{"id":150,"date":"2021-06-25T22:28:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T22:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2026-02-19T15:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:05:46","slug":"proposed-regs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/proposed-regs\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposed Air Quality Regulations and Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learnmore\"><strong>Page Contents<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu below provides rapid access to the latest information and updates on existing, proposed, new, and amended air quality regulations and New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) additions and amendments. Please check this webpage periodically for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"existing\"><a href=\"#existing\"><strong>Existing Regulations and Guidance<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/air-quality\/compliance-and-enforcement\/\">Compliance and Enforcement<\/a> contains guidance on compliance with excess emissions reporting and ozone precursor rule (<a href=\"https:\/\/prod-rf-lambda.rtssaas.com\/PublicFiles\/d89c47bd0d70402dba89b03a22bda6d1\/81d43ccc-ca68-48f5-9b30-a67187e45c1d\/20.002.0050.html\">20.2.50 NMAC<\/a>) requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srca.nm.gov\/chapter-2-air-quality-statewide\/\">Regulations<\/a> provides the existing air quality and environmental regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/air-quality\/permitting-section-home-page\/\">Permitting Home Page<\/a> contains information on policies and procedures for air quality permitting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#proposedchanges\"><strong>Proposed Changes to Air Quality Regulations and Plans<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#fees\">Proposed Changes to Emissions and Permit Fee Regulations<\/a> (20.2.71 NMAC and 20.2.75 NMAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nsps\">Proposed Incorporation by Reference of Federal NSPS, NESHAP and MACT Rules<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/air-quality\/reg-haze\/\">Regional Haze Round 2 SIP and companion rule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#approvedchanges\"><strong>Approved Changes to Air Quality Regulations and Plans<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#co2coal\">Carbon dioxide emission standards for coal-fired electric generating facilities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#DustMit\">Dust Mitigation Plan\/Fugitive Dust Rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NO2gnSIP\">Good Neighbor SIP Certification for 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#O3gnSIP\">Good Neighbor SIP Certification for 2015 Ozone NAAQS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#IncbyRef\">Incorporation by Reference for NSPS, NESHAP &amp; MACT Rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ozoneiSIP\">Infrastructure SIP Certification for 2015 Ozone NAAQS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/the-road-to-clean-cars-new-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\">Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for New Vehicles (20.2.91 NMAC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#MunicipalSWNSPS\">Municipal Solid Waste Landfills-NSPS &amp; Emission Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NegDec\">Negative Declarations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NMAC20.2.79\">Nonattainment Area Permit Amendments (20.2.79 NMAC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NMAC20.2.37\">Petroleum Processing Facility Regulation Repeal (20.2.37 NMAC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#SIPSSM\">Revisions to SIP for Startup, Shutdown &amp; Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#SO2DRR\">SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;Data Requirements Rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#titlev\">Title V update (20.2.70 NMAC)<\/a> to remove emergency provisions and update applicable requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#TSPRepeal\">Total Suspended Particulate Air Quality Standard Repeal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#EPAapprovals\"><strong>Recent EPA Approvals of Regulatory Changes and Plans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proposedchanges\"><strong>Current Proposed Changes to Air Quality Regulations and Plans<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are summaries of proposed new air quality regulations and proposed amendments to existing regulations and the New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP). [<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees\">Proposed Changes to Emissions and Permit Fee Regulations (20.2.71 NMAC and 20.2.75 NMAC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announces a new rulemaking to repeal and replace regulations setting emissions fees and permit fees for regulated sources of air pollutants. On December 3, 2025, NMED petitioned the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) to repeal and replace 20.2.71 NMAC, <em>Operating Permit Emissions Fees<\/em>, and 20.2.75 NMAC, <em>Construction Permit Fees<\/em>. The New Mexico Air Quality Control Act and the federal Clean Air Act require that NMED collect sufficient emissions and permits fees to cover the reasonable costs of NMED\u2019s Title V Permit Program and Construction Permit Program. NMED initiated this rulemaking to increase fees for both the Title V and Construction Permit Programs after determining the current fee structures are inadequate to sufficiently fund the direct and indirect operating costs of these programs. Replacing 20.2.71 NMAC and 20.2.75 NMAC is essential if NMED is to continue effectively implementing these mission critical programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copies of the petition and accompanying exhibits, which include the proposed replacement rules, are provided below and are also available on NMED\u2019s docketed matters website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/opf\/docketed-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/opf\/docketed-matters\/<\/a>. To locate the documents, click on \u201cEnvironmental Improvement Board\u201d to display the list of matters before the Board, then click on \u201cEIB 25-77 (R): In the Matter of Proposed Repeal and Replacement of 20.2.71 NMAC \u2013 Operating Permit Emissions Fees and 20.2.75 NMAC \u2013 Construction Permit Fees\u201d to display the list of documents filed in conjunction with this matter. Copies can also be obtained by contacting Eric Peters, Control Strategies Manager, at <a href=\"mailto:eric.peters@env.nm.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eric.peters@env.nm.gov<\/a> or (505) 629-5299, or at any of NMED\u2019s offices statewide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Petition-to-Repeal-and-Replace-20.2.71-NMAC-and-20.2.75-NMAC_EIB-25-77.pdf\">Petition to Repeal and Replace 20.2.71 NMAC and 20.2.75 NMAC<\/a> (EIB 25-77)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Statement-of-Reasons_EIB-25-77.pdf\">Statement of Reasons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Operating-Permit_clean-copy_-EIB-25-77.pdf\">Operating permit clean copy of proposal<\/a> (20.2.71 NMAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Construction-Permit_clean-copy_-EIB-25-77.pdf\">Construction permit clean copy of proposal<\/a> (20.2.75 NMAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Operating-Permit_RLSO_-EIB-25-77.pdf\">Operating permit, current rule 20.2.71 NMAC with redline changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Construction-Permit_RLSO_-EIB-25-77.pdf\">Construction permit, current Rule 20.2.75 NMAC with redline changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The EIB has scheduled a hearing in this matter&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;on March 23, 2026,&nbsp;and&nbsp;continuing through March 25, 2026, or as long as&nbsp;required&nbsp;to hear all testimony, evidence, and public comment.