SEC Meeting December 16, 2026

12/16/2026
Regulatory Meeting
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9:00 A.M.
 Wednesday, December 16, 2026 

Bryan Building, 1st Floor (Bonnie B. Bryan Room)
901 South Stewart Street
Carson City, NV

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Las Vegas, NV

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Request for Antidegradation Review UPDATE – Gold Standard Ventures (US) Inc.

Background:

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water Pollution Control (Division) received an application from Gold Standard Ventures (US) Inc. for a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the South Railroad Mine project located approximately 20 miles southeast of Carlin, within Elko County, Nevada. The proposed discharge is treated intercepted groundwater to an unnamed tributary that flows into Dixie Creek. The antidegradation review conducted by the Division pursuant to Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 445A.3045 and 445A.3046 has determined that the discharge may degrade the baseline water quality, interim baseline value, or requirement to maintain existing higher water quality, as applicable, for a parameter of concern in the receiving water that has been designated as having a tier 2 level of antidegradation protection. The Division may issue the permit if issuance is approved by the State Environmental Commission pursuant to NAC 445A.3047.   

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NDEP Regulatory Petitions

Permanent Regulation R058-26: Bureau of Air Quality Planning - Adopt by Reference

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is proposing to ament Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) chapter 445B.221 to adopt applicable federal rules promulgated since the state regulation was last updated in April 2024. This is a routine activity. The update includes rulemakings under 40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 60, and 63. 

The NDEP is delegated the implementation of certain federal Non-Source Point Source (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) rules that apply in Nevada. The proposed amendments update the state's "adoption by reference" regulation so that Nevada can request delegation for the implementation of new and revised NSPS and NESHAP promulgated since the last update. This will allow the regulated industry to continue to work with the state rather than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 

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Permanent Regulation R144-26: Bureau of Water Pollution Control - Treated Wastewater Effluent - Evaporative Cooling 

R144-26 proposes to amend NAC 445A to remove a current prohibition on reuse of treated wastewater effluent for indoor contact cooling use in NAC 445A.275.2, and to add several regulations for allowing indoor contact cooling and humidification with Category A Reuse. The proposed changes are expected to have some economic impact on the regulated community, and no economic impact on the public or the Division.

Supporting PDF Documents:

  • June 22, 2026 - NDEP Draft Regulation
  • June 22, 2026 - SEC Form 1
  • June 22, 2026 - Small Business Impact Statement
  • June 23, 2026 - LCB Draft Regulation Transmittal Letter
  • October 16, 2026 - LCB Draft Regulation
  • November 10, 2026 - Public Notice for December 16, 2026 Hearing
  • November XX, 2026 - Public Workshop Notice
  • November XX, 2026 - Public Workshop Summary and Comments
  • December XX, 2026 - Informational Statement
  • January XX, 2027 - Secretary of State Filing Form
  • January XX, 2027 - LCB Cover Letter for Permanent Regulations
  • January XX, 2027 - Permanent Regulation
  • January XX, 2027 - State Library and Archives Transmittal Letter

Permanent Regulation R147-26: Bureau of Air Quality Planning - Nevada's Mercury Control Program

The proposed amendments to Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 445B delete obsolete provisions from the Nevada Mercury Control Program, introduce two new permit revision paths (minor revision and notification of authorized change) with associated fees to simplify permitting actions when changes occur to the regulated industry, updated regulation a determination of de minimis mercury emissions as required by previous regulatory language, limit the number of extensions that a facility can apply for when construction is delayed,  clarify fee language and add a fee to process de minimis applications. NDEP has greenlined portions of the proposed regulation after stakeholder engagement with the Nevada Mining Association to best meet the needs of the regulated industry.

The proposed regulatory amendments are needed to improve the Nevada Mercury Control Program by removing obsolete provisions of the Program, clarifying regulatory requirements, and providing additional permitting tools to address common changes by the regulated industry.

The proposed changes are expected to have minimal economic impact on the public, the regulated community, and the Division.

Supporting PDF Documents:

Permanent Regulation R153-26: Bureau of Water Pollution Control - Wastewater Operator Certification Program 

R153-26 proposes to amend NAC 445A to add a new grade of wastewater treatment operator for small wastewater systems and provides language to clarify existing regulatory requirements regarding plan review and wastewater examinations. These changes will allow for the reclassification of small rural wastewater treatment facilities, which allows for a new wastewater operator certification that will be more quickly and feasibly attained for the day-to-day operation of these systems.

The proposed regulatory amendment is needed to allow small wastewater treatment facilities to more easily obtain a day-to-day wastewater treatment operator to run the wastewater treatment facilities. Rural areas with small wastewater pond systems struggle to keep up with the requirement to have a Grade 1 certified wastewater operator to run the wastewater treatment facility. This new certification will provide a different exam that is more focused on small systems, experience requirements can be more quickly attained, and sewage treatment related education requirements will be fewer than that of a Grade 1 operator. Currently, there are many facilities that have contract operators, but no day-to-day operators to address any issues that occur at the wastewater treatment facility.The proposed changes are expected to have minimal economic impact on the regulated community, and no economic impact on the public or the Division.

Supporting PDF Documents:

  • June 26, 2026 - NDEP Draft Regulation
  • June 26, 2026 - SEC Form 1
  • June 26, 2026 - Small Business Impact Statement
  • June 26, 2026 - LCB Draft Regulation Transmittal Letter
  • August 17, 2026 - LCB Draft Regulation
  • November 10, 2026 - Public Notice for December 16, 2026 Hearing
  • November XX, 2026 - Public Workshop Notice
  • November XX, 2026 - Public Workshop Summary and Comments
  • December XX, 2026 - Informational Statement
  • January XX, 2027 - Secretary of State Filing Form
  • January XX, 2027 - LCB Cover Letter for Permanent Regulations
  • January XX, 2027 - Permanent Regulation
  • January XX, 2027 - State Library and Archives Transmittal Letter

 

 

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