The 2021 Power Summit, sponsored by NDEE and NPPD, was held in Lincoln on Oct.19, 2021. The Power Summit provides those in the power generating industry and those responsible for the implementation of the associated environmental regulations with an opportunity to exchange information related to power production, environmental policies, programs, and issues in Nebraska.

A primary objective of the Summit is to enhance the dialogue that has been established between the power industry and the associated regulatory agencies.

Farmers can see benefits to their agricultural land by land applying livestock waste at agronomic rates. However, there are conditions producers need to meet before land application begins.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy will hold an initial public outreach event on the Proposed Changes to Title 119 Nebraska Rules and Regulations Pertaining to The Issuance of Permits under The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy recommends private drinking water well owners sample their wells annually to ensure their water is safe to drink.

While NDEE does not have regulatory authority to monitor and test private drinking water wells, annual sampling can give well owners a clear picture of their drinking water and allow them to make informed decisions about their water sources. NDEE recommends sampling wells in the spring and to avoid sampling in the summer. Sampling should be conducted around the same time each year.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy will present its Understanding Air Permitting Thresholds webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. This webinar is intended for individuals who are seeking a better understanding of the different air permits needed and required on the basis of emissions or operational controls.

WHAT: Understanding Air Permitting Thresholds webinar.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.
WHO: Pati West, Air Construction Permit section supervisor, and David Christensen, Air Operating Permit section supervisor.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s Dollar and Energy Saving Loans (DESL) program works with the state’s lending institutions to provide low-interest loans to Nebraskans who want to make energy efficiency improvements in their homes or buildings.

To better serve Nebraskans and the regulated community, the 2021 Nebraska Legislature passed a bill transferring several EPA state-delegated environmental health programs from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). This action improves state program collaboration and maximizes federal and state resources.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) generates a vast number of public documents related to regulated facilities. It’s important these documents are managed correctly and made readily available for both the department and the public.

NDEE’s Records Management Section oversees this vital work. They work with the agency’s programs to ensure documents are filed correctly, make those documents accessible for the public, and respond to public records requests.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy will coordinate the annual meeting of the Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel. The meeting is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 16, 2023, in room 23 of the NDEE Building at 245 Fallbrook Blvd, Lincoln.

Agenda

12:30-1:00 Check-in/Welcomes
1:00-1:05 Meeting begins with Open Meetings Act reading
1:05-1:30 Introductions/Director Macy’s Welcome and Opening Statements

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program helps Nebraskans with low incomes weatherize their homes at no cost. When homes have more insulation, sealed leaks, and more efficient heating and cooling systems, homes become more comfortable and people can save money on their utility bills.