&nbsp;More information about the hearing, including&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;public&nbsp;can&nbsp;participate&nbsp;by&nbsp;providing&nbsp;testimony or public&nbsp;comment,&nbsp;is&nbsp;provided in the&nbsp;EIB\u2019s&nbsp;public&nbsp;notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/NOTICE-OF-RULEMAKING-HEARING-TO-CONSIDER-THE-PROPOSED-REPEAL-AND-REPLACEMENT-OF-20.2.71-NMAC-\u2013-OPERATING-PERMIT-EMISSIONS-FEES-AND-20.2.75-NMAC-\u2013-CONSTRUCTION-PERMIT-FEES.pdf\">Public Notice&nbsp;\u2013 English<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/AVISO-DE-AUDIENCIA-DE-REGLAMENTACION-PARA-CONSIDERAR-LA-PROPUESTA-DE-DEROGACION-Y-SUSTITUCION-DE-20.2.71-NMAC-\u2013-CUOTAS-DE-EMISIONES-DE-PERMISO-DE-OPERACION-Y-20.2.75-NMAC-\u2013.pdf\">Aviso de Audiencia&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Public Engagement Opportunities (Updated February 19, 2026<\/strong>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming <strong>Public Engagement<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED is accepting written comments on the proposed rules via its online public comment portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/nmed.commentinput.com\/?id=dM4UeKV73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nmed.commentinput.com\/?id=dM4UeKV73<\/a>. Comments will be accepted for at least 30 days after notice of the proposed rulemaking is published in the New Mexico Register.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Past Public Engagement Meetings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED held a virtual public informational meeting on January 15, 2026, from 4-6 p.m.&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;its proposed changes to 20.2.71 NMAC&nbsp;and&nbsp;20.2.75 NMAC.&nbsp;Department staff provided an overview of the proposed changes to both rules, and replied to questions from stakeholders and the&nbsp;general public.&nbsp;Meeting slides and recording links are&nbsp;provided below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Public-Informational-Meeting-on-Updates-to-Air-Quality-Emissions-and-Permit-Fees_15Jan2026-1.pdf\">Public Informational Meeting on Updates to Air Quality Emissions and Permit Fees<\/a> slide deck contains the presentation slides from the January 15 meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F_d4mnYB5_Vk&amp;data=05%7C02%7CBrian.Polgar%40env.nm.gov%7Cf19370c05a7d463da00208de554380ca%7C04aa6bf4d436426fbfa404b7a70e60ff%7C0%7C0%7C639041945578968472%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YZeUpUGvtfa3EeHmSMRymSOghXcfpOVTiq%2FY2UJsmXE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F_d4mnYB5_Vk&amp;data=05%7C02%7CBrian.Polgar%40env.nm.gov%7Cf19370c05a7d463da00208de554380ca%7C04aa6bf4d436426fbfa404b7a70e60ff%7C0%7C0%7C639041945578968472%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YZeUpUGvtfa3EeHmSMRymSOghXcfpOVTiq%2FY2UJsmXE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Permit Fee Workshop &#8211; January 15, 2026<\/a> (Posted 1-16-26)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED held virtual \u201coffice hours\u201d on January 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. to provide interested persons an additional opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback on the proposed rules.\u00a0NMED clarified during this meeting that the proposed changes to the number of points assigned to general construction permits (GCPs) to calculate fees was only intended to apply to &#8220;GCP Oil and Gas&#8221; and not to other GCPs. The remainder of the meeting involved periodic reminders that we were available to answer questions, but no additional questions or comments were received during this meeting. The meeting recording can be found at the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CiBQsmtYoaU\">Permit Fee Workshop Q&amp;A &#8211; January 22, 2026<\/a> (Posted 2-19-26)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Previous Updates:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees Hearing Petition (Updated December 22, 2025<strong>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At its regular meeting on December 19, 2025, the EIB scheduled a public hearing to consider repealing and replacing 20.2.71 NMAC and 20.2.75 NMAC. The hearing will begin on March 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., continuing through March 25, 2026, or as long as required to hear all testimony, evidence, and public comment. The EIB is expected to issue an order soon setting the hearing, appointing a hearing officer, and establishing certain pre-hearing deadlines. The order will be available in the docket for this matter once it has been issued. Instructions for accessing the docket are provided above. A link to the recording of the December 19, 2025, EIB meeting is provided below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VxUOxIbWAfA\">Environmental Improvement Board Monthly Meeting: December 19, 2025<\/a> is the recording of NMED&#8217;s petition to the EIB for a hearing for the proposed updates to fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nsps\">Proposed Incorporation by Reference of Federal NSPS, NESHAP and MACT Rules&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED proposes the incorporation into the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) several new or revised federal rules promulgated under 40 CFR Parts 60, 61 and 63 for which New Mexico has been delegated enforcement authority: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; and Maximum Achievable Control Technology for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories, respectively. These new or revised federal rules would be incorporated by reference into 20.2.77 NMAC \u2013 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS); 20.2.78 NMAC \u2013 Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); and 20.2.82 NMAC \u2013 Maximum Achievable Control Technology for Source Categories of Hazardous Air Pollutants (MACT). The Department also requests that the Environmental Improvement Board remove the end date of incorporation in 20.2.77 and 20.2.78 NMAC to implement and enforce all previously adopted and all future NSPS and NESHAP requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"approvedchanges\"><strong>Recently Approved Changes to Air Quality Regulations and Plans<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are summaries of recently approved changes to New Mexico air quality regulations and the New Mexico State Implementation Plan. These changes were approved by either the Environmental Improvement Board or U.S. EPA within the last two years. Please check this webpage periodically for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"co2coal\">Carbon dioxide emission standards for coal-fired electric generating facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) announces a new rulemaking to develop emission standards for new and existing electric generating facilities, 20.2.101 NMAC, Carbon Dioxide Emission Standards for Coal-Fired Electric Generating Facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2019 legislative session, Senate Bill 489 introduced the Energy Transition Act (ETA), which was later signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The ETA sets statewide renewable energy standards and establishes a pathway for a low-carbon energy transition away from coal. The ETA requires the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) to promulgate a rule that limits carbon dioxide emissions from certain electric generating facilities under their jurisdiction to 1,100 pounds per megawatt-hour on or after January 1, 2023. The EIB\u2019s jurisdiction does not include Bernalillo County or Tribal lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on October 26, 2022, to consider the NMED\u2019s proposed new rulemaking targeting carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired electric generating facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This webpage provides information regarding the rulemaking hearing and key documents. