Solar for All was created as a $7B program that consisted of 60 grants across every state. The program was intended to provide funding for solar panels on homes and businesses.

The One Big Beautiful Bill retracted $27B from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, part of the Inflation Reduction Act that funded the Solar for All program.

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund, the nonprofit responsible for the funds delivered via the Solar for All grant, released estimates that found the Solar for All program would have reduced power bills for 50,000 Nevadans.

The program was expected to create around 1,000 new jobs. The Nevada Clean Energy Fund argued that the government is legally obligated to provide the funding. (Source)

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More specifically, Las Vegas is seeking a developer to enter a Disposition and Development Agreement to construct the mixed-use building. The RFP specifies the area as Symphony Park Parcels J/K.

Mandatory Requirements

Seven mandatory requirements are included in the RFP.

The first requirement is to propose something that is compatible with the other developments in Symphony Park. Symphony Park is described as “An oasis within downtown Las Vegas. It’s an established, thoughtfully planned district that serves as the cultural heart of the city. Distinct from the energy of the Strip and the bustle of downtown, it offers a more measured, upscale atmosphere that reflects Las Vegas’ vision and commitment to quality, design and community.”

Las Vegas is seeking a rather dense design, as the next requirement stipulates the building must be a minimum of three stories tall. It goes on to encourage mid-rise and high-rise designs.

Another requirement is to incorporate parking in the design of the building. Designated parking must include additional space for the medical office building west of the property. The MOB requires roughly 200 spaces, which include ground floor and ground floor handicapped spaces. The City is willing to negotiate parking between itself, the developer and the developer of the MOB.

Proposal Components

On top of the mandatory requirements, the RFP packet included various components to incorporate.

Proposals must include a description of the project, its site layout, and potential tenants and uses. Landscaping, parking and its integration with the nearby MOB and neighborhood must be discussed as well.

Other elements include a pro forma discussing financing and other construction details, purchase price and related terms, and the ideal construction timeline.

Potential developers must also include biographies of themselves and the development team. More specifically, Las Vegas is searching for biographies on individual team members. The City would also like a background on the development team and a portfolio of some of its completed projects.

Submittal Details and Timeline

Submittals are to be evaluated based on the project elements and the provided timelines and project readiness. City officials may request a presentation of proposals. If the City requires a presentation, it will be scheduled in early September.

The submittal deadline is the evening of Aug. 28. According to Las Vegas staff, the City will commence the vetting process on Aug. 28. Once the vetting process is done, the developer will be selected.

Developers must submit both a hard copy and an electronic file to the Economic and Urban Development Department. The department is located at 495 S. Main St. on the sixth floor. Electronic copies should be emailed to treich@lasvegasnevada.gov.

Land will only be transferred to the selected developer once the project is “permit-ready” and has proof of financial backing. Construction is anticipated to begin roughly 14-16 months after the selection of the developer. 

Additional Background and Easements

The Symphony Park district is centered on a variety of uses that complement one another. The RFP specifies the area blends residential, office, retail, hotel, art and entertainment.

The 100KSF MOB is set to break ground next year. It will share a portion of Parcel J with the requested development.

Every landowner in the area is a part of the Symphony Park Master Association and must pay annual assessments. The assessments cover common area maintenance, insurance, financial audits, Association management and other items in SPMA’s budget.

The proposed site is currently undergoing environmental remediation from an Environmental Protection Agency grant. The site holds several easements. Some are held by the Las Vegas Valley Water District that were created for a building that was never constructed. These easements are eligible to be “right-sized” to fit the new development.

A sewer easement lies on the site’s southern boundary, which is unable to hold a structure. The SEC contains a water pumping station for the district.

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NVBEX previously covered ASCE’s 2025 Comprehensive Assessment of America’s Infrastructure report, which covered infrastructure on a national scale, as well as Nevada’s 2018 report card. The United States most recently received a C. (NVBEX; March 31)

The newest report covers eight distinct categories that are combined to provide the State with an official grade.

The report card considers infrastructure’s capacity, condition, funding, future need, operation/maintenance, public safety, resilience and innovation when providing its grades. Grades are based on a school report card-style model and range from F to A+.

