New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 119 - CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS CONTAINING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Section 20.5.119.1916 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MONITORED NATURAL ATTENUATION PLAN

A. After the public comment period has ended, the department shall review the plan and shall either approve the plan or notify the owner and operator in writing of the deficiencies of the plan. If the secretary determines that a decision on the monitored natural attenuation plan must be postponed due to significant comments from the public, the department shall notify the owner and operator within 30 days of such a postponement, and may extend its review period for a period not to exceed 60 days unless otherwise provided in Subsection E of this section. All deadlines calculated from the end of the review period will be adjusted to reflect any extension.

B. The department may approve a monitored natural attenuation plan and impose reasonable conditions.

C. If the department determines that the monitored natural attenuation plan is inadequate, owners and operators shall modify the plan to correct the deficiencies specified by the department and re-submit it within the time period specified by the department.

D. The department may provide notice of the submission of the monitored natural attenuation plan to persons other than the owner and operator and provide for public participation in the review process as the department deems appropriate or when there is significant public interest. In the event that an informal public meeting, public hearing or other form of public participation is conducted, the department may postpone its decision on the monitored natural attenuation plan until after a public hearing or meeting is held and a determination is made. Any public hearing or meeting that is held due to significant public interest shall be held within 60 days of determining that there is significant public interest.