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Air Approvals in Ontario - Nov 24 2017
In the province of Ontario, air quality and noise from industrial facilities are regulated under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 419/05 and O.Reg. 1/17. The overriding philosophy of the EPA is to ensure »
Permitting of Fire Pumps as Exempt Units through an Administrative Revision - Nov 21 2017
Fire pumps represent a ubiquitous emission source at facilities of all types including data centers, oil refineries, residential buildings and manufacturing centers to name a few. These pumps function to provide pressurized water to sprinklers and »
Proposed Permit Waivers and Air Quality Nofiications for Certain Source Categories - Oct 24 2017
The Environmental Health Department (EHD) at the City of Albuquerque (CABQ) has proposed a regulation, 20.11.39 NMAC, which will allow certain facilities, in the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, to apply for permit waivers. This proposed »
Updates to Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines - Sep 19 2017
The New Mexico Air Quality Bureau (AQB) has revised their Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines on August 8, 2017. There are several important changes since the previous September 1, 2016 version, which are described below.New Meteorological Data »
Changes to Universal Application Forms and Submittal Requirements - Aug 03 2017
There have been several updates and changes to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Universal Application forms. The most recent being that NMED will require UA forms submitted after August 1, 2017 to be printed double-sided. See section 1-I »
Stakeholder Review Drafts Released - Jun 21 2017
On May 30, 2017, the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department (EHD) released Stakeholder Review Drafts of proposed rule amendments to provisions of 20.11.41 NMAC, Construction Permits, and a new regulation, 20.11.39 NMAC, Permit Waivers »
ALBUQUERQUE-BERNALILLO COUNTY AIR QUALITY CONTROL BOARD MEETING(2) - May 30 2017
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board's (Air Board) next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm MDT in the Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers located on the Basement Level at 1 »
GCP-Oil & Gas Permit for Oil and Gas Facilities - May 30 2017
On May 19, 2017, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the draft GCP-Oil & Gas permit for oil and gas facilities for comments. This permit revises and combines the existing GCP-1 and GCP-4 permits into a single permit. This new permit »
New Albuquerque Office Manager - Apr 26 2017
We are pleased to announce that Adam Erenstein has been promoted to the role of Manager of Consulting Services for the Albuquerque, New Mexico office.He has experience in air dispersion modeling, emissions inventories, regulatory applicability »
NMED proposed Incorporation by Reference of Federal NSPS, NESHAP, and MACT Rules - Apr 26 2017
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) has announced a public hearing on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. MDT in Room 307 of the State Capitol Building located at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe. During this public hearing, the »
New Mexico prepares to Adopt NSPS and Emission Guidelines for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills - Apr 26 2017
In August 2016, EPA adopted new NSPS standards for new and existing municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLs). During the April 28, 2017 public hearing the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board (EIB) will also consider adoption of the federal New »
ALBUQUERQUE-BERNALILLO COUNTY AIR QUALITY CONTROL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING - Mar 28 2017
NMED ADDS NON-DISCRIMINATION LANGUAGE TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE - Feb 27 2017
On February 24, 2017, the NMED added non-discrimination language to the public notice guidelines. This language will be required in the newspaper publications, posting notice, and letters to the property owners, municipalities, counties, and Indian »
Emission Factor Development for Mechanical Evaporators - Feb 27 2017
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has developed and published emission factors for various industries and sources. These emission factors are heavily documented in the USEPA publication AP-42 and also in the USEPA »
NMED Develops Electronic GIS Mapping Tool for Permitted Sources in New Mexico - Dec 20 2016
In December 2016, the New Mexico Environment Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) developed an electronic GIS mapping tool for permitted sources in New Mexico. This is a permitted source mapping tool that is available to the public on the NMED »
Recent Changes to NMED Flare Monitoring Protocol - Nov 21 2016
