SUSANA MARTINEZ Governor JOHN A. SANCHEZ Lieutenant Governor



### September 12, 2014

Mark Hansen 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite I SantaFe, NewMexico, 87505 Phone (505) 476-4300 Fax (505) 476-4375 www.nmenv.state.nm.us



### Acting Associate Director for Air Programs USEP A Region 6-6PDQ 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75202

DearMr. Hansen: RYAN FLYNN Cabinet Secretary BUTCH TONGATE Deputy Secretary



### Thepurpose ofthe attached document is to provide information concerning the operation ofthe ambient airmonitoring networkbythe New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air Quality Bureau (AQB) in 2013114.

· Under40 CPR, Part 58, Subpart B, States are required to submit an annual monitoring network

review to the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) regional office in Dallas Texas. This networkplan is required to provide the framework for establishment and maintenance ofan air quality surveillance system. The annual monitoring network plan mustbe made available for public inspection for at least 30 days priorto submission to EPA. Theplan was posted August 4, 2014 through September 4, 2014. No comments werereceived. Regards,

# fitf/Z~ze1 Richard L. Goodyear, PE

. ( Bureau Chief 

### I Air QualityBureau2014 NetworkReview Air QualityBureau New Mexico EnvironmentDepartment July 1, 2014 Preparedby Roman Szkoda, Manager,AmbientAir MonitoringProgram

The purpose ofthis document is to provide information concerning the operation ofthe ambient air monitoring network by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) 

### Air Quality Bnreau (AQB) in2013. Under40 CFR, Part 58, Subpart B, States are required to submit an annual monitoringnetworkreview to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional office inDallas Texas. This network review is required to provide the framework for establislnnent and maintenance ofan air quality surveillance system. The annual monitoring network review must be made available for public inspection for at least 30 days priorto submission to EPA.

1.0 Overview At the end of2013 the Bnreau operated 26 criteria air pollutant monitoring sites located in 12 ofthe State's 33 counties. Each air monitoring location is sited to meetthe three basic monitoring objectives and at least one ofthe six federal criteria for ambient airmonitoringnetworks. In 2013 the Ambient 

### Air Monitoring Section worked with a full-time staff of six, holding two vacancies. Table 1 (Network Element Worksheet) contains a listing of 

### all New Mexico Environment Department, 

### AirQualityBnreau ambient airmonitoring sites operating atthe end of2013.

2.0 PM2.5 FRMNetwork The Bnreau operated five PM2.5 FRMs at five monitoring locations at the end of2013. The Bnreau requests upgrading from Partisol 2025 PM2.5 samplers to BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 samplers where indicated for increased efficiency and cost savings, as discussed on May 8th and 9th 2014 teleconference with EPA Region VI. NMED has evaluated the network monitoring sites for compliance in meeting siting criteria per 40 CFR 58, App. E., and has concerns with the Hobbs site due to the car port installed adjacent to the monitoring site. We will re-evaluate the site and make necessary improvements where possible to meet the requirement or look into locations that would be more optimal for monitoring.

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### Farmington 35-045-0019 (Primary), Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 

### Farmington 35-045-0019 (Collocation), Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 2 Due to historically low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau requests to deconunission sampling at the Farmington lFO site. Noreplacement is anticipated for 2014. 

### Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 Due to historically low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau intends to deconunission the PM2.5 FRM located in Santa Fe on the Runnels building per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient 

### AirMonitoring Network PlanTechnical Conunents, and as there is a continuous PM2.5 sampler located at the SantaFeAirport site. 

### Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 Dueto historically low concentrations the Bureaurequests to deconunissionthe PM2.5 FRM sampler. 

### Las Cruces 35-013-0025 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 The Bureau requests to replace the existing PM2.5 FRM sampler with a BAM-1020 FEM PM2.5 sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1, and still comply with area wide requirement for PM2.5. We also request to have Las Crucesbe our co-located PM2.5 site to fulfill the requirement for MSA monitoring for PM2.5 per 40 CPR Part 58, App. D. The BAM sampler will provide real time concentration, save on laboratory

- filter weight and shipping costs and is more efficient and easierto operate. 

### Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 Bureaurequests to deconunissionthe PM2.5 FRM sampler due to site notmeeting the siting criteria in 40 CPR Part 58, App. E, NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated March 28, 2014, and EPAresponse letter, dated May 16,2014. The Bureau intends to begin shifting from sequential FRM sampling to continuous FEM sampling in 2014. The FEM samplers that the Bureau intends to deploy are BAM 1020s manufactured by MetOne. 

### As previously stated, this shift to continuous sampling will allow quicker data submittal to EPA and 

### will save the Bureau approximately $23,000 annually in contractual laboratory services. The Bureau also expects to save a significant amount of stafftravel time, with fewer regular site visits required to maintain the continuous monitors.



### 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network The Bureau operated continuous TEOM analyzers for PM2.5 at nine monitoring locations at the end of2013. The Bureau requests upgrading from TEOM PM2.5 samplers, which are not FRM orFEM designated to BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 samplers where indicated for increased efficiency and cost savings as discussed on May 8th and 9th 2014 teleconference with EPA Region VI. NMED has evaluated the network monitoring sites for compliance in meeting siting criteria per 40 CPR 58, App. E., and has concerns with the Taos site due to tree growth in the residential neighborhood adjacent to the monitoring site. We feel that continued growth oftrees could potentially violate the siting criteria.

NMED Air Quality Bureau's 2014NetworkReview Page2In addition the Hobbs site gives us concern dueto the carport installed adjacent to the monitoring site. Wewillre-evaluate both sites, makenecessary improvements where possibleto meetthe requirement, orlookinto locations that wouldbemore optimal for monitoring. SantaFe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 Due to historical low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau intends to decommission the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient 

### Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. The Bureau does not intend to replace the sampler due to having a continuous PM2.5 samplerlocated at SantaFeAirport site.

Bernalillo 35-043-0001 Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC I TheBureaurequests to install a BAM-1020FEMPM2.5 sampler as a SPM.This is a new sampler installation to characterize growthpatterns in Sandoval County as well as increased traffic and developmentinthe area, presence ofdirtroads, and more frequent dust storms. Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 8810I,Method 170, POC 1 The Bureaurequests to install a BAM-I020 FEM PM2.5 sampler as a SPM to obtain representative sampling ofPM2.5 for San Juan County due to increased traffic and oil and gas development in the area, presence ofdirtroads, andmore frequent dust storms. Taos 35-055-0005 Parameter 88502, Method70I, POC 3 The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler as it is not FRM or FEM designated and upgrade to a BAM-1020 FEM PM2.5 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 8810I, Method I70, POC 

### 1. In addition we will evaluate the site per 40 CFR Part 58, App. E. to determine that it meets siting criteria, and if not make necessary improvements to meet the requirement. The Bureau has concerns due to tree growth in residential neighborhood adjacent to the monitoring site. We feel that continued growth oftrees can potentially violate the siting criteria in 40 CFRPart 58, App. E. Carlsbad 35-0I5-I005 Parameter 88502, Method70I, POC 3 The Bureau will remove the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February I9, 20I4referring to NMED's 2013 AnnualAmbient

### AirMonitoringNetworkPlanTechnical Comments and requests to upgrade to a BAM-I020 FEM PM2.5 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88IOI, Method 170, POC. Anthony 35-013-00I6 Parameter 88502, Method 70I, POC 3 The Bureau requests to replace the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler as it is not FRM or FEM designated with the BAM-I020 FEM PM2.5 continuous sampler as a SPM. The Bureau has installed the BAM-I020 which has been operating since April20I4, Parameter 88IOI, Method I70, POC I, but itisnot currentlyinAQS.

SunlandPark 35-013-0017(Co-locatedwithFRM) Parameter 88502, Method 70I, POC 3

NMED Air QualityBureau's 2014NetworkReview Page3The Bureau requests to deconunission the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler due to site not meeting the siting criteria in 40 CPR Part 58, App. E, NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated March 28, 2014, and EPAresponse letter, dated May 16, 2014. DesertView 35-013-0021 Parameter 88502, Method701, POC 3 TheBureau currently operates a TEOMPM2.5 continuous sampler, and requests upgrading to BAMI020 PM2.5 FEM designated sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 

