| BA | Biological Assessment |
| BIA | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| BLM | Bureau of Land Management |
| BMP | Best Management Practices |
| BO | Biological Opinion |
| CCRFCD | Clark County Regional Flood Control District |
| CWA | Clean Water Act |
| DAQM | Clark County Department of Air Quality Management |
| EA | Environmental Assessment |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| EPA | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| ESA | Endangered Species Act |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| FONSI | Finding of No Significant Impact |
| IP | Individual Permit |
| LOP | Letter Of Permission |
| MSCHP | Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan |
| NAC | Nevada Administrative Code |
| NAFB | Nellis Airforce Base |
| NDEP | Nevada Division of Environmental Protection |
| NDOT | Nevada Department of Transportation |
| NEPA | National Environmental Policy Act |
| NHPA | National Historic Preservation Act |
| NOI | Notice of Intent |
| NOT | Notice of Termination |
| NPDES | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System |
| NRS | Nevada Revised Statute |
| NTP | Notice to Proceed |
| NWP | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit |
| PE | Professional Engineer |
| POD | Plan of Developement |
| QAA | Quality Assurance Agency |
| RGP | Regional General Permit |
| ROD | Record of Decision |
| ROW | Right of Way |
| SF | Standard Form |
| SHPO | State Historic Preservation Office |
| SNWA | Southern Nevada Water Authority |
| SWPPP | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan |
| TUP | Temporary Use Permit |
| UPRR | Union Pacific Rail Road |
| US | United States |
| USACE | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| USBR | U.S. Bureau of Reclamation |
| USFWS | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |