N.M. Code R. § 20.2.70.202

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 20.2.70.202 - SOURCE CATEGORY EXEMPTIONS

A. The following source categories are exempted from the obligation to obtain an operating permit:

(1) All sources and source categories that would be required to obtain a permit solely because they are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart AAA -- Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters;

(2) All sources and source categories that would be required to obtain a permit solely because they are subject to 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M -- National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos, section 61.145, Standard for Demolition and Renovation;

(3) Except as required under sections 20.2.70.500 NMAC - 20.2.70.599 NMAC, any source that would be required to obtain a permit solely because of emissions of radionuclides; and

(4) Any source in a source category exempted by the Administrator, by regulation, after notice and comment.

B. Non-major sources, including those subject to sections 111 or 112 of the Federal Act, are exempt from the obligation to obtain a Part 70 (20.2.70 NMAC) permit until such time that the Administrator completes a rulemaking that requires such sources to obtain operating permits.

C. Any source exempted from the requirement to obtain an operating permit may opt to apply for a permit under this Part.

D. No permit for a solid waste incineration unit shall be issued by the Department if a New Mexico state agency is responsible, in whole or in part, for the design and construction or operation of the unit. In such cases, applications shall be made to the Administrator. Department review or approval of solid waste incineration units shall not constitute responsibility for the design, construction, or operation of the unit.

N.M. Code R. § 20.2.70.202

11/30/95; 20.2.70.202 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 2.70.202, 06/14/02