This agreement provides funding for the operation of nevada department of environmental protection's (ndep's) continuing environmental programs while giving IT greater flexibility to address its…

This agreement provides funding for the operation of nevada department of environmental protection's (ndep's) continuing environmental programs while giving IT greater flexibility to address its highest environmental priorities, improve environmental performance, achieve administrative savings and strengthen the partnership between ndep and EPA. This agreement funds state continuing environmental programs for air, land, data quality, pollution prevention. This agreement provides partial federal funding in the amount of $559,417. Preaward costs are approved back to 7/1/2025. Activities:this award provides funding to support statewide air quality and hazardous waste compliance/management activities, which include strategic planning and evaluation, compliance assistance, developing state implementation plans, monitoring air emissions, rulemaking, operating permits, compliance with hazardous waste management regulations at hazardous waste generators and facilities, issuing permits, managing cleanup and corrective actions at contaminated sites, developing projects to reduce waste and increase recycling, and authorize state legislation for hazardous waste management.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include analysis and planning for attainment and maintenance of national ambient air quality standards (naaqs); air quality monitoring data, regulation development and implementation, permitting and enforcement of air and rcra regulations, inspections of hazardous waste facilities, public outreach; staff training and development; and pollution data analysis and management. The expected outcomes from this agreement include a broadened awareness of air quality and waste programs that are established to address air quality and hazardous waste disposal. Additional outcome include decreased exposure to air and waste pollution as well as mitigating immediate and emerging threats to public health and welfare. Direct beneficiaries of this program are the citizens of nevada who will have a decreased exposure to criteria pollutants and hazardous waste. This will decrease exposure to the general public and protect human health and the environment.