Environmental

What Nevada-specific environmental regulation governs the management of water quality in the state, particularly regarding discharge permits?

ACERCLA, which is a federal law requiring no Nevada-specific regulation
BThe Nevada Water Pollution Control Law administered by NDEP, implementing the federal Clean Water Act through state permit programs including NPDES permits✓ Correct
CNRS 278 zoning laws that restrict development near waterways
DSNWA water conservation agreements with the federal Bureau of Reclamation

Explanation

Nevada's water quality is regulated by the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) under the Nevada Water Pollution Control Law, which implements the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). NDEP administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for wastewater and stormwater discharges.

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