Environmental Protection Division

Air Quality Bureau -- (505) 827-0031

The mission of the Air Quality Bureau (AQB) is to prevent the decline of air quality in areas that are presently relatively pollution free, and to direct the clean-up of the air in areas which currently do not meet minimum standards.

 

Occupational Health and Safety Bureau -- (505) 827-4230

It is the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to assure every employee safe and healthful working conditions by providing for:

• the establishment of occupational health and safety regulations applicable to places of employment in this state
• the effective enforcement of the health and safety regulations, education and training programs for employers and employees in recognition of their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and advice and assistance to them about effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses
• appropriate job-related accident and illness reporting procedures that will help achieve the objectives of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 

Solid Waste Bureau -- (505) 827-0197

To assure solid waste is managed in such a way as to minimize impact on the environment and public health.

Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau -- (505) 984-1741

To reduce, mitigate and eliminate the threats to the environment posed by petroleum products or hazardous material or wastes released from underground and above ground storage tanks.

This page was last updated on 02/11/2008