### 1. TheTEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler is notFRM orFEM designated. The site'smonitors and samplers maybe influencedbyschool construction, whichis expected to begin inJuly2014 and continue through June 2016 pertimeline providedbyGadsden Independent School District. Tentative Timeline for DesertViewElementary School project; • Construction to commence June orJuly2014 throughDecember 2015 • Demolition ofthe oldDesertView School is January- April2016 • Current plans show the majority of the new student pick-up/drop-off construction and pavingwill happen afterthe demolition ofthe old school. Rafael "Ralph" Gallegos- Gadsden Independent School District Executive Director for EnergyManagement & Construction

Santa Teresa 35-013-0022 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 The Bureau currently operates a TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler, and requests upgrading to a BAM-1020 PM2.5 FEM designated sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 

### 1. The TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampleris notFRM orFEM designated. The inunediate site perimeter will have gravel installed in order to minimize the impact ofwindblown dust. The surrounding area has become more industrial due tci the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad's new Intermodal Transshipment Terminal, and Twin Cities Services which operates freight storage and transport facilities. NMED-AQB believes that the site which is currently designated as background scale be changed to urban scale. We will pursue looking into locations that wouldbe more optimal for PM2.5 monitoring. Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 TheBureauwill deconunission the TEOMPM2.5 continuous sampler, perEPAletter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. The Bureau will continue to operate the existing BAM-1020 PM2.5 FEM sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 

### 1. Inaddition we will evaluate the site per40 CPRPart 58, App. E. to determine that itmeets siting criteria, and, ifnot, make necessaryimprovements to meetthe requirement. TheBureauhas concerns due to the carportinstalled adjacentto themonitoring site. Navajo Lake 35-045-0018 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 Due to historically low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau deconunissioned the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler on May 15, 2014 per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014.

NMED Air Quality Bureau's 2014 NetworkReview Page4Los Lunas 35-061-0008 Parameter 88502, Method701, POC 3 Due to historically low concentrations, the Los Lunas TEOM sampler for PM2.5 was discontinued October 1, 2013 per Maria Martinez' e-mail dated September 30, 2013, Subject: Re: Discontinuation ofLos Lunas Site- AQS- 35-061-0008, and per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient AirMonitoringNetworkPlanTechnical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

### Santa Fe Airport 35-049-0021 Parameter 88502, Method701, POC 3 The Bureau currently operates a TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler and requests upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM 2.5 sampler as an SPM,Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1.



### 4.0 PMlO FRMNetwork The Bureau operated a total ofelevenPMlO samplers at ninemonitoring locations at the end of2013. NMED-AQB uses parameter code 81102 for standard temperature and pressure, and parameter code 85101 for local temperature and pressure per RFPS-1087-062. NMED has evaluated the network monitoring sites for compliance inmeeting siting criteriaper40 CFRPart 58, App. E. The Hobbs site gives us concern due to the car port installed adjacent to the monitoring site. We will re-evaluate the site and make necessary improvements where possible to meet the requirement or look into locations that wouldbemore optimal for monitoring. 

### Farmington 35-045-0019 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 Due to historically low PM10 concentrations, the Bureau decommissioned the Wedding PMlO noncontinuous sampler on May 15, 2014. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. The site did measure one exceedance in 2013 on 4/16/13 which was due to a high wind event. Winds averaged 13.7 rn!s (30.6 mph) from 11:15 through 18:15 onthat day. 

### Bernalillo (Town Hall)35-043-0001 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 Due to historically low PM10 concentrations, the Bureau requests to decommission the Wedding PMl0 non-continuous sampler. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

### Bernalillo (DOT Yard)35-043-0001 Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1 The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PMlO sampler as an SPM. This is a new sampler installation to characterize growth patterns in Sandoval County as well as increased traffic and development inthe area, presence ofdirtroads and more frequent dust storms. 

### Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1 The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PMlO sampler as an SPM due to increased traffic and oil and gas development inthe area, presence ofdirt roads andmore frequent dust storms. 

### Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 (Primary) Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

### Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 (Collocation) Parameters 81102, Method 062, POC 2 Due to historically low PMlO concentrations, the Bureau will decommission both Wedding PM10 non-continuous samplers per EPA letter, dated February 19,2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual AmbientAirMonitoringNetworkPlanTechnical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014.

