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SEMARNAT - SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES


Developing a State policy of environmental protection that reverses ecological deterioration and promotes sustainable use. SEMARNAT issues the Environmental Regulations for the Environmental laws, PROFEPA is the Prosecutor for the Protection of the Environment. Environmental Standards (NOM-SEMARNAT previously marked NOM-ECOL) are issued with the coordination of SEMARNAT and the DGN (Secretary of Economy department)

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AGREEMENT that establishes the mechanisms and procedures for obtaining the Sole Environmental License (LAU), through a single procedure, as well as the updating of emissions information through an operation certificate (COA).

Published in the DOF on April 11, 1997

25.00

CO DA 05-07 R-1  HELIPORTS - OBLIGATORY CIRCULAR - REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, MODIFICATION AND OPERATION OF THE HELIPORTS  (REQUISITOS PARA REGULAR LA CONSTRUCCION, MODIFICACION Y OPERACION DE LOS HELIPUERTOS)

295.00
AGREEMENT that establishes the goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources.
published in the DOF on December 26, 2020 - took effect on January 1, 2020

 
35.00
GENERAL LAW AND REGULATION OF SUSTAINABLE FOREST DEVELOPMENT

LAW- Published in the DOF on June 5, 2018 – last reform published April 28, 2022 

REGULATION - Published in the DOF on December 9, 2020

$110.00

Law of National Waters  Published in the DOF on December 1, 1992 – last reform DOF May 08, 2023 85.00
REGULATION OF THE LAW OF NATIONAL WATERS   Published in the DOF on December 9, 2020 55.00

 

REGULATION OF THE LAW OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS  Published in the DOF on December 9, 2020 45.00

 

LAW OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS  Published in the DOF on February 7, 2006 45.00

FEDERAL LAW OF THE SEA published in the DOF on January 8, 1986

35.00

Federal Penal Code - TITLE XXV - Crimes against the Environment and Environmental Management  (REFORM published June 7, 2013 - effective July 07, 2013) 35.00

The General Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Protection of the Environment. (LGEEPA)    last reform published January 24, 2024

110.00
General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Wastes  last reform published May 08, 2023 95.00.
Federal Law of Environmental Responsibility (NEW LAW published June 7, 2013 - effective July 07, 2013 - Reform published May 20, 2021 95.00

LAW OF ENERGY TRANSITION    published in the DOF on December 24, 2015 65.00

LAW OF THE COORDINATED REGULATORY BODIES ON ENERGY MATTERSPublished in the DOF on August 11, 2014 45.00
REGULATION of the Law of Energy Transition.  Published in the DOF on 04/05/2017 65.00
LAW OF THE NATIONAL AGENCY OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE HYDROCARBONS SECTOR  Published in the DOF August 11, 2014, May 20, 2021 45.00

FEDERAL LAW FOR THE CONTROL OF CHEMICAL PRECURSORS, ESSENTIAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND MACHINES FOR MAKING CAPSULES, TABLETS AND OR PILLS  Published in the DOF December 26, 1997 - Major reform published May 3, 2023 95.00
FEDERAL LAW FOR THE CONTROL OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES SUSCEPTIBLE TO DIVERSION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS Published in the DOF on March 07, 2009 55.00

LAW OF BIOSECURITY FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS published in the DOF on March 18, 2005, Reform published 06-11-2020, May 11, 2022 45.00
REGULATION OF THE LAW OF BIOSECURITY FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS  Published in the DOF on March 19, 2008 – last reform published DOF March 06, 2009 45.00
Law of Geothermal Energy   Published in the DOF on August 11, 2014 45.00
REGULATION OF THE LAW OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY   Published in the DOF on October 31, 2014 45.00
GENERAL LAW OF CLIMATE CHANGE    was published in the DOF on June 6, 2012 – latest reforms May 13, 2015, June 1, 2016, January 19, 2018, July 13, 2018, May 11, 2022, November 15, 2023 110.00

Regulations

   
REGULATION OF THE FEDERAL LAW FOR THE CONTROL OF CHEMICAL PRECURSORS, ESSENTIAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND MACHINES FOR MAKING CAPSULES, TABLETS AND/OR PILLS  modification DOF 13-05-2021 95.00

REGULATION OF THE GENERAL LAW OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN MATTERS OF THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMISSIONS   

Published in the DOF October 28, 2014

95.00

REGULATION OF THE GENERAL LAW FOR THE PREVENTION AND INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT OF WASTES          

(Published in the DOF Nov. 30, 2006 – Effective Dec. 30, 2006 – Reform published 31-10-2014 – Effective March 2, 2015)

95.00
REGULATION OF THE GENERAL LAW OF ECOLOGICAL EQUILIBRIUM AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN MATTERS OF PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE CONTAMINATION OF THE ATMOSPHERE (first published in the DOF November 25, 1988, reforms published June 3, 2004, Reforms published Oct. 31, 2014 – effective March 2, 2015) 45.00
Regulation of LGEEPA in the area of Environmental Impact.  updated with Reforms published April 26, 2012, Oct 31, 2014 effective March 2, 2015 45.00
REGULATION of the LGEEPA in Matters of Self Regulation and Environmental Audits  Published in the DOF on April 29, 2010 – effective July 28, 2010 Reform published Oct. 31, 2014 - effective March 2, 2015 65.00
Regulation of LGEEPA For The Protection Of The Environment Against Contamination Originating From Noise Emission. 45.00
Regulation of LGEEPA in Matters of Ecological Planning and Organization. REFORMED SEPT 28, 2010, Oct. 31, 2014 45.00

Regulation of LGEEPA in matters of Recording of Emissions and Transfer of Contaminants  (includes AGREEMENT by which is determined the list of substances subject to reporting under Federal authority for the registration of emissions and transfer of contaminants)Published in the DOF June 03, 20004 – last reform published DOF October 31, 2014 and effective March 2, 2015.

