# Nevada AB40: AN ACT relating to environmental hazards; authorizing the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue an order for certain violations relating to mining reclamation; providing the Division, solid waste management authority and Department with a lien on certain property under certain circumstances; revising provisions governing mining reclamation to include the stabilization of process fluids; revising certain requirements for a permit to engage in a mining operation or exploration project; authorizing the State Environmental Commission to adopt regulations relating to solid waste management facilities; requiring the Commission to adopt regulations relating to the requirements for the owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill or solid waste management facility to provide certain evidence of financial responsibility; requiring a permit to construct or operate a solid waste management facility; making requirements for disposal sites applicable to solid waste management facilities; prohibiting a municipal solid waste landfill from accepting certain types of hazardous waste; revising provisions relating to the management of hazardous waste; revising requirements governing a permit to operate a facility for the management of hazardous waste; revising requirements relating to evidence of financial responsibility provided by an owner or operator of certain facilities for the management of hazardous waste; revising certain prohibitions relating to hazardous waste; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Nevada AB40, AN ACT relating to environmental hazards; authorizing the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue an order for certain violations relating to mining reclamation; providing the Division, solid waste management authority and Department with a lien on certain property under certain circumstances; revising provisions governing mining reclamation to include the stabilization of process fluids; revising certain requirements for a permit to engage in a mining operation or exploration project; authorizing the State Environmental Commission to adopt regulations relating to solid waste management facilities; requiring the Commission to adopt regulations relating to the requirements for the owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill or solid waste management facility to provide certain evidence of financial responsibility; requiring a permit to construct or operate a solid waste management facility; making requirements for disposal sites applicable to solid waste management facilities; prohibiting a municipal solid waste landfill from accepting certain types of hazardous waste; revising provisions relating to the management of hazardous waste; revising requirements governing a permit to operate a facility for the management of hazardous waste; revising requirements relating to evidence of financial responsibility provided by an owner or operator of certain facilities for the management of hazardous waste; revising certain prohibitions relating to hazardous waste; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto., is a 83rd Regular Session (2025) House bill sponsored by Assembly Committee on Natural Resources; status signed, last action 2025-06-03 (Chapter 220.) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Nevada AB40
- State: Nevada
- Session: 83rd Regular Session (2025)
- Title: AN ACT relating to environmental hazards; authorizing the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue an order for certain violations relating to mining reclamation; providing the Division, solid waste management authority and Department with a lien on certain property under certain circumstances; revising provisions governing mining reclamation to include the stabilization of process fluids; revising certain requirements for a permit to engage in a mining operation or exploration project; authorizing the State Environmental Commission to adopt regulations relating to solid waste management facilities; requiring the Commission to adopt regulations relating to the requirements for the owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill or solid waste management facility to provide certain evidence of financial responsibility; requiring a permit to construct or operate a solid waste management facility; making requirements for disposal sites applicable to solid waste management facilities; prohibiting a municipal solid waste landfill from accepting certain types of hazardous waste; revising provisions relating to the management of hazardous waste; revising requirements governing a permit to operate a facility for the management of hazardous waste; revising requirements relating to evidence of financial responsibility provided by an owner or operator of certain facilities for the management of hazardous waste; revising certain prohibitions relating to hazardous waste; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-11-19
- Last action: 2025-06-03, Chapter 220.
- Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Natural Resources
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: BDR 46-265
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (61 yes, 2 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 11

