Current New Mexico State-Wide SIP Approved Regulations
Current EPA-Approved Regulations in the New Mexico SIP
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In the tables below, under each section number is a NMc or NMd number of the EPA Approval of the section. The New Mexico SIP History in this web site contains information about each NMc and NMd EPA Approval.
New Mexico State-Wide SIP-Approved Regulations Background Information
New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 20 - Environmental Protection, Chapter 2 - Air Quality (Statewide) (20.2 NMAC)
| State citation | Title/subject | State submittal/effective date |
EPA approval date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM State Part 1(20.2.1 NMAC), NMd61 |
General Provisions,
SIP effective September 22, 2015 (NMd61) |
1/23/2015 | 7/24/2015, 80 FR 43966 | |
| NM State Part 2(20.2.2 NMAC), NMd55 |
Definitions,
SIP effective February 25, 2015 (NMd55) |
8/31/2009 | 1/26/2015 80 FR 3884 |
The following definitions are state specific and are not being approved into the SIP: G. “Carbon dioxide” M. “Greenhouse gas” O. “Hydrofluorocarbons” S. “Methane” V. “Nitrous oxide” AA. “Perfluorocarbons” AN. “Sulfur hexafluoride” |
| NM State Part 3(20.2.3 NMAC), NMd33, NMd80 |
Ambient Air Quality Standards,
SIP effective August 15, 2011 (NMd33) and October 18, 2019 (NMd80) |
NMd33, 9/6/2006, NMd80, submitted 11/16/2018 |
NMd33, 7/15/11, 76 FR 41698, NMd80, 9/18/2019, 84 FR 49062 |
NOT in SIP effective October 18, 2019 (NMd80): 20.2.3.109, TOTAL SUSPENDED PARTICULATES |
| NM State Part 5(20.2.5 NMAC), NMc66 |
Source Surveillance,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 7(20.2.7 NMAC), NMd22 |
Excess Emissions,
SIP effective November 13, 2009 (NMd22) to April 2, 2023 |
7/10/2008 | 9/14/2009, 74 FR 46910 | |
| NM State Part 7(20.2.7 NMAC), NMd88 |
Excess Emissions,
SIP effective April 3, 2023 (NMd88) |
7/10/2008 10/13/2016 |
9/14/2009, 74 FR 46910 3/3/2013, 88 FR 13320 |
Sections 20.2.7.6(B) NMAC, 20.2.7.110(B)(15) NMAC, 20.2.7.111 NMAC, 20.2.7.112 NMAC, 20.2.7.113 NMAC, 20.2.7.115 NMAC, and 20.2.7.116 NMAC are no longer in SIP effective April 3, 2023. Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2016-0676 |
| NM State Part 8(20.2.8 NMAC), NMc66 |
Emissions Leaving New Mexico,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 10(20.2.10 NMAC), NMc66 |
Woodwaste Burners,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 11(20.2.11 NMAC), NMc66 |
Asphalt Process Equipment,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 13(20.2.13 NMAC), NMc66 |
Gypsum Processing Plants,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 14(20.2.14 NMAC), NMc66 |
Particulate Emissions From Coal Burning Equipment,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 15(20.2.15 NMAC), NMc66 |
Pumice, Mica and Perlite Process Equipment,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 16(20.2.16 NMAC), NMc66 |
Nonferrous Smelters (New and Existing)-Particulate Matter,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 17(20.2.17 NMAC), NMc66 |
Nonferrous Smelters (Existing)-Particulate Matter, SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 18(20.2.18 NMAC), NMc66 |
Oil Burning Equipment-Particulate Matter,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 19(20.2.19 NMAC), NMc66 |
Potash, Salt, or Sodium Sulfate Processing Equipment-Particulate Matter,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 20(20.2.20 NMAC), NMc66 |
Lime Manufacturing Plants-Particulate Matter | 11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 Removed from SIP 9/21/2020, 85 FR 59194 |
Part 20 approved by EPA September 26, 1997 (62 FR 50518) at 52.1620(c)(66) SIP effective November 25, 1997. Part 20 removed from New Mexico State SIP September 21, 2020 (85 FR 59154) SIP effective October 21, 2020, Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2018-0856 [NM081]. |
| NM State Part 21(20.2.21 NMAC), NMc66 |
Fugitive Particulate Matter Emissions from Nonferrous Smelters,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 22(20.2.22 NMAC), NMc66 |
