(Adopted: 01/09/76; Amended: 09/03/76; Amended: 02/04/77; 

Amended: 11/18/77; Amended: 02/03/78; Amended: 01/05/79;

Amended: 05/04/79; Amended: 12/07/79; Amended: 01/16/81; 

Amended: 10/15/82; Amended: 11/01/85; Amended: 03/04/88; 

Amended: 07/07/89; Amended: 09/08/95; Amended: 09/15/98; 

Amended: 10/21/08) 

AVAQMD Rule 461 461-1 

Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing 

RULE 461 

 Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing

(A) General 

(1) Purpose 

(a) To reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions from Gasoline 

Transfer and Dispensing. 

(2) Applicability 

(a) This rule applies to the transfer of Gasoline from any tank truck, trailer, or 

railroad tank car into any stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler, and 

from any stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler into any Mobile Fueler 

or Motor Vehicle fuel tank. 

(B) Definitions

For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions shall apply: 

(1) Altered Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility – A Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility with any of the following: 

(a) The removal or addition of storage tank(s), or changes in the number of 

Fueling Positions. 

(b) The replacement of storage tank(s) or dispensing nozzle(s) with different 

characteristics or descriptions from those specified on the existing permit. 

(2) Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) – The person appointed to the position of 

Air Pollution Control Officer of the District pursuant to the provisions of 

California Health & Safety Code §40750, and his or her designee. 

(3) Aspirator-assist System – A Phase II Vapor Recovery System that uses an 

aspirator to create a vacuum during Gasoline dispensing to capture Gasoline 

Vapors. 
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(4) Balance System – A Phase II Vapor Recovery System that operates on the 

principle of vapor displacement. 

(5) Bellows-less Nozzle – Any nozzle that incorporates both an assist system and a 

Gasoline Vapor capture mechanism at the Motor Vehicle filler neck, such that 

vapors are collected at the vehicle filler neck without the need for an interfacing 

flexible bellows, and which is certified by the California Air Resources Board 

(CARB) for operation as a Bellows-less Nozzle. 

(6) California Air Resources Board (CARB) – The California State Air Resources 

Board, the powers and duties of which are described in Part 2 of Division 26 of 

the California Health and Safety Code (commencing with §39500). 

(7) "CARB Certified" Vapor Recovery System – A Phase I or Phase II Vapor 

Recovery System, equipment, or any component thereof, for which CARB has 

evaluated its performance and issued a valid Executive Order pursuant to Health 

and Safety Code Section 41954.

(8) CARB Executive Orders – Orders published by CARB that document the 

requirements of specific vapor control equipment and procedures used in Phase I 

and Phase II Vapor Recovery Systems. 

(9) Coaxial Hose – A hose that contains two passages with a configuration of a hose 

within a hose. One of the passages dispenses the liquid Gasoline into the vehicle 

fuel tank while the other passage carries the Gasoline Vapors from the vehicle 

fuel tank to the storage tank. 

(10) District – The Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District the geographical 

area of which is described in District Rule 103. 

(11) Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) – Performance standards and specifications set 

forth in the CARB CP 201 (Certification Procedure for Vapor Recovery Systems 

at Gasoline dispensing facilities) Sections 3 through 9. 

(12) Fueling Position – A fuel dispensing unit consisting of nozzle(s) and meter(s) 

with the capability to deliver only one fuel product at one time. 

(13) Gasoline – Any petroleum distillate or petroleum distillate/alcohol blend having a 

true vapor pressure greater than 200 mm Hg (3.9 psi) and less than 760 mm Hg 

(14.7 psi) at 100 degrees F as determined by ASTM Method D323-89. 

(14) Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility – A mobile system, including Mobile 

Fuelers, or a stationary facility consisting of one or more storage tanks and 

associated equipment which receive, store, and dispense Gasoline subject to the 

provisions of this rule. 
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(15) Gasoline Vapors – The organic compounds in vapor form displaced during 

Gasoline transfer and dispensing operations, and includes entrained liquid 

Gasoline. 

(16) Insertion Interlock Mechanism – Any "CARB Certified" mechanism that ensures 

a tight fit at the nozzle fill pipe interface and prohibits the dispensing of Gasoline 

unless the bellows is compressed. 

(17) Liquid Removal Device – A device designed specifically to remove trapped liquid 

from the vapor passages of a Coaxial Hose. 

(18) Liquid-tight – A liquid leak rate not exceeding three drops per minute. 

