

445B.264 Monitoring systems: Recordation of data.

445B.265 Monitoring systems: Records; reports.

445B.267 Alternative monitoring procedures or requirements.

445B.275 Violations: Acts constituting; notice.

Article 13.1.4 of the General Provisions for the Review of New Sources.

Ambient air quality monitoring data and trends are reported annually in the Nevada Air Quality Trend Report. This report 

indirectly correlates stationary source emissions with the NAAQS. It is available for public inspection on the NDEP’s web site at 

http://ndep.nv.gov/baqp/monitoring/docs/trend.pdf. Additionally, the state submits stationary source emissions data to US EPA for 

publication in the annual National Emission Inventory, which is also available for public inspection.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 9 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

NAC445B.308, “Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state 

implementation plan,” has been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision6, but is pending action by US EPA (see Appendix E). If 

approved, NAC 445B.308(7)(a) would replace Article 13.1.4.

(G)

Emergency episodes:

Each such plan shall provide for authority comparable to that in section 303 of this title and adequate contingency plans to 

implement such authority.

Emergency powers are provided in Nevada’s current SIP in:

NRS 445B.560 Plan or procedure for emergency.

NAC 445B.230 Plan for reduction of emissions. 

While there are currently no significant sources of Pb in the NDEP’s jurisdiction, the provisions cited above are adequate to 

constrain any sources of Pb emissions, as necessary, in an emergency situation. Additionally, the NDEP’s jurisdiction is classified 

as a Priority III area for sulfur oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. Priority III areas are not 

required to prepare emergency episode plans. It is reasonable to assume that an emergency episode plan would not be required for 

Pb, either.

(H)

Future SIP revisions:

Each such plan shall [. . .] provide for revision of such plan—

(i) from time to time as may be necessary to take account of revisions of such national primary or secondary ambient air 

quality standard or the availability of improved or more expeditious methods of attaining such standard, and 

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (3)(C), whenever the Administrator finds on the basis of information available to the 

Administrator that the plan is substantially inadequate to attain the national ambient air quality standard which it 

implements or to otherwise comply with any additional requirements established under this chapter (CAA).

NRS 445B.205, “Department designated as State Air Pollution Control Agency,” designates the Department of Conservation and 

Natural Resources as the air pollution control agency for the State of Nevada for the purposes of the CAA insofar as it pertains to 

state programs. Within the Department, pursuant to NAC 445B.053 (“Director” defined), the Director has assigned the NDEP 

responsibility to manage air quality planning and air pollution control programs for the State and to act on his behalf for the 

purposes of adoption, revision and submittal of state plans (see Appendix D). The NDEP commits to submit appropriate SIP 

revisions in response to changes in the NAAQS, availability of improved methods for attaining the NAAQS, or in response to a US

 

6

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 10 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

EPA finding that the SIP is substantially inadequate. 

(I)

Nonattainment area plan or plan revision under Part D:

Each such plan shall [. . .] in the case of a plan or plan revision for an area designated as a nonattainment area, meet the 

applicable requirements of part D of this subchapter (relating to nonattainment areas).

US EPA does not expect infrastructure SIP submissions to address this element (US EPA, Memorandum to Regional Air Division 

Directors, Draft as of 6/17/11. Guidance on SIP Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and (2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). S. Mathias).

(J)

Consultation with government officials, public notification, PSD and visibility protection:

Each such plan shall [. . .] meet the applicable requirements of section 121 of this title (relating to consultation), section 

127 of this title (relating to public notification), and part C of this subchapter (relating to prevention of significant 

deterioration of air quality and visibility protection).

Section 121

The following SIP provisions provide a process of consultation with general purpose local governments, designated organizations 

of elected officials of local governments, and any federal land manager having authority over federal land to which the plan 

applies. NRS Chapter 445B, Air Pollution:

445B.220 Additional powers of Commission.

445B.235 Additional powers of Department.

445B.500 Establishment and administration of program; contents of program; designation of air pollution control agency of 

county for purposes of federal act; powers and duties of local air pollution control board; notice of public hearings; 

delegation of authority to determine violations and levy administrative penalties; cities and small counties; regulation of 

certain electric plants provided.

445B.510 Commission may require program for designated areas.

.Additionally, NAC 445.707(Registration certificates: Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance, denial; expiration.) requires public 

participation in the state program before a registration certificate may be issued. 

The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision7, but are pending action by US EPA (see Appendix

E). These provisions further support this element requirement:

 

7

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 11 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

445B.325 Operating permits: Termination, reopening and revision, revision, or revocation and reissuance.

