Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 444A.110. Program of public education concerning disposal of solid waste, recycling, reuse and waste reduction;  reduction of waste and litter;  technical assistance;  grants for projects concerning solid waste management systems and efficient use of resources;  regulations governing administration of grants

1. The Division shall develop a program of public education to provide information, increase public awareness of the individual responsibility of properly disposing of solid waste and encouraging public participation in recycling, reuse and waste reduction.  The program must be designed in accordance with the plans to provide for a solid waste management system approved pursuant to NRS 444.510 to communicate the importance of conserving natural resources, in addition to the importance of protecting public health and the environment.  The program must include promotion of the private and public efforts to accomplish conservation, recovery and reuse.

2. The Division shall encourage the reduction of waste and litter by:

3. The Division shall coordinate the technical assistance available from the various state agencies.  The Administrator of the Division shall prepare and deliver biennial reports to the Governor regarding the progress of the program.

4. The Division may award grants to municipalities, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance solid waste management systems and promote the efficient use of resources.  The Division shall consult a solid waste management authority before awarding a grant for a project within the jurisdiction of that solid waste management authority.

5. The State Environmental Commission shall adopt regulations governing the administration of grants awarded pursuant to subsection 4.

6. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “Division” means the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.