Founded in 1978, the Comprehensive Planning Department works under the government of Clark County, Nev. It handles issues related to zoning administration, demographics, plan elements and ordinances. The department s services include land use, regional and transportation planning, growth management, impact assessment, public participation and implementation. The Comprehensive Planning Department supports a nuclear waste program that helps in the scientific and technical aspects of projects, analyze, monitor and report on potential impacts and perform public outreach efforts to inform residents. It addresses zoning issues and offers land use application forms. The department also provides various employment opportunities to citizens. The Comprehensive Planning Department is located in Las Vegas.