Air Quality Permit Application Forms
Effective February 1, 2022, the Albuquerque-Bernalillo Air Quality Program will require air quality construction permit applicants to provide certain zoning information from respective land use agencies prior to submitting an air quality construction permit application. Air quality permit applicants will be required to provide documentary proof that the proposed property use is allowed by the zoning designation in accordance with the City or County zoning laws, as applicable.
This page contains permit applications, notification forms, and other paperwork used to work with the Air Quality Program.
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Forms on This Page
Air Quality Notifications (Part 39 Implementation)
These documents apply to anyone proposing to construct or install the following stationary sources:
- Emergency stationary reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) as defined in 20.11.39.7 NMAC; and
- Gasoline dispensing facilities (GDF) as defined in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart CCCCCC National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air pollutants for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.
| Download | Alternate format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AQN Form | MS Word (67KB) | Application to construct stationary sources as described in 20.11.39 NMAC. |
| AQN Instructions | MS Word (57KB) | Instructions how to complete the AQN form. |
| AQN Eligibility - Emergency Engines | MS Word (92KB) | Criteria for emergency engines to be eligible for an AQN. |
| AQN Eligibility – Gas Dispensing Facilities | MS Word (45KB) | Criteria for gas dispensing facilities to be eligible for an AQN. |
Part 41 Implementation
These documents apply to anyone who is seeking a new permit, or revising or modifying their current permit.
| Download | Alternate format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | (PowerPoint 56MB) | A PowerPoint presentation covering the basics of the Part 41 Implementation. |
| 20.11.41 | A copy of the new regulations | |
| FAQ | (MS Word 45KB) | A list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Part 41 |
| Pre-Permit Meeting Request form | (MS Word 45KB) | Form to apply for the required pre-permit application meeting with the Air Quality Department |
| Pre-Permit Meeting Checklist | (MS Word 45KB) | Checklist for the required pre-permit application meeting with the Air Quality Department |
| Applicant Notice Cover Letter | (MS Word 45KB) | Cover Letter to be sent with Notice of Intent to Construct Form |
| Notice of Intent to Construct form | (MS Word 33KB) | Form for providing public notice to Neighborhood Associations and/or Coalitions |
| Public Notice Sign Guidelines Checklist | (MS Word 45KB) | Checklist for Public Notice Sign Guidelines |
General Air Quality Permits, Checklists, & Notices
| Download | Alternate format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Permit Fees | List of annual permit fees. | |
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Permit Application Review Fee Checklist |
MS Word (50KB) | All source registration, authority-to-construct, and operating permit applications for stationary or portable sources shall be charged an application review fee. Updated April 2023. |
| Application Checklist | MS Word (298KB) | Checklist for completing Air Quality Permit Applications. Updated April 2023. |
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Air Quality Permit Application |
MS Word (157KB) |
Application for Air Pollutant Sources in Bernalillo County for Source Registrations (20.1.40 NMAC) and Construction Permits (20.11.41. NMAC). Updated February 2022. |
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New Additional Form Air Quality Application Zoning Requirement Cover Page |
MS Word (295KB) | The Zoning Requirement Cover Page must be returned with the Air Quality Permit Application. Updated February 2022. |
| Relocation Notice | MS Word (122KB) | Required for each relocation by all portable sand/gravel, rock crushing and asphalt plants. Updated August 2022. |
| Gasoline Fleet Retail/Fuel Dispensing Application | MS Word (124KB) | Application for source registration and authority-to-construct permits for fuel dispensing stations located in Bernalillo County. |
Specialized Air Quality Permits
Internal Combustion Engine Air Quality Applications
| Download | Alternate Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Forms are being updated and improved |
Emergency Use Only: If the diesel engine is subject to NSPS Subpart IIII, and the engine will be used only for emergency use, then this form should be used. | |
| Normal (Non-Emergency) Use: If the diesel engine is subject to NSPS Subpart IIII, and the engine will not be used for emergency use, then this form should be used. | ||
| Emergency Use Only: For emergency non-NSPS internal combustion engines, please use this application. | ||
| Normal (Non-Emergency) Use: For non-emergency non-NSPS internal combustion engines, please use this application |
Public Records, Ownership Transfer, Stationary Source Cancellation
| Download | Alternate Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| https://nextrequest.cabq.gov/requests/new | Use this website to submit a request to inspect public records. | |
| Transfer of Ownership & Permit/Registration Requirements | Form to be used to request a transfer of ownership which will not result in any changes in the operations of a permitted or registered stationary source | |
| Request To Cancel A Stationary Source Permit or Registration | Form to be used to cancel/close the operations of a permitted or registered stationary source |
Policy & Guidance Documents
| Download | Alternate Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fugitive Dust Civil Penalty Policy | This policy establishes a four step process that may be used to determine the amount of a civil penalty. | |
| New Source Review Permitting Policy for Preconstruction Activities | This file is a list of activities that can and cannot be performed at a proposed construction site or within the plant perimeter before issuance of the new source construction permit. | |
| Stationary Source Civil Penalty Policy | This policy establishes a four step process that may be used to determine the amount of a civil penalty | |
| Internal Combustion Emergency Policy | All internal combustion engines on equipment utilized as the primary power source, secondary power source or as standby emergency units, which emit greater than 2000 pounds of any regulated pollutant must obtain a source registration or an authority-to-construct permit or both. | |
| Sand & Gravel Aggregate Policy | This document is the policy for permitting equipment associated with sand and gravel/aggregate processes and operations, whether or not subject to NSPS Subpart OOO. |
Title V Applications
| Download | Alternate Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title V Operating Permit Application |
MS Word |
Title V Operating permit application. |
| Title V Operating Permits List of Insignificant Activities | Title V Operating Permits List of Insignificant Activities |
Emissions Inventory Forms
Learn more about Emissions Inventory and submit using the Emissions Inventory Submission page.