Potentially Hazardous Volume

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Potentially Hazardous Volume

“Potentially hazardous volume” means the volume of hydrogen sulfide gas of such concentration that:

the 100-ppm radius of exposure includes a public area;
the 500-ppm radius of exposure includes a public road; or
the 100-ppm radius of exposure exceeds 3000 feet.¹

Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations

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