(19) Mobile Fueler – Any tank truck or trailer that is used to transport and dispense 

Gasoline from an onboard storage tank into any Motor Vehicle fuel tank. 

(20) Motor Vehicle – Any self-propelled vehicle as defined in Section 415 of the 

California Vehicle Code. 

(21) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) – Vehicle emission control system 

that captures fuel vapors from the vehicle gas tank during refueling. 

(22) Owner/operator – Any person who owns, leases, or operates a Gasoline Transfer 

and Dispensing Facility. 

(23) Poppetted Dry Break – A Phase I Vapor recovery device that opens only by 

connection to a mating device to ensure that no Gasoline Vapors escape from the 

underground storage tank before the vapor return line is connected. 

(24) Pressure/vacuum Relief Valve – A valve that is installed on the vent pipes of the 

Gasoline storage tanks to relieve pressure or vacuum build-up at preset values of 

pressure or vacuum. 

(25) Rebuild – An action that repairs, replaces, or reconstructs any part of a component of 

a vapor recovery system that forms the gasoline vapor passage of the component, or 

that comes in contact with the recovered gasoline vapors in the component. Rebuild 

does not include the replacement of a complete component with another CARB 

certified complete component; nor does it include the replacement of a spout, 

bellows, or vapor guard of a CARB certified nozzle. The new part shall be CARB 

certified and as supplied by the qualified manufacturer specifically for the CARB 

certified nozzle. 

(26) Retail Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility – Any Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility subject to the payment of California sales tax for the sale of 

Gasoline to the public. 
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(27) Spill Box – An enclosed container around a Phase I fill pipe that is designed to 

collect Gasoline spillage resulting from disconnection between the liquid 

Gasoline delivery hose and the fill pipe. 

(28) Submerged Fill Tube – Any fill tube the discharge opening of which is entirely 

submerged, when the liquid level above the bottom of the tank is: 

(a) 15.2 cm (6 inches), for tanks filled from the top, or 

(b) 45.7 cm (18 inches) for tanks filled from the side. 

(29) Unites States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) – The United States 

Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the USEPA and his or her 

authorized representative. 

(30) Vacuum-assist System – A Phase II Vapor Recovery System that uses vacuumproducing device such as a compressor or turbine to create a vacuum during 

Gasoline dispensing to capture Gasoline Vapors. 

(31) Vapor Check Valve – A valve that opens and closes the vapor passage to the 

storage tank to prevent Gasoline Vapors from escaping when the nozzle is not in 

use. 

(32) Vapor-tight – The detection of less than 10,000 ppm hydrocarbon concentration, 

as determined by EPA Method 21, using an appropriate analyzer calibrated with 

methane. 

(33) Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) – Any volatile compound containing the 

element carbon, excluding methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic 

acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, ammonium carbonate, and exempt 

compounds as listed in 40 CFR 51.100(s)(1). 

(C) Requirements 

(1) Gasoline Transfer Into Stationary Storage Tanks and Mobile Fuelers (Phase I) 

A person shall not transfer, permit the transfer or provide equipment for the 

transfer of Gasoline from any tank truck, trailer or railroad tank car into any 

stationary storage tank with a capacity of 950 liters (251 gallons) or more, or any 

Mobile Fueler tank of greater than 454 liters (120 gallons) capacity unless all of 

the following conditions are met: 

(a) Such stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler tank is equipped with a 

"CARB Certified" Submerged Fill Tube; 
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(b) Such stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler tank is equipped with a 

"CARB Certified" Vapor Recovery System, which is maintained and 

operated according to the manufacturer's specifications; 

(c) All vapor return lines are connected between the tank truck, trailer or 

railroad tank car, and the stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler. In 

addition, all associated hoses, fittings, and couplings are maintained in a 

Liquid-tight and Vapor-tight condition, as defined under subsection 

(B)(18) and (B)(32); 

(d) The hatch on any tank truck, trailer, or railroad tank car shall not be 

opened for more than three (3) minutes for each visual inspection, 

provided that: 

(i) Transfer or pumping has been stopped for at least three (3) minutes 

prior to opening; and 

(ii) The hatch is closed before transfer or pumping is resumed. 