Infrastructure Grades

Aviation

Aviation received an overall grade of C+. Aviation is an incredibly important infrastructure component in Nevada, as State revenues are dependent on tourism. In comparison, the national aviation score was D+. The state is home to 51 system airports and 63 heliports.

More than 60 million passengers used the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the Harry Reid International Airport in 2024. This placed a heavy strain on the existing infrastructure and required constant maintenance.

In the anticipation of further volume increases, Reid expanded the Henderson Executive Airport and is beginning an environmental analysis for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport. (NVBEX; Feb. 14; May 30)

The Reno-Tahoe airport is in the midst of its $1.1B MoreRNO project. (NVBEX; Jan. 10; April 7; May 29) Airports throughout the Silver State received more than $27M in Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grants throughout 2024.

The Nevada Airport and Heliport System Plan, released in 2022, found the State needs $8.4B in aviation investment over the next 20 years.

ASCE recommended Nevada increase its sustainability programs throughout its rural general airports, support autonomous ground vehicles and encourage more funding via legislation.

Bridges

Bridges received an overall grade of B-, while the national average was C. ASCE noted only 1.5% of Nevada’s 2,128 bridges are “structurally deficient.” Furthermore, it went on to laud the state for being home to one of the best bridge networks in the country.

Despite this, 26% of bridges throughout the state are more than 50 years old. An additional 12% will reach the 50-year design life by 2030.

Typically, older bridges are more expensive to maintain and eventually require replacement. On top of this, Nevada does not have sufficient readily available funds to address its future needs.

On average, Nevada spends around $17M every two years on preservation efforts. The $17M stems from federal funding, fuel taxes and registration fees. Nevada is usually able to replace two bridges every year, which ASCE claims is not enough to keep up with the number of bridges approaching old age.

The report card notes Nevada has a $133M backlog on bridge preservation work. The state ranks 43^rd in the number of bridges, with slightly more than half of its bridges located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Around 75% of bridges in the Silver State received a “good” condition rating, while only 1% were rated “poor.”

ASCE recommended the State of Nevada direct more funding toward bridge maintenance and replacement initiatives throughout the next decade. It also recommended creating a program to secure funding sources for bridge-related projects.

Dams

Dams earned a grade of C-, which is slightly better than the D+ national average. There are 673 state regulated dams in the Silver State. Of these, 508 are registered in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ National Inventory of Dams.

Roughly 94% of dams in the state have an Emergency Action Plan prepared. The NID noted 66% of its dams had either “satisfactory” or “fair” condition assessments. Around 30% of dams were labeled as “poor” or “unsatisfactory.”

Nevada’s safety budget for high hazard potential dams is roughly half the national average. The State also has roughly half the number of agency employees for every high-hazard dam.

Private companies own the largest number of dams throughout the state, followed by local governments. More than half of Nevada’s dams are used for irrigation and flood control. Typically, these are earthen dams.

The majority of the Silver State’s dams were constructed after 1950. These dams typically have design lives ranging from 50 to 100 years.

ASCE anticipates Nevada will need to spend more than $80M by 2029 to repair and maintain its dams to a satisfactory degree. The State has an annual budget of $350K.

ASCE recommended Nevada improve the availability of public knowledge surrounding the risks associated with aging dams. Furthermore, it recommended the State clearly note the objectives of its dam safety program. It went on to recommend the creation of State grants for repairs, reallocating storage fees to its safety program, increased funding, expanded staffing and prioritizing infrastructure with a “poor” condition assessment.

Drinking Water

Drinking Water was given the same grade in Nevada as it was on a national scale: C-. Nevada is the driest state in the country and is reliant on innovative water systems to maintain its supply.

The report card noted Nevada has some of the most effective water conservation measures in the country. It cautions, however, that Nevada’s rapidly growing population could cause further strains on a limited water supply.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s 7^th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment found the State will need $6.4B in funding to provide adequate water system improvements across the next two decades. Two-thirds of this funding will be required for distribution/transmission projects.