45.00 
REGULATION OF THE LGEEPA IN MATTERS OF PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS   Last reform published in the DOF on May 21, 2014 45.00 
General administrative provisions that establish the Guidelines for the establishment, implementation and authorization of the Systems of Administration for Industrial Safety Management, Operational Safety and Environmental Protection applicable to the activities of the Hydrocarbons Sector that are indicated. 110.00 

NOMs - STANDARDS
 are classified by number

   
NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of contaminants in the discharges of wastewaters into national waters and resources. CANCELLED MARCH 11, 2023 110.00
NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which establishes the permissible limits of pollutants in the discharges of wastewaters in receiving bodies that are property of the nation, This Standard cancelled NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.

was published March 11, 2022 and took effect March 11, 2023 - it cancelled NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996

110.00

NOM-001-ASEA-2019, Which establishes the criteria for classifying the Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector and determine which are subject to a Management Plan; the list of them, as well as the elements for the formulation and management of the Plans for Management of Hazardous Wastes and Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector.   Published in the DOF on April 16, 2019 – takes effect June 16, 2019 and cancels the NOM-EM-005-ASEA-2017

45.00
NOM-001-CRE-SCFI- 2019, Measurement systems for electrical energy - Meters and measurement transformers - Metrological specifications, test methods, and procedure for the evaluation of conformity. Published in the DOF on May 15, 2020 – Effective date May 16, 2021 250.00

NOM-002-SEMARNAT-1996 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of contaminants in the discharges of wastewaters to urban or municipal sewer systems. 85.00
NOM-003-ASEA-2016, Distribution of natural gas and liquid petroleum gas in pipelines. Published in the DOF August 18, 2017 – takes effect Feb. 4, 2018 120.00
NOM-003-SEMARNAT-1997 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of contaminants for treated wastewaters that are reused in services to the public. 49.95
NOM-004-SEMARNAT-2002, Environmental protection. Sludges and biosolids. Specifications and maximum permissible limits for contaminants for their best utilization and final disposition. 110.00
NOM-005-SEMARNAT-1997, that establishes the procedures, criteria and specifications for carrying out the best utilization, transportation and storage of bark, stems and complete forest vegetation plants. 45.00
NOM-EM-005-ASEA-2017, That establishes the criteria for classifying the Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector and determine which are subject to a Handling Plan; the list of the same as well as the elements and procedures for the formulation of the Handling Plans for Hazardous Wastes and Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector.  Published in the DOF on October 31, 2017 and its extension for 6 months was published April 18, 2018 – this Emergency Standard will expire on October 31, 2017. THIS EMERGENCY STANDARD IS REPLACED BY NOM-001-ASEA-2019 N/A
NOM-006-SEMARNAT-1997, which establishes the procedures, criteria and specifications for the utilization, transportation and storage of palm leaves.
(Originally named NOM-006-RECNAT-1997 but as of April 23, 2003 – ECOL and RECNAT in the names of environmental standards are changed to SEMARNAT)
45.00
NOM-006-ASEA-2017, Technical specifications and criteria for industrial safety, operational safety and protection of the environment for the design, construction, pre-start, operation, maintenance, closing and dismantling of land installations for storage of petroleum products and petroleum, except petroleum liquid gas.        Published in the DOF July 27, 2018 -Effective Sept. 27, 2018 120.00
NOM-006-SESH-2010, LP Gas carburation equipment workshops - Design, construction, operation and safety conditions.  Published in the DOF on November 26, 2010 35.00

 

NOM-007-ASEA-2016, Transport of natural gas, ethanol and gas associated with carbon mineral by means of pipelines.   Published in the DOF on March 05, 2018 and effective August 23, 2018 120.00
NOM-007-SEMARNAT-1997, that establishes the procedures, criteria, and specifications for carrying out utilization, transport, and storage of branches, leaves or cactus leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. Published in the Official Daily of the Federation May 30, 1997 45.00

NOM-008-SEMARNAT-1996, Which establishes the procedures, criteria, and specifications for the use, transport and storage of cogollos (new growth buds)  Published in the DOF on June 24, 1996 – effective June 25, 1996 originally NOM-008-SARH3-1994, then NOM-008-RECNAT-1996, then NOM-008-ECOL-1996 – Now NOM-008-SEMARNAT-1996

45.00

NOM-009-SEMARNAT-1996, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE PROCEDURES, CRITERIA AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE USE, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF LATEX AND OTHER FOREST VEGETATION EXUDATES.Published in the DOF on June 26, 1996 45.00

NOM-008-ASEA-2019, Service stations with the specific purpose for the distribution to the public of liquefied petroleum gas, by means of the partial or total filling of portable containers  Published in the DOF on July  24, 2019 95.00

NOM-009-ASEA-2017, Administration of the integrity of the collection, transport and distribution pipelines for hydrocarbons, petroleum and petrochemicals.  Published in the DOF on January 25, 2019 – Takes effect on July 24, 2019 and cancels and replaces NOM-027-SESH-2010. 120.00