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/opf\/environmental-improvement-board\/\">Environmental Improvement Board website<\/a> for further hearing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/20.2.101-NMAC-Emission-Standards-for-Coal-Fired-Electric-Generating-Facilities_Public-Comment-Draft_July-1-2022.pdf\">20.2.101 NMAC draft rule<\/a> contains the proposed regulatory language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Energy-Transition-Act_SB0489_Final.pdf\">Energy transition Act Document<\/a> describes the basis for the new rulemaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/air\/?r=28365&amp;k=f404331d2f\">AQB Overview and Rulemaking<\/a> describes the AQB and its approach to making rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Environmental-Groups-Comments-on-Proposed-ETA-Rule.pdf\">Environmental Groups\u2019 Comment document<\/a> compiles comments received on initial proposals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/Energy-Transition-Act-Coal-CO2-Rulemaking-Hearing-Notice_English2022-08-17.pdf\">Notice of rulemaking hearing to consider adoption of proposed 20.2.101 NMAC \u2013 carbon dioxide emission standards for coal-fired electric generating facilities, EIB 22-28 (R)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/Energy-Transition-Act-Coal-CO2-Rulemaking-Hearing-Notice_Spanish_2022-08-17.pdf\">Aviso de audiencia de reglamentaci\u00f3n para considerar la adopci\u00f3n de la propuesta 20.2.101 NMAC \u2013 normas de emisiones de di\u00f3xido de carbono para instalaciones generadoras de electricidad a base de carb\u00f3n, EIB 22-28 (R)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/ETA-Presentation-01Sep22.pdf\">Energy Transition Act presentation September 1, 2022.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20.2.101-NMAC_Carbon-Dioxide-Emission-Standards-for-Coal-Fired-Electic-Generating-Facilities_Filed-Rule.pdf\">20.2.101 NMAC Carbon Dioxide Emission Standards for Coal-Fired Electic Generating Facilities, Filed Rule.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20.2.101-NMAC_Carbon-Dioxide-Emission-Standards-for-Coal-Fired-Electic-Generating-Facilities_Filed-Transmittal-Form.pdf\">20.2.101 NMAC, Carbon Dioxide Emission Standards for Coal-Fired Electic Generating Facilities, Filed Transmittal Form.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"DustMit\">Dust Mitigation Plan and Fugitive Dust Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 16, 2016, the Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed revisions to the Exceptional Events Rule with the final rule published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2016. The federal Clean Air Act (Section 319(b)(3)(A)) identifies five guiding principles for developing implementing regulations of exceptional events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protection of public health is the highest priority;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All ambient air quality data should be included in a timely manner in an appropriate federal air quality database that is accessible to the public;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timely information should be provided to the public in any case in which the air quality is unhealthy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each state must take necessary measures to safeguard public health regardless of the source of the air pollution; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air quality data should be carefully screened to ensure that events not likely to recur are represented accurately in all monitoring data and analyses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Section V of the preamble to the final rule (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpo.gov\/fdsys\/pkg\/FR-2016-10-03\/pdf\/2016-22983.pdf\">81 FR 68270<\/a>) addresses mitigation and requires the development of mitigation plans in areas with \u201chistorically documented\u201d or \u201cknown seasonal\u201d exceptional events.&nbsp; These events must be of the same type and pollutant (i.e., high wind dust\/PM10) and recur annually or seasonally. Do\u00f1a Ana and Luna Counties in southern New Mexico were identified by EPA as areas required to be covered by mitigation plans. NMED developed a single mitigation plan for the two counties and a copy may be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/DAC_and_Luna_County_DMP.pdf\">Dust Mitigation Plan for Do\u00f1a Ana and Luna Counties<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED developed a fugitive dust rule in conjunction with the mitigation plan to detail mandatory measures to abate certain controllable sources in Do\u00f1a Ana and Luna Counties. A public hearing was held on September 28, 2018 in Las Cruces and the board adopted the rule on October 26, 2018. Copies of the final rule, hearing transcripts and statement of reasons to adopt the rule are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/20.2.23-NMAC-1.pdf\">20.2.23 NMAC,&nbsp;<em>Fugitive Dust Control<\/em><\/a>, (Applicable in Do\u00f1a Ana and Luna Counties only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/EIB_Hearing_Transcript_18-05R-1.pdf\">Hearing Transcript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/EIB_Deliberations_Transcript_18-05R.pdf\">Deliberations Transcript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/20.2.23_NMAC_Adoption.pdf\">Transmittal Form and Statement of Reasons to Adopt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions\u202frelated to the dust mitigation plan or fugitive dust rule, please contact Armando Paz at (575) 629-3242 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:armando.paz@state.nm.us\">armando.paz@state.nm.us<\/a>. To stay up to date on the progress of this regulatory action, please visit our website,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/air-quality\/\">www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/<\/a>&nbsp;and sign up for the Regulatory and SIP or Border Air Quality listserv bulletins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NO2gnSIP\">Good Neighbor State Implementation Plan Certification for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announces an opportunity to comment on and request a public hearing on New Mexico\u2019s proposed Good Neighbor State Implementation Plan (SIP) Certification for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The proposed Good Neighbor SIP Certification addresses Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), to confirm to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the State of New Mexico has the required \u201cinfrastructure\u201d to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS and fulfills its \u201cgood neighbor\u201d obligations under the CAA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All comments or requests for a public hearing must be received by May 17, 2021<\/strong><strong>.*<\/strong>&nbsp;If a request for a public hearing is received during the 30-day public comment period, a hearing date, time and location will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NM_NO2-_Transport-SIP_14Apr21.pdf\">Proposed NO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;Good Neighbor SIP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NM_NO2_Public_Comment_and_Hearing_Notice_English_Final.pdf\">Public Comment and Hearing Notice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NM_NO2_Public_Comment_and_Hearing_Notice_Spanish_Final.pdf\">Aviso de Oportunidad de Audencia P\u00fablica y Comentarios Certificaci\u00f3n de Infraestrutura Propuesta para el Est\u00e1ndar Nacional de Calidad del Aire Ambiental de Nuevo M\u00e9xico para el Di\u00f3xido de Nitr\u00f3geno 2010<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EPA-Approval-NM-NO2_-Transport-SIP_2022-18532.pdf\">EPA approval of NO<sub>2<\/sub> Transport, Good Neighbor, SIP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*The revised public comment closing date is May 17, 2021, not May 15, 2021 as published in the Albuquerque Journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"O3gnSIP\">Good Neighbor State Implementation Plan Certification for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced a public hearing on New Mexico\u2019s proposed Good Neighbor State Implementation Plan (SIP) Certification for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The purpose of the hearing was to consider the matter of EIB 21-05 to certify that New Mexico has an adequate, federally-approved SIP that addresses CAA Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) regarding interstate transport of air pollution in this submittal. The proposed certification confirmed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (\u201cEPA\u201d) that the State of New Mexico has the required \u201cinfrastructure\u201d in place under the current SIP to implement, maintain, and enforce the