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Important!Gasoline Operations required to meet April 1, 2009 deadline for Phase II Enhancement Vapor Recovery Equipment Advisory
This Advisory details how you may enter into a Compliance Agreement to allow for continued operation of your station
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All Gasoline dispensing equipment are subject to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Health and Safety Code; and District's Rule 418- Transfer of VOCs into Stationary Storage Tanks and Rule 1002 - Transfer of VOCs into Vehicle Fuel Tanks.
Visit ARB's Vapor Recovery Web-page for more specific information on ARB Vapor Recovery Program.
Testing of gasoline dispensing equipment (gas stations), for compliance with current emission standards, and, equipment functioning standards, is a requirement of the District's Permit Conditions.
Use of the notification, and, test result forms, are mandatory. Businesses may create their own recordkeeping forms as long as they contain all the information required by the ARB Executive Order, Rules and/or Permit conditions (Inspection Checklist) and are approved by the District.
If you wish to create your own forms, make sure you carefully review the notification and testing requirements, applicable to your gasoline dispensing equipment (e.g., balance or vacuum assist system).
If you opt to create your own forms, or need further assistance, or have questions, please contact Gene Mason at (831) 647-9411 or by email at Gene Mason. Notifications and/or test results can be emailed to Gene Mason.
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Since 2001, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted a number of significant enhancements to gasoline dispensing facilities' (GDFs') vapor recovery systems. These efforts are necessary to ensure the continued effective operation of the vapor recovery systems during the transfer and dispensing of gasoline at these facilities.
As the air pollution control agency responsible for permitting and enforcement activities related to GDFs, the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) has prepared a number of Compliance Advisories to provide guidance to GDFs attempting to comply with these new requirements. Regulatory requirements you should be aware of include:
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Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR)
Vapor recovery systems collect gasoline vapors that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere during fuel delivery to the underground storage tanks (Phase I) or fuel storage and vehicle fueling (Phase II). The Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) regulations became state law on April 1, 2001. These regulations provide more stringent requirements for vapor recovery systems in order to reduce gasoline vapor emissions. The EVR program is being phased-in according to the CARB EVR timeline.
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Vapor Recovery System Upgrades
Phase I refers to the transfer of gasoline into fuel storage tanks. As of April 1, 2005, all GDFs were required to be equipped with Phase I vapor recovery systems on their underground tanks to meet enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) standards. As of this date, all existing non-EVR Phase I systems were decertified for use by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and any GDF operating without the upgraded EVR system is in non-compliance with State regulations and MBUAPCD Rule 1002 requirements. For information about all current and upcoming EVR regulations, refer to CARB's EVR Implementation Update.
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Phase II vapor recovery systems control emissions associated with vehicle fueling and the storage of fuel at a GDF. Phase II EVR systems are certified to several new standards, including ORVR compatibility, more stringent spillage and "dripless nozzle" requirements, In-station diagnostics and storage tank pressure limits. GDFs with underground storage tanks must upgrade to Phase II EVR by April 1, 2009.
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In-station diagnostics (ISD) detects potential failures automatically, notifies the station operator, and is designed to reduce emissions by early detection and prompt repair. ISD must be installed in GDFs with an annual throughput of more than 1.8 million gallons by September 1, 2009. The deadline for GDFs with annual throughputs of 600,000- 1.8 million gallons, to install ISD is September 2010. ISD monitors the performance of the vapor recovery systems and triggers warnings for alarms to indicate potential failures. If corrective action is not taken, ISD may eventually shut down fuel dispensing.
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