The drinking water system is comprised of 194 public water systems, 242 non-community public water systems and 158 transient water systems. Around 97% of the population relies on community drinking water systems.

Drinking water is split amongst three regions: Southern Nevada, Northern Nevada and rural Nevada. Southern Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas metropolitan area, is mostly served by the Southern Nevada Water Authority. SNWA was created in 1991 and has seven member agencies: Big Bend Water District, Boulder City, Clark County Water Reclamation, City of Henderson, City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Valley Water District and City of North Las Vegas. These agencies serve more than two million people.

Drinking water is sourced from the Colorado River and then treated and distributed via the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility and the River Mountains Water Treatment Plant.

Notably, the system also includes groundwater wells to supplement the water supply.

Northern Nevada is centered around the Reno metropolitan area and is served by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. The system sources water from the Truckee River and groundwater wells. TMWA has two water treatment plants: the Chalk Bluff Water Treatment Plant and the Glendale Water Treatment Plant. The water system serves around 440,000 people.

The rural Nevada water system is comprised of various systems outside of the SNWA and TMWA service areas. These systems are estimated to serve more than 600,000 people. Each system serves a small chunk of the population.

Generally, the systems struggle to find qualified personnel to operate the systems. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Safe Drinking Water released a noncompliance report in April 2023 that noted 17 public water systems were out of primary drinking water standards compliance, and an additional 13 were out of compliance with secondary drinking water standards.

These systems generally source water from groundwater wells. They also struggle to fully treat their water supplies. Many of the rural systems are comprised of aging materials.

ASCE recommended the State continue to implement conservation efforts to sustain its water supply, continue to innovate its infrastructure to be more likely to receive funding, and address the drinking water standards in its rural communities.

Energy

Energy infrastructure in Nevada greatly surpassed the national average. The Silver State was awarded a C+ grade, while the national average is D+.

While Nevada is able to meet the energy needs of its population, it is highly dependent on external resources. Notably, the State still releases a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions; however, emissions are continuing to decline as time moves forward.

NV Energy generates, transmits and distributes around 90% of energy in the Silver State. Both NV Energy and Southwest Gas supply natural gas to consumers.

The State recently adopted a Renewable Portfolio Standard to encourage renewable energy. This program will likely be unable to reach its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Nevada has a strong solar power generation industry that is rapidly expanding. Furthermore, the Silver State is home to the highest capacity of installed geothermal power in the nation.

In 2020, U.S. Energy Information Administration noted 32% of energy in the state is used for transportation, 22% is used for industrial purposes, 26% for residential and 20% for commercial. Nevada also uses around six times more energy than it produces on an annual basis.

Around 63% of energy comes from natural gas, most of which is transferred via pipeline from outside the state. Renewable energy makes up roughly 31% of electricity generation in Nevada. The major contributors are solar, geothermal and hydroelectric. The last 5% stems from imported coal power, but the last coal-fired power plant in the state is to be shut down this year.

Renewable energy production has more than tripled since 2011. Notably, Nevada is also the only domestic producer of lithium for rechargeable batteries.

As power generation infrastructure increases, so does the need for transmission lines. The One Nevada Transmission Line, in partnership with LS Power and DesertLink,is a crucial piece of infrastructure to connect both northern and southern Nevada. Other planned transmission lines include the Greenlink Nevada Transmission Project, the Transcanyon CrossTie Transmission Line Project and the TransWest Express DC line.

ASCE recommended the Silver State continue to wean itself away from fossil fuels, continue to work with land managers on renewable energy, expand its benefits programs, improve transparency surrounding renewable energy and streamline the permitting process.

Furthermore, ASCE went on to recommend incentivizing energy conservation, educating the public on renewable energy, creating more sustainable programs, working on exceeding emissions metrics and developing a plan to reduce transportation-related emissions.

Parks

Parks in Nevada received a C+, while the national average was a C-.

The state has the largest quantity of both total and percentage of publicly owned parks. Despite Nevada’s growing population, the per capita ratio of public parks is more than 18 acres/person.

