Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
Every person subject to this part shall utilize one or more
control measures included in 20.2.23.111 NMAC or one or more other control
measure(s) for fugitive dust sources under their control as necessary to meet
the requirements of 20.2.23.110 NMAC.
A.
Implementation. Control
measures must be implemented before, after, and during any dust-generating
operation, including during weekends, after work hours and on
holidays.
B.
Disturbed
surface areas and inactive disturbed surface areas. Control measures
include:
(1) scheduling or phasing of active
operations to include consideration of such factors as time of year and
prevailing wind direction;
(2)
limiting disturbance of natural vegetation;
(3) application and maintenance of mulch,
dust suppressants or other control measures in accordance with manufacturer's
specifications;
(4) geotextiles,
plastic covers, or erosion control mats or blankets;
(5) wind fencing;
(6) landscaping to include xeriscaping,
reseeding and conventional techniques;
(7) installing permanent perimeter and
interior walls;
(8) restricting
public access and use by fencing and signage;
(9) paving or application of gravel
sufficient to prevent fugitive dust emissions;
(10) prevention, clean up and removal of
track-out material;
(11)
restricting vehicle speed;
(12)
substitution of conveyor systems for haul trucks and covering of conveyor
systems when conveyed loads are subject to wind erosion; and
(13) cessation of operations.
C.
Bulk material
handling. Control measures include:
(1) use of spray bars;
(2) application of dust suppressants in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications;
(3) reduced process rates;
(4) reduced drop heights; and
(5) cessation of operations.
D.
Bulk material storage.
Control measures include:
(1) use of
enclosures with at least three sides;
(2) application of dust suppressants in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications;
(3) use of wind breaks; and
(4) limit stockpile height to no higher than
15 feet and limit surface area.
