New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 2 - AIR QUALITY (STATEWIDE)
Part 62 - MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION
Section 20.2.62.204 - EMISSION TESTING

Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.2.62.204

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

A. Emission Testing Schedule:

(1) Emission testing shall be conducted quarterly for total particulate matter, fine particulate matter, total hydrocarbon, PCDD/PCDF, hydrogen chloride and all metals listed in Table 1 (20.2.62.213 NMAC).

(2) Within 60 days of first achieving the maximum firing rate for the combustion unit, but not more than 180 days from the date of initial startup, the first quarterly emission tests shall be conducted.

(3) The Department shall require the owner or operator to conduct additional tests if there is a reasonable basis to believe the facility is not in compliance with the provisions of this Part or any applicable permit condition.

(4) The Department or its representative may conduct unscheduled emission tests at any time during operating hours of the facility.

B. Emission Testing Procedures:

(1) Notice of the test date and a copy of the test protocol shall be given to the Department at least 30 days prior to the actual test date.

(2) A representative of the Department shall be given the opportunity to be present during all emission tests required by this Part.

(3) A written copy of all test results shall be furnished to the Department within 90 days from the test date.

(4) Emission tests shall be conducted utilizing the following methods:
(a) for total particulate matter -- 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 5;

(b) for fine particulate matter -- California Air Resources Board, Method 501;

(c) for PCDD/PCDF -- 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 23;

(d) for total hydrocarbon -- 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 25A;

(e) for cadmium, chromium, and lead -- 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 12;

(f) for arsenic -- 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 108;

(g) for beryllium -- 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 104;

(h) for mercury -- 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 101A; and

(i) for hydrogen chloride -- 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 26.

(5) The owner or operator may utilize test methods other than those in paragraph (4) of subsection B of 20.2.62.204 NMAC if the Department has approved the alternative method. The Department shall approve or disapprove proposed alternate test methods within 30 days of receipt of subject request.

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