N.M. Admin. Code § 20.9.4.16 - LANDFILL GAS CONTROL SYSTEMS
A. Owners and operators of landfills who install a landfill gas control system in order to conform with the requirements of Subsection B of 20.9.5.9 NMAC shall submit a description of the physical and chemical characteristics of expected condensates or residues that are generated and a plan for their disposal. The disposal plan shall be submitted with a permit application or as a request for a specific approval. In addition, if the gas control system is not subject to the Air Quality Control Act, NMSA Sections 74-2-1, et seq., the owner or operator shall include the following information in its submission:
(1) the design of the system, indicating the location and design of vents, barriers, collection piping and manifolds and other control measures that will be installed; and
(2) if gas recovery is proposed, the design of the proposed gas recovery system and the major on-site components of the system including storage, transportation, processing, treatment or disposal measures required in the management of the generated gases, condensates or other residues.
B. If a gas processing system is proposed, it shall be designed:
(1) so that it will not interfere with activities on the site or required control measures; and
(2) so that it will not create a nuisance, endanger or cause harm to persons or property.
C. If a gas disposal system is proposed, it shall be designed:
(1) so that it will not interfere with activities on the site or required control measures;
(2) so that it will not create a nuisance, endanger or cause harm to persons or property; and
(3) with active forced ventilation, using vents located at least one foot above the landfill surface at the location of each gas vent.
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