State of Nevada
Executive Department
 
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - EXTENSION
Proclamation Extending Liquid Petroleum Gas Delivery Emergency

WHEREAS, on January 6, 2023, I declared a limited state of emergency due to a propane shortage in the State of Nevada; and

WHEREAS, the limited state of emergency facilitated the suspension of the hours-of-service requirements contained in 49 C.F.R. § 395.3 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations for fifteen
(15) days; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada continues to suffer from a propane shortage which impacts the ability for people and businesses to heat homes and power essential govemment and business equipment; and

WHEREAS, extreme weather conditions are anticipated to continue and Nevada's propane shortage remains critically low;

WHEREAS, Nevada Revised Statute 414.070 authorizes the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring a state of emergency when a natural disaster of major proportions has occurred within the State, and the invocation of the Governor's emergency powers is necessary to protect the health and safety of persons in the State; and

NOW THEREFORE, I, Joe Lombardo, Governor of the State of Nevada, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Nevada and the United States, extend the limited declaration of emergency, signed on January 6, 2023, for an additional ten
(10) days.

Unless renewed, this limited declaration shall expire on February 1, 2023.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 22nd day of January, in the year two thousand twenty-three.

Governor

Secretary of State

Deputy