Permitting Section Procedures and Guidance
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Your input on standard permit language is important!
It is important to all stakeholders that the standard language we use in permits is thoroughly deliberated to ensure the proper balance is reached considering the input of all stakeholders (the regulations, the public, permittees, and the regulators). We invest a considerable effort to ensure all points of view are heard and considered in developing standard permit language (SPL). Once developed, the final step in the process is to publish SPL on our web site, soliciting ongoing comments and comments from stakeholders.
The exact wording of permit template language and the monitoring protocols have been debated internally and vetted with all stake holders, including permit writers, management, the Enforcement & Compliance Section, industry, and the public. Once finalized, we publish these permit templates and monitoring protocols on our web site in case anyone would like to suggest further changes.
Our goal is to keep the permit language consistent for several reasons, including:
- to treat all permittee’s equally so no facility has a commercial advantage over other facilities,
- to provide applicants and the public with some certainty as to what permit language to expect for common situations,
- to streamline the permit writing process using quality conditions that have been vetted by stakeholders and approved by management, and
- to ensure permittee’s with multiple permits will have as much consistency between their permits as possible.
Document Change Request Procedure: If you would like to comment on permit template language or a monitoring protocol, please copy the document from our web site and submit a track changes version with your requested changes to the Permit Programs Manager, Ted Schooley [ ted.schooley@state.nm.us ]. Be sure to add sufficient comment dialogs in this document to ensure your point of view is well documented and your arguments are well presented.
Permitting FAQ
Permitting has developed these responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Permit Templates and Monitoring Protocols
On an as needed basis, the Air Quality Bureau periodically updates and publishes new versions of our permit template language and monitoring protocols for your perusal and comment. The importance of these documents is that they provide the basis of our permit writing effort. Whether commenting on one of the permit templates (the NSR Permit Template or the Title V Permit Template) it is VERY IMPORTANT to include the NAME and VERSION DATE of the document you are commenting on. You should send your comments to kirby.olson@state.nm.us as he will be responsible for the process of evaluating any suggestions and spearheading implementation of any resulting changes. If you have suggested language changes, it is best if you edit these documents with the Track Changes option selected and attach the documents to your e-mail. Suggested changes must go through a formal vetting process, so your patience is appreciated. For this reason, making changes to the standard permit template language with a given permitting action is extremely difficult.
Permit Templates |
Document TitleTemplate Change documentSynopsis of last Significant Change(s)
Part A
Version Date
6/18/2019
Parts B & C
This revision updates the NSR Permit Template, Part A & NSR Permit Template Changes: The NSR Permit Template has been updated (principally Tables 102.A and 106.A) to reflect the repeal of the TSP NMAAQS Standard.
Minor edits : This revision includes other minor edits since the last publication of this template.
Please refer to the NSR Permit Template Changes document for a more complete description of changes since the last publication of these documents.
Part A
Version Date
6/18/2019
Parts B & C
This revision updates the Title V Permit Template, Part A & TV Permit Template Changes: The TV Permit Template has been updated (principally Tables 102.A and 106.A) to reflect the repeal of the TSP NMAAQS Standard.
Minor edits : This revision includes numerous other minor edits since the last publication of this template.
Please refer to the TV Permit Template Changes document for a more complete description of changes since the last publication of these documents.
Part A
Version Date
6/18/2019
Streamline Permit General Conditions
Parts B & C
Streamline Permit Template Changes
This revision updates the Streamline Permit Template, Part A & Streamline Permit Template Changes: The Streamline Permit Template has been updated (principally Tables 102.A and 106.A) to reflect the repeal of the TSP NMAAQS Standard.
Minor edits : This revision includes numerous other minor edits since the last publication of this template.
Please refer to the Streamline Permit Template Changes document for a more complete description of changes since the last publication of these documents.
Monitoring Protocols(chronological) |
| Document Title | Version Date | Template Change document | Synopsis of last Significant Change(s) |
| Monitoring Fugitive VOC & HAPs | 4/19/17 | Revised 4/19/17 | Revised the MRR text and added a Decision Tree |
| Flare Monitoring Protocol – Regulatory | 11/8/2016 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring IC Engines | 5/23/2016 | Update | This version includes some minor recommended revisions to the IC Engine and Turbine Monitoring Protocols related to the Periodic Emissions Tests sections in both, specifically, regarding testing frequency and monitoring periods. |
| Monitoring Turbines | 5/23/2016 | Update | This version includes some minor recommended revisions to the IC Engine and Turbine Monitoring Protocols related to the Periodic Emissions Tests sections in both, specifically, regarding testing frequency and monitoring periods. |
| 40 CFR 64 CAM Table Format | 10/31/2013 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Heaters & Boilers | 3/20/2013 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Tanks & Loading | 11/13/2012 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Glycol Dehydrators | 5/23/2011 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Turbines – Graph | 9/23/2010 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring IC Engines – Graph | 3/6/2015 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Glycol Dehydrators – Graph | 9/22/2010 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
| Monitoring Gas-Fired Heaters – Graph | 5/28/2009 | Initial Publication | Initial Publication |
Guidance Documents(Chronological) |
| Document Title | Version Date | Document Description |
| Guidance on What is Creditable for PER Calculations | 1/3/2020 New! | This guidance provides clarification on what is creditable for potential emission rate calculations for equipment voluntarily controlled in Notices of Intent. (Updated date from 2019 to 2020.) |
| Guidance on the TSP Repeal | 5/6/2019 | This guidance addresses the many questions we have received concerning the Repeal of the TSP NMAAQS. It also addresses many other issues yet to be questioned. |
| Guidance on Part 72, Subsection 211 – Permit Cancellations | 7/13/2017 | The primary focus of this guidance addresses whether Subsection 211 (Permit Cancellations) of Part 72 (Construction Permits) addresses facilities as a whole or whether it applies to individual units as well. |
| Guidance for Aggregate Handling, Storage Piles and Haul Road Emissions | 1/1/17 | Department accepted default values for NOI and NSR applications for Aggregate Handling and Storage Piles calculations and NSR Haul Road calculations |
| GHG Issues and Answers | 5/20/16 | How to address GHG applicability in permit applications |
| Guidance on Implementation of the 1 hour NO2 and SO2 Standards | 5/09/16 | NMED Air Quality Bureau is implementing additional dispersion modeling requirements for future permit applications submitted under the construction permit regulation, 20.2.72 NMAC.The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) include a 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) standard of 100 parts per billion (ppb) and a 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) standard of 75 parts per billion (ppb). Because of inadequate modeling methods for demonstration of compliance with these standards, NMED initially did not require applications for minor source air quality permits to include compliance demonstrations for these pollutants. Since then the computer model and modeling guidance has improved, so it is reasonable to require modeling for these standards.