(e) Underground tank lines are gravity drained, and above-ground tanks are 

equipped with dry breaks, or as approved by the District, such that upon 

line disconnect the liquid leak rate does not exceed three (3) drops per 

minute; 

(f) Equipment subject to this subsection is operated and maintained, 

according to all of the following requirements: 

(i) All fill tubes are equipped with Vapor-tight covers, including 

gaskets; 

(ii) All dry breaks are equipped with Vapor-tight seals and dust 

covers; 

(iii) Fixed or Spring-Loaded coaxial fill tubes are operated so that the 

vapor passage from the stationary storage tank or the Mobile 

Fueler back to the tank truck, trailer, or railroad tank car is not 

obstructed; 

(iv) The fill tube assembly, including fill tube, fittings and gaskets, is 

maintained to prevent vapor leakage from any portion of the Vapor 

Recovery System; and 

(v) All stationary storage tank or the Mobile Fueler vapor return lines 

without dry breaks are equipped with Vapor-tight covers, 

including gaskets. 

(g) Any time an underground stationary storage tank is installed or replaced at 

any Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility, a "CARB Certified" Spill 

Box shall be installed; 
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(h) A person shall not install or permit the installation of any Phase I Vapor 

Recovery System of the coaxial design at any Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility unless such system was certified by CARB after 

January 1, 1994; and 

(i) A person shall not install or permit the installation of any Phase I Vapor 

Recovery System of the dual-point design at any Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility unless such system incorporates "CARB Certified" 

Poppetted Dry Breaks or spring-loaded Vapor Check Valves on the vapor 

return coupler. 

(2) Gasoline Transfer Into Vehicle Fuel Tanks (Phase II) 

A person shall not transfer, or permit the transfer, or provide equipment for the 

transfer of Gasoline from a stationary storage tank or a Mobile Fueler of greater 

than 454 liters (120 gallons) capacity into any Mobile Fueler of greater than 454 

liters (120 gallons) capacity or any Motor Vehicle fuel tank of greater than 19 

liters (5 gallons) capacity unless all of the following conditions are met: 

(a) The dispensing unit used to transfer the Gasoline from the stationary 

storage tank or Mobile Fueler to the Mobile Fueler or Motor Vehicle fuel 

tank is equipped with a "CARB Certified" Vapor Recovery System; 

(b) The Vapor Recovery System and associated components are operated and 

maintained in a Vapor-tight and Liquid-tight manner in accordance with 

the manufacturer's specifications and the applicable CARB certification; 

(c) Equipment subject to this rule is operated and maintained with none of the 

defects listed in California Code of Regulations, Section 94006, 

Subchapter 8, Chapter 1, Part III of Title 17, as specified in the most 

recently adopted CARB “Vapor Recovery Equipment Defects List” 

(http://www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/title17/title17.htm); 

(d) A person shall not install or permit the installation of any Balance System 

bellows-equipped nozzle at any Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility 

unless the nozzle is equipped with a "CARB Certified" Insertion Interlock 

Mechanism; 

(e) A person shall not install or permit the installation of any Balance System 

nozzle at a new or Altered Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility 

unless a Vapor Check Valve is located in the nozzle. In addition, effective 

January 1, 1997, a person shall not operate or permit the operation of any 

Balance System nozzle unless a Vapor Check Valve is located in the 

nozzle; 
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(f) A person shall not install or permit the installation of any nozzle at a new 

or Altered Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility unless the nozzle is 

equipped with a Coaxial Hose. In addition, effective January 1, 1998, a 

person shall not operate any Gasoline-dispensing nozzle unless the nozzle 

is equipped with a Coaxial Hose; 

(g) Unless otherwise specified in the applicable CARB Executive Orders, the 

inside diameter of the connection between the riser and dispenser cabinet 

at a new or Altered Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility shall not be 

less than 0.75 inch. If a flexible tubing is used for this connection, the 

material shall be appropriate for use with Gasoline and shall be equipped 

with a clearly visible bonding strap; 

(h) Unless otherwise specified in the applicable CARB Executive Orders, all 

Liquid Removal Devices installed for any Gasoline-dispensing nozzle 

with a dispensing rate of greater than five gallons per minute shall be 

"CARB Certified" with a minimum liquid removal rate of five milliliters 

per gallon transferred; and 

(i) The breakaway coupling shall be CARB certified. Any breakaway 

coupling shall be equipped with a poppet valve, which shall close and 

maintain both the gasoline vapor and liquid lines vapor tight and liquid 

tight when the coupling is separated. In the event of a separation due to a 

“drive-off”, the owner/operator shall complete one of the following and 

document the activities pursuant to paragraph (C)(5)(e) recordkeeping 

requirements: 

(i) Conduct a visual inspection of the affected equipment and perform 

qualified repairs on any damaged components before placing any 

affected equipment back in service. In addition, the applicable reverification tests pursuant to section (D), or equivalent test 

methods as approved in writing by the Executive Officer and 

CARB, shall be conducted and successfully passed prior to the 

affected equipment dispensing gasoline into any vehicle; or 

 (ii) Conduct a visual inspection of the affected equipment and replace 

the affected nozzles, coaxial hoses, breakaway couplings, and any 

other damaged components with new or certified rebuilt 

components that are CARB certified, before placing any affected 

equipment back in service. 

