Links
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Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network
The Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network is a cooperative
alliance of pollution prevention (P2) programs throughout the region. The
network focuses on regional P2 issues through researching, consolidating, and disseminating
P2 information. The network increases P2 effectiveness by providing P2 programs
with timely, accurate and useful information and resources.
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U.S. EPA Web Site
EPA's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment — air,
water, and land — upon which life depends. For 30 years, EPA
has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
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U.S. EPA Region 9 Web Site
EPA's Region 9 office works to protect public health and the environment in
the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii).
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U.S. EPA Tribal Compliance Assistance Center
The web-based center is designed to help tribal environmental professionals and facility owners and operators comply with environmental regulations and get information on topics including waste management, air and water resources, drinking water, and public safety. From the Tribal Center, viewers can report a complaint to EPA, find out the compliance status of facilities in Indian country, learn how to apply for federal grants, and locate EPA personnel who can answer your environmental compliance questions. If access to the Internet is limited, much of the Tribal Center’s information is found in the Profile of Tribal Government Operations which can be ordered by calling 1-800-490-9198.
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SCATS- The Safety Consultation and Training Section
Provides workplace safety assistance services to Nevada Employers.
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration
The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.
To accomplish this, federal and state governments must work in partnership
with the more than 100 million working men and women and their six and a half
million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970.
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Washoe County Health District
Through its programs and services, the Washoe County District Health Department
pursues the public health mission of health promotion, disease prevention
and environmental protection to improve the quality of life for all citizens
of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County Nevada.
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Truckee Meadows Regional Stormwater Quality Management Program
The Truckee Meadows Regional Stormwater Quality Management Program is a comprehensive
program comprised of efforts by local governments and private citizens to
reduce the pollution associated with urban runoff in the Truckee Meadows.
This program is required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit issued jointly to the Cities of Reno and Sparks, Washoe
County, and the Nevada Department of Transportation on January 14, 2000.
The Truckee Meadows Interlocal Stormwater Committee has been working to develop
the program through a series of public workshops.
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Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Our mission is to protect and enhance the environment of the State of Nevada
consistent with the public health and enjoyment, the propagation and protection
of terrestrial and aquatic life, the operation of existing industries, the
pursuit of agriculture, and economic development activities.
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Nevada State Home Page
Access to many programs and departments
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UNR Environmental Health and Safety (chemical safety, OSHA)
It is the goal of the EH&S Department to provide safe and healthy
learning, research, work, entertainment, and student living environments
for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
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RCRAInfo
- Find your EPA Identification Number!
Hazardous waste information is contained in the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act Information (RCRAInfo), a national program management and inventory system
about hazardous waste handlers. In general, all generators, transporters, treaters,
storers, and disposers of hazardous waste are required to provide information
about their activities to state environmental agencies.
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Clark County- Clark County Health District
Links to environmental health services.
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Clark County Air Quality- Air quality and regulations
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