{"id":15,"date":"2021-06-25T20:30:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T20:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/petroleum_storage_tank\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-04-07T19:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:21:26","slug":"proposed-regulation-revisions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/petroleum_storage_tank\/proposed-regulation-revisions\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Complete 20.5 NMAC and key laws currently in effect:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=12201&amp;k=d3187486b2\">Complete current NM Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations in one document<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Separate sections of current NM Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations are available below (20.5.101 NMAC, 20.5.102 NMAC, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A qualified tester must perform the first test of your spill and overfill prevention equipment and interstitial monitoring containment sumps by July 24, 2021.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Owners, operators, certified installers, junior installers, and testers must report leaks, releases, or spills&nbsp;(including failed tests)&nbsp;within 24 hours by contacting the Leak of the Week listed here:&nbsp;<a href=\"\/petroleum_storage_tank\/leaks-spills-and-incident-reports\/\">\/petroleum_storage_tank\/leaks-spills-and-incident-reports\/<\/a>&nbsp;or by calling (505) 827-9329 outside of state&nbsp;business hours if it is an emergency. This requirement is in effect now and has been in effect for many years.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Handy spreadsheet&nbsp;<a href=\"\/petroleum_storage_tank\/tank-system-testing-and-reporting-requirements\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to help you comply with testing-related regulations and deadlines that are fast approaching.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read and attend the presentation(s) above for the type of equipment you have to learn what else you need to do by the July deadline and more.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important statutes (laws) related to Petroleum Storage Tanks in New Mexico:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After clicking, give time for the page to load. It should scroll to the right place if you wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa\/en\/item\/4415\/index.do?zoupio-debug#!fragment\/zoupio-_Toc66192514\/(hash:(chunk:(anchorText:zoupio-_Toc66192514),notesQuery:'',searchQuery:'Hazardous%20Waste%20Act',searchSortBy:RELEVANCE,tab:search))\">Hazardous Waste Act (74-4 NMSA 1978)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa\/en\/item\/4415\/index.do?zoupio-debug#!fragment\/zoupio-_Toc66192765\/(hash:(chunk:(anchorText:zoupio-_Toc66192765),notesQuery:'',searchQuery:'Ground%20Water%20Protection%20Act',searchSortBy:RELEVANCE,tab:search))\">Ground Water Protection Act (74-6B NMSA 1978)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations, 20.5 NMAC (except part 123-formerly part 17), that were adopted by the Environmental Improvement Board on 5\/25\/2018 were published and are effective as of July 24, 2018.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may download and print your own copy of the revised regulations or any linked document below. They are in pdf format. If your computer asks you to choose a program to read the file, choose Adobe Acrobat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions on the regulation changes may be emailed to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pst.regulations@state.nm.us\">pst.regulations@state.nm.us<\/a>&nbsp;and may be used for FAQs (frequently asked questions)&nbsp;on the PSTB website or elsewhere. Identifying information will be removed before the&nbsp;question is used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to be on our email list, please subscribe at&nbsp;<a href=\"\/petroleum_storage_tank\/\">\/petroleum_storage_tank<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*SPANISH version of summary*<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9842&amp;k=bf50ec743f\">Resumen de Los Principales Cambios en la Regulaci\u00f3n de Tanques de Almacenamiento de Petr\u00f3leo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9726&amp;k=60c44a05dd\">Crosswalk of 20.5 NMAC (2012) and 20.5 NMAC (2018) Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=12201&amp;k=d3187486b2\">Complete current NM Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations and key laws<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9665&amp;k=78413ea5d8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.101 NMAC (formerly 20.5.1), General Provisions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9666&amp;k=e1b2f8a904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.102 NMAC (formerly 20.5.2), Registration of Tanks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9667&amp;k=daa7d8c49c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.103 NMAC (formerly 20.5.3), Annual Fee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9668&amp;k=e0bfc55e27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.104 NMAC (formerly 20.5.18), Operator Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9669&amp;k=e24d08b5b9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.105 NMAC (formerly 20.5.14), Certification of Tank Installers and Junior Installers; Requirements for Testers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9670&amp;k=cd745e33ef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.106 NMAC (formerly 20.5.4), New and Upgraded Underground Storage Tank Systems: Design, Construction, and Installation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9671&amp;k=49066c8545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.107 NMAC (formerly 20.5.5), General Operating Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9672&amp;k=e2dcea9bd3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.108 NMAC (formerly 20.5.6), Release Detection for Underground Storage Tank Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9673&amp;k=d877d09fe7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.109 