(3) Additional Requirements 

(a) A person shall not supply, offer for sale, sell, install or allow the 

installation of any Vapor Recovery System or any of its components, 

unless the system and component are "CARB certified." Each Vapor 

Recovery System and its components shall be clearly and permanently 
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marked with the qualified manufacturer’s name and model number as 

certified by CARB. In addition, the qualified manufacturer's unique serial 

number for each component shall also be clearly and permanently marked 

for the dispensing nozzles. Any qualified manufacturer who rebuilds a 

component shall also clearly and permanently mark the corresponding 

information on the component. 

(b) A person shall not perform or permit the "pump-out" (bulk transfer) of 

Gasoline from a storage tank subject to subsection (C)(1); unless such 

bulk transfer is performed using a vapor collection and transfer system 

capable of returning the displaced vapors to the stationary storage tank. 

(c) A person shall not store, or allow the storage of, Gasoline in any 

stationary storage tank with a capacity of 950 liters (251 gallons) or more 

unless such tank: 

(i) Complies with Rule 463(a); or 

(ii) Is equipped with a Phase I Vapor Recovery System. 

(d) The Owner/operator of any Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility 

shall conspicuously post District-required signs specified in Attachment A

of this rule in the immediate Gasoline dispensing area. 

(e) A dispenser that is not intended to be used to fuel Motor Vehicles shall 

have sign posted on it to that effect. 

(f) A person shall not store, or allow the storage of, gasoline in any stationary 

storage tank with a capacity of 950 liters (251 gallons) or more, or any 

mobile fueler with a capacity of 454 liters (120 gallons) or more, unless 

the vent pipe of the tank complies with all of the following: 

(i) The vent pipe opening is equipped with a “CARB certified” 

pressure-vacuum relief valve. 

(ii) The vent pipe opening for a stationary storage tank is at least 12 

feet above the driveway level used for tank truck filling operations. 

(iii) Unless otherwise specified in the applicable CARB Executive 

Orders, the pressure-vacuum relief valve for an underground 

storage tank vent shall be set for pressure relief at 2.5 to 6.0 inches 

water column and vacuum relief at 6.0 to 10.0 inches water 

column. The valves for vents on aboveground tanks and mobile 

fuelers shall meet the applicable CARB certified specifications. 

(iv) Pressure-vacuum relief valves for stationary storage tanks, as 

supplied and installed, shall be color-coded or otherwise clearly 

marked to identify the pressure-vacuum setting. The valves shall 

be installed on the vent pipe(s) such that the color codes or marks 

shall be legible to ground-level observers. 

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tanks may be manifolded to a single valve when the stationary 

storage tanks are manifolded according to the applicable CARB 

Executive Order. 

(g) Gasoline shall not be stored in open container(s) of any size or handled in 

any manner (spillage, spraying, etc.) that permits Gasoline or Gasoline 

Vapors to enter the atmosphere, contaminate the ground, or the sewer. 

(h) The failure of an Owner/operator of any Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing 

Facility to meet any requirements of section (C) of this rule shall 

constitute a violation. Such non-compliant equipment shall be tagged 

"Out of Order." 

(i) Except during repair activity, the "Out of Order" tag specified in 

subsection (C)(3)(h) shall not be removed and the non-compliant 

equipment shall not be used, permitted to be used, or provided for use 

unless all of the following conditions are satisfied: 

(i) The non-compliant equipment has been repaired, replaced, or 

adjusted, as necessary; 

(ii) The Owner/operator has notified the District of the repairs by 

completing, signing and submitting the form supplied by the 

District; and, 

(iii) The non-compliant equipment has been reinspected and/or 

authorized for use by the District. 

(j) The Owner/operator of a new or Altered Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility shall have all underground storage tank installation 

and associated piping configuration inspected prior to any backfilling to 

verify that all underground equipment is properly installed in accordance 

with the requirements specified in the applicable CARB Executive Order. 

 The District shall be notified by telephone at least 24 hours prior to the 

backfilling. 