revised 2015 Ozone NAAQS and fulfills its \u201cgood neighbor\u201d obligations under the CAA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NM_2015-O3-Good-Neighbor-SIP_Proposed-Certification_26Feb21.pdf\">Proposed Good Neighbor SIP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/LEPPIP_2015_O3_Transport_SIP_Final.pdf\">Limited English Proficiency\/Public Involvement Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Hearing-Notice_EIB-21-05_English-final.pdf\">Public Comment and Hearing Notice \u2013 English<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Hearing-Notice_EIB-21-05_Spanish-final.pdf\">Public Comment and Hearing Notice \u2013 Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NM_2015_O3_iSIP_Certification_Final.pdf\">2015 Ozone NAAQS Infrastructure SIP<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/EPA-Approval-2015-O3-iSIP_84-FR-49057-.pdf\">EPA Approval<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"IncbyRef\">Incorporation by Reference of federal NSPS, NESHAP and MACT rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A public hearing was held November 17, 2023 where the Environmental Improvement Board unanimously approved amendments to the dates of incorporation by reference contained in 20.2.77 NMAC (New Source Performance Standards), 20.2.78 NMAC (Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants), and 20.2.82 NMAC (Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards for Source Categories of Hazardous Air Pollutants). The previous update for Parts 77, 78 and 82 was January 15, 2017. Since the most recent date of incorporation, there have been 119 changes to various federal New Source Performance Standards, Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards. Adoption of the incorporation by reference amendments changes the \u201cthrough date\u201d in Parts 77, 78 and 82 that reference the final rulings made at the federal level through June 28, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/New-Mexico-Environmental-Improvement-Board-Notice-of-Rulemaking-Hearing_AQB_EIB-2023-11-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board Notice of Rulemaking Hearing_on 2023-11-17<\/a> is the announcement for the incorporation by reference rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Junta-de-Mejora-Ambiental-de-Nuevo-Mexico-Aviso-de-Audiencia-de-Reglamentacion-AQB_EIB-2023-11-17.pdf\">Junta de Mejora Ambiental de Nuevo M\u00e9xico Aviso de Audiencia de Reglamentaci\u00f3n<\/a> is the Spanish version of the announcement for the incorporation by reference rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Notice-of-Public-Meeting-NM-EIB-2023-11-17.pdf\">Notice of Public Meeting NM EIB 2023-11-17<\/a> is the meeting notice that includes the links to join the meeting online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/EIB-23-52R-Notice-of-Intent-to-Present-Technical-Testimony-pj_2023-10-27.pdf\">Notice of Intent 23-52(R)<\/a> is the NMED notice of intent to present technical testimony for the incorporation by reference rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Ex16_Sunshine-Portal_Legislative-Council-Service-Public-Notice.pdf\">Exhibit 16, Sunshine Portal public notice<\/a> is a copy of the public notice posted on the official government transparency portal of new Mexico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Ex17_Notice-of-Rulemaking-Hearing-Posting-in-Field-Offices.pdf\">Exhibit 17, Field Office public notice documentation<\/a> is documentation of the request to post public notices at NMED field offices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/20.2.77_78_82-NMAC-SRCA-Filing.pdf\">New Mexico State Records Center and Archive filing of NMAC sections 20.2.77, 78, and 82<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/EIB-Final-Order-and-Statement-of-Reasons-for-EIB-23-52.pdf\">EIB Final Order and Statement of Reasons for EIB 23-52<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Armando Paz at <strong><a href=\"mailto:armando.paz@env.nm.gov\">armando.paz@env.nm.gov<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or at (505) 629-5025 for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ozoneiSIP\">Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Certification for&nbsp;the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) submitted New Mexico\u2019s proposed Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (iSIP) Certification for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) to the EPA on November 16, 2018.&nbsp; The iSIP certification addresses elements of a Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 110(a)(2), to confirm to the EPA that the State of New Mexico has the required \u201cinfrastructure\u201d to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2015 ozone NAAQS, promulgated on October 1, 2015 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpo.gov\/fdsys\/pkg\/FR-2015-10-26\/pdf\/2015-26594.pdf\">80 FR 65291<\/a>, October 26, 2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification does not address CAA Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), which prohibits emissions from New Mexico that significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of a NAAQS in a downwind state. This section is often referred to as the \u201cGood Neighbor Provision\u201d and will be addressed in a future submission to EPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/O3_iSIP_Certification_Matrix_Final.pdf\">NM\u2019s 2015 Ozone NAAQS iSIP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/84-FR-49057-2015-O3-TSP-Approval.pdf\">84 FR 49057 2015 O3 TSP Approval<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"MunicipalSWNSPS\">Municipal Solid Waste Landfills \u2013 New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2016, EPA issued revised standards for both new and existing municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLs). The New Source Performance Standards at 40 CFR 60 Subpart XXX apply to landfills constructed or modified after July 17, 2014. The Emission Guidelines at 40 CFR 60 Subpart Cf apply to landfills constructed or modified on or prior to this date. Both of these federal rules aim to reduce landfill gas emissions. The New Source Performance Standard were incorporated by reference into the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) on April 28, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subpart Cf, promulgated under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, requires that states, tribes and local authorities with jurisdiction over existing landfills develop a plan to implement the emission guidelines. One aspect of that state plan, for New Mexico, is the amendment of 20.2.64 NMAC \u2013&nbsp;<em>Municipal Solid Waste Landfills&nbsp;<\/em>(Part 64).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 28, 2017, the Environmental Improvement Board unanimously approved the adoption of the State Plan implementing the emission guidelines and the repeal and replacement of Part 64.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Notice in&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/MSWL_HearingNotice_Engl.docx\">English<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/MSWL_HearingNotice_Span.docx\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Filed-12-22-16-EIB-16-06-A-Petition-to-Adopt-State-Plan-and-Amend-NMAC.pdf\">Petition for Hearing EIB&nbsp;16-06 (R)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/96-11-08_Submittal_HearingRecord.pdf\">Original Plan Hearing Record<\/a>&nbsp;(1996)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/NOI-Filed-04-07-17.pdf\">Notice of Intent<\/a>&nbsp;to present technical testimony \u2013 filed 4\/7\/17\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Exhibits-1-3-Resumes.pdf\">Exhibits 1-3: Witness resumes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/NMED-Exh-4-Cindy-Hollenberg-Testimony.pdf\">Exhibit 4: Written testimony (Hollenberg)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Exhibits-5-and-11-Proposed-State-Plan.pdf\">Exhibits 5 and 11: Proposed State Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Exhibits-6-and-9-and-10-Proposed-Part-64-Revisions.pdf\">Exhibits 6 , 9 and 10: Proposed Part 64 Revisions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Exhibits-7-and-8-Subpart-Cf-and-Guidance-Doc-excerpts.pdf\">Exhibits 7 and 8: Subpart Cf and Guidance