NMED Air Quality Bureau's 2014NetworkReview PageSTaos 35-055-0005 (Partisol PM10) Parameter 81102, Method 127, POC2 Due to historically low PM!0 concentrations, the Bureau will decommission the Partisol PM!0 noncontinuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient

### AirMonitoringNetworkPlanTechnical Comments. Noreplacement is anticipated for 2014. Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 The Bureau requests to replace the Wedding PMIO non-continuous sampler with a TEOM PMIO continuous sampler, Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1. In addition we will evaluate the site per 40 CFR Part 58, App. E. to determine that it meets siting criteria, and, if not, make necessary improvements to meetthe requirement. The Bureauhas concerns due to the car portinstalled adjacent to themonitoring site. Anthony 35-013-0016 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 The Bureaurequests to replace the Wedding PM!0 non-continuous sampler with a BAM-1020 PM!0 FEM sampler. Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 The Bureau requests to decommission the Wedding PMlO non-continuous sampler due to site not meeting the siting criteria in 40 CFR Part 58, App. E, and NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteriadocument dated March 28, 2014. Deming 35-029-0001 (Primary) Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 Deming 35-029-0001 (Collocation) Parameter 81102, Method062, POC 2 Due to historically low PM10 concentrations, the Bureau will decommission both Wedding PMIO non-continuous samplers per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient

### AirMonitoringNetworkPlanTechnical Comments. Noreplacement is anticipated for 2014. Hurley Smelter 35-017-1003 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 Dueto historicallylowPM!0 concentrations, the Bureauwill decommissionthe Wedding PM!0 noncontinuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient

### AirMonitoringNetworkPlanTechnical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. The northern counties continue to report relatively low PM10 values when compared to the southern counties.

5.0 Continuous PMlO Network The Bureauoperated a total ofseven continuous TEOMPMlO analyzers atthe end of2013. Bernalillo (DOT Yard)35-043-0001 Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1 The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PMIO sampler as an SPM. This is a new sampler installation to characterize growth patterns in Sandoval County as well as increased traffic and development inthe area, presence ofdirtroads and more frequent dust storms.

NMED Air Quality Bureau's 2014 Network Review Page6Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1 The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PM10 sampler as an SPM due to increased traffic and oil and gas development inthe area, presence ofdirt roads andmore frequent dust storms. Anthony 35-013-0016 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 2 The Bureau continues to operate the TEOM PMI0 continuous FEM sampler, no replacement is anticipated for 2014. SunlandPark 35-013-0017 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 2 The Bureau requests to decommission the PM10 FEM sampler due to site not meeting the siting criteria in40 CFRPart 58, App. E, and NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated March 28, 2014. Chaparral 35-013-0020 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMI0 continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM PMIO continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 

### 1. Hohnan Road 35-013-0019 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PM10 continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020 FEMPM10 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102 Method 122, POC 

### 1. WestMesa 35-013-0024 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMIO continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020FEMPMIO continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 

### 1. DemingAirport 35-029-0003 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMIO continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAMI020 FEM PMI0 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1. DesertView 35-013-0021 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMIO continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM PM10 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 

### 1. The site monitors and samplers maybe influenced by school construction, which is expected to begin in July 2014 and continue through June 2016 per timeline providedby Gadsden Independent School District as statedin section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network 6.0 CONetwork TheBureau no longer conducts carbon monoxide monitoring. 7.0 S02Network TheBureau operated a total ofthree S02monitoring stations at the end of2013. Substation Bloomfield 35-045-1005 Parameter42401, Method 060, POC 3 35-045-0009 Parameter42401, Method 060, POC 3

NMED Air QualityBureau's2014NetworkReview Page?Hurley Smelter 

### 35-017-1003 Parameter42401, Method060, POC 3 The Bureau requests to decommission the S02 monitor at Hurley as NMED's maintenance plan identified by Docket ID No: EPA-R06-0AR-2013-0764 

### has been approved to take effect on September 16,2014. Hobbs It

### is also ourrequest to add an S02monitor at ourHobbs site due to the new S02 standard in order to determine compliance in the Permian Basin as well as the Bureau receiving five new PSD permitting applications for this area TheBureau continues reporting "five minute" data for S02. 

