N.M. Code R. § 20.2.71.7

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

Section 20.2.71.7 - DEFINITIONS

In addition to the terms defined in 20.2.2 NMAC (definitions), as used in this part, the following definitions apply.

A. "Allowable emission rate" means the maximum emission allowed by the more stringent emission limitation applicable to the source contained in:

(1) any New Mexico air quality control regulation;

(2) any federal standard of performance, emission limitation, or emission standard adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 7411 or 7412; or

(3) any condition within a construction or operating permit issued by the department.

B. "Emissions unit" means any part or activity of a stationary source that emits or has the potential to emit any fee pollutant.

C. "Fee pollutant" means:

(1) sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, total suspended particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and mercury; and

(2) any hazardous air pollutant that is subject to any standard promulgated pursuant to section 112 of the federal act.

D. "Fugitive emissions" means those emissions which could not reasonably pass through a stack, chimney, vent, or other functionally-equivalent opening.

E. "Hazardous air pollutant" means an air contaminant that has been classified as a hazardous air pollutant pursuant to section 112 of the federal act.

F. "Operator" means the person or persons responsible for the overall operation of a facility.

G. "Owner" means the person or persons who own a facility or part of a facility.

H. "Part" means an air quality control regulation under Title 20, Chapter 2 of the New Mexico Administrative Code, unless otherwise noted; as adopted or amended by the board.

I. "Stationary source" means any building, structure, facility, or installation that emits or may emit any air pollutant.

N.M. Code R. § 20.2.71.7

11/30/95; 20.2.71.7 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 2.71.107 10/31/02; A, 12/15/04; A, 06/15/07