The GCP-O&G registration, guidance and transition documents can be found on this page
Note: The GCP-O&G permit as of 3/27/18 has not been issued yet
The text of this combined public notice can be found here.
GCP-Oil & Gas DRAFT version of a new general permit for oil and gas facilities
We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest version of the DRAFT GCP-Oil & Gas. This version was filed with the Hearing Clerk as part of the administrative record for this permitting action. This permit revises and combines the existing GCP-1 and GCP-4 permits into a single permit. This new permit has improved and updated language allowing for a wider variety of equipment, control devices, and operating scenarios.
GCP-Flare DRAFT Application (May 10, 2017)
In 2017, the Air Quality Bureau’s (AQB) Permitting Section finalized revisions to the permit templates (Regular and Streamline NSR and Title V) and to the VOC LDAR Monitoring Protocol. The details are as follows:
A new general condition has been added to address Excess Emissions Reporting for Regulated Sources with No Numerical Emission Limits. This would be used primarily for emissions events when there are no limits for the emission unit in Sections A106 and/or A107, when the limits in Sections A106 and/or A107 are represented by the less than sign (“<”), and for emission units that normally do not emit any regulated air pollutants, such as vents and pressure relief devices. The new conditions can be found at:
We also updated the documents that record the Permit Template Changes for each of these documents.
These revised permit templates may be found in the Permit Template table (the first table below these announcements):
These revised documents Monitoring Fugitive VOC & HAPs and Monitoring Fugitive VOC & HAP Decision Tree may be found at the top of the Monitoring Protocol table (the second table below these announcements):
It is important to all stakeholders that the standard language we use in permits is thoroughly deliberated to ensure the proper balance is reached considering the input of all stakeholders (the regulations, the public, permittees, and the regulators). We invest a considerable effort to ensure all points of view are heard and considered in developing standard permit language (SPL). Once developed, the final step in the process is to publish SPL on our web site, soliciting ongoing comments and comments from stakeholders.
The exact wording of permit template language and the monitoring protocols have been debated internally and vetted with all stake holders, including permit writers, management, the Enforcement & Compliance Section, industry, and the public. Once finalized, we publish these permit templates and monitoring protocols on our web site in case anyone would like to suggest further changes.
Our goal is to keep the permit language consistent for several reasons, including:
Document Change Request Procedure: If you would like to comment on permit template language or a monitoring protocol, please copy the document from our web site and submit a track changes version with your requested changes to the Permit Programs Manager, Ted Schooley [ ted.schooley@state.nm.us ]. Be sure to add sufficient comment dialogs in this document to ensure your point of view is well documented and your arguments are well presented.
Permitting has developed these responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
On an as needed basis, the Air Quality Bureau periodically updates and publishes new versions of our permit template language and monitoring protocols for your perusal and comment. The importance of these documents is that they provide the basis of our permit writing effort. Whether commenting on one of the permit templates (the NSR Permit Template or the Title V Permit Template) it is VERY IMPORTANT to include the NAME and VERSION DATE of the document you are commenting on. You should send your comments to Robert.Samaniego@state.nm.us as he will be responsible for the process of evaluating any suggestions and spearheading implementation of any resulting changes. If you have suggested language changes, it is best if you edit these documents with the Track Changes option selected and attach the documents to your e-mail. Suggested changes must go through a formal vetting process, so your patience is appreciated. For this reason, making changes to the standard permit template language with a given permitting action is extremely difficult.