(k) The Owner/operator of a new or Altered Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility shall have all Phase I and Phase II Vapor Recovery 

Systems inspected upon completion of the construction to verify that all 

components were installed in accordance with the description specified in 

the Authority to Construct and in compliance with all District 

requirements. The District shall be notified in writing of any changes to 

the information and specifications submitted with the application under 

which the Authority to Construct was issued. 

(4) Self-Compliance Program Requirements 

The Owner/operator of any Retail Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility shall 

implement a self-compliance program as follows: 
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(a) The self-compliance program shall include the following elements: 

(i) Weekly maintenance inspections shall be conducted in accordance 

with the protocol specified in Attachment B to ensure proper 

operating conditions of all components of the Vapor Recovery 

Systems. 

(ii) Periodic compliance inspections shall be conducted at least once 

every twelve months and in accordance with the protocol specified 

in Attachment C to verify the compliance with all applicable 

District rules and regulations, as well as all permit conditions. 

(iii) Maintenance schedules consistent with the applicable Phase I and 

Phase II Vapor Recovery Systems and components installed at the 

Gasoline transfer and dispensing facility. 

(iv) An employee training program including the following: 

a. Itemized training procedures for employees responsible for 

conducting any part of the self-compliance program. 

b. A training schedule to periodically train any employee 

responsible for conducting any part of the self-compliance 

program. 

c. A record for each employee of the dates of training 

provided and the next training date. 

d. A procedure to review and establish any additional 

necessary training following any changes or updates to the 

CARB Executive Order for the installed Vapor Recovery 

System. 

(b) Any equipment with major defect(s) which are identified during the 

weekly maintenance inspections or periodic compliance inspections shall 

be removed from service, repaired, brought into compliance, and duly 

entered into the repair logs required under subsection (C)(5)(e) before 

being returned to service. 

(c) Defects discovered during self inspection and repair shall not constitute a 

violation of Rule 461.

(5) Testing, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements 

(a) Within 90 calendar days or after dispensing the first 60,000 gallons of fuel 

into a Mobile Fueler or a vehicle fuel tank, the Owner/operator of a new 

or Altered Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility shall conduct and 

successfully pass the performance tests in accordance with the test 

methods specified in section (D), and any additional tests required by the 

applicable CARB Executive Orders and District Permits, to verify the 

proper installation and operation of Phase I and Phase II Vapor Recovery 

Systems. Test results shall be submitted as stated in subsections 

(C)(5)(c)(iv) and (C)(5)(c)(v). 
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(b) The Owner/operator shall conduct and successfully pass the re-verification 

tests in accordance with the test methods specified in section (D), and any 

additional tests required by the applicable CARB Executive Orders or 

District Permits, to verify the proper operation of the Vapor Recovery 

Systems. Test results shall be submitted as stated in subsections 

(C)(5)(c)(iv) and (C)(5)(c)(v). 

(i) The re-verification tests at Retail Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facilities shall be conducted annually. 

(ii) The Owner/operator of a non-retail Gasoline Transfer and 

Dispensing Facility shall complete the re-verification tests 

annually. 

(iii) Once a facility re-verification testing month(s) are established, 

subsequent re-verification testing shall be conducted during the 

same months each year. When a new performance test schedule is 

required due to a facility alteration, new re-verification testing 

months shall be established based on the date of the performance 

tests. 

(iv) In case of a change of operator, the new operator shall conduct the 

next re-verification test on the same testing month as established 

by the previous operator, if the previous re-verification testing 

records are available. When no testing records are available, the 

new operator shall complete all the applicable re-verification 

testing within 90 calendar days of the change of operator. 

(c) A person who conducts performance or re-verification tests shall comply 

with all of the following: 

(i) Conduct performance or re-verification tests in accordance with 

the applicable test methods listed in section (D) and other CARB 

testing procedures. Tests shall be conducted using calibrated 

equipment meeting the calibration range and calibration intervals 

specified by the manufacturer. 

(ii) Notify the District at least ten calendar days prior to testing. In the 

event that a performance test or re-verification test cannot be 

conducted at the scheduled date and time, the test may be rescheduled to a later date and time provided that the District is 

notified at least 24 hours prior to the originally scheduled time. 

All notification under this subsection shall be provided by District 

approved methods. 

(iii) Conduct performance and re-verification tests during normal 

District business hours. The APCO may approve alternative 

testing. 

(iv) Submit a copy of the PASS/FAIL test results in a District approved 

format to the APCO within 30 calendar days after each test is 
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conducted. The PASS/FAIL test results are a summary of the 

overall results of each test. 

