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Application #3551, UNM Police Headquarters
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Application #3551, UNM Police Headquarters

University of New Mexico requests a new air quality permit in Application #3551

February 12, 2026

The applicant is requesting a new construction permit for the following:

  1. Install a new 300 kW/480 horsepower (hp) diesel fired emergency generator/internal combustion engine. This new backup generator’s main function is to provide backup power to support operations in the event that primary power is interrupted.
  2. Requests 200 hours of operation per year. The generator will only be operated during unavoidable loss of commercial power or during required maintenance.

 

Important Dates:

Comment Period Start Date: February 12, 2026

Comment Period End Date: March 14, 2026

Decision Due Date: May 13, 2026

 

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