445B.3364 Operating permit to construct: Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing.

445B.3395 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; objection by Administrator; expiration 

of permit.

445B.3425 Minor revision of permit.

445B.344 Significant revision of permit.

445B.3441 Administrative revision of permit to incorporate conditions of certain permits to construct.

445B.3457 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit.

445B.3447 Class I general permit.

The following provisions have not been submitted as part of Nevada’s SIP, but are in state law or regulation and further support 

this element requirement (see Appendix F).

 NRS Chapter 445B, Air Pollution:

445B.100 Declaration of public policy.

445B.503 Local air pollution control board in county whose population is 400,000 or more: Cooperation with regional 

planning coalition and regional transportation commission; prerequisites to adoption or amendment of plan, policy or 

program.

 NRS Chapter 233B, Nevada Administrative Procedure Act, requires notification and provision of comment opportunities to all 

parties affected by proposed regulations:

233B.060 Notice of adoption, amendment or repeal of permanent or temporary regulation; adoption of permanent 

regulation after adoption of temporary regulation.

233B.0603 Contents and form of notice of intent to adopt, amend or repeal permanent or temporary regulation; solicitation 

of comments from public or affected businesses.

233B.061 Proposed permanent or temporary regulation: Public comment; workshop; public hearing; applicability of Open 

Meeting Law.

Additionally, NAC 445B.221, “Adoption by reference and applicability of certain provisions of federal law and regulations,”

adopts the federal PSD requirements by reference and thereby includes requirements to consult with affected land managers on 

PSD-related actions.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 12 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

The NDEP commits to maintaining a process of consultation with parties designated under CAA section 121.

Section 127 

The only nonattainment areas in the state lie within Washoe and Clark Counties; the rest of the state (NDEP’s jurisdiction) is 

attainment or unclassifiable for the NAAQS. The NDEP maintains a web site, http://ndep.nv.gov/, which describes the state’s air 

quality planning and air pollution control programs and includes public information pages with public notices and news releases. 

Air quality monitoring data and trends are reported on the web site, including real-time monitoring for particulate matter (PM10) in 

Pahrump, Nevada. The Nevada Air Quality Trend Report (http://ndep.nv.gov/baqp/monitoring/docs/trend.pdf) is published annually 

and includes a discussion of air quality trends with respect to the NAAQS.

Part C 

The NDEP has full delegation of the federal PSD program from US EPA (September 15, 2011), including the provisions effective 

August 2, 2010 that increase the PSD permitting threshold for greenhouse gases. 40 CFR 52.1485(b) incorporates the federal PSD 

provisions (§ 52.21) into Nevada’s applicable SIP. With respect to visibility protection, US EPA does not expect to treat this 

provision as applicable for purposes of the infrastructure SIP approval process (US EPA Memorandum 6/17/11, Draft Guidance on 

SIP Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and (2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 

S. Mathias). For informational purposes, the NDEP submitted a regional haze SIP to US EPA on November 18, 2009. US EPA 

proposed full approval of the Nevada regional haze SIP on June 22, 2011 (76 FR 36450).

(K)

Air quality modeling/data:

Each such plan shall [. . .] provide for—

(i) the performance of such air quality modeling as the Administrator may prescribe for the purpose of predicting the 

effect on ambient air quality of any emissions of any air pollutant for which the Administrator has established a national 

ambient air quality standard, and 

(ii) the submission, upon request, of data related to such air quality modeling to the Administrator.

This requirement is addressed by the environmental evaluation provisions in Article 13, General Provisions for the Review of New 

Sources, of the Nevada applicable SIP. The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision8, but are 

pending action by US EPA (see Appendix E). If approved, they would replace Article 13:

445B.308 Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state 

 

8

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 13 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

implementation plan.

445B.310 Environmental evaluation: Applicable sources and other subjects; exemption.

445B.311 Environmental evaluation: Contents; consideration of good engineering practice stack height.

(L)

Permitting fees:

Each such plan shall require the owner or operator of each major stationary source to pay to the permitting authority, as a 

condition of any permit required under this chapter, a fee sufficient to cover—

(i) the reasonable costs of reviewing and acting upon any application for such a permit, and 

(ii) if the owner or operator receives a permit for such source, the reasonable costs of implementing and enforcing the 

terms and conditions of any such permit (not including any court costs or other costs associated with any enforcement 

action), until such fee requirement is superseded with respect to such sources by the Administrator’s approval of a fee 

program under subchapter (title) V of this chapter.

The provisions of the Nevada applicable SIP that apply to funding to support SIP requirements include the following NRS:

445B.230 Powers and duties of Department.