(v) Submit the final test report demonstrating compliance within 30 

calendar days of the date when all tests were passed. The test 

report shall include all the required records of all tests performed, 

test data, current AVAQMD facility ID number of the location 

being tested, the equipment Permit to Operate or Application 

number and, a statement whether the system or component tested 

meets the required standards. 

(d) The Owner/operator shall not operate or resume operation of a Gasoline 

transfer and dispensing facility, unless the facility has successfully passed 

the applicable performance or re-verification tests. Notwithstanding the 

above, when a dispenser associated with any equipment that has failed a 

re-verification test is isolated and shut down, the Owner/operator may 

continue operation or resume operation of the remaining equipment at the 

facility, provided that test results demonstrate that the remaining 

equipment is in good operating condition. All test results and the method 

of isolating the defective equipment shall be documented in the test 

reports to be submitted to the APCO pursuant to subsection (C)(5)(e)(iii), 

(C)(5)(c)(iv) and (C)(5)(c)(v). 

(e) Recordkeeping 

A person who performs the installation of components, self-compliance 

inspections, repairs or testing at any Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing 

Facility, including, but not limited to, the activities for normal operation 

and maintenance, performance testing, re-verification testing and those 

following a drive-off, shall provide to the Owner/operator all records 

listed below, as applicable, at the end of each day when the service is 

provided. The Owner/operator of any Retail or non-retail Gasoline 

Dispensing Facility shall maintain all records listed below and any other 

test results or maintenance records that are required to demonstrate 

compliance on site for a period of at least two (2) years (or five (5) years 

for Title V facilities). Notwithstanding, records for non-retail Gasoline 

Dispensing Facilities that are unmanned may be kept at other locations 

approved by the APCO. All records shall be made available to the APCO 

upon request both on site during inspections and offsite as specified. 

(i) Records of all components installed, defective components 

identified or repaired during self-compliance inspections. 

(ii) Repair logs, which shall include: 

a. Date and time of each repair. 

b. The name of the person(s) who performed the repair, and, if 

applicable, the name, address and phone number of the 

person’s employer. 
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c. Description of service performed. 

d. Each component that was installed, repaired, serviced, or 

removed, including the required component identification 

information pursuant to subsection (C)(3)(a). 

e. Each component that was installed as replacement, if 

applicable, including the required component identification 

information pursuant to subsection (C)(3)(a). 

f. Receipts for parts used in the repair and, if applicable, work 

orders, which shall include the name and signature of the 

person responsible for performing the repairs. 

(iii) Records of tests, which shall include: 

a. Date and time of each test. 

b. Name, affiliation, address and phone number of the 

person(s) who performed the test. 

c. Test data and calibration data for all equipment used. 

d. Date and time each test is completed and the facility 

Owner/operator is notified of the results. For a test that 

fails, a description of the reasons for the test failure shall 

also be included. 

e. For a re-test following a failed performance or reverification test, description of repairs performed pursuant 

to subsection (C)(5)(e)(i) and (C)(5)(e)(ii). 

f. Copies of test reports in District approved format. 

(iv) Monthly Gasoline throughput records. 

 (v) Records to prove that the installer/contractor that installed or 

altered the Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) equipment has 

successfully completed a manufacturer training program and any 

relevant state certification program applicable to the Phase I and 

Phase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery systems and associated 

components as specified in subsection (C)(3)(a). 

 (f) Recordkeeping for Exempt Fleets 

An Owner/operator claiming exemption under Section (E)(4) shall keep a 

record of the make , model, model year, and vehicle identification number 

of all vehicles refueled at the Gasoline dispensing facility. These records 

shall be maintained on the premises for at least two (2) calendar years. 

(D) Performance and Re-verification Test Methods 

All test methods referenced in this subsection shall be the most recently CARB approved 

version or as stated in the applicable CARB Executive Orders. 

(1) The static pressure performance of a Phase I or Phase II Vapor Recovery System 

for underground and aboveground tanks shall be determined by the CARB Test 

Procedure TP-201.3 and TP-201.3B, as applicable. 
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(2) The dynamic pressure performance of a Phase II Vapor Recovery System shall be 

determined by the CARB Test Procedure TP-201.4. 

(3) The air-to-liquid volume ratio of a Phase II Vapor Recovery System shall be 

determined by the CARB Test Procedure TP-201.5. 

(4) The liquid removal rate of a Phase II Vapor Recovery System shall be determined 

by the CARB Test Procedure TP-201.6. 

