N.M. Code R. § 20.2.10.111 – Contingency-use Woodwaste Burners

A. Certification: The Department may certify a woodwaste burner as "contingency-use woodwaste burner" if the owner or operator can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Department, that under normal operating conditions of the mill, the woodwaste burner will not be used to burn woodwaste. The Department may review and rescind, if necessary, such a certification at any time.
B. Startup notification: No person shall operate a certified "contingency-use woodwaste burner" unless the owner or operator has notified the Department within 24 hours after the initial startup as to the following:
(1) the time of initial startup;
(2) the reason why the owner or operator is unable to dispose of the woodwaste in the normal manner;
(3) the period of time that the owner or operator will need to use the "contingency-use woodwaste burner"; and
(4) the steps that are being taken to enable the owner or operator to return to disposition of the woodwaste in the normal manner.
(5) Upon receipt of aforesaid information, the Department shall promptly approve or disapprove such contingency use and the duration thereof.
C. Opacity limitation: No person owning or operating a certified "contingency-use woodwaste burner" shall permit, cause, suffer or allow emissions to equal or exceed an opacity of 40 percent.
[11/30/95; 20.2.10.111 NMAC - Rn. 20 NMAC 2.10.111 10/31/02]