The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the City of Albuquerque disclosed the schedule for public meetings regarding the proposed Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks rules on Sept. 5, according to a press release. These meetings will be conducted by NMED staff, who will also be available to address inquiries from participants.
Several public meetings have been scheduled to address the proposed rules. The first meeting is set for Sept. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Community Room in the Santa Fe Public Library - Southside Branch, located at 6599 Jaguar Dr. in Santa Fe. The second meeting, which will be conducted online, is scheduled for Oct. 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The third meeting will take place on Oct. 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at the International District Library, situated at 7601 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque.
"These rules are essential to create a prosperous and cleaner future for New Mexicans,” said Environmental Protection Division Director Michelle Miano. “I look forward to the discussions that will take place and encourage the public to participate in this process.”
Additionally, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Board will hold a joint public hearing on Nov. 13 starting at 9 a.m. This hearing will take place in the Bigbee Auditorium at the New Mexico State Bar Center, located at 5121 Masthead St. NE in Albuquerque, to listen to and consider technical and public input on the matter.
“The proposed rules will have a large impact in significantly reducing ground-level ozone and greenhouse gas emissions,” said City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Deputy Director Chris Albrecht. “We look forward to the public dialogue to help create the most sustainable solutions for a healthier city and state.”