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Current Regulations Governing Coal Combustion By-Products - Nevada

Nevada

Under Nevada regulations, fly ash, bottom ash, slag, and flue gas emission control waste generated primarily from the combustion of coal or other fossil fuels are exempt from regulation as hazardous waste. Reuse of CCBs is not specifically authorized under Nevada law.

Contact Information:
Les Gould
Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
333 West Nye Lane, Carson City, NV 89706-0853
Phone:    (702) 687-4360
Website: www.state.nv.us

Detailed Review of CCB Regulations:
Under Nevada regulations, fly ash, bottom ash, slag and flue gas emission control waste generated primarily from the combustion of coal or other fossil fuels are exempt from regulation as hazardous waste. 40 NEV. REV. STAT. §459.465. CCPs are classified as industrial waste. NEV. ADMIN. CODE §444.585(1)(a). Currently, reuse of CCPs is not specifically authorized under Nevada law or regulations.