On November 8, 2016, the NMED released a new flare monitoring protocol. This protocol is to be used for flares subject to federal (e.g. 40 CFR §§60.18 & 63.11, NSPS J/Ja, MACT CC, etc.) and state regulations. Following is a summary of the initial »
NMED Publishes Update to Universal Application Forms(1) - Oct 25 2016
In October 2016, the New Mexico Environment Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) released updates to the Universal Application (UA) form set. The UA is used for new sources as well as Modifications and Revisions to Title V, minor source (both TV »
Environmental Site Assessments - Oct 25 2016
Purchasing or leasing a property is one of the most important aspect in our lives, especially when that action will become the foundation of a commercial and/or industrial business. For that reason, it is important to review the historical uses of »
EPA Lower NAAQS Standards Impacts New Mexico - Sep 22 2016
In October 2015, the EPA lowered the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone from 0.075 ppm to 0.070 ppm. Ozone data collected by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) from 2013 to 2015 shows that all of New Mexico except two »
20.2.37 NMAC Effective Repeal Date is September 12, 2016 - Sep 22 2016
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) – Air Quality Bureau (AQB) recently repealed 20.2.37 NMAC. 20.2.37 NMAC was in place to minimize emissions from petroleum or natural gas processing facilities.What does this mean for your facility if it »
Proposed Repeal of 20.2.37 NMAC - Petroleum Processing Facilities - Aug 22 2016
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air Quality Bureau petitioned the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) to schedule a public hearing for August 12, 2016 to consider the repeal of 20.2.37 NMAC. Part 37 was adopted in 1974 and specified »
Albuquerque Air Board Hearing on SWOP's Request to Rescind Honstein Oil's ATC #3131 - Aug 01 2016
Following other unsuccessful attempts to revoke air quality Authority to Construct (ATC) permits for Smith's gas stations in Bernalillo County, the local Air Quality Board (AQB) has scheduled a hearing for the SouthWest Organizing Project's (SWOP's) »
Recent Changes to New Mexico Environmental Department Modeling Guidelines - Jul 29 2016
On July 8, 2016, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released a significant update to their modeling guidelines for air dispersion modeling. Following is a summary of the changes:1-hr NO2 and SO2 modeling is now required for every facility »
NMED Releases New GHG Guidance - Jun 30 2016
The New Mexico Environmental Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) recently released new guidance regarding greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The new guidance explains that GHG emissions must be included in applicable air permit applications and »
Recent New Mexico Environmental Department Modeling Changes in 2016 - May 03 2016
Since January 1, 2016 the NMED has introduced several new changes to the modeling guidance and requirements. The most significant of these changes are discussed below.On January 1, 2016 the NMED adopted the National Ambient Air Quality Standards »
NMED Proposes Update to NSR Permit Language - May 03 2016
The New Mexico Environmental Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) has proposed to update the New Source Review (NSR) Permit language by adding a permit condition labeled "Governing Requirements During Source Construction, Source Removal, and/or »
REMINDER: Boiler MACT Initial Notification of Compliance Status - Mar 24 2016
Pursuant to §63.7545(e), the Notification of Compliance Status (NOCS) must be submitted within 60 days of the January 31, 2016 compliance date (March 31, 2016) for existing affected sources and must include the information required by §63.7545(e)(1) »
Updates to Public Notice Procedure in New Mexico - Mar 24 2016
On March 25, 2016 the New Mexico Environment Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) released updates to the public notice guidelines. The changes to the public notice will include:The general posting notice has specific language on where it needs »
NMED Releases 20.2.35 NMAC Clarification - Mar 24 2016
The New Mexico Environment Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) has recently released a memo to clarify when a natural gas processing plant is subject to 20.2.35 NMAC (Natural Gas Processing Plant – Sulfur Regulation). In the memo the NMED states »
NMED Publishes Update to Universal Application Forms - Mar 24 2016
On March 7, 2016, the New Mexico Environment Department – Air Quality Bureau (NMED) released updates to the Universal Application (UA) form set. The UA is used for new sources as well as Modifications and Revisions to Title V, NOI, minor source »
Toxic Release Inventory - Feb 24 2016
New Modeling Requirements in Bernalillo County - Feb 08 2016
The City of Albuquerque Air Quality Program announced new modeling requirements for minor source projects in Bernalillo County. Effective immediately on February 2, 2016, modeling for the 1-hour NO2 and 1-hour SO2 standards for all permitting »