### 8.0 N02Network 

### The Bureau operated a total ofeightN02 monitoring stations at the end of2013. Substation 

### 35-045-1005 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 2 Bloomfield 

### 35-045-0009 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 1 Navajo Lake 

### 35-045-0018 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 1 The Bureau continues to operate the N02 monitors at the three sites in San Juan County. No changes are anticipated for 2014. Carlsbad 

### 35-015-1005 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 1 Hobbs 

### 35-025-0008 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 1 The Bureau requests to continue sampling for N02 at the Hobbs location. Since the N02 at Carlsbad is not required to meet minimum network requirements, but does provide information that helps the bureau characterize increased pollutant trends, NMED will be changing its designation from SLAMS to SPM. NMEDhas received five new PSD permit applications for the Permian Basin. Desert View 

### 35-013-0021 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 1 The Bureau continues to operate the N02 monitor at Desert View, no changes are anticipated for 2014. The site monitors and samplers maybe influenced by school construction, which is expected to begin in July 2014 and continue through June 2016 per timeline provided by Gadsden Independent School District as stated insection 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network. Santa Teresa 

### 35-013-0022 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 2 The Bureau continues to operate the N02 monitor at Santa Teresa no changes are anticipated for 2014. As stated in section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network, the surrounding area has become more industrial due to the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad's new Intermodal Transshipment Tenninal, and Twin Cities Services which operates freight storage and transport facilities. NMEDAQB believes that the site which is currently designated as background scale be changed to urban scale. DemingAirport 

### 35-029-0003 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 1

NMED Air Quality Bureau's 2014Network Review PageSDue to historically lowN02 concentration, the Bureau requests to decommission theN02 monitor at DemingAirport site, no replacement is anticipated for 2014. In 2013 the Bureau completedupgrade ofall eight oftheN02 monitors. 9.0 . 

### 03 Network TheBureauoperated seventeen 03 monitoring stations inits statewide networkin2013. Substation 35-045-1005 Parameter44201, Method047, POC 1 Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 Navajo Lake 35-045-0018 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitors at the three sites in San Juan County. No changes are anticipated for 2014. Coyote Ranger Dist. 35-039-0026 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 TheBureau continues to operate the Ozonemonitorno changes are anticipated for 2014. Bernalillo 35-043-1001 Parameter44201, Method047, POC 1 Los Lunas 35-061-0008 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 TheBureaurequests to continue samplingfor Ozoneto better characterize ozoneinthe air shed, and it will also assist in determining growthpatterns inValencia and Sandoval counties. Since these are not required as part ofthe SLAMS network, NMED will be changing designation for SLAMS to SPM. Carlsbad 35-015-1005 Parameter44201, Method047, POC 1 Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter44201, Method047, POC 1 The Bureau requests to continue sampling for Ozone given the increase in oil production in the Permian Basin. The Ozone monitors in Carlsbad and Hobbs are necessary in characterizing increase pollutant trends. NMED has also received five new PSD permit applications for the Permian Basin. Since the ozone monitor atthe Hobbs location is not required as part ofthe SLAMS network, NMED willbe changingits designation form SLAMS to SPM. LaUnion 35-013-0008 Parameter44201, Method047, POC 2 TheBureau continues operatingthe Ozonemonitor atLaUnion, no changes are anticipated for 2014. Solano Road 35-013-0023 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 The Bureau continues operating the Ozone monitor at Solano road no changes are anticipated for 2014. Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 TheBureaurequests to decommission Ozonemonitor at SunlandParkbased on determination that the conditions and circumstances.at this site do not support continued monitoring for ozone, according to NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated March 28, 2014. Chaparral 35-013-0020 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1

NMED Air QualityBureau's2014NetworkReview Page9The Bureau intends to continue sampling for Ozone due to the growing community, and it will also help characterize the El Paso Air Shed as well as background concentrations. Since the ozone monitor at the Chaparral location is not required as part ofthe SLAMS network, NMED will be changing its designation form SLAMS to SPM. 

### Desert View 35-013-0021 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor at Desert View, no changes are anticipated for 2014. 

### Santa Teresa 35-013-0022 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor at Santa Teresa, no changes are anticipated for 2014. As stated in section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network, the surrounding area has become more industrial due to the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad's new Intermodal Transshipment Terminal, and Twin Cities Services which operates freight storage and transport facilities. NMEDAQB believes that the site which is currently designated as background scale be changed to urban scale. 