NOM-010-SEMARNAT-1996, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE PROCEDURES, CRITERIA AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE USE, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF MUSHROOMS. Published in the DOF on May 28, 1996

45.00

NOM-010-ASEA-2016, Compressed natural gas (CNG). Minimum safety requirements for loading and unloading terminals from transportable storage modules and stations for dispensing to automotive vehicles. Published in the DOF on August 08, 2017 and takes effect on February 09, 2018 120.00
NOM-011-ASEA-2019, Warehouses for distribution and warehouses for the dispensation of liquefied petroleum gas, by means of portable containers and transportable containers subject to pressure. Published in the DOF August 19, 2019 – takes effect January 19, 2020 45.00

NOM-013-ASEA-2021, Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Facilities Published in the DOF on Nov. 29, 2021  - Effective May 28, 2022. 120.00

NOM-014-ASEA-2022, Specifications for environmental protection for the construction and maintenance of wells for the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in agricultural, livestock and uncultivated areas, outside of protected natural areas or forest lands. Published in the DOF on September 15, 2022 – Effective date March 14, 2023 - cancels and replaces NOM-115-SEMARNAT-2003 65.00

NOM-014-CRE-2016, QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS 95.00

NOM-015-ASEA-2023, Decompression of Compressed Natural Gas.  Published in the DOF on November 9, 2023 – effective date May 8, 2024

45.00

NOM-016-ASEA-2023, Industrial Safety Specifications, Operational Safety and environmental protection that must be observed for Seismic Surveys carried out in agricultural, livestock and wasteland areas.  Published in the DOF on October 5, 2023 – Effective date April 4, 2024

45.00

NOM-016-CRE-2016, Quality specifications of petroleum products.

Published in the DOF on August 29, 2016 – Effective Oct. 28, 2016 – reform agreement (ACUERDO NÚM. A/008/2018) published April 9, 2018 - Modification published in the DOF on June 26, 2017 (AGREEMENT No. A / 028/2017) – The document is up to date with all reforms which are marked in the document. The Modification agreement is at the end of the document.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. On January 16, 2024 the AGREEMENT that establishes the procedure that importers must follow before the Secretary of Energy to accredit compliance with NOM-016-CRE-2016, Quality specifications for petroleum products, published Jan 26, 2024. We have translated this Agreement and it is at the end of the document.

95.00
NOM-016-SEMARNAT-2013, That regulates the phytosanitary importation of new sawn lumber.
Published in the DOF March 4, 2013 – and took effect July 02, 2013
45.00
NOM-022-SEMARNAT-2003, THAT ESTABLISHES THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION AND RESTORATION OF COASTAL WETLANDS IN MANGROVE SWAMP ZONES. 110.00
NOM-027-SESH-2010, Administration of the integrity of pipes for the collection and transport of hydrocarbons.   Published in the DOF April 07, 2010  -- Effective June 06, 2010 (This standard was cancelled and replaced with NOM-009-ASEA-2017 on July 24, 2019.  
NOM-034-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of carbon monoxide in the air of the environment and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.

45.00

NOM-035-SEMARNAT-1993, that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of total suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.   45.00
NOM-036-SEMARNAT-1993,  that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of ozone in the environment and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment. 45.00
NOM-037-SEMARNAT-1993, that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of nitrogen dioxide in the environment and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment. 45.00
NOM-038-SEMARNAT-1993, that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment. 45.00
NOM-039-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of sulfur dioxide and trioxide and sulfuric acid mist, in manufacturing plants of sulfuric acid. 45.00
NOM-040-SEMARNAT-2002, Environmental Protection – Fabrication of hydraulic cement – Maximum Permissible Levels of emission to the atmosphere.

45.00

NOM-041-SEMARNAT-2015, That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission of contaminant gases originating in the exhaust of automobiles in circulation that use gasoline as a combustible.   Published in the DOF on June 10, 2015  - Takes effect Sept. 10, 2015 

45.00

NOM-042-SEMARNAT-2003, That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission of total or non methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particulates originating from the exhaust of new automotive vehicles whose gross vehicle weight does not exceed 3,857 kilograms, that use gasoline, liquid petroleum gas, natural gas and diesel, as well as the emissions of evaporative hydrocarbons coming from the fuel system of said vehicles.  Published in the DOF Sept. 7, 2005.

65.00

NOM-043-SEMARNAT-1993  That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of solid particulates originating from fixed sources.

39.95

NOM-044-SEMARNAT-2017, THAT ESTABLISHES THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LIMITS OF EMISSIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, NON-METHANE HYDROCARBONS, NON-METHANE HYDROCARBONS PLUS NITROGEN OXIDES, PARTICULATES AND AMMONIUM, ORIGINATING FROM THE EXHAUST OF NEW MOTORS THAT USE DIESEL AS FUEL AND THAT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR THE PROPULSION OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, WITH GROSS VEHICULAR WEIGHT GREATER THAN 3,857 KILOGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE EXHAUST OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICULAR WEIGHT GREATER THAN 3,857 KILOGRAMS EQUIPPED WITH THIS TYPE OF MOTORS.  Published in the DOF on February 19, 2018 – modification published in the Official Daily of the Federation on November 12, 2020.