“Adventure tourism” has called for an increase in demand for Nevada’s parks. Park managers are becoming increasingly strained as inflation continues to rise above the budget and climate conditions continue to worsen.

Funding continues to be one of the primary issues with rehabilitating Nevada’s existing parks. The conditions and maintenance requirements of parks throughout the Silver State vary. For example, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area has a deferred maintenance backlog of $580M. These maintenance issues are further exacerbated by the rapidly changing water levels in the lake.

The Red Rock National Conservation Area is but a fraction of the size and is able to operate in surplus. The park consistently upgrades its amenities and facilities.

Fortunately, Nevada has multiple programs to generate revenue for its public parklands. For example, the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act was created to use proceeds from selling Bureau of Land Management land to fund conservation efforts and public projects.

ASCE recommended the State ensure its existing facilities receive enough funding to provide for maintenance and various other improvements.

It also recommended the creation of an asset management plan to streamline allocations, the pursuit of various other funding methods, providing higher salaries and better benefits to park staff, seeking innovative infrastructure improvements, and the use of data analytics to further optimize park improvements.

Roads

Roads in Nevada also received a higher grade than the national average; having received a C compared to the average D+.

Nevada has more than 48,000 miles of roadway. The U.S. Department of Transportation noted the condition of roads is primarily “good” to “fair.” Furthermore, driving on deteriorating roads costs residents around $1.2B annually.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided $2.8B for highway and bridge investments from 2021 to 2026. Federal funding supports roughly 55% of transportation spending on highway and bridge improvements.

The Federal Highway Administration’s National Highway Construction Cost Index notes the State will need to consider funding alternatives as electric vehicle use continues. Current funding is highly dependent on revenues derived from fuel taxes. Transportation safety is also a large issue plaguing Nevada.

The report estimated the Nevada Department of Transportation is in need of at least $16.9B in funding over the next 10 years to maintain its roadways. State and federal funding is expected to provide around $10.7B in funding, creating a projected gap of more than $6B.

ASCE recommended Nevada implement new long-term funding sources, increase its road safety via research, invest in transportation improvements throughout the state, further innovate its traffic management system, evaluate high-capacity transportation options, invest in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and further implement sustainable roadways.

Wastewater

Wastewater’s B+ far exceeded the national average of D+. The Silver State is home to around 6,775 miles of sewer pipeline that connects to 50 different wastewater treatment plants.

The majority of wastewater facilities in the state serve rural populations. Much of Nevada’s wastewater infrastructure is relatively new, as it has had to keep up with the population growth.

The report noted that the number of treatment facilities throughout the state will likely not change much as the population continues to skyrocket. Wastewater facilities in Nevada’s urban areas have developed plans to continue to meet the needs of the local population.

ASCE said Nevada’s focus should be to maintain and rehabilitate its existing wastewater infrastructure. Many agencies have participated in life-extending rehabilitation efforts, such as re-lining existing pipelines.

ASCE recommended the State continue to find low-interest loans, increase the volume of treated wastewater to establish more return flow credits, continue to explore partnerships to recover wastewater resources, establish an infrastructure needs assessment, continue to research new technologies, ensure compliance, and coordinate funding opportunities.

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JC Plateau, LLC, a subsidiary of KDH Builders, is the owner. KDH will also serve as the general contractor. Wood Rodgers is the architect of record, while BSB Design is the design architect.

The townhomes are to be constructed on a 22-acre site that features an 8.2-acre common area. Townhomes will feature two-, three- and four-bedroom units. (NVBEX; May 1)

Around six of the eight acres of open space are prohibited from being developed, as they previously served as an old landfill site. The Environmental Protection Agency has barred the area from being disturbed, to which developers agreed. The Board of Supervisors discussed whether the area would count toward open space.

Developers have also been asked to create a snow removal plan. The Board also had concerns surrounding garbage pickup. A waste management plan had been submitted prior to the meeting and Waste Management confirmed it will be able to service the area.

Supervisors recommended the project return to a separate meeting in which adoption will take place. Once construction begins, it will be carried out through four distinct phases.

