New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 11 - ALBUQUERQUE - BERNALILLO COUNTY AIR QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
Part 49 - EXCESS EMISSIONS
Section 20.11.49.17 - ROOT CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION ANALYSIS

Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.11.49.17

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Upon receipt of a written demand by the department, the owner or operator of a source having an excess emission, shall prepare an analysis that uses analytical tools determined by the department to be appropriate. The analysis shall contain the following information:

(1) an analysis describing the root cause and all contributing causes of the excess emission; and

(2) an analysis of the corrective actions implemented or available to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of the excess emission resulting from the causes identified under Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 20.11.49.17 NMAC, including, as applicable:
(a) identification of implemented or available corrective action alternatives, such as changes in design, operation and maintenance;

(b) the estimated cost associated with each corrective action alternative;

(c) the probable effectiveness of each corrective action alternative;

(d) if no corrective action alternatives are available, a clear explanation providing an adequate justification for that conclusion; and

(e) if one or more corrective actions are identified, a schedule for implementation and progress reports.

B. The department shall make the demand for a root cause and corrective action analysis no later than 90 days after receipt of the final report required by Subsection A of 20.11.49.15 NMAC.

C. The department may require the analysis authorized by Subsection A of 20.11.49.17 NMAC after considering relevant factors. Examples of relevant factors include the significance of the excess emission, the nature or pattern of excess emissions, and the history of the source, as well as any other factors determined to be relevant by the department.

D. The completed analysis shall be submitted to the department no later than 60 days after the department's demand is received by the owner or operator of the source, pursuant to Subsection A of 20.11.49.17 NMAC. For good cause shown, the department may grant an extension to submit the analysis.

E. The owner or operator of a source complying with 20.11.49.17 NMAC may assert a claim for confidential information protection.

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