N.M. Admin. Code § 20.2.23.111

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 20.2.23.111 - CONTROL MEASURES FOR FUGITIVE DUST SOURCES AND IMPLEMENTATION

Every person subject to this part shall utilize one or more control measures included in 20.2.23.111 NMAC or one or more other control measure(s) for fugitive dust sources under their control as necessary to meet the requirements of 20.2.23.110 NMAC.

A.Implementation. Control measures must be implemented before, after, and during any dust-generating operation, including during weekends, after work hours and on holidays.

B.Disturbed surface areas and inactive disturbed surface areas. Control measures include:

(1) scheduling or phasing of active operations to include consideration of such factors as time of year and prevailing wind direction;

(2) limiting disturbance of natural vegetation;

(3) application and maintenance of mulch, dust suppressants or other control measures in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;

(4) geotextiles, plastic covers, or erosion control mats or blankets;

(5) wind fencing;

(6) landscaping to include xeriscaping, reseeding and conventional techniques;

(7) installing permanent perimeter and interior walls;

(8) restricting public access and use by fencing and signage;

(9) paving or application of gravel sufficient to prevent fugitive dust emissions;

(10) prevention, clean up and removal of track-out material;

(11) restricting vehicle speed;

(12) substitution of conveyor systems for haul trucks and covering of conveyor systems when conveyed loads are subject to wind erosion; and

(13) cessation of operations.

C.Bulk material handling. Control measures include:

(1) use of spray bars;

(2) application of dust suppressants in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;

(3) reduced process rates;

(4) reduced drop heights; and

(5) cessation of operations.

D.Bulk material storage. Control measures include:

(1) use of enclosures with at least three sides;

(2) application of dust suppressants in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;

(3) use of wind breaks; and

(4) limit stockpile height to no higher than 15 feet and limit surface area.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.2.23.111

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 22, November 27, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019