Clean Air Act Permitting in Nevada
Clean Air Act permitting in Nevada is the shared responsibility of one state and two local agencies, along with EPA Region 9. For more information about the responsible agencies see below.
EPA Region 9 is responsible for issuing permits on Tribal Lands in Nevada.
Nevada Air Permit Agencies

Agency | Responsible Area | Agency Office | Contacts | Responsibilities | Federally-Approved Construction Permit Authority | Federally-Approved Operating Permit Authority | Title V Program Approval History |
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Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) | State-wide except Clark County, Washoe County, and Indian Country |
NDEP Air Pollution Control Bureau Quick Links
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Sheryl Fontaine (sfontaine@ndep.nv.gov) Air Monitoring Supervisor (775) 687-9359 |
Issues permits for minor sources, major source PSD and nonattainment permitting, and Title V operating permits. | Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 445B, Air Controls Nevada Revised Statues |
Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls | 2015 Program Evaluation |
Clark County Department of Air Quality | Clark County except Indian Country |
Clark County Department of Air Quality Management Quick Links
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Ted Lendis Mike Sword |
Issues permits for minor sources, major source PSD and nonattainment permitting, and Title V operating permits. | Clark County Air Quality Rules and Regulations Section 12.0 - 12.4 |
Clark County Air Quality Rules and Regulations, Section 12.7 | 2007 Program Evaluation |
Washoe County Air Quality Management Division | Washoe County except Indian Country |
Washoe County Air Quality Management Division Quick Links
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Joshua Restori (jrestori@washoecounty.us) Permitting and Compliance Manager (775) 784-7202 |
Issues permits for minor sources, major source PSD and nonattainment permitting, and Title V operating permits. | Washoe County Air Quality Management Division Rules Section 030.000 - 030.970A |
Washoe County Air Quality Management Division Rules, Section 030.000 |