Monitoring Network Plan for Public Inspection

08-03-2020 - Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday and Tuesday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The advisory, in effect for Monday, Aug. 3 and Tuesday, Aug. 4, is due to the Apple Fire east of Los Angeles and other regional wildfires.More Information
07-23-2020 - Hearing Board Recruitment
The Clark County Board of County Commissioners is seeking candidates to serve a three-year term as an attorney member and 3 lay members of the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board. More Information
07-23-2020 - Hearing Officer Recruitment
The Clark County Department Environment and Sustainability, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking two independent contractors to serve as Air Pollution Control (APC) Hearing Officers.More Information
07-08-2020 - Ozone Season “Halftime” Report:
Five exceedances over first three months is more than last year, fewer than most.More Information
07-08-2020 - PROPOSED SIP REVISION FOR 2015 AND 1997 OZONE NAAQS
Clark County is proposing revisions to the Nevada State Implementation Plan for the 1997 and 2015 Ozone NAAQS More Information
07-01-2020 - Air Quality Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Saturday and Sunday
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Saturday, July 4 – Sunday, July 5, for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to local fireworks. More Information
06-26-2020 - Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Sunday
A dust advisory for Sunday, June 28, has been issued to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.More Information
05-21-2020 - Hiking the Desert? Look, But Don’t Touch…and Don’t Litter!
Desert Conservation Program wants you to enjoy the lands responsibly.More Information
05-08-2020 - RTC’s CNG Bus Fleet Provides Cleaner Air, Bridge to Greener Future
"Converting our fleet to CNG is a bridge to providing carbon-free transportation in Southern Nevada." - MJ Maynard, CEO, RTC of Southern NevadaMore Information
05-07-2020 - Clearing the Air for Lung Health
Improving air quality reduces negative health impacts, including cardiovascular and respiratory illness, loss of lung capacity and lung function and the onset of illnesses, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and even cancer.More Information
05-01-2020 - Air Quality Awareness Week Kicks Off Monday
Defining, highlighting impacts on local air quality planned.More Information
04-20-2020 - Clark County Air Quality is Good, Despite American Lung Association Grade
Clark County's air quality continues to improve—including a 12 percent reduction in ozone since 2007, despite receiving questionable grades in the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report. More Information
04-06-2020 - Is COVID-19 Impacting Air Quality?
Recent data gathered by the Department of Environment and Sustainability indicate less overall pollutant emissions in the region, with much of it likely due to fewer vehicles on the roads.More Information
04-03-2020 - Somerset Academy | Sky Pointe Fourth Grader to be Recognized as Mojave Max Emergence Contest Winner
Fourth-grade student Lillian Schern of Somerset Academy | Sky Pointe will be recognized as the winner of the 2020 Mojave Max Emergence Contest on Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m.More Information
04-02-2020 - Small Business Assistance Available Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
When you have questions about your air quality forms, please call 702-239-1109 or 702-306-2299 during our normal operating hours, Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.More Information
04-01-2020 - Mojave Max Has Emerged!