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The funding would have allowed the tribe to fix its low water pressure, which has several concerns ranging from health to fire hazards. Water issues also stunt development growth, as new homes’ demand would exceed the existing water supply.

The funding was awarded to the tribe through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Community Change Grants Program. The lead applicant, the Nevada Clean Energy Fund, discovered it no longer had access to the funding as of March 7. The EPA then announced it was rescinding funding for a multitude of projects on March 10.

The projects are currently frozen, as courts have previously overturned the Trump administration’s funding freezes, and numerous elected officials are working to return funding to the project. Many projects are reliant on construction starting by September due to the necessity of other funding streams.

If the funding is returned prior to the deadline, the project will consist of a variety of water and energy infrastructure projects.

The Department of Agriculture also canceled an agreement to distribute local food to the Tribe’s food pantry. The food pantry is used by approximately 40% of the Tribe’s population. (Source)

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The American Society of Civil Engineers recently released its 2025 Comprehensive Assessment of America’s Infrastructure report, giving the United States an overall grade of C.

ASCE has been releasing report cards grading U.S. infrastructure since 1988. ASCE noted its “unflattering grades” were to criticize federal, state and local governments, alongside private entities that have allowed much of the country-wide infrastructure fall into disrepair. The report assesses 18 different categories nationwide.

ASCE stated improving the infrastructure investment gap is one of the most important steps in maintaining competitiveness on a global scale, while also preserving local businesses and keeping families connected. The most recent previous report card was released in the early portion of 2021.

The National Details

The latter half of 2021 saw the introduction of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was a substantial improvement in federal investments in infrastructure throughout the country. The legislation provided funding for water infrastructure, transportation and other areas.

IIJA investments resulted in improvements in transportation, water, energy and waste systems. This yielded higher grades in nearly half of the categories in the most recent report. The federal government was not alone in improvements, as state/local governments and the private sector also made steps toward improving infrastructure.

The improvements have not solved the rapidly degrading infrastructure crisis in the nation, however, as many systems are continuing to age and demand increases. The report also noted renovations and replacements should prioritize resilience to withstanding extreme weather. Not only will this be safer for citizens, but it will also save money by preventing disaster-related damage.

The ASCE also argued proper funding should be maintained to incentivize resilient designs and continue to improve the situation throughout the nation. This is the second consecutive report that has seen an improvement in grades. Remarkably, this is the first report that did not rate a single category as D-.

The report estimated $9.1T should be invested to reach a proper state of repair across all 18 categories. Currently, there is $5.4T forecasted to be invested throughout the next 10 years. This reflects a $3.7T gap in retaining proper infrastructure within the next decade, according to ASCE’s projections.

If Congress reverts to previous spending levels, the gap could more than double. If this occurs, ASCE projects $5T will be lost in gross economic output over the course of 20 years. The society also predicts 344,000 jobs will be lost in 2033. Moreover, predictions indicate disposable income for American families will lose $1.9T throughout the next two decades. IIJA funding is set to expire in 2026.

National Grades

Aviation was given an overall grade of D+. Air travel has completely recovered from the pandemic and is continuing to grow. Passenger traffic is estimated to grow by 58% by 2040. IIJA funding provided the subsector with $25B over the course of five years. The next 10 years have a projected funding gap of $114B. The previous report gave Aviation a D+ as well.

Bridges received an overall grade of C. Only 6.8% of bridges are labeled as being in poor condition. Over time, many bridges previously reported in good condition have fallen to a fair ranking. The IIJA had two different bridge programs that totaled $40B in funding. Bridge rehabilitation currently has a need of $191B. Bridges also received a C grade in the 2021 report.

Broadband received a C+ grade. Broadband is one of the fastest growing infrastructure subsectors, as only 1% of adults in the United States had broadband access at home in 2000. Currently, 80% of adults throughout the nation have access to broadband. Private entities have invested heavily in the subsector. The IIJA provided $65B toward Broadband. The subsector was ungraded in 2021.