(5) The manifold of the underground storage tanks shall meet CARB tank tie test 

requirements pursuant to TP-201.3C. 

(6) The static torque of rotatable adaptors for a Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery 

system shall be determined by the CARB Test Procedure TP-201.1B. 

(7) The applicable tests for the drop tube, drain valve assembly, and overfill 

prevention device are the following: 

(a) The leak rate of the drop tube/drain valve assembly for a Phase I 

Enhanced Vapor Recovery system shall be determined by the CARB Test 

Procedure TP-201.1C. 

(b) The leak rate of the drop tube overfill protection device and spill container 

drain valve for a Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery system shall be 

determined by the CARB Test Procedure TP-201.1D. 

(8) The leak rate and cracking pressure of pressure/vacuum vent valves for a Phase I 

Enhanced Vapor Recovery system shall be determined by the CARB Test 

Procedure TP-201.1E. 

 (9) Any other test methods approved by the USEPA, CARB, and the District for 

underground tanks, aboveground tanks, and Mobile Fuelers. 

(E) Exemptions

The provisions of this Rule shall not apply to the transfer of Gasoline: 

(1) Into or from any stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler if 75 percent or more of 

its monthly throughput is used for the fueling of implements of husbandry, such 

as vehicles defined in Division 16 (Section 36000, et seq.) of the California 

Vehicle Code, provided such a tank is equipped with a Submerged Fill Tube. 

(2) Into or from any stationary storage tank or Mobile Fueler used exclusively for 

fueling agricultural wind machines. 

(3) From any Mobile Fueler of greater than 454 liters (120 gallons) into any Motor 
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Vehicle fuel tank of greater than 19 liters (5 gallons) capacity until 12 months 

following the general commercial availability of an applicable vapor recovery 

design suitable to the Mobile Fueler’s Gasoline transfer and storage equipment 

and certification of such a system by CARB. 

(4) The requirements of (C)(2) shall not apply to dedicated, non-public accessible, 

fuel dispensing equipment serving vehicle fleets where 95 percent of the fleet 

vehicles are equipped with Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) systems. 

To qualify for this exemption, the fleet operator must also own the Gasoline 

Transfer and Dispensing operation that services the vehicle fleet. 

 (a) Prior to operating under the exemption in Section (E)(4), operator shall 

obtain a valid Authority to Construct or Permit to Operate allowing such 

operations. 

[SIP: Submitted as amended mm/dd/yy on ______; Disapproved 6/21/01, 66 FR 33177, 

40 CFR 52.269(b)(3)(ii)(a) Prior version dated 1/3/96 retained; Approved 10/7/96, 61 FR 

52297, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(229)(i)(A)(1); Approved 8/17/94, 59 FR 42165, 40 CFR 

52.220(c) (182)(i)(A)(4); Approved 5/3/84, 49 FR 18829, 40 CFR 

52.220(c)(127)(vii)(B); Approved 7/8/82, 47 FR 2968, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(95)(iv)(A); 

Approved _______, _______, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(66)(i)(A); Approved _______, 

________, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(45)(iii)(A); Disapproved prior version of 4/21/76 retained 

9/8/78, 43 FR 40011, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(iii)(A), 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(vi)(B) and 40 

CFR 52.229(b)(2)(i); Approved 7/26/77, 42 FR 37976, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(A) and 

40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(ii)(A)] 
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ATTACHMENT A 

 AVAQMD-REQUIRED SIGNS

(A) The operator shall post the following signs:

(1) "NOZZLE" operating instructions; 

(2) Antelope Valley AQMD" toll-free telephone number; and 

(3) A "warning" stating: 

"TOXIC RISK - FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 

DO NOT BREATHE FUMES 

DO NOT TOP TANKS"

(B) All required signs shall conform to all of the following:

(1) For decal signs: 

(a) Each sign shall be visible from all Fueling Positions it serves; and 

(b) Sign shall be readable from a distance of 3 feet. 

(2) All other signs: 

(a) For pump toppers, one double-back sign per island; 

(b) For permanent (non-decal) signs, two single-sided or one double-sided 

sign(s) per two (2) dispensers; and 

(c) All signs shall be readable from a distance of 6 feet. 
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ATTACHMENT B

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROTOCOL 

The Owner/operator of a Retail Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility shall at minimum 

verify the following during the weekly maintenance inspections: 

(A) PHASE I VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 

(1) The spill container is clean and does not contain Gasoline. The spill containment 

drain valve shall be Vapor-tight. 

