Air Programs and Issues in New Mexico

The Clean Air Act (CAA) establishes a number of permitting programs designed to carry out the goals of the act.  Some of these programs are directly implemented by EPA's South Central Region (Region 6), but most are carried out by the Air Quality Bureau (AQB) Exit of the New Mexico Environment Department Exit.

Air Regulations in New Mexico

March 2015 proposed rule to approve elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of New Mexico addressing requirements for ozone and nitrogen dioxide.

Announcement of Proposed Permit

Proposed Synthetic Minor Permit for Nustar Logistics L.P. PERMIT R6NSR-NM- 002.  Public Comment Period ended March 11, 2016.