Permit Templates |
| Document Title | Version Date |
General Conditions |
Template Change document | Synopsis of last Significant Change(s) |
|
Part A |
03/05/18 |
Parts B & C |
NSR Permit Template Changes |
This revision updates the following three documents: NSR Permit Template, NSR Permit Template General Conditions, and the NSR Permit Template Changes (record of changes) Added new condition B108H. Minor edits : This revision includes numerous other minor edits since the last publication of this template. Please refer to the NSR Permit Template Changes document for a more complete description of changes since the last publication of these documents. |
|
Part A |
03/05/18 |
Parts B & C |
TV Permit Template Changes |
This revision updates the following three documents: TV Permit Template, TV Permit Template General Conditions, and the TV Permit Template Changes (record of changes) Added new condition B108H. Minor edits : This revision includes numerous other minor edits since the last publication of this template. Please refer to the TV Permit Template Changes document for a more complete description of changes since the last publication of these documents. |
|
Part A |
03/05/18 |
Streamline Permit General Conditions Parts B & C |
Streamline Permit Template Changes |
Numerous changes have been made since the last template version was posted on 4/19/17. Please refer to the template changes document. Revised Section B107. |
Monitoring Protocols(chronological) |
| Document Title | Version Date | Template Change document | Synopsis of last Significant Change(s) |
|
Monitoring Fugitive VOC & HAPs Monitoring Fugitive VOC & HAP Decision Tree New! |
4/19/17 | Revised 4/19/17 | Revised the MRR text and added a Decision Tree |
| Flare Monitoring Protocol – Regulatory | 11/8/2016 | Initial Publication |
Initial Publication |
| Monitoring IC Engines | 5/23/2016 | Update |
This version includes some minor recommended revisions to the IC Engine and Turbine Monitoring Protocols related to the Periodic Emissions Tests sections in both, specifically, regarding testing frequency and monitoring periods. |
| Monitoring Turbines | 5/23/2016 | Update | This version includes some minor recommended revisions to the IC Engine and Turbine Monitoring Protocols related to the Periodic Emissions Tests sections in both, specifically, regarding testing frequency and monitoring periods. |
| 40 CFR 64 CAM Table Format | 10/31/2013 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Heaters & Boilers | 3/20/2013 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Tanks & Loading | 11/13/2012 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Glycol Dehydrators | 5/23/2011 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Turbines – Graph | 9/23/2010 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring IC Engines – Graph | 3/6/2015 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Glycol Dehydrators – Graph | 9/22/2010 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Gas-Fired Heaters – Graph | 5/28/2009 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
Guidance Documents(Chronological) |
| Document Title | Version Date | Document Description |
| 7/13/2017 | The primary focus of this guidance addresses whether Subsection 211 (Permit Cancellations) of Part 72 (Construction Permits) addresses facilities as a whole or whether it applies to individual units as well. | |
|
NEW! Guidance for Aggregate Handling, Storage Piles and Haul Road Emissions |
1/1/17 | Department accepted default values for NOI and NSR applications for Aggregate Handling and Storage Piles calculations and NSR Haul Road calculations |
| GHG Issues and Answers | 5/20/16 | How to address GHG applicability in permit applications |
| Guidance on Implementation of the 1 hour NO2 and SO2 Standards | 5/09/16 |
NMED Air Quality Bureau is implementing additional dispersion modeling requirements for future permit applications submitted under the construction permit regulation, 20.2.72 NMAC.The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) include a 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) standard of 100 parts per billion (ppb) and a 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) standard of 75 parts per billion (ppb). Because of inadequate modeling methods for demonstration of compliance with these standards, NMED initially did not require applications for minor source air quality permits to include compliance demonstrations for these pollutants. Since then the computer model and modeling guidance has improved, so it is reasonable to require modeling for these standards. 20.2.72.203.A(4) NMAC requires permit applications to include a compliance demonstration for each applicable air quality standard. |