45.00

NOM-045-SEMARNAT-2017, Environmental Protection.- Vehicles in circulation that use diesel as fuel.- Maximum permissible limits of opacity, test procedure and technical characteristics of the measuring equipment.           Published in the DOF March 08, 2018 – takes effect on September 05, 2018   75.00
NOM-046-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide vapors, and sulfuric acid, originating in processes of production of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid in stationary sources. 39.95
NOM-047-SEMARNAT-2014, That establishes the characteristics of the equipment and the measurement procedure for the verification of the emission limits of pollutants from motor vehicles in circulation that use gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or other alternative fuels. 95.00

NOM-050-SEMARNAT-2018, which establishes the maximum permissible limits for the emission of polluting gases from the exhaust from motor vehicles in circulation that use liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or other alternative fuels.   Published in the DOF October 12, 2018 – took effect January 12, 2018 35.00
NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005, that establishes the characteristics, the procedure of  identification, classification, and the lists of hazardous wastes. (published June 23, 2006 – effective Sept. 23, 2006) This NOM cancels and replaces NOM-052-SEMARNAT-1993,  59.95
NOM-053-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the procedure for carrying out the extraction test for determining the chemical compounds that make a waste hazardous by its toxicity to the environment. 29.95
NOM-054-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the procedure for determining the incompatibility between two or more wastes considered hazardous by the Official Mexican Standard NOM-052-SEMARNAT-1993 59.95
NOM-055-SEMARNAT-2003,that establishes the requirements that sites designated for the controlled confinement of stabilized hazardous wastes must meet.

39.00

NOM-056-SEMARNAT-1993, That establishes the requirements for the design and construction of the complementary works of a controlled confinement for hazardous wastes. A new NOM-173-SEMARNAT-2023 was published November 1, 2023 and takes effect on April 28, 2024 and cancels this NOM
 

29.95

NOM-057-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the requirements that must be observed in the design, construction, and operation of controlled confinement cells for hazardous wastes. A new NOM-173-SEMARNAT-2023 was published November 1, 2023 and takes effect on April 28, 2024 and cancels this NOM
 

29.95

NOM-058-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the requirements for the operation of a controlled confinement of hazardous wastes. A new NOM-173-SEMARNAT-2023 was published November 1, 2023 and takes effect on April 28, 2024 and cancels this NOM
 
29.95
NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010, Environmental protection – Native species of Mexico forest flora and fauna – Categories of risk and specifications for their inclusion, exclusion or change – List of species at risk. Published in the DOF Dec. 30, 2010 – effective  March 2, 2011

175.00

NOM-060-SEMARNAT-1994, that establishes the specifications for mitigating the adverse effects caused to the soil and bodies of water from forest utilization. 110.00
NOM-061-SEMARNAT-1994, that establishes the specifications for the mitigation of adverse effects to the forest flora and fauna from forest utilization. (May 13, 1994)
110.00
NOM-076-SEMARNAT-2012, THAT ESTABLISHES THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LEVELS OF EMISSION OF UNBURNED HYDROCARBONS, CARBON MONOXIDE AND NITROGEN OXIDES COMING FROM EXHAUST, AS WELL AS EVAPORATIVE HYDROCARBONS COMING FROM COMBUSTION SYSTEMS THAT USE GASOLINE, LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS, NATURAL GAS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE COMBUSTIBLES AND THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE PROPULSION OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES WITH A GROSS VEHICULAR WEIGHT GREATER THAN 3,857 KILOGRAMS NEW FROM THE FACTORY.  Published in the DOF on Nov. 27, 2012 45.00
NOM-077-SEMARNAT-1995, That establishes the measuring procedure for the verification of the levels of emission of the smoke opacity originating in the exhaust of the automobiles in circulation that use diesel as a combustible. 45.00
NOM-079-SEMARNAT-1994, That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission of noise from new factory provisioned automotive vehicles and their method of measuring. 75.00
NOM-080-SEMARNAT-1994 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of noise originating from the exhaust of automotive vehicles, motorcycles, and motorized tricycles in circulation and the method of measurement. 75.00
NOM-081-SEMARNAT-1994 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission of noise from stationary sources and the method of measurement. Reform pubished Dec. 03, 2013 49.00
NOM-083-SEMARNAT-2003, SPECIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE SELECTION OF THE SITE, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MONITORING, CLOSURE, AND COMPLEMENTARY WORKS OF A SITE FOR FINAL DISPOSAL OF URBAN SOLID WASTES AND WASTES REQUIRING SPECIAL HANDLING. 65.00

NOM-085-SEMARNAT-2011, ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION – MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LEVELS OF EMISSION OF INDIRECT FIRED COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS.

95.00
NOM-086-SEMARNAT-SENER-SCFI-2005, Specifications of combustible fossil fuels for environmental protection. cancelled and replaced by NOM-016-CRE-2016  
NOM-087-SEMARNAT-SSA1-2002,  Environmental Protection – Environmental Health – Biological –infectious hazardous wastes – Classification

49.95

NOM-093-SEMARNAT-1995, That establishes the test method for determining the laboratory efficiency of the recovery systems for gasoline fumes in service and self service stations. 45.00
NOM-097-SEMARNAT-1995 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission to the atmosphere of particulate material and nitrogen oxides in the manufacturing processes of glass in the country.    49.95
NOM-105-SEMARNAT-1996, That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emissions to the atmosphere of total solids and total reduced sulfur compounds originating in the processes of recovery of chemicals from manufacturing plants of cellulose. 

