N.M. Admin. Code § 20.11.60.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024
Section 20.11.60.18 - EMISSIONS OFFSET RATIOS
A. In meeting the emissions offset requirements of 20.11.60.15 NMAC, the ratio of total actual emissions reductions to the emissions increase shall be at least 1:1 unless an alternative ratio is provided for the applicable nonattainment area in Subsections B through D of 20.11.60.18 NMAC.
B. In meeting the emissions offset requirements of 20.11.60.15 NMAC for ozone nonattainment areas that are subject to Subpart 2, Part D, Title I of the act, the ratio of total actual emissions reductions of VOC to the emissions increase of VOC shall be as follows:
(1) in any marginal nonattainment area for ozone-at least 1.1:1;
(2) in any moderate nonattainment area for ozone-at least 1.15:1;
(3) in any serious nonattainment area for ozone-at least 1.2:1;
(4) in any severe nonattainment area for ozone-at least 1.3:1 (except that the ratio may be at least 1.2:1 if the approved plan also requires all existing major sources in such nonattainment area to use BACT for the control of VOC); and
(5) in any extreme nonattainment area for ozone-at least 1.5:1 (except that the ratio may be at least 1.2:1 if the approved plan also requires all existing major sources in such nonattainment area to use BACT for the control of VOC); and
C. Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection B of 20.11.60.18 NMAC for meeting the requirements of 20.11.60.15 NMAC, the ratio of total actual emissions reductions of VOC to the emissions increase of VOC shall be at least 1.15:1 for all areas within an ozone transport region that is subject to Subpart 2, Part D, Title I of the act, except for serious, severe, and extreme ozone nonattainment areas that are subject to Subpart 2, Part D, Title I of the act.
D. In meeting the emissions offset requirements of 20.11.60.15 NMAC for ozone nonattainment areas that are subject to Subpart 1, Part D, Title I of the act (but are not subject to Subpart 2, Part D, Title I of the act, including 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas subject to 40 CFR 51.902(b)), the ratio of total actual emissions reductions of VOC to the emissions increase of VOC shall be at least 1:1.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.11.60.18

20.11.60.18 NMAC - Rp, 20.11.60.17 NMAC, 1/23/06; Repealed 8/30/10; 20.11.60.18 NMAC - N, 8/30/10