New 1-Hour NO2 and SO2 Modeling Requirements for New Mexico - Nov 24 2015
The Air Quality Bureau of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released guidance on the implementation of 1-hour NO2 and SO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) on Thursday, November 19, 2015. The NMED will now require modeling »
Deadline Approaching for New Mexico SSM SIP Call - Nov 23 2015
New Mexico is starting to run out of time to prepare a response to EPA's May 22, 2015 final SIP call regarding startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) emissions. This year, EPA published notice in the federal register requiring 36 states with »
EIB Schedules Public Hearing for SIP Updates - Oct 27 2015
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Department (EIB) has scheduled a public hearing for December 18, 2015. During the public hearing the EIB will consider proposed amendments, petitioned by New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), to New »
Quick Look at the New Ozone Standard in New Mexico - Oct 02 2015
Due Diligence in Acquiring Oil & Gas Properties - Sep 23 2015
Often an acquisition in the Oil & Gas Industry may involve either a large number of previously operated well locations or the rights to explore on large undeveloped parcels of land. In order to protect oneself from unwarranted risk it is advisable »
AQCB Meeting - Aug 25 2015
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board's (AQCB) next monthly meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2015. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 - 9:00 pm in the DMD Conference Room, 7th Floor, Room #7096 located at 1 »
NMED Satellite ABQ Office Relocated - Jul 13 2015
The New Mexico Environment Department's (NMED) District 1 office located in Albuquerque has moved. The NMED remains headquartered in Santa Fe with 22 district and field offices located throughout the state. The new address of the District 1 office »
General Permits and Permits by Rule in Indian Country - Jul 13 2015
On July 1, 2011, the EPA promulgated the “Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country” to protect air quality in Indian country. The final rule is a federal implementation plan (FIP) for industrial facilities located in Indian country. »
EPA Affirmative Defense Disapproved... What does this mean for facilities located in New Mexico? - Jul 13 2015
On May 22, 2015, the EPA issued a final action to ensure states (including New Mexico and Albuquerque-Bernalillo County) have plans in place that are fully consistent with the CAA and recent court decisions concerning startup, shutdown and »
Effects of Proposed Ozone Standards on Wyoming - May 05 2015
On November 25, 2014, the U.S. EPA proposed to lower the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone from 75 ppb to a value in the range of 65 ppb to 70 ppb as a means of providing increase protection of public health. For the »
NMED Open House & AEIR Updates - May 05 2015
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air Quality Bureau (AQB) is hosting a training on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 beginning at 1:30 pm MT to share updates to the Air Emission Inventory Reporting (AEIR) due April 1, 2015.For those not able to »
Annual Emission Inventory Due Soon! - May 05 2015
It's that time of year again... annual air emission inventory deadlines in New Mexico are fast approaching.Sources inside Bernalillo CountyAll major sources that are located within Bernalillo County limits are required to submit their annual »
Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Meeting(1) - May 05 2015
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board's (AQCB) next monthly meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2015. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 - 9:00 pm in the Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers located at 1 Civic Plaza »
Atmospheric Variables Measured During Balloon Fiesta® Flight - Jan 21 2015
Trinity Consultants was the proud sponsor of a hot air balloon team during the 2014 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. During the Fiesta, Trinity partnered with Dr. Dave DuBois the New Mexico State Climatologist and professor at New Mexico »
Air Quality Control Board Meeting - Oct 30 2014
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB) has scheduled a Motion Hearing Regarding Motions for Summary Judgment on the Smith's 4th Street for Wednesday, October 22, 2014 beginning at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at 1 »
Boiler MACT Energy Assessment and How It Affects You - Oct 30 2014
Does your facility meet these criteria?Existing industrial, red boiler commercial, or institutional boiler; ORA process heater was constructed (or reconstructed) on or before June 4, 2010; ANDFacility is a major source of HAPs.If so, MACT applies to »
NMED Releases Abbreviated NOI Application Form - Oct 30 2014