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Financial proof and liens for hazardous sites: cost, high. Owners and operators of hazardous‑waste facilities must show financial responsibility. This can include liability insurance and other security in amounts the state sets, but not above federal RCRA limits. If the Department pays to fix an imminent hazard or you lack required security, the state can…
- Financial proof required for landfills: cost, medium. Owners or operators of municipal landfills and certain designated waste facilities must show financial responsibility. You may need liability insurance and other security to cover closure or abandonment, in amounts the state sets. These requirements follow federal RCRA limits.
- Permits and transport rules for hazardous waste: cost, medium. You must have a state permit to build, substantially change, or run a hazardous‑waste facility when the rules require it. The Commission sets which facilities need permits and how permits are issued, renewed, changed, or revoked. Your application must show any required local approval. You cannot ha…
- Hazardous substance rules cover small counties: cost, low. The old exemption for counties under 55,000 people is removed. State hazardous‑substance rules under NRS 459.560 and 459.565 now apply statewide. Mining and farming activities remain exempt. Sites with no more than 1,000 kg of any one hazardous substance at any time also remain exempt.
- Liens and insurance rules for waste operators: mixed, medium. The Division or local waste authority can lien an owner’s real and personal property to recover cleanup costs or security shortfalls. State financial responsibility rules cannot exceed federal RCRA levels. If an owner is bankrupt, cannot pay a judgment, or cannot be sued, claims may go directly to…
- Stricter permits and oversight for waste facilities: mixed, medium. You must have a permit to build or run a solid waste facility, including a landfill. State rules set statewide standards and can label risky places as regulated facilities. Local boards may set stricter rules and issue permits if they do not conflict with state rules. Landfill permits must meet fed…
- Stronger mine cleanup and pit-lake access: mixed, medium. Mines must plan and pay to stabilize process fluids as part of reclamation. Permit applications must include a manual for the fluid system. You cannot change an approved reclamation plan without the Division’s written okay, unless it’s an emergency. If reclaiming an open pit or rock face is not fea…
- Tougher mine enforcement and financial backstops: mixed, medium. The Division can issue an immediate order and suspend a permit when an imminent danger exists, with a hearing in 10 business days and a decision in 5. The Division can enter a site to stabilize dangerous fluids and can lien the owner’s property to recover those costs or bond shortfalls; the Attorne…
- Rules for RV and auto-waste disposal: mixed, low. A municipal landfill must accept a recreational vehicle for disposal if you show title and pay the fee, and if the landfill can legally take it. The State can set fees for solid waste disposal and permits. Willfully dumping a car battery, tire, or motor oil where not allowed is a misdemeanor with a…
- Reporting rules and recycling help for hazardous waste: mixed, low. If you manage hazardous waste, you must keep records and file reports as the Commission’s rules require. The rules cover monitoring, sampling, and reporting. The state also runs a program to help generators cut and recycle hazardous waste. You may be able to get grants or other financial incentives.
- Hazardous waste definitions and inspections updated: mixed, low. The law clarifies hazardous-waste terms, including that recycling recovers materials and does not include treatment or disposal. It defines management, manifest, storage, and treatment to cover the full life cycle. State staff can enter places, vehicles, and containers to sample and copy records ne…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Natural Resources

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Final Passage - Senate (2nd Reprint) | pass | 20 | 1 |   |
| 2025-04-22 | House | Final Passage - Assembly (1st Reprint) | pass | 41 | 1 |   |

## Actions (24)

- 2025-06-03: Chapter 220. (legislature)
- 2025-06-03: Approved by the Governor. (legislature)
- 2025-05-29: Enrolled and delivered to Governor. (legislature)
- 2025-05-26: Senate Amendment No. 630 concurred in. To enrollment. (House)
- 2025-05-23: In Assembly. (House)
- 2025-05-22: Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: 1.) To Assembly. (Senate)
- 2025-05-22: From printer. To re-engrossment. Re-engrossed. Second reprint. (Senate)
- 2025-05-20: Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 630.) To printer. (Senate)
- 2025-05-20: Placed on Second Reading File. (Senate)
- 2025-05-20: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Senate)
- 2025-04-28: Read first time. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources. To committee. (Senate)
- 2025-04-24: In Senate. (Senate)
- 2025-04-24: To Senate. (House)
- 2025-04-24: From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. (House)
- 2025-04-22: To printer. (House)
- 2025-04-22: Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 41, Nays: 1.) (House)
- 2025-04-21: Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day. (House)
- 2025-04-18: Dispensed with reprinting. (House)
- 2025-04-18: Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 50.) (House)
- 2025-04-18: Placed on Second Reading File. (House)
- 2025-04-18: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (House)
- 2025-02-04: Read first time. To committee. (House)
- 2024-11-22: From printer. (House)
- 2024-11-19: Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources. To printer. (House)

## Bill text

- As Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40_EN.pdf)
- As Introduced: [PDF](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40.pdf)
- Reprint 1: [PDF](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40_R1.pdf)
- Reprint 2: [PDF](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40_R2.pdf)

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## Sources
- [As Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40_EN.pdf)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40.pdf)
- [Reprint 1 (PDF)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40_R1.pdf)
- [Reprint 2 (PDF)](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB40_R2.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NV-AB40-83rd2025 (as of 2026-11-01).