N.M. Code R. § 20.11.61.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 12, June 25, 2024

Section 20.11.61.14 - CONTROL TECHNOLOGY REVIEW AND INNOVATIVE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

A. A new major stationary source shall apply best available control technology for each regulated NSR pollutant that it would have the potential to emit in amounts equal to or greater than the significance levels as listed in Table 2 of 20.11.61.27 NMAC. This requirement applies to each proposed emissions unit or operation that will emit such pollutant.

B. A major modification shall apply best available control technology for each regulated NSR pollutant at the source when a significant net emissions increase occurs. This requirement applies to each proposed emissions unit or operation where a net emissions increase in the pollutant would occur as a result of a physical change or change in the method of operation in the unit.

C. For phased construction projects, the determination of best available control technology shall be reviewed and modified as appropriate at the latest reasonable time but no later than 18 months prior to commencement of construction of each independent phase of the project. At such time, the owner or operator of the applicable stationary source may be required to demonstrate the adequacy of any previous determination of best available control technology for the source.

D. Innovative control technology. The department may approve a system of innovative control technology for the major stationary source or major modification if:

(1) the proposed control system would not cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to public health, welfare, or safety in its operation or function; and

(2) the owner or operator agrees to achieve a level of continuous emissions reduction equivalent to that which would have been required under Subsection A of 20.11.61.14 NMAC by a date specified by the department. Such date shall not be later than four years from the time of startup or seven years from permit issuance; and

(3) the source or modification would meet the requirements equivalent to 20.11.61.14 NMAC and 20.11.61.15 NMAC based on the emissions rate that the stationary source employing the system of innovative control technology would be required to meet on the date specified by the department; and

(4) during the interim period of achieving the permitted emission level, the source or modification would not:

(a) cause or contribute to a violation of an applicable NAAQS; nor

(b) impact any federal class I area; nor

(c) impact any area where an applicable increment is known to be violated; and

(5) all other applicable requirements including those for public participation have been met.

E. The department shall withdraw any approval to employ a system of innovative control technology if:

(1) the proposed system fails by the specified date to achieve the required continuous emissions reduction rate; or

(2) the proposed system fails before the specified date so as to contribute to an unreasonable risk to public health, welfare, or safety; or

(3) the department decides at any time that the proposed system is unlikely to achieve the required level of control or to protect the public health, welfare, or safety.

F. If a source or modification fails to meet the required level of continuous emission reduction within the specified time period or the approval is withdrawn in accordance with Subsection E of 20.11.61.14 NMAC, the department may allow the source or modification up to an additional three years to meet the requirement for the application of best available control technology through use of a demonstrated system of control.

G. If the owner or operator of a major stationary source or major modification previously issued a permit under 20.11.61 NMAC applies for an extension, and the new proposed date of construction is greater than 18 months from the date the permit would become invalid, the determination of best available control technology shall be reviewed and modified as appropriate before such an extension is granted. At such time, the owner or operator of the applicable stationary source may be required to demonstrate the adequacy of any previous determination of best available control technology for the source.

N.M. Code R. § 20.11.61.14

20.11.61.14 NMAC - Rp, 20.11.61.14 NMAC, 1/23/06; A, 8/30/10; A, 5/13/13