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently released a new abbreviated Notice of Intent (NOI) application form for oil and gas producing facilities.This form set should be used for production sites, tank batteries, loading stations, »
NMED Releases Revised UA3 - May 29 2014
The New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) released a revised Universal Application Part 3 (UA3) on November 7.The NMED has updated Section 13: Discussion Demonstrating Compliance with Each Applicable State & Federal Regulation by adding Quad »
NMED Assumes Delegation of NSPS OOOO - May 29 2014
The New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) released an email on November 20, 2013 stating that recent amendments to 20.2.77 NMAC and 20.2.82 NMAC will become effective December 19, 2013.With these amendments, the NMED will have delegation of »
Comments on Emissions During SSM Deadline Extended - May 29 2014
In the last edition of this eNews we brought you a story on the EPA's proposed rule that would ensure that States have procedures in place to address air emissions during SSM. Specifically, the EPA was petitioned by the Sierra Club to re-visit SSM »
Hearing on Proposed Revisions to the 20.11.41 NMAC - new Permit to Construct Reulations - May 29 2014
The AQD had proposed significant revisions to the 20.11.41 NMAC, aka Part 41, Authority-to-Construct regulations. The proposed revisions can be viewed here. The hearing on the proposed regulation revisions was recently rescheduled from mid-February »
Annual Air Emission Inventory Reporting - May 29 2014
As you may already be aware, annual air emission inventory deadlines in New Mexico are fast approaching.Bernalillo County Sources Due 3/17/2014New Mexico (Outside Bernalillo County & Tribal Lands) Due 4/1/2014Sources inside Bernalillo CountyFor all »
Trinity Consultants Sponsors Hot Air Balloon - May 29 2014
We are pleased to announce that the Trinity Consultants Inc. Albuquerque Office will be sponsoring a balloon in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. The event is scheduled for October 4-12, 2014. As a sponsor, we will receive (2) balloon »
City of Albuquerque Permit Allication Policy Changes - May 23 2014
The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department has announced policy changes for those seeking an air quality construction permit. The changes, which will go into effect beginning January 1, 2014, will effect those seeking to construct, »
Leak Detection Using FLIR Camera - Dec 04 2013
As part of our continuing efforts to improve the services provided to our clients, Trinity Consultants has acquired a GF320 FLIR camera for visual observation of fugitive equipment leaks for leak detection and repair (LDAR) and non-LDAR facilities. »
NSPS and MACT Update in New Mexico - Oct 21 2013
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, November 7, 2013 in which the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) intends to request updates to 20.2.77 NMAC and 20.2.82 NMAC. These rules are the delegation for »
Notifications for Excess Emissions and Significant Revision Applications - Jul 31 2013
The New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) unofficially announced in early June that operators could expect to receive the next wave in SSM (Startup, Shutdown and Maintenance) very soon. It was expected that the requests would be sent to those »
NSPS and MACT Updates - Jul 31 2013
On July 1, 2013, the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) Air Quality Bureau sent out a notice regarding implementation and enforcement of several federal air quality standards that were adopted under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) »
Pending Revisions to the NSR/Construction Permitting Regulation in Bernalillo County - Jul 11 2013
The existing Albuquerque Bernalillo County new source review (NSR) type regulation, 20.11.41 NMAC (Authority-to-Construct), is up for revision at a public hearing before the local air quality control board on July 10, 2013, at One Civic Plaza in »
Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Meeting - Jul 11 2013
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Meeting is held monthly. The last meeting was held on May 8, 2013. During this meeting, the following items were discussed:A decision was recorded in the proposed amendment to 20.11.60 NMAC »
NMED Air Quality Bureau has Moved! - Apr 30 2013
Please note, as of April 8, 2013, the New Mexico Environmental Department Air Quality Bureau has moved. Their new location is: 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1, Santa Fe, NM 87505-1816. To reach them by phone, call (505) 476-4300.For additional »
Improving Environmental Permitting - Feb 08 2013
In January of this year, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air Quality Bureau (AQB) released a final report on survey results from the regulated community, internal personnel, and other stakeholders titled, “Improving Environmental »
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