Doc excerpts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/NMED-Exh-12-EPA-Letter-re-Increments-of-Progress.pdf\">Exhibit 12: EPA Letter re Increments of Progress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Ex-13-and-15-23-NMED-Outreach-Efforts.pdf\">Exhibits 13 and 15 \u2013 23: NMED Outreach Efforts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Exhibits-14-and-25-and-26-Industry-comments-and-NMED-response.pdf\">Exhibits 14, 25 and 26: Industry comments and NMED response<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/Exhibits-24-and-27-SBRAC-letter-and-response.pdf\">Exhibits 24 and 27: Small Business RAC letter and response<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/04\/NMED-Exh-28-Proposed-Order-and-Statement-of-Reasons.pdf\">Exhibit 28: Proposed Order and Statement of Reasons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/EIB-16-06-R-Order-and-Statement-of-Reasons-05022017.pdf\">EIB 16-06 (R) Order and Statement of Reasons 05022017<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/FR-MSW-Landfill-11-Sept-2019.pdf\">FR \u2013 MSW Landfill 11 Sept 2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED submitted the approved State Plan implementing the Emission Guidelines in early May, 2017. On May 31, 2017, the EPA issued a 90-day stay on both the NSPS and EGs. This 90-day stay expired on August 29, 2017.&nbsp; Therefore, the 2016 federal rules are currently in effect. However, EPA is reconsidering several issues in these final rules. EPA does \u201cnot plan to prioritize\u201d the review of submitted state plans and issuance of a Federal Plan for states that failed to submit a state plan. For more information on these rules and rule history, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/stationary-sources-air-pollution\/municipal-solid-waste-landfills-new-source-performance-standards\">EPA\u2019s web page for landfills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Neal Butt at (505) 629-2972 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:neal.butt@state.nm.us\">neal.butt@state.nm.us<\/a>&nbsp;if you have questions or comments concerning the State Plan development. For questions regarding implementation of the emission guidelines, contact EPA Region 6 (<a href=\"mailto:Boyce.Kenneth@epa.gov\">Boyce.Kenneth@epa.gov<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NegDec\">Negative Declarations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative Declarations may be submitted to the U.S. EPA when Emissions Guidelines are finalized for existing sources. Emissions Guidelines require States, Tribes and Local Agencies to develop plans to implement the guidelines (rules) for sources within their jurisdictions that meet the applicability criteria. When a State, Tribe or Local Agency does not have an applicable source covered by the rule, a letter to U.S. EPA stating such may be submitted in lieu of an implementing plan. This is termed a \u201cNegative Declaration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On June 27, 2018, NMED submitted a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/CISWI_June2018.pdf\">Negative Declaration<\/a>, which was clarified and reaffirmed in a June 15, 2020&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/CISWI-Neg-Dec-NMED-Letter-6-15-20-signed.pdf\">Negative Declaration<\/a>for Commercial\/Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators (CISWI) to EPA.&nbsp;(effective December 16, 2020)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/CISWI-Neg-Decla.pdf\">85 FR 72967<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On February 11, 2014, NMED submitted a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/2014_NMED_HMIWI_Neg_Declaration.pdf\">Negative Declaration<\/a>&nbsp;for Hospital Medical Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) to EPA.&nbsp; (effective April 1, 2021)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/HMIWI-Neg-Decla.pdf\">86 FR 12109<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On October 11, 2007, NMED submitted a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NM-State-111d-Negative-Declaration-OSWI-10-11-07.pdf\">Negative Declaration<\/a>, which was clarified and reaffirmed in a June 15, 2020&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/OSWI-Neg-Dec-NMED-Letter-6-15-20-signed.pdf\">Negative Declaration<\/a>, for Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI) to EPA. (effective May 5, 2021)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/2021-06526.pdf\">86 FR 17543<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Neal Butt at (505) 629-2972 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:neal.butt@state.nm.us\">neal.butt@state.nm.us<\/a>&nbsp;if you have questions or comments concerning Negative Declarations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NMAC20.2.79\">Nonattainment Area Permit Amendments (20.2.79 NMAC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Air Quality Bureau (AQB) of the New Mexico Environment Department (Department) intends to propose to the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB), amendments to 20.2.79 NMAC,&nbsp;<em>Permits \u2013 Nonattainment Areas<\/em>&nbsp;(\u201cPart 79\u201d), to make technical and administrative corrections to the rule. Part 79 specifies permitting requirements for any new major stationary source or major modification of an existing source located within a designated nonattainment area; or located within an area designated attainment or unclassifiable and will emit a regulated pollutant that significantly impacts a nonattainment area for the same pollutant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated a part of Do\u00f1a Ana County near the Sunland Park area as a marginal nonattainment area for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (\u201c2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS\u201d) on August 3, 2018, requiring the AQB to develop a State Implementation Plan (\u201cSIP\u201d) revision that includes a nonattainment permitting rule (i.e., Part 79) and submit it to EPA by August 3, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2018, EPA promulgated the 2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS implementation rule, which specifies nonattainment area SIP requirements.&nbsp; This final rule, referred to as the 2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;SIP Requirements Rule (\u201c2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;SRR\u201d), is largely an update to the previous implementing regulations promulgated for the 2008 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS, and does not contain significant revisions from that previous rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;SRR addresses a range of nonattainment area SIP requirements New Mexico must meet for implementation of the 2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS, including transportation conformity, nonattainment new source review (\u201cNNSR\u201d), emissions inventories, and emissions statement deadlines for SIP submissions and compliance with emission control measures in the SIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pursuant to the 2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;SRR, NMED submitted a baseline Emissions Inventory and Emissions Statement to EPA by the specified deadline of August 3, 2020.