445B.235 Additional powers of Department.

445B.300 Operating permit for source of air contaminant; notice and approval of proposed construction; administrative 

fees; failure of Commission or Department to act.

The provisions of the Nevada applicable SIP that apply to permitting fees include the following NAC:

445.704 Registration certificates and operating permits required.

445.706 Application data; payment of fees.

445.707 Registration certificates: Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance, denial; expiration.

445.712 Operating permits: Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance, denial; posting.

445.716 Operating permits: Change of location.

The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision9, but are pending action by US EPA (see Appendix

E). They further support this element requirement:

445B.319 Operating permits: Administrative amendment.

 

9

See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 14 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

445B.331 Request for change of location of emission unit.

445B.344 Significant revision of permit.

445B.3441 Administrative revision of permit to incorporate conditions of certain permits to construct.

445B.3443 Renewal of permit.

445B.3457 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit.

445B.3473 Renewal of permit.

445B.3485 Application: General requirements.

445B.3497 Renewal of permit.

(M) Consultation/participation by affected local entities:

Each such plan shall [. . .] provide for consultation and participation by local political subdivisions affected by the plan.

There are no organizations beyond the NDEP that will participate in developing, implementing, and enforcing the NDEP portion of 

this infrastructure SIP. As provided for in NRS 445B.500 (below), the Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental 

Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing air pollution control programs in Clark County, and the 

Washoe County Division of Air Quality Management is responsible in Washoe County. The NDEP will coordinate SIP submittals

from these counties on behalf of the Governor. Provisions to supersede a county program, if such program is found inadequate by 

the State Environmental Commission, are provided in NRS 445B.520 (Commission may establish or supersede county program).

The following applicable SIP provisions provide a process for public participation in the development of SIPs or SIP revisions. 

 NRS Chapter 445B, Air Pollution:

445B.220 Additional powers of Commission.

445B.235 Additional powers of Department; deposit of money collected from sale of emission credits or allocations; 

Department to develop regulations concerning public participation in determination of amount of emission credits or 

allocations available for sale.

445B.320 Approval of plans and specifications required before construction or alteration of structure.

445B.500 Establishment and administration of program; contents of program; designation of air pollution control agency of 

county for purposes of federal act; powers and duties of local air pollution control board; notice of public hearings; 

delegation of authority to determine violations and levy administrative penalties; cities and smaller counties; regulation of

certain electric plants prohibited.

445B.510 Commission may require program for designated area.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 15 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

Additionally, NAC 445.707,“Registration certificates: Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance, denial; expiration,” requires public 

participation in the state program before a registration certificate may be issued.

The following NAC provisions have been submitted to US EPA as a SIP revision10, but are pending action by US EPA (see Appendix

E). These provisions further support this element requirement, including the requirement to notify:

445B.325 Operating permits: Termination, reopening and revision, revision, or revocation and reissuance.

445B.3364 Operating permit to construct: Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing.

445B.3395 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; objection by Administrator; expiration 

of permit.

445B.3425 Minor revision of permit.

445B.344 Significant revision of permit.

445B.3441 Administrative revision of permit to incorporate conditions of certain permits to construct.

445B.3457 Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit.

445B.3447 Class I general permit.

The following provisions have not been submitted as part of Nevada’s SIP, but are in state law or regulation and further

support this element requirement (see Appendix F):

 NRS Chapter 445B, Air Pollution, 

445B.100 Declaration of public policy.

445B.503 Local air pollution control board in county whose population is 400,000 or more: Cooperation with regional 

planning coalition and regional transportation commission; prerequisites to adoption or amendment of plan, policy or 

program.

 NRS Chapter 233B, Nevada Administrative Procedure Act, requires notification and provision of comment opportunities to all 

parties affected by proposed regulations,

233B.060 Notice of adoption, amendment or repeal of permanent or temporary regulation; adoption of permanent 

regulation after adoption of temporary regulation.

233B.0603 Contents and form of notice of intent to adopt, amend or repeal permanent or temporary regulation; solicitation 

 

10 See footnote 1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection October 11, 2011

- 16 -

SECTION 

110(a)(2)

ELEMENT CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROVISIONS IN THE NEVADA ASIP1

of comments from public or affected businesses.

233B.061 Proposed permanent or temporary regulation: Public comment; workshop; public hearing; applicability of Open 

Meeting Law.

Additionally, NAC 445B.221, “Adoption by reference and applicability of certain provisions of federal law and regulations,”

adopts the federal PSD requirements by reference and thereby includes requirements to consult with affected land managers.