Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque | City of Albuquerque
Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque | City of Albuquerque
The University of New Mexico (UNM) located at Economics Building #57, 1915 Roma Ave. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, is in the process of seeking an Air Quality Construction Permit for the installation of a diesel-fired emergency generator with an internal combustion engine.
The applicant has specifically requested permission to install the backup generator, stating that its primary function will be to provide backup power to support operations in the event of a primary power interruption. The generator is expected to operate for 200 hours per year and will only be used during unavoidable loss of commercial power or for necessary maintenance and testing purposes.
According to the official notice, the important dates related to this permit application are as follows:
- Comment Period Start Date: May 1, 2024
- Comment End Date: May 31, 2024
- Decision Due Date: July 30, 2024
In addition to the application request, the University of New Mexico has provided related documents for public review, including the UNM Permit Application and the Application Public Notice in both English and Spanish.
The university's initiative to seek this construction permit aligns with their commitment to ensuring the reliability and continuity of operations on campus during unforeseen power outages.
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