### DemingAirport 35-029-0003 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 Due to historically low ozone concentration, the Bureau will decommission the Ozone monitor, per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring NetworkPlanTechnical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

### Santa Fe Airport 35-049-0021 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor at Santa Fe Airport, no changes are anticipated for2014. 

### Hurley Smelter 35-017-1003 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 The Bureau will decommission the Ozone monitor due to historically low concentrations, per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network PlanTechnical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014.



### 10.0 Other Projects There are two otherprojects underwayinNew Mexico that are supportedbyNMED/ AQB staff. 

### 1. Northern air monitoring staff is continuing a second NADP-sponsored project to collect passive anunonia monitoring data in San Juan County, New Mexico. This project will hopefully continue for the next year. Ammoniais a precursor offine particulate matter which adversely affects public health and visibility. This continued study will augment the baseline data collected in2007 to assess any significant changes in ambient anunonia levels.

NMED Air QualityBureau's 2014 Network Review Page 102. NMED has submitted a development plan for Ozone nonattainment in the southern border region ofNewMexico from the FY14 BorderGrant. 11.0 Summary The intention ofthe Bureau is to continue to focus on pollutants of concern while also striving to continue to serve the public health needs and to satisfY the expectations of the New Mexico communities. The Bureau will inform Region VI staff early in the process of any plans to make changes to the ambient air monitoring network, other than those described in this review, to ensure that state and federal priorities continue tobe aligned. 

### 12.0 AddressingNew MonitoringRequirements in MonitoringNetwork 12.1 Lead (Pb) Two federal criteriahavebeen setup for Pbmonitoring:

• Source-oriented- For sources over0.5 Tons peryear. • "Non-source"-oriented in every urban area with NCore monitoring sites, that have a population of500,000 ormore. Based onthese criteria, no Pb monitors are required inregions underNMED/ AQBjurisdiction. 

### 12.2 NitrogenDioxide Two federal criteriahavebeen set up forN02 monitoring:

• Near-road N02 monitoring; 1 micro-scale site would be required in Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSA) 

### >= 500,000 at a location ofexpected highest hourly N02 concentrations sited near a majorroad with highAnnual Average DailyTraffic (AADT) counts. • Community-wide; required in CBSAs >= 1 million at a location of expected highest N02 concentrations representing neighborhood orlarger (urban) spatial scale. Basedonthese criteria, no newN02 monitors are required inregions underNMED/ AQBjurisdiction.



### 12.3 Sulfur

### Dioxide Two federal criteriahavebeen setup for S02monitoring:

• Based on population per CBSA and amount ofS02 emissions within that CBSA, that is, the PopulationWeighed Emissions Index (PWEl) and • Based on individual state contribution to national S02 inventory in the 2005 National Emissions Inventory (NEl).

NMED Air QualityBureau's 2014NetworkReview PagellBased on the PWEI criteria, NMED/AQB would not need to deploy any new monitors. However, NMED/AQB is considering adding an additional S02 monitor at the Hobbs site due to the new S02 standard in order to determine compliance in the Permian Basin as well as the Bureau receiving five new PSD permitting applications for this area. Based on the 2005 NEI criteria, NMED/AQB would need one monitor. This requirement is already being complied withbyvirtue ofthe Substation site. 

### 12.4 Ozone Previous to this writing three federal criteria had been set up for ozone monitoring. Although these criteria are no longer required, one is still listed because NMED/ AQB set up a new ozone site based onthat criterion.

• 1 monitor in an area ofhigh ozone concentration outside ofcurrently monitored MSAs and Micropolitan areas. NMED/ AQB has beenworking with the US Forest Service to commission a site at the Coyote Ranger Station on the SantaFeNational Forest. Commissioning ofthe site began inthe Fall of2011 and was completedinthe Spring of2013. 

### 13.0 Other Issues The Bureau filled one vacant supervisor position in 2013, and one vacant operator position in 2014. The operator-advanced position became vacant in October 2013 and the Bureau is in the process of reclassifYing this position. A 

### draft of this document will be made available to the public in August of 2014, at http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/aqb/. Anycommentspertaining to this document shouldbe sent to the following contact: Roman Szkoda Monitoring Program Manager NewMexico EnvironmentDepartment 

### AirQualityBureau 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1 SantaFe, NewMexico, 87505 Oremail at: roman.szkoda@state.nm.us

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