N.M. Admin. Code § 20.9.3.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 20.9.3.14 - ADDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSTING FACILITIES THAT ACCEPT SOLID WASTE

Any person seeking a permit for a composting facility that accepts solid waste shall submit the following information in addition to the information required by 20.9.3.8 NMAC.

A. Operating plans for the facility, including, but not limited to, the origin, expected composition and weight or volume of materials to be composted, the process, the loading rate, the proposed capacity of the facility, proposed size and operational rate, and the expected disposition rate of the compost from the facility.

B. The composition and weight or volume of the non-compostable solid waste to be received at the facility.

C. The process or method used to separate the non-compostable solid waste from the compostable material.

D. The disposal path for the non-compostable solid waste.

E. A characterization of the feedstock used as the design basis of the composting facility shall be included showing:

(1) composition by material type;

(2) physical and chemical properties including moisture content and percent organic and inorganic matter; and

(3) process efficiency as measured by conversion of volatile solids.

F. A description of methods used to assure that rodents and other animals will be kept from the facility.

G. For composting facilities that accept sewage sludge, a plan showing testing methods and procedures for compliance with 40 CFR 503 and 20.6.2 NMAC.

H. A demonstration that a groundwater discharge permit has been applied for, if applicable.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.9.3.14

20.9.3.14 NMAC - Rp, 20 NMAC 9.1.II.207 NMAC, 08/02/07