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Title V permits, also called Operating Permits, are required under the Clean Air Act and are issued to all major sources of air pollution and to a limited number of smaller sources. Most Operating Permits are issued at the state or local level, although a few are issued by federal EPA (Part 71 permits). Permits include pollution control requirements from federal or state regulations that apply to a source.
Operating permits issued at the state level are known as Part 70 permits. State and local authorities have the primary responsibility to oversee part 70 permitting programs, including reviewing permit applications and issuing permits.
Title V permits are required for all major sources that:
Non-major sources may be required to obtain a Title V permit if the source:
In addition, chemical manufacturing and municipal solid waste landfills may need Title V permits.
New Mexico’s requirements regarding clean air operating permits include some regulatory information beyond the federal requirements. A summary of the additional requirements includes:
Fees: Permit fees apply
Thresholds: Title V Operating Permits are required for major sources that have a potential to emit more than 100 tons per year for criteria pollutants, or for landfills greater than 2.5 million cubic meters (2.5 million-mg). In addition, Title V major sources also include facilities that have the potential to emit greater than 10 tons per year of a single Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP), or 25 tons per year of any combination of HAP.
Differences in regions: None