NMED\u2019s Air Quality Bureau issues permits and reviews notices of intent for facilities that emit pollutants into the air to ensure state and federal emissions requirements are met and public health and the environment are protected. Companies that intend to build or modify facilities that emit pollutants into the air must determine if they are required to apply for an air quality permit or submit a notice of intent to NMED prior to constructing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To determine if a permit is required or a notice of intent must be submitted prior to construction, emissions from the facility are calculated as if the facility were operating continuously, 8,760 hours per year (24 hrs\/day, 365 days\/yr). Only reductions that are enforceable are used in this calculation. This also applies to temporary installations. The emissions are compared to the thresholds in the regulations to determine the required permit type, and to determine if the facility will be designated as a minor source or a major source. (See definitions of Potential Emission Rate and Potential to Emit in 20.2.73 NMAC.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not familiar with air quality permitting in New Mexico, we suggest a pre-application meeting with our staff prior to you putting effort into the application process. Use the Contact Us link to schedule a pre-application meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use these links to access additional information on air quality permitting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are the types of permits issued by the Air Quality Bureau based on various factors. <\/p>\n\n\n You do not need to apply for an air quality permit, nor submit a notice of intent prior to construction, if your calculated potential emission rates are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply maintain records of the calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div> Oil and Gas Notice of Intent<\/a> or Universal Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Notice of Intent (NOI), per 20.2.73 NMAC<\/a>, is not a permit. Construction may not begin prior to issuance of a written determination by the Department that a permit is not required, based on the information submitted in the NOI forms. Use the AQB ePermitting Portal<\/a> or Universal Application Form<\/a> to submit an NOI if the calculated potential emission rates are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Universal Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Air quality construction permits must be obtained for new or modified sources prior to beginning construction per 20.2.72 NMAC<\/a>. Streamline permits are available if conditions in 20.2.72.300 NMAC are met. A minor source construction permit Universal Application form is required if the facility potential emission rates are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A General Construction Permit (GCP) is a type of minor source construction permit adopted under 20.2.72.220 NMAC that applies to multiple facilities in a specific industry. Companies apply to register under the GCP. There are GCPs and specialized forms available for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Title V Operating Permits<\/a> are required for major sources. These facilities are subject to and the operating permits are issued pursuant to 20.2.70 NMAC<\/a>. Title V Operating Permit Universal Application Form<\/a> are due 12 months after the facility starts operating. Major sources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Construction Permits are required for PSD Major Stationary Sources in areas designated as attainment or unclassifiable for a national or state ambient air quality standard. A PSD permit must be obtained before the facility is constructed or modified. These facilities are subject to and the PSD permits are issued pursuant to 20.2.74 NMAC.<\/a> We recommend a pre-application meeting. Use the Universal Application Form<\/a>. Also, PSD permit applications may require up to a year of pre-construction air monitoring prior to submittal of a PSD application.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n An area in which at least one national or state ambient air quality standard is not being met is a Nonattainment Area<\/a>. Nonattainment permitting may be required if the facility will be located in a designated nonattainment area. The permit must be issued prior to construction or modification of the facility. These facilities are subject to and the nonattainment permits are issued pursuant to 20.2.79 NMAC.<\/a> We recommend a pre-application meeting. Use the Universal Application Form<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n If you are not familiar with air quality permitting in New Mexico, we suggest a pre-application meeting with our staff prior to you putting effort into the application process. Use the Contact Us link to schedule a pre-application meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Types of Permits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No Permit Required<\/h2><\/div>
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Notice of Intent<\/h2><\/div>
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Minor Source Construction Permit (Part 72 Permits)<\/h2><\/div>
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General Construction Permits<\/h2><\/div>
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Title V Operating Permit<\/h2><\/div>
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Prevention of Significant Deterioration Construction Permit<\/h2><\/div>
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Nonattainment Construction Permit<\/h2><\/div>