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Our mission is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. We implement our mission guided by four tenets:
Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment.
Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges.
Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes.
Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.
NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more or to file a complaint, visit our Equity webpage.
El Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por su sigla en inglés) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar una queja visite Equity webpage.
May 13, 2024
Comments and Testimony
May 16, 2024
NMED Comments on Interstate Transport Provision
May 8, 2024
NMED Letter to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding virtual meeting on PFAS investigation
April 22, 2024
U.S. Climate Alliance Requests EPA Approval of California’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation Authorization
April 17, 2024
Responses to Questions for the Record from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
April 8, 2024
NMED Comments EPA Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Constituents
Happening Now
30-day Public Comment Period: Farmington Electric Utility Systems – Bluffview Power Plant Air Quality Operating Permit Application P228R3 & P228AR4
30-day Public Comment Period: Harvest Four Corners LLC-32-9 Central Delivery Point Air Quality Operating Permit Application P030-R5
Targa Northern Delaware LLC-Cadillac Compressor Station Air Quality Construction Permit Application 7995M4
30-day Public Comment Period: Enterprise Field Services, LLC-3B-1 Turley Compressor Station Air Quality Operating Permit Application P256R2
Public Comment Period Begins: Notice of Intent to Approve Los Alamos National Laboratory Site Treatment Plan Update
Public Notice: Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, EPA ID No. NM0890010515
Activity: The State of New Mexico is authorized to operate a hazardous waste management program in lieu of the federal program for most provisions of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FCCA) is codified in RCRA §6001. Under the authority of the New Mexico Hazardous Waste Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 74-4-1 to -14 (1953, as amended through 2018), and the New Mexico Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (20.4.1 NMAC), the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) may issue a Federal Facility Compliance Order (FFCO) to federal facilities located within New Mexico’s borders.
On October 4, 1995, NMED issued an FFCO to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and Regents of the University of California (UC) (collectively, the Respondents). Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) replaced UC as a co-operator in 2006. In 2019, Los Alamos Newport Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos LLC, (N3B) and Triad National Security LLC (Triad) replaced LANS as the co-operators. The FFCO requires compliance with the Site Treatment Plan (STP) Compliance Plan Volume (CPV) for the treatment and disposal of mixed waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The Respondents must comply with the New Mexico Hazardous Waste Act, Sections 74-4-1 to -14 and Section 3012(b) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. §6939(c), as amended by the FFCA of 1992, Public Law 102-386, 106 Stat. 1505 (1992). In accordance with Section X, “Revisions” of the FFCO, all proposed or required revisions shall be made available to the public for review at appropriate locations.
Revisions to the FFCO include but are not limited to, changes in the covered mixed waste inventories and compliance dates reported in the STP Fiscal Year (FY) Update reports received by NMED since the FFCO was issued on October 4, 1995.
NMED may: approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove; the proposed STP Update for fiscal year 2023, Revision 34.0.
Pending public input, NMED intends to approve the requested STP Update and Revision 34.0.
Availability:
The proposed permit modification is available for public review on weekdays between 8:00 am and
5:00 pm at:
NMED - Hazardous Waste Bureau
2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building 1
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-6313
or at the LANL STP website: https://www.env.nm.gov/hazardous-waste/lanl-ffco-stp/
For questions or comments please contact:
Siona Briley
NMED-Hazardous Waste Bureau,
2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building 1, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-6313
Telephone (505) 476-6000 or by e-mail at: siona.briley@env.nm.gov
The Permittee’s compliance history is available from the NMED contact person (Siona Briley) or at the web address listed above.
The public comment period for this intent to approve the STP Update and proposed Revision 34.0
will run from May 16, 2024, through June 15, 2024.
Any person who wishes to comment on this action should submit written or e-mail comments with the commenter's name and address to the NMED Public Comment Portal nmed.commentinput.com… or to the physical or email addresses listed above.
Only written comments received on or before June 15, 2024, will be considered.
Contact: Siona Briley siona.briley@env.nm.gov )
Training: Cybersecurity Guidance for Drinking Water and Wastewater System
Webinar: Technical Assistance for Lead
Nearly 2,000 public water systems in Wisconsin, over 90% of which serve a population of 3,330 consumers or less, are regulated by the Lead and Copper Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Many of these small public water systems do not have staff with the technical expertise required to complete a service line inventory, nor the financial resources required to hire someone. This presentation will provide an overview of Wisconsin DNR’s approach to providing service line technical assistance to small community and non-community public water systems. The multi-pronged approach includes hiring limited-term employees to conduct on-site materials inspections at non-transient non-community water systems, and hiring a contractor to provide individual on-site assistance with records review to hundreds of small community public water systems. Successes so far, lessons learned, and collaborative partnerships will be highlighted.
2. Lead Service Line Identification, Replacement Planning, Community Engagement, and Funding Technical Assistance Programs
This presentation will include an overview of how EPA Water Technical Assistance (EPA WaterTA) can support communities with their efforts to achieve clean, safe, and reliable drinking water. It will then dive into two of EPA WaterTA’s programs focusing on the removal and replacement of lead service lines: the Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators Program and the Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative. Information on how communities can request WaterTA will also be shared.
BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This workshop presents the many responsibilities attached to serving on a water system board. Many board members are unaware of the scope and breadth of these duties, which range from fiscal responsibility to environmental compliance, avoiding conflict of interest and familiarity with state and federal laws. Topics include:
To register please complete the online registration form by clicking this LINK or email us at nmenv-dwbboardtraining@state.nm.us.
Webinar: Rural Water Cyber Update: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Regulations & Funding, and Cost-Efficient Cyber-resiliency
• Exactly Who and What are Being Targeted (and Why)
• How ICS, SCADA and OT Ransomware and Other Cyber Attack Scenarios Play Out Today
• What Attackers See How Your PWS Can Defend Itself (while also affordably addressing current and future government compliance)
• The Importance of Gaining Real Visibility
• How to Respond to a Possible Attack (including how to report and how to engage resources if attacked)
• Discussion of the Best Free and Inexpensive Tools, and Available Cybersecurity Funding for PWSs
Environmental Improvement Board Monthly Meeting - CANCELLED
Meeting Cancellation Notice