N.M. Code R. § 20.11.65.17

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

Section 20.11.65.17 - INDUSTRIAL HANDLING, STORAGE, OR USE OF ORGANIC FLUIDS AND GASES NOT OTHERWISE ADDRESSED IN 20.11.65 NMAC

No person shall operate an industrial processor material handling, transport, or delivery system which would have a potential emission rate greater than either 100 pounds of organic vapors in any single 24 hour day or 10 pounds per hour without operating with the following level of emission controls:

A. Organic fluids and gases with a vapor pressure greater than 15.0 psia; shall be continuously contained in pressurized containers and handling systems designed and capable of holding, process handling, and use of said organic fluids and gases such that no more than 2.2 pounds of organic vapors are emitted into the atmosphere for every 6,000 gallons loaded, transferred, or used in any process including making and braking the connections of product lines and operation of valves.

B. Organic fluids and gases with a vapor pressure less than 15.0 psia, but greater than 1.5 psia; shall not be loaded, transferred or used in any process in monthly quantities greater than 1,000 pounds unless there is a system of organic vapor emission control such that no more than 2.2 pounds of organic vapors will be emitted for every 1,000 gallons of use of such organic fluid or gas.

C. Organic fluids and gases with a vapor pressure less than 1.5 psia; under conditions of actual exposure to the atmosphere shall be exempt from the requirements of 20.11.65 NMAC.

N.M. Code R. § 20.11.65.17

12/1/95; 20.11.65.17 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 11.65.II.6, 10/1/02