N.M. Admin. Code § 20.9.8.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 20.9.8.14 - ASH

A. Transporters of ash shall:

(1) not accept or transport ash unless it has been treated or is securely covered or containerized to prevent release of fugitive dust;

(2) cover vehicles to prevent fugitive dust loss during transport; and

(3) line or seal vehicles in a manner to prevent any leakage of liquids or fugitive dust during transport.

B. The landfill owner or operator that accepts ash shall:

(1) prepare an excavation to receive non-hazardous ash;

(2) provide a ground water monitoring system and a leachate collection system unless an adequate demonstration is made to the secretary that such systems are not necessary;

(3) keep the ash wetted to prevent fugitive emissions prior to covering;

(4) unload transport vehicles at the bottom of the excavations; and

(5) completely cover the ash within 24 hours with a minimum of six inches of clean non-waste containing material, or other material approved by the secretary; if the ash is containerized, an alternate frequency may be specifically approved.

C. The landfill owner or operator that accepts ash shall provide barriers adequate to control public access and shall:

(1) limit access to the ash site to no more than two entrances, by:

(a) gates that can be locked when left unattended; and

(b) fencing adequate to deter access by the general public; or

(2) when excavations are used at a landfill, isolate such excavations from the rest of the facility in a manner to deter access by the general public.

D. Ash that is temporarily stored at a generation site awaiting transportation shall be stored in a manner so as to prevent fugitive dust emissions.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.9.8.14

20.9.8.14 NMAC - Rp, 20 NMAC 9.1.VII.707, 8/2/2007