01/13/2022 |
The (01/13/2022, C-129) application [72162] was assigned to this incident. |
01/13/2022 |
Additional Details provided by the operator: Cedar Canyon 22 CTB VCU Meter #3 tracking combusted gas |
01/13/2022 |
Corrective actions provided by the operator: On May 17, 2021, NMOCD issued a notice entitled, “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Natural Gas
Waste Rules,” and states that “… pursuant to 19.15.27.8(G) NMAC, an operator who vents or flares for any
reason and that lasts more than 8 hours cumulatively during any 24-hour period must report that event
on Form C-129.” Combustion of storage tank vapors by this enclosed combustion device is used routinely at
this facility pursuant to Federal US EPA NSPS OOOO/OOOOa regulations and state air permitting requirements
that require the use of such a device to reduce storage tank emissions by 95%. |
01/13/2022 |
Primary Equipment identified by the operator (Other (Specify), with additional details: Cedar Canyon 22 CTB VCU Meter #3 tracking combusted gas - No wells were involved with this flaring event as this event is due to combustion of storage
tank vapors by an enclosed combustion device which is used routinely at this facility, pursuant to Federal US
EPA NSPS OOOO/OOOOa regulations and state air permitting requirements that require the use of such a
device to reduce storage tank emissions by 95%.) |
01/13/2022 |
Steps taken to prevent waste provided by the operator: On May 17, 2021, NMOCD issued a notice entitled, “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Natural Gas
Waste Rules,” and states that “… pursuant to 19.15.27.8(G) NMAC, an operator who vents or flares for any
reason and that lasts more than 8 hours cumulatively during any 24-hour period must report that event
on Form C-129.” Combustion of storage tank vapors by this enclosed combustion device is used routinely at
this facility pursuant to Federal US EPA NSPS OOOO/OOOOa regulations and state air permitting requirements
that require the use of such a device to reduce storage tank emissions by 95%. |
01/13/2022 |
New incident created by the operator, upon the submission of a flaring of natural gas report. |
12/31/2021 |
The flaring of natural gas discovered by the operator. |