N.M. Code R. § 20.11.60.13 Source Obligation and Enforceable Procedures

• Library: New Mexico Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register Vol. 34, No. 24, December 19, 2023
• Citation: N.M. Code R. § 20.11.60.13
• Year: 2023

A. At such time that a particular source or modification becomes a major stationary source or major modification solely by virtue of a relaxation in any enforcement limitation which was established after August 7, 1980, on the capacity of the source or modification otherwise to emit a pollutant, such as a restriction on hours of operation, then the requirements of regulations approved pursuant to 40 CFR 40Permit requirements51.165 shall apply to the source or modification as though construction had not yet commenced on the source or modification.

B. Approval to construct shall not relieve any owner or operator of the responsibility to comply fully with applicable provision of the plan and any other requirements under local, state or federal law, including provisions of the Air Quality Control Act, Sections 74Short title74-2-1 to 74Continuing effect of existing laws, rules and regulations74-2-17, NMSA 1978, and any applicable regulations of the board.

C. Any owner or operator who commences construction or operates a major stationary source or major modification without, or not in accordance with, a permit issued under the requirements of 20.11.60 NMAC shall be subject to enforcement action.

D. Approval to construct shall become invalid if construction is not commenced within 18 months after receipt of such approval, if construction is discontinued for a period of 18 months or more, or if construction is not completed within a reasonable time. For a phased construction project, each phase must commence construction within 18 months of the projected and approved commencement date. The director may extend the 18-month period upon a satisfactory showing that an extension is justified.

E. For phased construction projects, the determination of the lowest achievable emission rate shall be reviewed and modified as appropriate at the latest reasonable time but no later than 18 months prior to commencement...