&nbsp; For more information see&nbsp;<a href=\"\/air-quality\/dona-ana-2\/\">\/air-quality\/dona-ana-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the effort to comply with the 2015 O<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;SRR, the AQB analyzed Part 79 to determine if it was adequate to implement and enforce the standard. The AQB compared Part 79 with 40 CFR 51.165,&nbsp;<em>Permit Requirements<\/em>, and identified cross-reference inconsistencies and typographical errors that are addressed in the proposed revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents related to the proposed draft amendments to Part 79 are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All comments must be received by 5:00 PM MDT on May 21, 2021 in order for NMED to include a response in the hearing record. Anyone may present technical testimony, non-technical testimony or provide written or oral comments at the hearing. Please see the public hearing notice below for detailed instructions for participation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/20.2.79-NMAC-Stakeholder-Review-Draft_1.29.21.pdf\"><strong>Stakeholder Review Draft \u2013 20.2.79 NMAC<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Summary-Proposed-Amendments-20.2.79-NMAC_1.29.21.pdf\"><strong>Summary of Proposed Amendments and Rationale<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/OPF-EIB-21-07-Petition-to-Amend-20.2.79-NMAC-Attachments.pdf\"><strong>Petition for Regulatory Change \u2013 20.2.79.NMAC \u2013 Hearing No. EIB 21-07(R)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/PIP_SunlandParkNA_Signed.pdf\"><strong>Sunland Park Nonattainment Area-Public Involvement Plan (PIP)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/LEP_Sunland-Park-NA_Signed.pdf\"><strong>Sunland Park Nonattainment Area-Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Services Evaluation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Final-Notice-Rulemaking-Hearing-20_2_79_NMAC-Virtual-3.29.21.pdf\">Notice of Virtual Rulemaking Hearing for Proposed Amendments to 20.2.79 NMAC on June 25, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Zoom-AQB-Spanish-Notice-Rulemaking-Hearing-20_2_79_NMAC-Virtual-3-30-21.pdf\">Aviso de Audiencia de Reglamentacion por Internet para Considerar Propuesta de Enmendas a 20.2.79 NMAC el 25 de junio de 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/2021-06-04-EIB-21-07-R-NMED-NOI-pj.pdf\">Notice of Intent to Present Technical Testimony<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-1-Petition-and-Attachments.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 1 \u2013 Petition for Regulatory Change; Attachment 1 \u2013 Statement of Reasons; and Attachment 2 \u2013 Proposed Amendments to 20.2.79<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-2-Butt-Direct-Testimony.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 2 \u2013 Direct Testimony \u2013 Neal Butt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-3-Resumes.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 3 \u2013 Resumes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-4-Stakholder-Outreach-Documentation.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 4 \u2013 Stakeholder Outreach Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-5-Summary-of-Proposed-Amendments.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 5 \u2013 Summary of Proposed Changes to 20.2.79 NMAC with rationale for each change<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-6-Notices-of-Proposed-Rulemaking.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 6 \u2013 Public Notice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-7-State-Records-Ctr-Formating-Revisions-20_2_79.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 7 \u2013 State Records Center formatting revisions to 20.2.79 NMAC Public Review Draft<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-8-Part-79-Small-Business-Letter.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 8 \u2013 Small Business Regulatory Relief Act Letter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-Ex-9a-2015-Ozone-NAAQS-80-FR-65292-10-26-15.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 9a \u2013 Federal Register Notice: 2015 Ozone NAAQS 80 FR 65292, October 26, 2015<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-Ex-9b-Nonattainment-Area-designations-83-FR-25820-6-4-18.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 9b \u2013 Federal Register Notice: Nonattainment Area designation 83 FR 25820, June 4, 2018<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-Ex-9c-2015-SIP-Requirements-Rule-83-FR-62998-12-6-18.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 9c \u2013 Federal Register Notice: 2015 ozone NAAQS implementation rule 83 FR 62998, December 6, 2018MED Ex 9c 2015 SIP Requirements Rule 83 FR 62998 12-6-18<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NMED-NOI-Ex-10-Proposed-Order-and-Statement-of-Reasons.pdf\">NMED Exhibit 10 \u2013 Proposed Order and Statement of Reasons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NMED Exhibit 11 \u2013 Stakeholder Comment from WEG and response from NMED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Neal Butt at (505) 629-2972 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:neal.butt@state.nm.us\">neal.butt@state.nm.us<\/a>&nbsp;if you have questions or comments concerning the proposed amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NMAC20.2.37\">Petroleum Processing Facility Regulation Repeal (20.2.37 NMAC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At a public hearing held August 12, 2016, the Environmental Improvement Board unanimously approved the repeal of 20.2.37 NMAC. Part 37 was adopted in 1974<br>and specifies emissions limits and other operating requirements for existing (constructed prior to July 1, 1974) and new petroleum refineries and natural gas processing facilities. This rule regulates emissions from several processes associated with petroleum processing facilities and has not been substantially revised since 1984. The rule was identified in the November 2012 Improving Environmental Permitting Report for potential revision or repeal. The Air Quality Bureau has conducted a thorough analysis of the rule as well as other similar federal rules that apply to this industry, and has concluded that the rule can be repealed without a relaxation of emissions controls or an adverse effect on air quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/EIB16_02_R_NOI.pdf\">Part 37 Notice of Intent EIB 16-02(R)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Notice (<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Notice_EIBHearingPart37_Eng.pdf\">Part 37 EIB Hearing \u2013 English Notice<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Notice_EIBHearingPart37_Spanish.pdf\">Part 37 EIB Hearing \u2013 Spanish Notice<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Part37_SignedSOR.pdf\">Part 37 Signed Statement of Reasons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/EIB16_02_R_NOI.pdf\">Part 37 Notice of Intent EIB 16-02(R)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Mark Jones at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mark.jones@state.nm.us\">mark.jones@state.nm.us<\/a>&nbsp;or at (505) 566-9746 for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SIPSSM\">Revisions to the New Mexico State Implementation Plan Regarding Startup, Shutdown and Malfunctions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A public hearing, held September 9, 2016, approved revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for New Mexico. The SIP revisions are in response to a final action issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On June 12, 2015, the EPA published its final action to ensure states have plans in place that are fully consistent with the Clean Air Act and recent court decisions concerning startup, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to this final action, the New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau proposed revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). These SIP revisions entail removing applicable sections of 20.2.7 NMAC \u2013 Excess Emissions during Malfunction, Startup, Shutdown, or Scheduled Maintenance from the SIP. The proposal was unanimously approved by the Environmental Improvement Board on September 9, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/ProposedRevisons20_2_7NMACExcessEmissions.pdf\">Part 7 Proposed Revisions \u2013 Excess Emissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/EIBHearingNotice20_2_7NMAC.pdf\">Part 7 EIB Hearing \u2013 English Notice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/EIBHearingNotice20_2_7NMACSpanish.pdf\">Part 7 EIB Hearing \u2013 Spanish Notice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/9-SSM-SIP-Call-Procedural-Order-Signed.pdf\">Signed Order \u2013 EIB Hearing 16-03 (R)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/SOR-16-03R.pdf\">SOR 16-03(R)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SO2DRR\">SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;Data Requirements Rule (SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;DRR) \u2013 Implementation of the 2010 1-hour Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. EPA requires each State to supply information regarding sources that emit greater than 2,000 tons per year of