Dams received a grade of D+. Currently, more than 92,000 dams throughout the nation generate electricity, provide drinking water and protect communities/infrastructure. Of the 92,000, almost 17,000 have a high hazard designation. The designation means if the dam were to fail, it has a high likelihood of causing immense damage. The IIJA dedicated $3B to dams, but Congress later shifted $364M in funding toward other areas. Despite this, Dams’ overall grade improved, as it last received a flat D.

Drinking Water maintained its C- from the 2021 report. Much of the water infrastructure is aging and poses health concerns, such as water systems featuring lead service lines. The IIJA invested more than $30B in this subsector. The Environmental Protection Agency stated the subsector needs $625B over the course of 20 years.

Energy is the first subsector on the list to decrease its rating. It received a C- in 2021, but it is now rated D+. Data centers and electric vehicles are heavy energy consumers, resulting in a subsector that needs to grow quickly to keep up with its demand. Both the IIJA and the Inflation Reduction Act have put funding toward improving energy systems and transmission lines.

Hazardous Waste improved in the past four years, going from a D+ to a C. The infrastructure currently manages around 36 million tons of waste. The IIJA invested a total of $5B in the subsector through multiple programs. As new and additional materials are deemed hazardous, the infrastructure will need to accommodate an increased amount of stress.

Inland Waterways increased from a D+ to a C-. Inland waterways are located throughout the country and heavily serve the industrial and agricultural sectors. The system covers 12,000 miles of inland navigation and an additional 11,000 miles in intracoastal channels. The subsector moves $158B of goods annually.

Levees also saw an improvement, going from a D to a D+. Levees protect areas from floods, servicing more than $2T worth of property, from buildings to farmland. Federal funding has provided minimal support to the subsector over the past few years, but improvements have been made, such as the introduction of the National Levee Safety Guidelines and continued work on the National Levee Database.

Continuing the trend of improvements, Public Parks improved from a D+ to a C-. Parks can increase property value, provide jobs and improve the health of local residents. Despite heavy federal investments from IIJA, the American Rescue Plan Act and the Great American Outdoors Act, many park systems have numerous deferred maintenance projects.

Ports remained one of the U.S.’ strongest subsectors, having its grade raised from a B- to a B. Ports aid in $2.89T in GDP and support more than 21.8 million jobs. Federal investments are close to doubling the amount of annual funding for programs like the Port Infrastructure Development Program, which now sees $450M/year.

Rail, despite being one of the strongest subsectors, saw a decrease from B to B-. The network encompasses 140,000 miles that serve both passenger and freight lines. Freight lines support moving 1.5B tons of goods on a yearly basis. Ridership is continuing to grow as time moves on. IIJA allotted $66B for rail projects from 2022 to 2026.

Roads received a D+ in the most recent report. The subsector plays a massive role in the U.S. economy. Around 39% of major roads in the country are listed in poor or mediocre condition. In 2020, 43% of roads were mediocre at best. The IIJA invested more than $591B toward the subsector, but there is still a $684B 10-year gap. Roads were previously given a D grade.

Schools remained one of the U.S.’s largest struggles, again receiving a D+ grade. The U.S. contains more than 98,000 public K-12 schools for its 49.4 million students. The average age of schools throughout the nation is 49 years. Many schools are in desperate need of improvements but receive limited funding.

Solid Waste also remained consistent among the two most recent reports, receiving a C+ in both instances. This subsector is funded by both public and private entities. Recycling rates and demand have plateaued in recent years.

Stormwater maintained its D rating from the most recent report. ASCE estimates more than 60% of stormwater utilities are aging and need upgrades. The EPA estimated $115.3B in funding is needed to repair the necessary infrastructure in its 20-year estimate. The IIJA and IRA added $46B in funding from 2022-2026.

Transit, another one of America’s struggles, improved from a D- to a D. In 2023, it was estimated that 34 million trips were taken daily. Transit has struggled more than most sectors in bouncing back to its pre-pandemic levels. The IIJA provided the subsector with $108B. Despite the funding, the subsector still has a funding gap of $152B in the next decade. The gap is spearheaded by deferred maintenance.

