Nov. 2, 2026. Reno/Sparks, Nev. – The Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) is accepting public comments, business impact statement (BIS) surveys, and requests for public hearing for the proposed revisions to the District Board of Health (DBOH) Regulations Governing Air Quality Management General Provisions – Chapter 020. Comments and BIS surveys received during this period will aid the development of the BIS for the proposed rule.
Comments, survey responses, and requests for public hearing will be accepted until 11:59 PM on December 2, 2026. All comments must include first and last name, mailing address, and contact information. Your comments can be submitted in the following ways:
- Email to AQMDPlanning@nnph.org.
- Mailed or dropped off to the AQMD office at 1001 E. 9th, Reno, NV 89512
The proposed revisions and BIS survey are currently available on the AQMD website, OurCleanAir.com, on the “Public Outreach” page. The BIS Survey can be found here.
A tentative public hearing is scheduled for the January 28, 2026 District Board of Health Meeting taking place at 1 PM in the Washoe County Chambers located in Building A at 1001 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512. If no requests for public hearing are received, the public hearing will be cancelled. AQMD will notify the public of any changes or cancellation via email and on OurCleanAir.com. The public may also call (775)784-7200 to find out if it has been cancelled.
The Chapter 020 revisions were initiated to clarify public hearing powers and duties of the District Board of Health, correct references and outdated terminology, and make language consistent with recent revisions to Chapter 030.
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For more information regarding the Northern Nevada Public Health’s Air Quality Efforts, visit the AQMD’s website at OurCleanAir.com.
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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of four public-facing divisions: Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services, and Population Health. More info can be found here.