MediWaste Disposal LLC Medical Waste Treatment Facility Permit #SW1900REV00

Time

Location

First Hearing 9:00 A.M. September 28, 2026       Second Hearing (if necessary) 9:00 A.M. September 29, 2026

Bryan Building, 2nd Floor (Tahoe Room) 901 South Stewart Street Carson City, NV Video-conference: NDEP Las Vegas Office (Red Rock Conf Room) 375 East Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV Capacity at the physical locations is limited. Remote participation is encouraged   Join the Microsoft Teams meeting: Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 237 053 791 455 Passcode: Mg2ot3sV Dial in by phone +1 775-321-6111,,375864173# United States, Reno Passcode: Mg2ot3sV Or call in (audio only) +1 775-321-6111,,375864173#   United States, Reno Phone Conference ID: 375 864 173#

 

 

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Hearing Audio, Agenda, Notices, Minutes, and Transcripts

• Hearing Notice
• Hearing Agenda
• Hearing Audio

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Background of Appeal

The MediWaste Medical Treatment Facility Project is located in northeast Pahrump, in Nye County, Nevada.

On August 26, 2026, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) issued Medical Waste Treatment Facility Permit SW1900REV00 to MediWaste Disposal LLC. Permit SW1900REV00 is a new permit and authorizes MediWaste Disposal LLC to construct and operate a solid waste pyrolysis facility, consisting of seven pyrolysis units, contiguous land, structures, and other appurtenances and improvements for the handling and thermal processing solid waste.

Eleven appeals have been filed. Three of those appeals are the subject of this hearing: 

• Cheryl and Raymond Varkalis - filed on September 8, 2026 - WAIVED 20-DAY REQUIREMENT 9/23/2026 - Appeal Withdrawn 9/24/2026
• A.J. Brown - filed on September 8, 2026
• Ruth Matthew - filed on September 9, 2026 - WAIVED 20-DAY HEARING REQUIREMENT 9/16/2026
• John O'Brien - filed on September 9, 2026 - WAIVED 20-DAY HEARING REQUIREMENT 9/21/2026
• Sharon Cruise - filed on September 9, 2026 - WAIVED 20-DAY HEARING REQUIREMENT 9/25/2026

These appellants allege the following citations have been violated: NAC 444.584, NAC 444.594, NAC 444.608, NAC 444.641-6425, NAC 444.643, NAC 444.644, NAC 444.646, NAC 444.660-666, NAC 444.668, NAC 444.672, NAC 444.676, NAC 444.6851, NAC 444.6855, NAC 444.748, NAC 444.8632, NAC 445B.086, NAC 445B.106, NAC 445B.210, NAC 445B.2207, NRS 444.553, NRS 444.560, NRS 444.592, NRS 445B.110.

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Appeal Documents

Appellant Documents:  

• Cheryl and Raymond Varkalis
  • September 8, 2026 - Form 3
  • September 23, 2026 - Waiver of 20-Day Hearing Requirement
  • September 24, 2026 - Withdrawal of Appeal
• A.J. Brown
  • September 8, 2026 - Form 3
  • September 16, 2026 - Opening Brief
  • September 21, 2026 - Motion to Clarify
  • September 23, 2026 - Witness and Exhibit List
    • Appellant A. J. Brown Exhibit A
    • Appellant A. J. Brown Exhibit B
    • Appellant A. J. Brown Exhibit C
    • Appellant A. J. Brown Exhibit D
  • September 23, 2026 - Reply Brief
• Ruth Matthew
  • September 9, 2026 - Form 3
  • September 9, 2026 - Form 3 Attachment 1
  • September 9, 2026 - Form 3 Attachment 2
  • September 16, 2026 - Waiver of 20-Day Hearing Requirement
• John O'Brien
  • September 9, 2026 - Form 3
  • September 21, 2026 - Waiver of 20-Day Hearing Requirement
• Sharon Cruise
  • September 10, 2026 - Form 3
  • September 16, 2026 - Opening Brief
  • September 23, 2026 - Reply Brief
  • September 23, 2026 - Witness and Exhibit List
    • Appellant S. Cruise Exhibit A
  • September 25, 2026 - Waiver of 20-Day Hearing Requirement

Respondent Documents: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

• August 26, 2026 - Medical Waste Treatment Facility Permit SW1900REV00
• September 22, 2026 - Respondent Response Brief
• September 22, 2026 - Respondent Index of Exhibits and Witness List
  • Respondent Exhibit 1
  • Respondent Exhibit 2
  • Respondent Exhibit 3
  • Respondent Exhibit 4
  • Respondent Exhibit 5
  • Respondent Exhibit 6
  • Respondent Exhibit 7
  • Respondent Exhibit 8
  • Respondent Exhibit 9
  • Respondent Exhibit 10
• September 24, 2026 - Motion to Clarify Scope - Respondent Comments

Intervenor Documents: MediWaste Disposal LLC

• September 18, 2026 - Petition for Leave to Intervene
• September 22, 2026 - Intervenor Response Brief
• September 22, 2026 
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-1
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-2
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-3
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-4
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-5
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-6
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-7
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-8
  • Intervenor Exhibit I-9
• September 23, 2026 - Intervenor Index of Exhibits and Witness List
• September 24, 2026 - Motion to Clarify Scope - Intervenor Comments

State Environmental Commission Documents:

• September 11, 2026 - SEC Order Regarding Briefing Schedule
• September 21, 2026 - Amended SEC Order Regarding Briefing Schedule
• September 21, 2026 - SEC Order Granting Leave to Intervene
• September 21, 2026 - SEC Notice of Appeal Hearing
• September 24, 2026 - Order Denying Motion to Clarify Scope
• September 24, 2026 - Scheduling Order

Written Comments Received

• September 10, 2026 - Comment_T_EAdomanis
• September 10, 2026 - Comment_MRedmond
• September 11, 2026 - Comment_CJones
• September 11, 2026 - Comment_JPankalla
• September 12, 2026 - Comment_SCollins
• September 15, 2026 - Comment_GLedet