(2) The fill caps are not missing, damaged or loose. 

(3) If applicable: 

(a) The spring-loaded Submerged Fill Tube seals properly against the coaxial 

fitting. 

(b) The dry break (poppet valve) is not missing or damaged. 

(4) The Submerged Fill Tube is not missing or damaged. 

(B) PHASE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 

(1) The fueling instructions are clearly displayed with the appropriate toll-free 

complaint phone number and toxic warning signs. 

(2) The following nozzle components are in place and in good condition, as specified 

in CARB Executive Orders: 

(a) faceplate/facecone; vapor splash guard/fill guard/efficiency compliance 

device (ECD)/VEG 

(b) bellows 

(c) latching device spring 

(d) Vapor Check Valve 

(e) spout (proper diameter/vapor collection holes) 

(f) Insertion Interlock Mechanism 

(g) automatic shut-off mechanism 

(h) hold open latch 
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(3) The hoses are not torn, flattened or crimped. 

(4) For Vacuum-assist Systems, the vapor processing unit and burner are functioning 

properly. 

(C) RECORDS OF DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS 
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ATTACHMENT C

PERIODIC COMPLIANCE INSPECTION PROTOCOL 

The Owner/operator of a Retail Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility shall at minimum 

verify the following during the periodic compliance inspections: 

(A) GENERAL INSPECTION 

(1) The District permit is current. 

(2) The equipment and District permit description match. 

(3) The facility complies with all permit conditions. 

(4) The required sign is properly posted and the sign contains all the necessary 

information (i.e., toll-free complaint phone number, toxic warning sign, etc.). 

(B) PHASE I VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 

(1) The spill container is clean and does not contain Gasoline. 

(2) The fill caps are not missing, damaged or loose. 

(3) If applicable: 

(a) The spring-loaded Submerged Fill Tube seals properly against the coaxial 

fitting. 

(b) The dry break (poppet valve) is not missing or damaged. 

(4) The Submerged Fill Tube is not missing or damaged. 

(5) The distance between the highest level of the discharge opening of the Submerged 

Fill Tube and the bottom of the stationary storage tank does not exceed six inches 

(6"). 

(6) The Phase I Vapor Recovery System complies with required CARB certification 

and is properly installed. 

(7) The Spill Box complies with required CARB certification and is properly 

installed. 

(8) The vent pipes are equipped with required Pressure/vacuum Relief Valves. 
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(C) PHASE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 

(1) The fueling instructions are clearly displayed. 

(2) Each nozzle is the current CARB-certified model. 

(3) Each nozzle is installed in accordance with the applicable CARB Executive 

Orders. 

(4) The following nozzle components are in place and in good condition, as specified 

in CARB Executive Orders or California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Part III, 

Chapter 1, subchapter 8, section 94006 or Health and Safety Code Section 

41960.2 (e): 

(a) faceplate/facecone; vapor splash guard/fill guard/efficiency compliance 

device (ECD) 

(b) bellows 

(c) latching device spring 

(d) Vapor Check Valve 

(e) spout (proper diameter/vapor collection holes) 

(f) Insertion Interlock Mechanism 

(g) automatic shut-off mechanism 

(h) hold open latch 

(5) The hoses are not torn, flattened or crimped. 

(6) The vapor recovery hoses are the required size and length. 

(7) The hoses with retractors are adjusted to maintain a proper loop, and the bottom 

of the loop is within the distance from the island surface certified by the CARB 

Executive Order for that particular dispenser configuration. 

(8) The vapor recovery nozzles are equipped with required hoses. 

(9) The bellows-equipped vapor recovery nozzles are equipped with "CARB 

Certified" Insertion Interlock Mechanisms. 

(10) If required, the flow limiter is not missing and is installed properly. 
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(11) The swivels are not missing, defective, or leaking, and the dispenser-end swivels, 

if applicable, are Fire-Marshall approved with 90-degree stops. 

(12) If required, the Liquid Removal Devices comply with required CARB 

certifications and are properly installed. 

(13) For Bellows-less Nozzles, the hoses are inverted coaxial type except for Hirt 

systems, and the vapor collection holes are not obstructed. 

(14) For Vacuum-assist Systems, the vapor processing unit and burner are functioning 

properly. 

(15) For Aspirator-assist Systems, the major components (i.e. aspirator or jet pump, 

modulating valve, and Vapor Check Valve) are present inside each dispenser. For 

Aspirator-assist Systems with certification-required calibration stickers, the 

current calibration sticker is present. 
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