20.2.72.203.A(4) NMAC requires permit applications to include a compliance demonstration for each applicable air quality standard. |
| 5/12/16 | For an owner or operator who believes his source is not subject to 20.2.72 NMAC or 20.2.73 NMAC, a NPR determination is a courtesy review provided by the Air Quality Bureau to determine if, based on the information provided, the Bureau agrees that a facility is not required to have an air quality permit or Notice of Intent (NOI). There is no regulatory requirement or deadline for the NMED to review or issue a NPR determination | |
| Guidance and clarification Regarding Applicability of 20.2.35 NMAC | 3/4/2016 | This guidance explores the issue of natural gas processing plants utilizing acid gas injection (AGI) and the applicability of “sulfur released in plant processes” to permitted SSM/M. |
| Public Notice Guidance & Templates | Various | This page provides links to public notice guidance for both Part 72 construction permits and Part 72 General Construction Permits (GCPs). It also provides templates for both types of pubic notices. |
| Permitting Guidance for Non-Road Engines | 4/2/2014 | This guidance explores the issue of whether the Department has the authority to regulate Non-Road Engines and comes to the conclusion that it does. |
| Air Curtain Incinerators (ACI) Permitting Guidance:
ACI Permitting Guidance (Nov 10, 2014) 2008 EPA ACI Guidance (Oct 16, 2008) |
11/10/2014 | The 11/10/2014 version of the “ACI Permitting Guidance” is a major update and should be read in its entirety.
The 2008 EPA ACI Guidance document clearly specifies that Title V permits are required for Air Curtain Incinerators. |
| Guidance for Determination of Occupied Structure | 3/14/2014 | Clarification of Occupied Structure definition as listed in 20.2.72.301.B(6) |
| PSD Pre-application Guidance | 3/7/2014 | Pre construction monitoring may be required before a PSD application is submitted |
| Cooling Tower Particulate Emissions | 9/9/2013 | Calculating TSP, PM10 and PM 2.5 for Cooling Tower Particulate Emissions |
| Vasquez-Beggs Flash emissions calculation Spreadsheet | 7/2/2010 | Oil & Gas Vasquez-Beggs Emission Factors |
| Single Source Determination Guidance | 5/7/2010 | How to address Single Source Determination for permit applications |
| Permitting Checklist for Concrete Facilities | 2/1/2007 | For regular NSR permits (not GCP-5) using the Universal Application Form |
| Link to AP-42 Emission Factors | EPA web site | Emission Factors |
Startup, Shutdown and Maintenance Guidance Documents(Chronological) |
| Implementation Guidance for Permitting SSM Emissions and Excess Emissions | 6/7/2012 | How to address emissions during routine or predictable Startup, Shutdown and scheduled Maintenance (SSM) in a permit application |
| SSM guidance for submitting a reduced form set application | 8/24/2011 | |
| Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance Emissions in Permits | 7/29/08 |
Procedures
These Procedures are intended to serve as general guidance and are in no way a formal statement of Department policy. Unique operating conditions may result in different determinations and may require a site specific analysis to accurately determine requirements and applicability.
| Procedure Subject | AQB Procedure Number |
| APPLICABILITY OF 20 NMAC 2.18, 2.33, and 2.34 | 02-005.01 |
| Use of Proper Forms for New Source Review Permit Applications | 02-011.00 |
| Turbine/Reciprocating Engine Derating | 02-002.00 |
| Air Quality Bureau Announcement of Inspections | 02-009.00 |
| Electronic Kill Switches | 02-003.00 |
| New Source Permit Review Applications – Ruling Administratively Incomplete, Requesting More Information, Denials, and Extensions | 02-013.00 |
| Guidance For Operating/Production Limitations | 02-004.00 |
| Guidance for Pre construction Activities | 02-006.01 |
| Initial Testing Requirements | 02-008.00 |
| Replacement of Identical IC Engines and Turbines | 02-007.00 |
| Air Quality Bureau Civil Penalty Policy (10/14/2016) | 02-010.00 |
| Exemption Policy | 02-012.00 |
We welcome your input. Comments about any of these Guidance or Procedures may be sent to:
Ted Schooley
Permit Programs Manager
(505) 476-4334
New Mexico Environment Department
Air Quality Bureau
525 Camino de
los Marquez, Suite 1 Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505-1816
Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505-1816
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