Wastewater maintained its D+ in 2025. Within the past decade, capital projects focusing on the subsector decreased from 3% to 2%, while infrastructure continues to age. Approximately 30% of the subsector’s needs are being met. If funding continues at this pace, the gap is expected to surpass $690B by 2044.

Nevada

The last Report Card for Nevada was released in 2018, giving the Silver State a C. Under the assumption that much has changed in the past seven years, this section will remain brief. The grades received by the subsectors were:

• Aviation – C, superior to the national average;
• Bridges – B-, superior to the national average;
• Dams – D+, equal to the national average;
• Drinking Water – C-, equal to the national average;
• Energy – B-, superior to the national average;
• Public Parks – B-, superior to the national average;
• Roads – C, superior to the national average;
• Schools – C-, superior to the national average;
• Solid Waste – C, inferior to the national average;
• Stormwater – C, superior to the national average;
• Transit – C, superior to the national average, and
• Wastewater – B-, superior to the national average.

The subsectors not included in the last report were:

• Broadband,
• Hazardous Waste,
• Inland Waterways,
• Levees,
• Ports and
• Rail.

Notably, the ASCE stated infrastructure in the state is comparatively newer than average. The state also has most of its population focused in a select few areas. Finally, the state rarely receives rain and snow, avoiding many of the infrastructure wear and tear issues associated with other parts of the nation.

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The agencies will move quickly to ensure a revised definition follows the law, reduces red-tape, cuts overall permitting costs, and lowers the cost of doing business in communities across the country while protecting the nation’s navigable waters from pollution.

Given the U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, it is time for EPA to finally address this issue once and for all in a way that provides American farmers, landowners, businesses, and states with clear and simplified direction. Administrator Zeldin was joined by Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman, Senator Kevin Cramer, Senator Joni Ernst, Senator Katie Britt, Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa, Representative Derrick Van Orden, and Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall for the announcement.

“We want clean water for all Americans supported by clear and consistent rules for all states, farmers, and small businesses,” said EPA Administrator Zeldin. “The previous Administration’s definition of ‘waters of the United States’ placed unfair burdens on the American people and drove up the cost of doing business. Our goal is to protect America’s water resources consistent with the law of the land while empowering American farmers, landowners, entrepreneurs, and families to help Power the Great American Comeback.”

The definition of “waters of the United States” guides Clean Water Act implementation, including whether farmers, landowners and businesses must secure costly permits before they can pursue a project. To date, EPA has failed to follow the law and implement the Supreme Court’s clear holding in Sackett. It is critical Americans know which waters are subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act to grow our economy and lower costs for American families while protecting human health and the environment.

EPA will start its review by expeditiously obtaining input from stakeholders who were sidelined during the previous administration. The agency will seek targeted information on the key challenges Americans are facing. The agency will also undertake a rulemaking process to revise the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” with a focus on clarity, simplicity and improvements that will stand the test of time. While this rulemaking process proceeds, the agency will provide guidance to those states implementing the pre-2015 definition of “waters of the United States” to ensure consistency with the law of the land.

A priority for the Trump Administration will be working cooperatively with state partners, empowering them and local officials to protect their treasured water bodies while accelerating economic opportunity. As a result, decisions will be made efficiently and effectively while benefiting from local knowledge and expertise. 

EPA’s review will be guided by the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which stated the Clean Water Act’s use of “waters” encompasses only those relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water forming streams, oceans, rivers and lakes. The Sackett decision also clarified that wetlands would only be covered when having a continuous surface connection to waterbodies that are “waters of the United States” in their own right. 

Please see additional information on Waters of the United States. (Source)

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Recently, 84 grants were announced throughout the country. Included in this throng of grants was the $20M award to the Tribe and the Nevada Clean Energy Fund, which is a part of the Community Change Grant program. The Community Change Grant is intended to fill funding gaps and implement modern energy and water infrastructure projects.

The Walker River Reservation is a 325,000-square-acre area and home to approximately 1,200 tribal members. Funds will go toward the reservation’s water infrastructure, energy-efficient upgrades to approximately 150 buildings and a “Community Resilience Hub.” The Community Resilience Hub will be used as a cooling center during heat waves. (Source)

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