Counties in Nevada within the Lake Tahoe Basin will now abide by the same total maximum daily load rules that are set in California.

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has deals with Douglas and Washoe counties and the Nevada Department of Transportation.

The goal is to reduce the amount of sediment reaching Lake Tahoe.

Nevada and California local governments and state transportation agencies are responsible for controlling stormwater discharges from their respective jurisdictions.

The agreements are good through Aug. 16, 2016, though officials say it is viewed as “living commitments” that are intended to be updated on a five-year cycle.