Mojave Max, the famous Southern Nevada desert tortoise, officially emerged from his burrow April 1, 2020 at 11:39 am. The earliest he has emerged was Feb. 14, 2005, at 11:55 a.m. The latest he has emerged is April 17, 2012, at 12:41 pm.More Information
03-31-2020 - Seasonal Ozone Advisory Issued Through September
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability issued a season-long advisory for ground-level ozone pollution today that will be in effect from Wednesday, April 1 – Wednesday, Sept. 30.More Information
01-21-2020 - County Commission Approves Dept. Name Change
“The Dept. of Environment and Sustainability reflects the full breadth of the work our department performs for Clark County, and to administer the County’s climate change action plan,” said Environment and Sustainability Director Marci Henson.More Information
01-16-2020 - Notice of Fee Adjustment (2020)
Each year, the Section 18 fees are adjusted to reflect the change in the Urban Consumer Price Index for the previous year (2019).More Information
01-10-2020 - Public to Bird Springs Clean Up on Jan. 18
Commissioner Justin Jones is inviting anyone interested to join him in cleaning up the Bird Springs area from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 18.More Information
12-31-2019 - Air Advisory Issued Due to NYE Fireworks
Clark County’s Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an advisory for smoke from fireworks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. More Information
12-23-2019 - Air Quality Advisory Issued for Fine Particles
Clark County’s Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an air quality advisory for high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) on Dec. 23, 2019, created primarily by stagnant air conditions.More Information
10-15-2019 - County Joins County Climate Coalition
The move fulfills the first of several sustainability goals introduced by Commissioner Justin Jones at the Sept. 17 board meeting.More Information
10-14-2019 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Tortoises to be Released Back into the Desert
Blink and you’ll miss it! Clark County’s Desert Conservation Program will release five desert tortoises back into the wild on Tuesday, Oct. 15. More Information
09-27-2019 - Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Saturday
A dust advisory has been issued for Saturday, Sept. 28, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.More Information
09-23-2019 - Going Green: Clark County Re-commits to Sustainability
The County, at the behest of Commissioner Justin Jones, will adopt a Sustainability/Climate Action Plan in one year's time. More Information
06-20-2019 - Dust Advisory Issued Today
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a dust advisory for Thursday, June 20, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.More Information
04-26-2019 - Commissioner Jones Kicks Off Air Quality Awareness Week
The proclamation ceremony will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Clark County Government Center rotunda.More Information
04-23-2019 - Check the AQI & Get Outside
Air Quality Awareness Week kicks off 2 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Clark County Government Center Rotunda (500 S. Grand Central Pkwy.) when Commissioner Justin Jones will present an official proclamation to the Department of Air Quality. More Information
04-22-2019 - Clark County Ground-level Ozone Trending Downward
An analysis of air quality data from 2003 – 2018 by Clark County’s Department of Air Quality shows ozone exceedance days are trending downward. Last year’s 35 exceedance days is a sharp decrease from 2003’s 62 exceedance days. More Information
04-19-2019 - Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Saturday
Blowing dust may occur in Clark County Saturday afternoon and evening, due to strong winds originating in the Mojave Desert.More Information
04-08-2019 - Dust Advisory for Tuesday, April 9
A dust advisory has been issued for Tuesday, April 9. All Clark County residents and local construction sites are advised of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.More Information
04-01-2019 - Dust Advisory Issued for Tuesday
A dust advisory has been issued for Tuesday, April 2, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.More Information
03-29-2019 - 2019 Seasonal Ozone
The Clark County Department of Air Quality issued a season-long advisory for ground-level ozone pollution today that will be in effect from Monday, April 1 – Monday, Sept. 30. More Information
03-01-2019 - Fee Adjustment 2019
The Air Quality fees for all Stationary Sources with Air Quality Permit and all holders of Dust Control Permits will be adjusted effective 3/1/2019.More Information
02-21-2019 - Feb. 27 OHV Meeting Canceled
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 4 – 6 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center in the Pueblo Room on the first floor.More Information
02-12-2019 - List Server
Air Quality is introducing a new 'List Server' feature on our website that will allow interested persons to sign-up for various categories of email notifications and alerts from Air Quality.More Information
01-08-2019 - Public Hearing for Permitting Action
Hearing is at 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17 at Clark County Operations Center West.More Information
12-06-2018 - Air Quality Map Assistant
A new online mapping program is now available for the public that shows areas covered under Dust Control Operating Permits (DCOPs).More Information
11-20-2018 - Air Quality Front Counter Announcement
Air Quality Front Counter will be closed on: 12/05/2018 from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM, due to an office event. We appreciate your patronage. Thank you More Information
10-11-2018 - Mineral/Aggregate Processing Permitting Online Tool
An emissions calculation tool is now available to customers applying for a new, renewed or revised air quality permit for mineral processing operations located in Clark County, NV. Its use will be required effective January 1, 2019.More Information
08-17-2018 - Ozone Advisory Issued for Saturday and Sunday
In addition to local weather conditions, smoke from California wildfires moving into the region is also a factor this weekend.More Information
08-14-2018 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Local Drivers Rewarded for Ozone-reducing Practices
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) will spend the next seven weeks rewarding drivers at randomly selected gas stations throughout the Las Vegas valley. More Information
08-09-2018 - Air Quality Advisory Issued for Smoke
Smoke from California wildfires continues to move into the region contributing to visible haze and higher amounts of particulate matter.More Information
08-06-2018 - Wildfire Smoke Forces Advisory Extension
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) is extending its smoke and ozone advisory to include Monday, Aug. 6 – Wednesday, Aug. 8. More Information
08-03-2018 - Smoke, Ozone Advisory Extended Thru Sunday
In addition to local weather conditions, smoke from California wildfires moving into the region is also a factor this weekend.More Information
08-02-2018 - Smoke, Ozone Advisory Extended Thru Friday
Clark County’s Department of Air Quality (DAQ) is extending its smoke and ozone advisory to include Thursday, Aug. 2 and Friday, Aug. 3. Elevated levels of smoke and ozone are forecast to continue for southern Nevada. More Information
07-31-2018 - Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued Thru Wednesday
Elevated levels of smoke and ozone are forecast for southern Nevada, due to wildfires in California and Arizona, Air Quality officials said. More Information
07-27-2018 - Air Quality Issues Ozone Advisory Through Weekend
In addition to local weather conditions, smoke from California wildfires moving into the region is also a factor this weekend.More Information
07-24-2018 - Ozone Advisory Extended Through Wednesday
The Clark County Department of Air Quality is extending its current advisory for ground-level ozone pollution to continue through Wednesday, July 25. The original ozone advisory was set to expire today.More Information
07-23-2018 - Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday and Tuesday
The Clark County Department of Air Quality issued an advisory for ground-level ozone pollution, in effect Monday, July 23 – Tuesday, July 24.More Information
07-17-2018 - Ozone Advisory Extended Through Wednesday
The advisory, issued yesterday, now includes smoke from regional wildfires moving into the area as a contributing factor.More Information
07-16-2018 - Air Quality Issues Ozone Advisory for Monday
The Clark County Department of Air Quality issued an advisory for ground-level ozone pollution for Monday, July 16.More Information
07-11-2018 - Air Quality Issues Ozone Advisory for Wednesday
The Clark County Department of Air Quality issued an advisory for ground-level ozone pollution for Wednesday, July 11.More Information
07-09-2018 - Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Monday
The possibility of elevated levels of dust is due to outflow boundaries created by thunderstorms over Arizona transporting dust into area.More Information
07-06-2018 - Air Quality Issues Ozone Advisory for Friday
Exposure to ozone can irritate your respiratory system and cause coughing, a sore throat, chest pain and shortness of breath even in healthy people, according to the EPA.More Information
07-02-2018 - Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued Due to Fireworks
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing an advisory for Wednesday, July 4 – Thursday, July 5, for potentially elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to local fireworks.More Information
06-29-2018 - Ozone Advisory Issued for Saturday and Sunday
Expected weather conditions and existing levels of other pollutants may trigger the formation of ground-level ozone pollution in the Las Vegas Valley. More Information
06-27-2018 - Ozone Advisory Extended for Wednesday
Current weather conditions and lingering wildfire smoke are expected to contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone pollution in the Las Vegas Valley. More Information
06-25-2018 - Monday Ozone
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an ozone advisory for Monday, June 25 – Tuesday, June 26. More Information
06-22-2018 - Ozone Advisory Extended Through Saturday
Elevated levels of ozone are expected due to light, easterly winds contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone in the Las Vegas Valley.More Information
06-21-2018 - Ozone Advisory Extended for Thursday and Friday
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an ozone advisory for Thursday, June 21 – Friday, June 22. More Information
06-20-2018 - Air Quality Advisory Issued For Ozone