sulfur dioxide in order to determine compliance with the 2010 1-hour primary standard. The schedule of required information includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January 15, 2016 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Signed_ListofSources_1.15.16.pdf\">List of Sources \u2013 Sulfur dioxide<\/a>&nbsp;states include for applicability to the Data Requirements Rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 1, 2016 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Signedletter61016.pdf\">Approach \u2013 Air Quality Characterization \u2013 Sulfur dioxide<\/a>&nbsp;(modeling or monitoring) for determining whether the source does or does not violate the standard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 2016 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/ModelingProtocol_SJGS_Rev12.21.2016.pdf\">Revised Protocol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 1, 2017 \u2013 Installation of monitors (if monitoring is the approach chosen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 13, 2017 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Final-Modeling-Report-with-Signed-Letter.pdf\">Final Modeling<\/a>&nbsp;(actual emissions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 2017 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/Summary_Round3DesignationDisagreements.pdf\">EPA SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;Disagreements Document<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 20, 2017 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/NewMexico_final_Rd3_letter.pdf\">EPA Attainment Designation for New Mexico (Round 3)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sulfur-dioxide-designations\/epa-completes-fourth-round-sulfur-dioxide-designations\">Round 4 2010 SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS Designations<\/a>&nbsp;action was signed by the EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, on December 21, 2020, pursuant to a court-ordered deadline of December 31, 2020. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, Acting Administrator Jane Nishida re-signed the same action on March 10, 2021 for publication in the&nbsp;<em>Federal Register<\/em>. Attainment\/nonattainment designations for New Mexico were completed in December 2017. For more information on the 2010 SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS and the Round 3 area designations, visit EPA\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sulfur-dioxide-designations\/epa-completes-third-round-sulfur-dioxide-designations\">Round 3 2010 SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS Designations<\/a>&nbsp;webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with the ongoing requirements in the federal rule, NMED must submit annual reports of the San Juan Generating Station\u2019s SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;emissions by July 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;of each year following designation. The purpose of this report is to analyze whether or not new modeling is required for areas that employed modeling of actual emissions for characterization. The fourth annual report for San Juan Generating Station (SJGS) is now available for review and public comment before submission to EPA. The report shows that SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;emissions continue to decrease from the modeling years of 2013-2015. 2018 emissions decreased significantly because two units were shut down in December 2017. The 2020 one-hour average and the one-hour maximum SO2 emissions showed decreases over the 2019 emissions. The three-year average for 2018-2020 showed decreased emissions when compared to the modeled three-year average for 2013-2015. Also, the annual maxima for 2018-2020 as well as the 99<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;percentile of 1-hour maxima for 2018-2020 significantly decreased from the modeled years of 2013-2015. Therefore, NMED recommends that new modeling should not be required at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/SO2-Emissions-for-the-San-Juan-Generating-Station-2022-Annual-Report_6May2022.pdf\">Draft 2022 Annual Report, SO2 Emissions for San Juan Generating Station<\/a> \u2013 5\/6\/2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Final-Draft-2021-Annual-Report-SO2-DRR_4.30.2021.pdf\">Draft 2021 Annual Report SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;DRR Report \u2013 SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;Emissions for SJGS<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;5\/11\/2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Signed-Final-PIP_SO2DRR-webpage_5.15.2020.pdf\">Public Involvement Plan<\/a>&nbsp;for SJGS SO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;Report \u2013&nbsp;5\/15\/2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Final-Listserv-Notice-of-Availability-for-Public-Comment_5.11.2021.pdf\">Notice of Availability Report Availability<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;5\/11\/2021&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"titlev\">Title V update (20.2.70 NMAC) to remove emergency provisions and update applicable requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-b47f17c3-1561-44b2-a20f-3f5de0018ee7\">EPA required emergency provisions to be removed from the Title V operating program. During this update, NMED also aligned &#8220;applicable requirements&#8221; more closely with the EPA language for these requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-3f0aa7b1-a30f-4caa-8b48-5e85fce9d75d\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2025-08-20-EIB-25-10-Final-Order-and-SOR-pj.pdf\">2025-08-20-EIB-25-10-Final-Order-and-SOR-pj.pdf<\/a> documents the EIB\u2019s final order and statement of reasons for the proposed repeal and replacement of 20.2.70 NMAC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2025-08-17_EPD_AQB_-_EPA_Transmittal_Letter_TV_Program_Revision.pdf\">2025-08-17_EPD_AQB_-_EPA_Transmittal_Letter_TV_Program_Revision.pdf<\/a> is a transmittal letter to EPA notifying that EIB has adopted amendments to 20.2.70 NMAC, Operating Permits, and that AQB is requesting a revision to its Title V Program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/07-18-2025-PROPOSED-REPEAL-OF-20.2.70-NMAC_cond_N_CERTIFIED-TRANSCRIPT-blue.pdf\">07-18-2025-PROPOSED-REPEAL-OF-20.2.70-NMAC_cond_N_CERTIFIED-TRANSCRIPT-blue.pdf<\/a> certified transcript of the EIB hearing No. 25-10 (R).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2025-6-27-EIB-25-10-Entry-of-Appearance-pj.pdf\">2025-6-27-EIB-25-10-Entry-of-Appearance-pj.pdf<\/a> documents proof of entry of appearance by Jeremy Nichols representing the Center for Biological Diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2025-06-18-EIB-25-10-HO-Appt-pj.pdf\">2025-06-18-EIB-25-10-HO-Appt-pj.pdf<\/a> documents the EIB hearing schedule on petition and hearing officer appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2025-06-11-EIB-25-10-R-Maxwell-EOA-pj.pdf\">2025-06-11-EIB-25-10-R-Maxwell-EOA-pj.pdf<\/a> documents proof of entry of appearance by Nicholas Maxwell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/20.2.70-new-rule.pdf\">20.2.70-new-rule.pdf<\/a> documents the NMAC transmittal form to the New Mexico State Records Center regarding the proposed new rule for 20.2.70 NMAC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/20.2.70-repeal.pdf\">20.2.70-repeal.pdf<\/a> documents the NMAC transmittal form to the New Mexico State Records Center regarding the repeal and replacement of 20.2.70 NMAC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/2025-06-27-EIB-25-10-NMEDs-NOI-to-Pre-Tech-Testimony-filed.pdf\">NMED NOI to Present Technical Testimony<\/a> documents the notice of intent before EIB to repeal and replace 20.2.70 NMAC &#8211; Operating permits and Title V program revision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/2025-03-11-EIB-25-10-NMED-Petiton-to-Repl-and-Replace-20.2.70-NMAC-pj.pdf\">NMED Petition to Repeal and Replace 20.2.70 NMAC<\/a> documents the petition filed before EIB to repeal and replace 20.2.70 NMAC &#8211; Operating permits and Title V program revision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/20_2_70-NMAC-Operating-Permits-Stakeholder-Review-Draft-2-3-25.pdf\">70.2.70 NMAC Stakeholder Review Draft<\/a> identifies the proposed