Air Quality Bureau

Air Quality Permit Application Forms

and Related Information

Introduction to Air Quality Permitting in New Mexico

If you are unfamiliar with the New Mexico Air Quality permitting process, refer to the the link above “Introduction
to Air Quality Permitting in New Mexico " to help familiarize you with our terminology, guide you to our regulations,
and provide other helpful basic information to get you started.

If you are not familiar with air quality permitting in New Mexico, we suggest a pre-application meeting with our staff prior to your putting effort into the application process. This link provides contact information for various types of permitting actions.

Universal Application Use this application for Title V, NOI, minor source (both TV & PSD minor), PSD, Streamline, and Non-Attainment permit applications. Use this application for new sources as well as Modifications & Revisions to the permitting actions listed above. The exception is this application cannot be used for revisions or modifications to Streamline permits, which, per 20.2.72.301.C NMAC, are not subject to revisions and modifications under 20.2.72.219.
MS Word Format	Form Name	Description & Instructions
UA1.doc 05/17/2012* UA2.xls 09/27/11* UA3.doc 3/9/12* If you have difficulty downloading any application on this page, specify which in an e-mail to Teri Waldron and she will e-mail it to you.	Universal Application Parts 1, 2, & 3	This application should be used for Title V applications, NOI applications, and NSR Major (PSD) and minor source applications (both Regular New Applications & Modifications), as well as Streamline and Non-Attainment Permit Applications. This Universal Application (UA) is in three parts (UA1, UA2, & UA3). UA1 (Facility Information) and UA3 (the old ‘Attachments’) are in MS Word format. UA2 (the tables) is in MS Excel format, which should allow applicants to link their emission calculation spread sheets to the tables. A new tab has been added to UA2 application form to facilitate inclusion of emission calculations within the form. Please send any comments you have about the Universal Application to ted.schooley@state.nm.us. When beginning the application process, facilities should always download and use the most current version of the Universal Application. Facilities which have already begun filling out a Universal Application form which is out of date, may submit on the previous form. However, the Department may require submission of additional information required by later versions of the application form. Optionally, certain facilities may elect to apply for general construction permits, GCP permits (GCP-1, GCP-2, GCP-3, GCP-4, or GCP-5) under 20.2.72.220 NMAC. Applications for GCP permits may be found below. Facilities that elect not to use apply for a GCP permit should use this Universal Application. In this case, modeling will be required. Air quality dispersion modeling is required to be submitted with this application for all 20.2.72, 20.2.74, and 20.2.79 NMAC permits, with the following exceptions: Streamline permits (under 20.2.72.300 NMAC), GCP permits (ie. GCP-2, GCP-3, or GCP-5 permits, under 20.2.72.220 NMAC). Modeling is not required for 20.2.73 NMAC Notice Of Intent (NOI) applications. Prior to submitting modeling, please review the air dispersion Modeling Guidelines to ensure compliance with modeling requirements. When using MS Word or Excel versions of applications on this web site, it is necessary to save the application to your computer using the SAVE AS command before editing the document. Recent Changes in UA1, UA2, & UA3 include: UA1: Section 1A- Changed the required submittal package for NOI applications and clarify PDF application submittal. Updated Table of Contents to include the new Section 22, Green House Gas Applicability. The definition of "Restricted Area" has been added to Section 1-D along with a request for fencing info. UA2: Updated Table 2-P instructions & individualized revision dates on all pages. UA3: Updated Section 12 (pollutants), Section 22, Table 1, and Section 22/GHG applicablility. Requirements "For both new and existing sources:" and Section 5, Plot Plan requirements were also updated. We are now individualizing revision dates for each Sections when the Section is revised.
Public Notice Guidance for NSR permits (MS Word) 08/31/11	Public Notice Guidance for NSR permits	This document provides Public Notice Guidelines (required under 20.2.72.203.B NMAC) for permits using the Universal Application. At a minimum, all Public Notices shall include all the information required by the examples provide in this document. Do not use this guidance for GCP permits.
NSR Relocation Application	NSR Relocation Application	Use this NSR Relocation Application to relocate portable source permitted facilities with regular NSR permits. Do not use this application to relocate GCP permits. Do not relocate until this relocation request has been approved.
Streamline Relocation Form 9/1/2010* (MS Word)	Streamline Relocation Form	Use this Streamline Relocation Form to ensure relocation compliance and to document the relocation of portable streamline compressors permitted under 20.2.72.300 NMAC.
NSR Equipment Substitution Form 9/1/2010* (MS Word)	NSR Equipment Substitution Form	If your facility specifically allows for equipment substitution, use this NSR Equipment Substitution Form to notify the Department of the equipment substitution.
Short Term Engine Replacement Spreadsheet (Excel) 4/25/11*	Short Term Engine Replacement Spreadsheet	If your permit has a condition titled 'Short Term Engine Replacement', use this spreadsheet to verify whether or not the replacement engine qualifies as a "replacement engine" under this condition.
Startup, Shutdown and scheduled Maintenance (SSM) Guidance on how to address emissions during routine or predictable Startup, Shutdown and scheduled Maintenance (SSM) in a permit application is in the following document: Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance Emissions in Permits (MS Word format) 7/29/08 Implementation Guidance for Permitting SSM Emissions and Excess Emissions (MS Word format) 1/10/11 SSM guidance for submitting a reduced form set application (pdf) 8/24/11
Single Source Determination Guidance Prior to submitting a permit application, it is important to ensure you have made a determination of what constitutes the entire source. The Air Quality Bureau has provided guidance on this subject in its Single Source Determination Guidance (5/7/2010).
GHG Issues and Answers This GHG Issues and Answers permitting guidance document outlines the major issues of GHG permitting (pdf version).
Permitting Fees Overview: Refer to Permit Fees for permit fee requirements. Additionally, the individual applications give instructions on required permit fees. In general a permit fee deposit of $500 or the full permit fee is due with the application submittal. Small Business : If your company meets the definition of a Small Business under 20.2.75.7.F NMAC, it is eligible to receive discounts as specified in 20.2.75.11.C NMAC. To register as a Small Business, fill out the Small Business Certification Form (3/2/09).

* Date Published: Next to each application is a date, which is the date the application was published. New applications should use the most recently published form. Applications received by the Department prior to 30 days after the Date Published may be submitted on the previous version of the application form.