N.M. Admin. Code § 20.2.41.7
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024
Section 20.2.41.7 - DEFINITIONSIn addition to the terms defined in 20.2.2 NMAC (Definitions), as used in this Part:
A. "Captured fugitive emissions" means sulfur emissions which escape from various points in the smelting process and are captured.B. "Exceedance" means the state of being exceeded.C. "Existing nonferrous smelter" means a nonferrous smelter which was constructed and fully operational prior to September 1, 1971.D. "Good operating conditions" means monitors operated in accordance with the specifications at 40 CFR Part 52, Appendices D and E.E. "Malfunction" means any sudden and unavoidable failure of air pollution control equipment, process equipment or process to operate in an expected manner. Failures that are caused entirely or in part by poor maintenance, careless operation or any other preventable equipment breakdown shall not be considered a malfunction.F. "Median" means the middle value in a series of numbers below and above which fall an equal number of values.G. "Modification" means a modification as defined by section 74- 2-2(M), NMSA 1978.H. "Modified nonferrous smelter" means any existing smelter that has incorporated a modification.I. "New nonferrous smelter" means a nonferrous smelter, the construction of which commenced after September 1, 1971.J. "Part" means an air quality control regulation under Title 20, Chapter 2 of the New Mexico Administrative Code, unless otherwise noted; as adopted or amended by the Board.K. "Startup" means the setting into operation of any air pollution control equipment, process equipment or process for any purpose.L. "Sulfur" means elemental sulfur and the sulfur component of any sulfur mixtures or compounds.M. "Sulfur dioxide" means the chemical compound containing two atoms of oxygen and one of sulfur.N. "Uncaptured fugitive emissions" means sulfur emissions which escape to the atmosphere from various points in the smelting process due to leakage, materials charging and handling, transfer and storage, or other causes.N.M. Admin. Code § 20.2.41.7
11/30/95; 20.2.41.7 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 2.41.107 10/31/02