changes to 20.2.70 NMAC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/2025-04-22-English-Notice-of-Proposed-Rulemaking-20_2_70-NMAC-Operating-Permits.pdf\">English Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 20.2.70 NMAC Operating Permits<\/a> provides legal ads in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/2025-04-22-Spanish-Notice-of-Proposed-Rulemaking-20_2_70-NMAC-Operating-Permits.pdf\">Spanish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 20.2.70 NMAC Operating Permits<\/a> provides legal ads in Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-85e6396c-cfec-4d51-bdc0-09068e0ccc8e\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=150&amp;action=edit#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"TSPRepeal\">Total Suspended Particulate NM Ambient Air Quality Standard Repeal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Improving Environmental Permitting Initial Report recommended that the Air Quality Bureau consider the NM Ambient Air Quality Standards (NMAAQS) for Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) for repeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NM standards were adopted in 1969, prior to the adoption of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in 1971. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its standards in 1987, replacing TSP with particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM<sub>10<\/sub>). The NM TSP standards were retained, to protect the public from soiling and nuisance effects of larger particulates (dust).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Air Quality Bureau studied the issue and determined that a repeal of the TSP standards will not cause a deterioration in air quality; the current federal air quality standards for PM<sub>10<\/sub>&nbsp;and PM<sub>2.5<\/sub>&nbsp;are protective of public health. A repeal also eased the permitting burden for regulated sources and the Air Quality Bureau. A hearing was scheduled for September 28, 2018 in Las Cruces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Notice of Rulemaking Hearing: Repeal of TSP Standard (<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/TSP-NMAAQS-Repeal-Hearing-Notice-English-5-21-18.pdf\">English<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/AQB_Spanish_TSP-NMAAQS-Repeal-Hearing-Notice.pdf\">Spanish<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In part to address soiling and nuisance effects of windblown dust, the Air Quality Bureau developed a dust mitigation plan and associated fugitive dust rule that applies in areas that are in danger of violating the PM<sub>10<\/sub>&nbsp;NAAQS. (See&nbsp;<em>\u201cDust Mitigation Plan and Fugitive Dust Rule\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;above.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 28, 2018, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) held a public hearing in Las Cruces, NM to consider the proposed repeal of the NM Ambient Air Quality Standard for TSP contained in Section 109 of 20.2.3 NMAC. The EIB unanimously approved the proposal at its October 26, 2018 meeting in Santa Fe. The effective date of the repealed standard was November 30, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cNotice if Intent for 18-04 (R)\u201d includes written testimony, proposed rule amendments, a noninterference demonstration under CAA 110(l), and copies of public notices and affidavits of publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Notice-of-Intent-for-18-04-R.pdf\">Notice of Intent for EIB Hearing 18-04 (R)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/EIB-Hearing-18-04-Transcripts.pdf\">EIB Hearing 18-04 Transcript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/EIB-18_04-Deliberations.pdf\">EIB 18-04 Deliberations Transcript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Final-Order_SOR_NMAC-Transmittal_TSP-Repeal.pdf\">Final Order\/SOR\/NMAC Transmittal \u2013 TSP Repeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/Gov-Designee-Ltr-TSP-Repeal.pdf\">Governor\u2019s Designee Letter \u2013 TSP Repeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/84-FR-49057-2015-O3-TSP-Approval.pdf\">84 FR 49057 2015 O3 TSP Approval<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"EPAapprovals\">Recent EPA Approvals of Regulatory Changes and Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are links to recently approved regulatory changes or plans. To view all EPA approvals related to the State Implementation Plan, please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/cgi-bin\/text-idx?c=ecfr&amp;sid=bd119c1ffe0601fc76706378bb50f61d&amp;rgn=div6&amp;view=text&amp;node=40%3A4.0.1.1.1.13&amp;idno=40\">electronic code of federal regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NM Regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part 1 (effective September 22, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2015\/07\/24\/2015-18098\/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-new-mexico-electronic-reporting-consistent-with\">80 FR 43964<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 2 (effective March 27, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/FRVol80No161-26-15DirectFinalRule.pdf\">80 FR 3884<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 12 Repeal (effective July 13, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/80FR331916-11-15AprovalPbi-SIP20_2_12_NMAC.pdf\">80 FR 33191<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 20 Repeal (effective October 21, 2020)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/2020-19342-1.pdf\">85 FR 59194<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 79 (effective December 16, 2022) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/air-quality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/EPA-Approval-of-NM-Ozone-SIP-2022.pdf\">EPA Approval of NM Ozone SIP 2022 (87 FR 68632)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 98 Repeal (effective July 20, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/80FR348356-18-15DFR9899.pdf\">80 FR 34835<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 99 (effective July 20, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/80FR348356-18-15DFR9899.pdf\">80 FR 34835<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infrastructure for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Repeal of State Regulations for Total Suspended Particulate (effective October 18, 2019)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/84-FR-49057-2015-O3-TSP-Approval.pdf\">84 FR 49057 2015 O3 TSP Approval<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/FR-MSW-Landfill-11-Sept-2019.pdf\">FR \u2013 MSW Landfill 11 Sept 2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure and Transport for 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS (effective July 13, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/80FR331916-11-15AprovalPbi-SIP20_2_12_NMAC.pdf\">80 FR 33191<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure for the 2008 ozone NAAQS (effective July 24, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/80FR362466-24-15O3NO2PM2_5i-SIP.pdf\">80 FR 36246<\/a>, to include: Good Neighbor SIP for the 2008 ozone NAAQS (effective June 3, 2020)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/2020-08518-1.pdf\">85 FR 26361<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS (effective July 24, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/80FR362466-24-15O3NO2PM2_5i-SIP.pdf\">80 FR 36246<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure for 2010 SO2 NAAQS (effective November 13, 2015)&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/FinalApproval_2010SO2_iSIP.pdf\">80 FR 61751<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure and transport for 2012 Fine Particulate Matter (PM<sub>2.5<\/sub>) NAAQS&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/83-FR-12493.pdf\">83 FR 12493<\/a>&nbsp;(NM action begins on 12495)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"#learnmore\">return to top of page<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Page Contents The menu below provides rapid access to the latest information and updates on existing, proposed, new, and amended air quality regulations and New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) additions and amendments. 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