- Nevada regulators will hold a public workshop on January 7, 2026, in Carson City.
- The discussion centers on proposed changes to Clean Water loan regulations.
- Topics include affordability criteria, administrative fees, and the impact on small businesses.
Monday, December 29, 2025 — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has scheduled a public workshop
to gather input on proposed amendments to state regulations governing water infrastructure financing. The workshop is set for January 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and will take place at the Richard H. Bryan Building in Carson City, with a virtual attendance option available.
The workshop will focus on proposed updates to Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 445A, which governs water controls and includes rules for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. This fund provides low-interest loans to help communities finance wastewater, stormwater, and water quality improvement projects required under federal and state law.
According to the public notice, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is seeking comments on several potential regulatory changes. These include defining “affordability criteria” used to determine eligibility and terms for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans. Affordability criteria are often used to tailor loan terms, such as interest rates or repayment periods, based on a community’s financial capacity.
Another item on the agenda is the possible addition of an administrative fee for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans. State officials will also present a Small Business Impact determination related to the proposed fee, which evaluates whether the change could place a disproportionate burden on small businesses or small communities.
The workshop agenda further includes discussion of additional programmatic changes intended to align Nevada’s Clean Water financing processes with recent state and federal policy updates. These changes may affect how funding is distributed, administered, or prioritized in the future.
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund was created under the federal Clean Water Act and is administered in Nevada under state law. The program plays a key role in helping local governments and utilities meet water quality standards while spreading costs over time through low-interest loans rather than grants.
Public comments may be provided during the January 7 workshop or submitted in writing ahead of time. Written comments intended to be read into the record must be received by January 2, 2026. Materials related to the proposed regulation file and the Small Business Impact statement have been made available by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection as part of the public review process.
State officials note that agenda items may be taken out of order or modified during the workshop, a standard provision for public meetings. The agency has also indicated that accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities who provide advance notice.
The proposed amendments are still in the discussion phase, and no final decisions have been made. Input collected during the workshop and through written comments will help inform whether and how the regulations move forward.