39.95

NOM-115-SEMARNAT-2003, that establishes the specifications of environmental protection that must be observed in the activities of drilling and maintenance of land oil wells for exploration and production in agricultural zones, livestock and untilled zones, outside of protected natural areas or forested lands. Published in the DOF on August 27, 2004 CANCELLED AND REPLACED BY NOM-014-ASEA-2022

65.00

NOM-117-SEMARNAT-2006, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DURING THE INSTALLATION, MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT OF HYDROCARBON AND PETROCHEMICAL PIPELINE SYSTEMS IN A LIQUID AND GASEOUS STATE BY PIPELINE, WHICH ARE CARRIED OUT EXISTING RIGHTS OF WAY, LOCATED IN AGRICULTURAL, LIVESTOCK AND WASTELAND AREAS. Published in the DOF on October 29, 2009.

45.00

NOM-120-SEMARNAT-2020,  That establishes the specifications of environmental protection for the activities of direct mining exploration in agricultural zones, livestock, or uncultivated lands and in zones with dry and temperate climates in which grow vegetation of arid tropical scrub and tropical deciduous forest, forests of conifers or oaks. Published in the DOF on November 11, 2020 and takes effect on the 11th of January 11, 2021.

120.00

NOM-121-SEMARNAT-1997, That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission to the atmosphere of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) originating from factory automotive painting of automobiles, multi-use vehicles, passenger vehicles, and utility vehicles; cargo and light trucks, as well as the method for calculating their emissions.  Published in the DOF April 9, 1998

29.95

NOM-123-SEMARNAT-1998, That establishes the maximum permissible contents of volatile organic compounds, in the fabrication of solvent based air dry paints for domestic use and the procedures for the determination of the contents of the same in paints and coatings.  Published in the DOF on June 14, 1999 39.95

NOM-129-SEMARNAT-2006, Natural gas distribution networks. That establishes the specifications of environmental protection for the preparation of the site, construction, operation, maintenance and abandonment of natural gas distribution networks that are intended to be located in urban, suburban, and industrial areas, urban material support or support for services.        cancelled and replaced by NOM-001-ASEA-2018  
NOM-133-SEMARNAT-2015  establishes the procedures and timetable for eliminating the presence and use of PCBs in Mexico.

65.00

NOM-137-SEMARNAT-2013, Atmospheric contamination.- Gas processing complexes.- Control of emissions of sulfur compounds.  Published in the DOF on February 20, 2014

65.00

NOM-138-SEMARNAT-SSA1-2012, Maximum permissible limits of hydrocarbons in soils and guidelines for the sampling for their characterization and specifications for remediation.     Was published in the DOF Sept. 10, 2013 – it took effect on Nov. 10, 2013 and canceled NOM-138-SEMARNAT-SS-2003

110.00

NOM-141-SEMARNAT-2003, THAT ESTABLISHES THE PROCEDURE FOR CHARACTERIZING MINE TAILINGS, AS WELL AS THE SPECIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR THE CHARACTERIZATION AND PREPARATION OF THE SITE, PROJECT, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND POST OPERATION OF MINE TAILINGS DAMS.  Published in the DOF on Sept 13, 2004

220.00

NOM-143-SEMARNAT-2003,  That establishes the environmental specifications for the handling of congenital water associated with hydrocarbons. Published in the DOF on March 03, 2005

65.00

NOM-144-SEMARNAT-2017, Which establishes phytosanitary measures and the requirements for the internationally recognized marking for wood packaging that is used in the international trade of goods and merchandise. Published in the DOF on Feb. 22, 2018 110.00
NOM-147-SEMARNAT/SSA1-2004, that establishes the criteria to determine the concentrations of remediation of soil contaminated by arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chrome hexavalente, mercury, nickel, silver, lead, selenium, thallium, and/or vanadium.  Published in the DOF on Feb 03, 2007 effective Feb 05, 2007

120.00

NOM-148-SEMARNAT-2006, Atmospheric Contamination. Recovery of sulfur from petroleum refining processes.  
Published in the Official Daily of the Federation Nov. 28, 2007
45.00

NOM-149-SEMARNAT-2006, That establishes the specifications for environmental protection that is to be observed during drilling and maintenance activities, and for the abandonment of oil wells in the Mexican marine zones. (Published in the DOF January 31, 2007)

95.00
NOM-150-SEMARNAT-2017, which establishes technical specifications for environmental protection that must be observed in construction activities and the preliminary evaluation of geothermal wells for exploration, located in uncultivated agricultural areas, livestock and outside protected natural areas and forest land.  Published in the DOF on November 22, 2017

95.00

NOM-152-SEMARNAT-2023, Which establishes the criteria and specifications of the content of sustainable forest management programs for the use of timber forest resources in forests, jungles, and vegetation in arid areas.Published in the DOF on July 24, 2023 – Effective date January 20, 2024

45.00

NOM-155-SEMARNAT-2007, THAT ESTABLISHES THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LEACHING SYSTEMS OF GOLD AND SILVER MINERALS. 120.00
NOM-156-SEMARNAT-2012, Establishment and operation of air quality monitoring systems.
 Published in the DOF July 16, 2012 – Effective date July 16, 2013

110.00

NOM-157-SEMARNAT-2009, THAT ESTABLISHES THE ELEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING HANDLING PLANS FOR MINING WASTES. Published in the DOF August 30, 2011 120.00
NOM-159-SEMARNAT-2011, That establishes the environmental protection requirements for the copper leaching systems.   Published in the DOF on Feb. 13, 2012 – effective date April 13, 2012

