David,
The Federal and state regulations are in the Regulations Information tab listed on all calims in the Onllke Mining Guide.
New Geoligist for NM was kind enough to update the regs for not only the state but BLM and USFS. Seems they are all located inthe same building.

NM State Regs from the Online Mining Guide.

A Wet General Permit must be obtained from the state of New Mexico’s Mining and Minerals Division for dredging operations that are mechanized and/or create more than 2 cubic yards of disturbance per year. General Wet Permittee holders are limited to 2 cubic yards per day and 100 cubic yards of disturbance per year. General Wet Permittee holders must maintain a distance of 50 yards from other permit holders. All dredging operations are limited to a 2 in. diameter hose. High banking or excavating into stream banks and drilling are not permitted under General Wet Permits. Additionally, a Water Quality Certification from the New Mexico Environment Department is required for General Wet Permits. The Water Quality Certification is conditional upon responsible mining practices that protect and maintain water quality for downstream users which include public water supply, irrigation, high quality cold-water aquatic life, livestock watering, wildlife habitat and primary contact.

Thank you for that clarification. Another thought comes to mind. Does the complete hose need to be 2", or could the hose be 4" with a two inch nozzle attached? That way the same equipment could be used in different states legally, but with the appropriate nozzle, without having to purchase a completely new and different dredge.

Unfortunately, no. Some states regulate at the nozzle NM. Clearly states, “All dredging operations are limited to a 2 in. diameter hose.”
Now if you can reduce at the box not the nozzle, then your good. I will warn you though that if you neck down a 4” to a 2” at he box, leave anything and everything that is 4” home. Do not have anything in your gear that could lead a USFS, BLM or County LE officer to believe that you are dredging outside of the NM. State Requirements.
Also, always have your NM water permit with you. As in within 50 feet of your operation at all times.






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Posted By David Hay on 21 Sep 2021 10:36 AM
Thank you for that clarification. Another thought comes to mind. Does the complete hose need to be 2", or could the hose be 4" with a two inch nozzle attached? That way the same equipment could be used in different states legally, but with the appropriate nozzle, without having to purchase a completely new and different dredge.
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