NMAC (formerly 20.5.4), New and Upgraded Above Ground Storage Tank Systems: Design, Construction, and Installation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9674&amp;k=6194910aa7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.110 NMAC (formerly 20.5.5), General Operating Requirements for Above Ground Storage Tank Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9675&amp;k=ebf5b0344e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.111 NMAC (formerly 20.5.6), Release Detection for Above Ground Storage Tank Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9676&amp;k=0e9398c2af\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.112 NMAC (formerly 20.5.4), Above Ground Storage Tank Emergency Generator Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9677&amp;k=debb21f188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.113 NMAC (formerly 20.5.4), Underground Storage Tank Emergency Generator Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9678&amp;k=fda13ca582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.114 NMAC (no former part), Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems, UST Systems with Field-Constructed Tanks, and Hybrid Storage Tank Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9679&amp;k=c4a238d759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.115 NMAC (formerly 20.5.8), Out-of-Service Storage Tank Systems and Closure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9680&amp;k=84d63d8211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.116 NMAC (formerly 20.5.19), Delivery Prohibition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a publishing error in 20.5.117 NMAC below. Use the version of 20.5.117.1755 immediately below instead of the version of 20.5.117.1755 NMAC in 20.5.117 as published. Download both for the complete rule. The error will be corrected in a rulemaking. Watch this page for further information.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=10522&amp;k=bd2d5104ee\">Section 1755 of 20.5.117 \u2013 Corrected version<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9681&amp;k=ff314b2763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.117 NMAC (formerly 20.5.9), Financial Responsibility&nbsp;(version&nbsp;with&nbsp;error&nbsp;in section 1755 as&nbsp;published in NM Register)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9682&amp;k=ea8d068171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.118 NMAC (formerly 20.5.7), Reporting and Investigation of Suspected and Confirmed Releases<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9683&amp;k=d111037b32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.119 NMAC (formerly 20.5.12), Corrective Action for Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum Products<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9684&amp;k=2f84f91696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.120 NMAC (formerly 20.5.13), Corrective Action for UST Systems Containing Other Regulated Substances<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9685&amp;k=aab2eb0d77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.121 NMAC (formerly 20.5.15), Corrective Action Fund Use and Expenditures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9686&amp;k=ec34c1ce25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.122 NMAC (formerly 20.5.16), Qualification of Persons Performing Corrective Action<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=10282&amp;k=87d9ca6e90\">20.5.123 NMAC (formerly 20.5.17), Corrective Action Fund Administration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9687&amp;k=29d8c0feee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.124 NMAC (formerly 20.5.11), Lender Liability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9688&amp;k=1f4ccd11ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20.5.125 NMAC (formerly 20.5.10), Administrative Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Mexico State Records Center and Archives publishes the regulations on their website. The old version of the Petroleum Storage Tank regulations was repealed when the new version was adopted, so scroll past the repealed sections to find the current regulations:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/164.64.110.134\/nmac\/T20C005\">http:\/\/164.64.110.134\/nmac\/T20C005<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional-information-changes-part-123\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See 20.5.123 NMAC (formerly 20.5.17), Corrective Action Fund, above, for the current Part 123 regulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations on New Mexico\u2019s Petroleum Storage Tank regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9844&amp;k=d9cca4c86c\">Outreach Presentation Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9851&amp;k=28309e2ff4\">UST Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9852&amp;k=3bca164ed5\">AST Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9859&amp;k=5996b65dfa\">Part 114 Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9860&amp;k=a0b2d4ad17\">Part 115 Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9861&amp;k=227325d8f9\">Part 118 Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9862&amp;k=8cbcc7ca7b\">Part&nbsp;119-122 Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.env.nm.gov\/waste\/?r=9506&amp;k=4e26102054\">Part 123 Outreach Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For non-discrimination information, click&nbsp;<a href=\"\/non-employee-discrimination-complaint-page\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Innovation&nbsp; &nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaboration&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Complete 20.5 NMAC and key laws currently in effect:&nbsp;Complete current NM Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations in one document Separate sections of current NM Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations are available below (20.5.101 NMAC, 20.5.102 NMAC, etc.) Important statutes (laws) related to Petroleum Storage Tanks in New Mexico: After clicking, give time for the page to load. 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