220.00

NOM-161-SEMARNAT-2011, That establishes the criteria for the classification of Wastes Requiring Special Handling and for determining which wastes are subject to a Handling Plan; the list of the same, the procedure for the inclusion or exclusion from said list; as well as the elements and procedures for the formulation of the handling plans.   (Published in the Official Daily of the Federation on February 1, 2013 – effective July 31, 2013 REFORM PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 05, 2011) 65.00
NOM-165-SEMARNAT-2013, That establishes the list of substances subject to reporting for the recording of emissions and transfer of contaminants.  Published in the DOF on Jan. 24, 2014 – effective March 25, 2014 65.00
NOM-173-SEMARNAT-2023, Which establishes the criteria for the design, construction, operation, and closure of a controlled confinement for hazardous waste. Published in the DOF on November 1, 2023 – effective date April 28, 2024

This Standard takes effect on April 28, 2024 and cancels the NOM-056-SEMARNAT-1993, NOM-057-SEMARNAT-1993, and NOM-058-SEMARNAT-1993

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 2 LISTS OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND
SECOND LIST OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES
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HYDROCARBONS SECTOR

COMISION NACIONAL DE HIDROCARBUROS

NATIONAL COMMISSION OF HYDROCARBONS

 

AGREEMENT CNH.30.06-2023 through which the Guidelines are issued for the Abandonment, Waiver and Return.

 

ACUERDO CNH.30.06-2023 mediante el cual se emiten los Lineamientos de Abandono, Renuncia y Devolución.

Published in the DOF on August 24, 2023
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AGREEMENT CNH.E.09.06-2023 by which the National Hydrocarbons Commission interprets for administrative purposes articles 27, 29 and 35 of the Guidelines that regulate the Exploration and Development Plans for the Extraction of Hydrocarbons.

 

ACUERDO CNH.E.09.06-2023 por el que la Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos interpreta para efectos administrativos los artículos 27, 29 y 35 de los Lineamientos que regulan los Planes de Exploración y de Desarrollo para la Extracción de Hidrocarburos. Published in the DOF on August 2, 2023

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AGREEMENT CNH.18.03-2023 by which the National Hydrocarbons Commission interprets for administrative purposes articles 65 and 65 Bis of the Guidelines that regulate the Exploration and Development Plans for the Extraction of Hydrocarbons.

 

ACUERDO CNH.18.03/2023 por el que la Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos interpreta para efectos administrativos los artículos 65 y 65 Bis de los Lineamientos que regulan los Planes de Exploración y de Desarrollo para la Extracción de Hidrocarburos. Published in the DOF on August 2, 2023

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AGREEMENT CNH.E.09.07-2023 establishing the General Criteria for the increase in the extensions of the exploration and evaluation periods provided for in the contracts for the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons that are applicable.  ACUERDO CNH.E.09.07/2023 por el que se establecen los Criterios Generales para la ampliación de las prórrogas de los periodos de exploración y evaluación previstas en los contratos para la exploración y extracción de hidrocarburos que resulten aplicables. Published in the DOF on August 2, 2023

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SUSPENSIONES DEBIDO A COVID 19 SUSPENSIONS DUE TO COVID 19  
ACUERDO General CNH.E.29.004/2021 por el que la Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos establece diversas medidas a fin de promover el desarrollo de las actividades petroleras.

 

GENERAL AGREEMENT CNH.E.29.004/2021 by which the National Commission of Hydrocarbons establishes various measures to promote the development of petroleum activities.

 

Published in the DOF on May 17, 2021

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ACUERDO CNH.E.66.004-2020 por el que la Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos emite los criterios generales aplicables a los Programas de Evaluación y Planes de Desarrollo para la Extracción, de los Contratos de la Licitación Pública Internacional CNH-R01-L03-2015.

AGREEMENT CNH.E.66.004-2020 by which the National Commission of Hydrocarbons issues the general criteria applicable to the Evaluation Programs and Development Plans for Extraction, of the Contracts of the International Public Bid CNH-R01-L03- 2015. 

Published in the DOF on Feb. 12, 2021

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NOTIFICACIÓN NOTIFICATION  
AVISO a todas las empresas y personas físicas propietarias o en legal posesión de vehículos del servicio de autotransporte federal y transporte privado que utilizan diésel como combustible o mezclas que incluyan diésel como combustible, gasolina, gas licuado de petróleo, gas natural u otros combustibles alternos, que transitan en las carreteras federales, por el que se informan los periodos semestrales en los que deberán presentar los vehículos a la verificación semestral obligatoria de emisión de contaminantes por opacidad del humo y concentración de gases en el año 2021.

NOTICE to all companies and individuals that own or legally possess vehicles for federal motor transport service and private transport that use diesel as fuel or mixtures that include diesel as fuel, gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or other alternative fuels, that travel on federal highways, for which the semi-annual periods in which vehicles must be submitted to the mandatory semi-annual verification of pollutant emissions due to smoke opacity and gas concentration are reported for 2021.

 

published in the DOF on Feb. 11, 2021

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SEGUROS

INSURANCE

 

1. DISPOSICIONES Administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos para el requerimiento mínimo de los seguros que deberán contratar los regulados que realicen las actividades de transporte, almacenamiento, distribución, compresión, descompresión, licuefacción, regasificación o expendio al público de hidrocarburos o petrolíferos

1. General Administrative Provisions that establish the Guidelines for the minimum requirements for insurance that the regulated parties must contract that carry out the activities of transport, storage, distribution, compression, decompression, liquefaction, regasification or sale to the public of hydrocarbons or petroleum products.

