New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 2 - AIR QUALITY (STATEWIDE)
Part 38 - HYDROCARBON STORAGE FACILITIES
Section 20.2.38.112 - NEW TANK BATTERY - MORE THAN 65,000 GALLONS CAPACITY

Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.2.38.112

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

The owner or operator of a new tank battery operated in conjunction with a petroleum production facility shall not place, store, or hold in a stationary tank or other container, if the tank battery has a storage capacity of 65,000 gallons or greater, any hydrocarbon liquid unless the tank or other container is equipped with:

A. a floating roof, consisting of an external floating roof, internal floating cover or covered floating roof, which is equipped with a closure seal or seals maintained in good repair to close the space between the roof or cover edge and tank wall; or

B. a well-maintained vapor-recovery system consisting of:

(1) a vapor-gathering system capable of collecting the organic compound vapors and gases discharged; and

(2) a vapor-disposal system capable of collecting the organic vapor and gases so as to minimize their emission to the atmosphere; or

C. any other device which is at least as effective to minimize vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere.

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