Clark County's Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an advisory for Wednesday, Jun. 20, for potentially elevated levels of ozone due to current weather conditions that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone in the Las Vegas Valley. More Information
06-01-2018 - New Mineral/Aggregate Processing Permitting Tool
A new emissions calculation tool is available to customers applying for a new, renewed or revised air quality permit for mineral processing operations located in Clark County, NV.More Information
05-02-2018 - Clark County Air Quality is Safe, Despite New EPA Designation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cited Clark County for “non-attainment” of its new ozone pollution standard this week. The classification is no cause for alarm or concern, according to Clark County Dept. of Air Quality officials.More Information
04-06-2018 - Dust Advisory for Clark County on Saturday, April 7
Clark County’s Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a dust advisory for Saturday, April 7, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area. More Information
03-30-2018 - Seasonal Ozone Advisory Issued Through Sept. 30
The Clark County Department of Air Quality issued a season-long advisory for ground-level ozone pollution today that will be in effect from Sunday, April 1 – Sunday, Sept. 30.More Information
03-01-2018 - Air Quality Issues Dust Advisory for Friday
Clark County’s Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a dust advisory for Friday, March 2, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area. More Information
02-22-2018 - Air Quality Issues Dust Advisory for Thursday
Clark County’s Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a dust advisory for Thursday, Feb. 22, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.More Information
02-22-2018 - Proposal to Adopt Ordinance Amending Sections 13 and 14
Clark County is proposing to adopt an ordinance amending Sections 13 and 14 of the Clark County Air Quality Regulations (AQR) to address changes in federal requirements for stationary sources of air pollution. More Information
02-12-2018 - Winds Kick Up Dust, but Looks are Deceiving
Looking a little dusty out there? Yes, but Clark County Dept. of Air Quality meteorologist Paul Fransioli reminds people that looks may be deceiving today. More Information
11-28-2017 - 2018 Annual Air Quality Invoicing Timeline
The timeline for the upcoming 2018 Annual Air Quality Invoicing is provided, via the hyperlink.More Information
11-02-2017 - Revised Dust Control Operating Permit Application Advisory
Air Quality has revised the Dust Control Operating Permit application. Over the past several years, the department has received many comments and suggestions from the public concerning the Dust Control Operating Permit application/process.More Information
09-28-2017 - Permitting Emission Unit Advisory
This Stationary Source Permitting Advisory is intended for all stationary sources in Clark County, NV, that are required to obtain and/or maintain a stationary source permit and that load minerals to transport away from their site.More Information
05-02-2017 - Aggregate Processing Permitting Workshop
A workshop to propose changes to air quality permitting methods for aggregate processing operations located in Clark County, NV will be held on May 31, 2017. More Information
03-06-2017 - Annual Fee Schedule Update (Effective 3/10/2017)
Clark County Air Quality fees are adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)More Information
02-21-2017 - Permitting Forms Advisory
2-21-2017 - This Stationary Source Permitting Advisory is intended for all minor stationary sources in Clark County, NV, that are required to obtain and/or maintain a minor source permit.More Information
12-15-2016 - Permitting Application Advisory
12/15/2016 - This Stationary Source Permitting Advisory is intended for all minor stationary sources in Clark County, NV, that are required to obtain and/or maintain a minor source permit.More Information
11-17-2016 - GDO Test Notification Form Web Announcement
On 11/21/2016, the "Gasoline Dispensing Operation – Test Notification Form" will be updated to a new version. As of this date, the previous version of the form will no longer be accepted. More Information
08-30-2016 - Use and Permitting of Emergency Generators
Guidance on Vacatur of RICE NESHAP and NSPS Provisions of Emergency Engines.More Information
08-15-2016 - Information on Natural Occurring Asbestos (NOA) in Southern Nevada
Published information by UNLV researchers which identified Actinolite asbestos in rocks and soil in the Boulder City, Southeast Henderson, and the Colorado River Black Canyon area.More Information
03-21-2016 - Air Quality Regulation Sections 52 and 60 Compliance Advisory Notices
In accordance with EPA rulemaking, the Department of Air Quality is providing a compliance advisory notice for Sections 52 and 60 of the Air Quality Regulations concerning gasoline dispensing facilities, use of cutback asphalt, and general VOC controls.More Information
07-27-2012 - Air Quality Website Address Change
Air Quality Website Address ChangeMore Information
03-07-2012 - Departmental Name Change
DAQEM is changing its name to Department of Air QualityMore Information
09-27-2010 - Pollen
Clark County Aeroallergen History and CyclesMore Information

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