Published in the DOF on July 23, 2018

MAJOR MODIFCATION PUBLISHED DEC. 31, 2021

$45.00 USD

ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SISTEMAS DE SEGURIDAD

ADMINISTRATION OF SAFETY SYSTEMS

 

2. DISPOSICIONES administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos para la conformación, implementación y autorización de los Sistemas de Administración de Seguridad Industrial, Seguridad Operativa y Protección al Medio Ambiente aplicables a las actividades del Sector Hidrocarburos que se indican

2. General administrative provisions that establish the Guidelines for the establishment, implementation and authorization of the Systems of Administration for Industrial Safety Management, Operational Safety and Environmental Protection applicable to the activities of the Hydrocarbons Sector that are indicated.    updated with the Modification published DOF May 4, 2020

Published DOF May 13, 2016 – modification made 04-07-2018

$110.00 USD

CAUSA RAIZ DE INCIDENTES Y ACCIDENTES

ROOT CAUSE OF INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS

 

3. DISPOSICIONES administrativas de carácter general que establecen los lineamientos para que los Regulados lleven a cabo las Investigaciones Causa Raíz de Incidentes y Accidentes ocurridos en sus Instalaciones.

3. General Administrative Provisions that establish the guidelines for regulated parties to carry out the Root Cause Investigations of Incidents and Accidents that have occurred in their Installations.Published in the DOF January 24, 2017 - modification published Dec. 14, 2023

Published in the DOF January 24, 2017, 14-12-2023

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NOTIFICACIÓN DE ACCIDENTES E INCIDENTES

  NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS

 

4. DISPOSICIONES administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos para Informar la ocurrencia de incidentes y accidentes a la Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Industrial y de Protección al Medio Ambiente del Sector Hidrocarburos.

4. General Administrative Provisions that establish the Guidelines for notifying the occurrence of incidents and accidents to the National Agency of Industrial Safety and Protection of the Environment of the Hydrocarbons Sector.

MAJOR MODIFICATION PUBLISHED SEPT 15, 2023 that simplifies the Standard and replaces all the forms to be used for reporting accidents and incidents. This took effect on Sept 16, 2023 

 

Published in the DOF on November 4, 2016

$85.00 USD

PROTOCOLOS DE RESPUESTA A EMERGENCIAS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS

 

5. DISPOSICIONES Administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos para la elaboración de los protocolos de respuesta a emergencias en las actividades del Sector Hidrocarburos.

5. General Administrative Provisions that establish the Guidelines for the preparation of emergency response protocols in the activities of the Hydrocarbons Sector.  major modification published Sept. 25, 2023 - Document is updated and we also include a document comparing the changes

Published in the DOF on March 22, 2019

 $85.00 USD

RESIDUOS DE MANEJO ESPECIAL

WASTES REQUIRING SPECIAL HANDLING

 

6. DISPOSICIONES administrativas de carácter general que establecen los lineamientos para la gestión integral de los Residuos de Manejo Especial del Sector Hidrocarburos.

6. General Administrative Provisions that establish the guidelines for the integral management of Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector (RME) 

Published in the DOF on May 2, 2018

$120.00 USD

EMISIONES DE METANO

METHANE EMISSIONS

 

7. DISPOSICIONES Administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos para la prevención y el control integral de las emisiones de metano del Sector Hidrocarburos

7. General Administrative Provisions that establish the Guidelines for the prevention and integral control of methane emissions from the Hydrocarbons Sector.  Modification published June 29, 2020

 

Published in the DOF on November 6, 2018

$120.00 USD

ETAPAS DE CIERRE, DESMANTELAMIENTO Y/O ABANDONO STAGES OF CLOSURE, DISMANTLING AND/OR ABANDONMENT  
8. DISPOSICIONES ADMINISTRATIVAS DE CARÁCTER GENERAL QUE ESTABLECEN LOS LINEAMIENTOS EN MATERIA DE SEGURIDAD INDUSTRIAL, SEGURIDAD OPERATIVA Y PROTECCIÓN AL MEDIO AMBIENTE PARA LAS ETAPAS DE CIERRE, DESMANTELAMIENTO Y/O ABANDONO DE INSTALACIONES DEL SECTOR HIDROCARBUROS. 8. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS THAT ESTABLISH THE GUIDELINES ON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE STAGES OF CLOSURE, DISMANTLING AND/OR ABANDONMENT OF INSTALLATIONS OF THE HYDROCARBON SECTOR. Published in the DOF May 21, 2020

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Lineamientos para auditorías externas

Guidelines for External Audits


 
9. DISPOSICIONES administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos para llevar a cabo las Auditorías Externas a la operación y el desempeño de los Sistemas de Administración de Seguridad Industrial, Seguridad Operativa y Protección al Medio Ambiente aplicables a las actividades del Sector Hidrocarburos. General Administrative Provisions that establish the Guidelines for carrying out External Audits on the operation and performance of the Systems of Administration of Industrial Safety, Operational Safety and Protection of the Environment, applicable to the activities of the Hydrocarbons Sector.

