White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)
EPA ID#: NM2750211235
New Mexico ID#: 2392
Permit Issued: December 3, 2009
Permit Effective: January 8, 2010
The links below provide the index of records and links to records that are available electronically. Some records within the index may not be available electronically. If seeking such document(s) please submit an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) Records Request indicating the document(s) you are seeking. The Records Request information can be found at the bottom of this webpage under Records Request.
Facility Record Index
Facility Records
Contents
Permit
Closure Plan – Former Acid Neutralization Pit (SWMU 89)
Closure Plan – Former Sewage Treatment Plant Ditches
Closure Plan – Liquid Propellant Evaporation/Neutralization Pits
Corrective Action Complete Proposal
CMI Work Plan
Draft Permit
March 24, 2023 – The New Mexico Environment Department issued a public notice proposing the draft Permit. The 60-day public comment period ends on May 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The draft Permit, Fact Sheet and Public Notices are provided below.
Public Notice (English)
Public Notice (Spanish)
Fact Sheet
Draft Permit
Permit (Issued December 3, 2009)
Final Order
Permit Parts I through VI
Permit Attachments 1 through 6 (modified Att. 3 – July 2017)
Permit Appendices 1 through 8
Closure Plan – Former Acid Neutralization Unit (SWMU 89)
NMED Approval of Closure Plan (July 20, 2018)
Final Closure Plan (July 2018)
Response to Comments (July 2018)
February 28, 2018 – The New Mexico Environment Department issued a public notice on the Draft Closure Plan for public comment. The public comment period ended on March 30, 2018.
Public Notice DRAFT WSMR Closure Plan SWMU 89 – English
Public Notice DRAFT WSMR Closure Plan SWMU 89 – Spanish
Draft Closure Plan – Former Acid Neutralization Unit (SWMU 89)
Closure Plan – Former Sewage Treatment Plant Ditches
On September 14, 2016 the New Mexico Environment Department issued an approval for the Former Sewage Treatment Plant Ditches Closure Plan. Below is the approval letter and final closure plan.
Approval Letter (September 14, 2016)
Final Closure Plan (September 14, 2016)
The Department issued a public notice on May 26, 2016 on the Draft Closure Plan for public comment. The public comment period ended on June 25, 2016.
Public Notice – English (June 25, 2016)
Public Notice – Spanish (June 25, 2016)
Draft Closure Plan (June 25, 2016)
Closure Plan – Liquid Propellant Evaporation/Neutralization Pits
On August 18, 2016 the New Mexico Environment Department issued an approval for the Liquid Propellant Evaporation/Neutralization Pits Closure Plan. Below is the approval letter and final closure plan.
Approval Letter (August 18, 2016)
Final Closure Plan (August 18, 2016)
The Department issued a public notice on May 5, 2016 on the Draft Closure Plan for public comment. The public comment period ended on June 4, 2016.
Public Notice – English (May 5, 2016)
Public Notice – Spanish (May 5, 2016)
Draft Closure Plan (May 5, 2016)
April 2, 2021 – Corrective Action Complete Proposal
The New Mexico Environment Department issued a public notice for the opportunity to provide public comment and the opportunity to request a public hearing for the Corrective Action Complete Proposal for five solid waste management units. The public comment period began on April 2, 2021 and will end on June 1, 2021. Further information can be found in the following documents.
Public Notice (English)
Public Notice (Spanish)
Fact Sheet
Draft Permit – Tables (redline)
February 10, 2016 – Corrective Action Complete Proposal
On February 10, 2016 the New Mexico Environment Department issued an approval for the Class 3 modification for the Corrective Action Complete for five solid waste management units. The approval letter and modified tables can be found in the following documents.
Approval Letter
Modified Tables
The New Mexico Environment Department issued a public notice for the opportunity to provide public comment and the opportunity to request a public hearing for the Corrective Action Complete Proposal for five solid waste management units. The public comment period began on November 19, 2015 and ended on January 17, 2016. Further information can be found in the following documents.
Public Notice (English)
Public Notice (Spanish)
Fact Sheet
Draft Permit – Tables (redline)
CMI Work Plan (July 29, 2003)
Public Notice
Corrective Measures Work Plan