Fugitive Particulate Matter Emissions from Roads within the Town of Hurley,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 30(20.2.30 NMAC), NMc66 |
Kraft Mills,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 31(20.2.31 NMAC), NMc66 |
Coal Burning Equipment-Sulfur Dioxide,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 32(20.2.32 NMAC), NMc66 |
Coal Burning Equipment-Nitrogen Dioxide,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 33(20.2.33 NMAC), NMc66 |
Gas Burning Equipment-Nitrogen Dioxide,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 34(20.2.34 NMAC), NMc66 |
Oil Burning Equipment-Nitrogen Dioxide,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 40(20.2.40 NMAC), NMc66 |
Sulfuric Acid Production Units-Sulfur Dioxide, Acid Mist and Visible Emissions,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 41(20.2.41 NMAC), NMc66 |
Nonferrous Smelters-Sulfur,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) to present |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 60(20.2.60 NMAC), NMd44 |
Open Burning, SIP effective December 27, 2012 (NMd44) to present |
12/31/2003 | 11/27/2012, 77 FR 70693 | |
| NM State Part 61(20.2.61 NMAC), NMc66 |
Smoke and Visible Emissions,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) to present |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 65(20.2.65 NMAC), NMd44 |
Smoke Management,
SIP effective December 27, 2012 (NMd44 |
12/31/2003 | 11/27/2012, 77 FR 70693 | |
| NM State Part 66(20.2.66 NMAC), NMd40 |
Cotton Gins,
SIP effective August 13, 2012 (NMd40) to present |
4/7/2005 | 6/13/2012, 77 FR 35273 | |
| NM State Part 72(20.2.72 NMAC), NMd48 |
Construction Permits, SIP effective April 10, 2013 (NMd48) |
9/6/2006 | 3/11/2013, 78 FR 15296 | The SIP includes NMED's letter dated 11/7/2012, which commits the NMED Air Quality Bureau to providing notification on the NMED's website of all second 30-day public comment periods provided for under paragraph B of 20.2.72.206. NOT in SIP: the definitions of “Accelerated review”, “Affiliate”, “Conflict of interest”, “Interested party” and “Qualified outside firm” in 20.2.72.7; subsection (B)(15) of 20.2.72.203; subsection (H) of 20.2.72.208; 20.2.72.221; 20.2.72.400-20.2.72.499; and 20.2.72.502. References to 20.2.77, 20.2.78, and 20.2.82 are approved for Part 72 only; underlying and related regulations for referred Parts NOT in SIP. |
| NM State Part 73(20.2.73 NMAC), NMd44 |
Notice of Intent and Emissions Inventory Requirements,
SIP effective December 27, 2012 (NMd44) to present |
7/6/2011 | 11/27/2012, 77 FR 70693 | |
| NM State Part 74(20.2.74 NMAC), NMc60 |
Permits—Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective September 14, 2015 (NMd60) to present |
7/11/2014 | 7/14/2015, 80 FR 40915 | Revisions to 20.2.74.7(AZ)(2)(a) NMAC submitted 1/8/2013, effective 2/6/2913, are NOT part of SIP. 20.2.74.7(AZ)(2)(a) NMAC submitted 5/23/2011, effective 6/3/2011, remains SIP approved. |
| NM State Part 75(20.2.75 NMAC), NMd38 |
Construction Permit Fees,
SIP effective May 29, 2012 (NMd38) |
12/1/2003 | 3/29/2012, 77 FR 18923 | NOT in SIP: subsection (B) of 20.2.75.10 and subsection (D) of 20.2.75.11. References to 20.2.70, 20.2.71, 20.2.72.400-20.2.72.499, 20.2.77, 20.2.78, 20.2.82, and 20.2.X are approved for Part 75 only; underlying and related regulations for referred Parts NOT in SIP. |
| NM State Part 79(20.2.79 NMAC), NMd47 |
Permits—Nonattainment Areas, SIP effective February 21, 2013 (NMd47) to December 15, 2022 |
6/3/2011 | 1/22/2013, 78 FR 4339 | |
| NM State Part 79(20.2.79 NMAC), NMd87 |
Permits—Nonattainment Areas, SIP effective December 16, 2022 (NMd87) |
8/21/2021 | 11/16/2022, 87 FR 68632 |
|
| NM State Part 80(20.2.80 NMAC), NMc66 |
Stack Heights,
SIP effective November 25, 1997 (NMc66) |
11/30/1995 | 9/26/1997, 62 FR 50514 | |
| NM State Part 81(20.2.81 NMAC), NMd44 |
Western Backstop Sulfur Dioxide Trading Program,
SIP effective December 27, 2012 (NMd44) |
7/6/2011 | 11/27/2012, 77 FR 70693 | |
| NM State Part 99(20.2.99 NMAC), NMd57 |
Transportation Conformity,
SIP effective July 20, 2015 (NMd57) |
7/11/2014 | 6/18/2015, 80 FR 34835 |
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