Published in the DOF on January 24, 2017

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ETAPAS DE CIERRE, DESMANTELAMIENTO Y/O ABANDONO STAGES OF CLOSURE, DISMANTLING AND/OR ABANDONMENT  
10. DISPOSICIONES administrativas de carácter general que establecen los Lineamientos en materia de Seguridad Industrial, Seguridad Operativa y Protección al Medio Ambiente para el Diseño, Construcción, Pre-arranque, Operación, Mantenimiento, Cierre, Desmantelamiento y Abandono de las Instalaciones de Licuefacción de Gas Natural. 10. General administrative provisions that establish the Guidelines on Industrial Safety, Operational Safety and Environmental Protection for the Design, Construction, Pre-startup, Operation, Maintenance, Closure, Dismantling and Abandonment of Natural Gas Liquefaction Installations. Published in the DOF on July 09, 2018

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11, ACUERDO Núm. A-080-2023 por el que la Comisión Reguladora de Energía establece el procedimiento para regularizar las obligaciones incumplidas por los permisionarios y garantizar la continuidad del servicio en beneficio del interés público, en la atención de solicitudes de cesión de permisos de expendio al público, a través de estación de servicio con fin específico de petrolíferos, Gas Natural o Gas Licuado de Petróleo, a que se refiere el artículo 53 de la Ley de Hidrocarburos. 11. AGREEMENT No. A-080-2023 by which the Energy Regulatory Commission establishes the procedure to regularize unfulfilled obligations by permit holders and guarantee the continuity of the service for the benefit of the public interest, in the attention of requests for the transfer of sales permits to the public, through a service station for the specific purpose of petroleum products, Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum Gas, referred to in article 53 of the Hydrocarbons Law.

 

Published in the DOF on January 12, 2024

 

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NOM-001-ASEA-2019, Que establece los criterios para clasificar a los Residuos de Manejo Especial del Sector Hidrocarburos y determinar cuáles están sujetos a Plan de Manejo; el listado de los mismos, así como los elementos para la formulación y gestión de los Planes de Manejo de Residuos Peligrosos y de Manejo Especial del Sector Hidrocarburos

NOM-001-ASEA-2019, Which establishes the criteria for classifying the Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector and determine which are subject to a Management Plan; the list of them, as well as the elements for the formulation and management of the Plans for Management of Hazardous Wastes and Wastes Requiring Special Handling of the Hydrocarbons Sector.

Published in the DOF on April 16, 2019 – takes effect June 16, 2019 and cancels the NOM-EM-005-ASEA-2017

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NOM-003-ASEA-2016, Distribución de gas natural y gas licuado de petróleo por ductos.

NOM-003-ASEA-2016, Distribution of natural gas and liquid petroleum gas in pipelines.

Published in the DOF August 18, 2017 – takes effect Feb. 4, 2018

$120.00

NOM-006-ASEA-2017, Especificaciones y criterios técnicos de seguridad industrial, seguridad operativa y protección al medio ambiente para el diseño, construcción, pre-arranque, operación, mantenimiento, cierre y desmantelamiento de las instalaciones terrestres de almacenamiento de petrolíferos y petróleo, excepto para gas licuado de petróleo.

NOM-006-ASEA-2017, Technical specifications and criteria for industrial safety, operational safety and protection of the environment for the design, construction, pre-start, operation, maintenance, closing and dismantling of land installations for storage of petroleum products and petroleum, except petroleum liquid gas.      

Published in the DOF July 27, 2018 -Effective Sept. 27, 2018

$120.00 USD

NOM-007-ASEA-2016, Transporte de gas natural, etano y gas asociado al carbón mineral por medio de ductos.

NOM-007-ASEA-2016, Transport of natural gas, ethanol and gas associated with carbon mineral by means of pipelines.

Published in the DOF on March 05, 2018 and effective August 23, 2018

$120.00 USD

 

NOM-008-ASEA-2019, Estaciones de servicio con fin específico para el expendio al público de gas licuado de petróleo, por medio del llenado parcial o total de recipientes portátiles.

NOM-008-ASEA-2019, Service stations with the specific purpose for the distribution to the public of liquefied petroleum gas, by means of the partial or total filling of portable containers. 

Published in the DOF on July  24, 2019

$95.00 USD

 

NOM-009-ASEA-2017, Administración de la integridad de ductos de recolección, transporte y distribución de hidrocarburos, petrolíferos y petroquímicos.

NOM-009-ASEA-2017, Administration of the integrity of the collection, transport and distribution pipelines for hydrocarbons, petroleum and petrochemicals. 

Published in the DOF on January 25, 2019 – Takes effect on July 24, 2019 and cancels and replaces NOM-027-SESH-2010.

$120.00 USD

 

NOM-010-ASEA-2016, Gas Natural Comprimido (GNC). Requisitos mínimos de seguridad para Terminales de Carga y Terminales de Descarga de Módulos de almacenamiento transportables y Estaciones de Suministro de vehículos automotores.

NOM-010-ASEA-2016, Compressed natural gas (CNG). Minimum safety requirements for loading and unloading terminals from transportable storage modules and stations for dispensing to automotive vehicles.

Published in the DOF on August 08, 2017 and takes effect on February 09, 2018

 $120.00 USD

NOM-011-ASEA-2019, Bodegas de guarda para distribución y bodegas de expendio de gas licuado de petróleo, mediante recipientes portátiles y recipientes transportables sujetos a presión.

NOM-011-ASEA-2019, Warehouses for distribution and warehouses for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas, by means of portable containers and transportable containers subject to pressure.

Published in the DOF August 19, 2019 – takes effect January 19, 2020

 

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