| 5/12/16 |
For an owner or operator who believes his source is not subject to 20.2.72 NMAC or 20.2.73 NMAC, a NPR determination is a courtesy review provided by the Air Quality Bureau to determine if, based on the information provided, the Bureau agrees that a facility is not required to have an air quality permit or Notice of Intent (NOI). There is no regulatory requirement or deadline for the NMED to review or issue a NPR determination |
|
| Guidance and clarification Regarding Applicability of 20.2.35 NMAC | 3/4/2016 | This guidance explores the issue of natural gas processing plants utilizing acid gas injection (AGI) and the applicability of “sulfur released in plant processes” to permitted SSM/M. |
| Public Notice Guidance & Templates | Various | This page provides links to public notice guidance for both Part 72 construction permits and Part 72 General Construction Permits (GCPs). It also provides templates for both types of pubic notices. |
| Permitting Guidance for Non-Road Engines | 4/2/2014 | This guidance explores the issue of whether the Department has the authority to regulate Non-Road Engines and comes to the conclusion that it does. |
|
Air Curtain Incinerators (ACI) Permitting Guidance: ACI Permitting Guidance (Nov 10, 2014) 2008 EPA ACI Guidance (Oct 16, 2008) |
11/10/2014 |
The 11/10/2014 version of the “ACI Permitting Guidance” is a major update and should be read in its entirety. The 2008 EPA ACI Guidance document clearly specifies that Title V permits are required for Air Curtain Incinerators. |
| Guidance for Determination of Occupied Structure | 3/14/2014 | Clarification of Occupied Structure definition as listed in 20.2.72.301.B(6) |
| PSD Pre-application Guidance | 3/7/2014 | Pre construction monitoring may be required before a PSD application is submitted |
| Cooling Tower Particulate Emissions | 9/9/2013 | Calculating TSP, PM10 and PM 2.5 for Cooling Tower Particulate Emissions |
| Vasquez-Beggs Flash emissions calculation Spreadsheet | 7/2/2010 | Oil & Gas Vasquez-Beggs Emission Factors |
| Single Source Determination Guidance | 5/7/2010 | How to address Single Source Determination for permit applications |
| Permitting Checklist for Concrete Facilities | 2/1/2007 | For regular NSR permits (not GCP-5) using the Universal Application Form |
| Night Operations | 8/14/2006 | This document provides guidance for night operations for Crushing, Screening, Asphalt, and Concrete facilities with regular NSR permits (do not use for GCP-2, GCP-3, and GCP-5 permits). Your facility’s permit must specifically allow for night operations before night operations commence. This guidance outlines typical controls, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements that will be incorporated into a permit allowing night operations. |
| Link to AP-42 Emission Factors | EPA web site | Emission Factors |
Startup, Shutdown and Maintenance Guidance Documents(Chronological) |
| Implementation Guidance for Permitting SSM Emissions and Excess Emissions | 6/7/2012 | How to address emissions during routine or predictable Startup, Shutdown and scheduled Maintenance (SSM) in a permit application |
| SSM guidance for submitting a reduced form set application | 8/24/2011 | |
| Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance Emissions in Permits | 7/29/08 |
These Procedures are intended to serve as general guidance and are in no way a formal statement of Department policy. Unique operating conditions may result in different determinations and may require a site specific analysis to accurately determine requirements and applicability.
| Procedure Subject | AQB Procedure Number |
| APPLICABILITY OF 20 NMAC 2.18, 2.33, and 2.34 | 02-005.01 |
| Use of Proper Forms for New Source Review Permit Applications | 02-011.00 |
| Turbine/Reciprocating Engine Derating | 02-002.00 |
| Air Quality Bureau Announcement of Inspections | 02-009.00 |
| Electronic Kill Switches | 02-003.00 |
| New Source Permit Review Applications – Ruling Administratively Incomplete, Requesting More Information, Denials, and Extensions | 02-013.00 |
| Guidance For Operating/Production Limitations | 02-004.00 |
| Guidance for Pre construction Activities | 02-006.01 |
| Initial Testing Requirements | 02-008.00 |
| Replacement of Identical IC Engines and Turbines | 02-007.00 |
| Air Quality Bureau Civil Penalty Policy (10/14/2016) | 02-010.00 |
| Exemption Policy | 02-012.00 |
Ted Schooley
Permit Programs Manager
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New Mexico Environment Department
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