New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 2 - AIR QUALITY (STATEWIDE)
Part 63 - BIOMEDICAL WASTE COMBUSTION
Section 20.2.63.207 - MANAGEMENT OF ASH
Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.2.63.207
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Handling, Storage, and Transportation:
(1)
All handling and storage of fly ash and bottom ash shall be conducted in a
closed system which prevents ash from becoming airborne.
(2) Transporters of Biomedical Waste
Combustion Ash (BWC ash):
(a) Shall not
accept or transport BWC ash unless it has been treated or is securely covered
to prevent release of fugitive dust;
(b) Shall cover vehicles to prevent fugitive
dust loss during transport; and
(c)
Shall line or seal vehicles in such a manner to prevent any leakage of liquids
or fugitive dust during transport.
B. Opacity: Handling, storage, and transportation of fly ash and bottom ash shall not result in a release to the atmosphere exceeding zero percent opacity. Compliance with this requirement shall be determined by visual observation as specified in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 9.
C. Disposal: Disposal of fly ash and bottom ash shall be in compliance with the applicable requirements of 20.9.1 NMAC (New Mexico Solid Waste Management Regulation).
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