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Expiration Date: 03/01/2020

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GENERAL

AIR CONTAMINANT DISCHARGE PERMIT

Department of Environmental Quality

Air Quality Division

811 SW Sixth Avenue

Portland, OR 97204-1390

Telephone: (503) 229-5359

This permit is issued on March 1, 2010 in accordance with the provisions of ORS 468A.040 

and OAR 340-216-0060 for the following source category:

Gasoline dispensing facilities subject to stage II vapor collection requirements in OAR 340-242-

0520 and the emission standards in OAR 340-244-0232 through 0252. NAICS 447110, 447190. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PERMIT ASSIGNMENT.......................................................................................................2

2.0 GENERAL EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITS.........................................................2

3.0 PLANT SITE EMISSION LIMITS........................................................................................3

4.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................................3

5.0 COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION...................................................................................6

6.0 RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................9

7.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................9

8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................11

9.0 FEES .....................................................................................................................................13

10.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMERS .............................................................14

11.0 ABREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND DEFINITIONS....................................................15
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1.0 PERMIT ASSIGNMENT

1.1 Qualifications All of the following conditions must be met in order to qualify for 

assignment to this General Air Contaminant Discharge Permit 

(ACDP):

a. The permittee is performing gasoline dispensing activities 

listed on the cover page of this permit, including 

supporting activities.

b. A Simple or Standard ACDP is not required for the source.

c. The source is not having ongoing, reoccurring or serious 

compliance problems.

d. The source is not an agricultural operation as defined in 

ORS 468A.020. 

1.2 Assignment DEQ will assign qualifying permittees to this permit that have and 

maintain a good record of compliance with DEQ’s Air Quality 

regulations and that DEQ determines would be appropriately 

regulated by a General ACDP. DEQ may rescind assignment if 

the permittee no longer meets the requirements of OAR 340-216-

0060 and the conditions of this permit.

1.3 Permitted 

Activities

This permit allows the permittee to discharge air contaminants 

from processes and activities related to the air contaminant 

source(s) listed on the first page of this permit until this permit 

expires, is modified, revoked or rescinded. If there are other 

emissions activities occurring at the site besides those listed on the 

cover page of this permit, the permittee may be required to obtain 

a Standard or Simple ACDP or a General ACDP Attachment, if 

applicable.

1.4 Relation to local 

land use laws

This permit is not valid in Lane County, or at any location where 

the operation of the permittee’s processes, activities, and 

insignificant activities would be in violation of any local land use 

or zoning laws. It is the permittee’s sole responsibility to obtain 

local land use approvals as, or where, applicable before operating 

this facility at any location. For operations within Lane County, 

contact the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority for obtaining 

any necessary permits at (541) 736-1056. 

2.0 GENERAL EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITS

2.1 Visible Emissions Visible emission from any air contaminant source other than fuel 

burning equipment must not equal or exceed 20% opacity for a 

period aggregating more than 30 seconds in any one hour.
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2.2 Fugitive Emissions The permittee must take reasonable precautions for preventing 

fugitive dust emissions from becoming a nuisance, such as but not 

limited to:

a. Treating vehicular traffic areas of the plant site under the 

control of the permittee.

b. Operating all air contaminant-generating processes so that 

fugitive type dust associated with the operation will be 

adequately controlled at all times.

c. Storing collected materials from air pollution control 

equipment in a covered container or other method equally 

effective in preventing the material from becoming 

airborne during storage and transfer.

2.3 Particulate Matter 

Fallout

The permittee must not cause or permit the emission of any 

particulate matter larger than 250 microns in size at sufficient 

duration or quantity as to create an observable deposition upon the 

real property of another person when notified by DEQ that the 

deposition exists and must be controlled.

2.4 Nuisance and 

Odors

The permittee must not cause or allow air contaminants from any 

source to cause a nuisance. Nuisance conditions will be verified 

by DEQ personnel.

3.0 PLANT SITE EMISSION LIMITS

3.1 Plant Site 

Emission Limits 

(PSEL)

Plant site emissions must not exceed 39 tons of VOC per year.

3.2 Annual Period The annual plant site emissions limit applies to any 12-

consecutive calendar month period.

4.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Compliance Dates a. New or Reconstructed Facility: For any facility where 

construction or reconstruction began after November 9, 

2006, the permittee must be in compliance with the 

requirements in Conditions 4.2 through 4.10, as applicable, 

upon assignment to this permit or upon startup, whichever 

is later.

b. Existing Facility: For any facility where construction or 

reconstruction began on or before November 9, 2006, the 

permittee must be in compliance with the requirements in 

Conditions 4.2 through 4.10, as applicable, no later than 

January 10, 2011, except as follows.
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c. The permittee must be in compliance with the stage I 

vapor balance requirements in Condition 4.4 and the stage 

II vapor balance requirements in Condition 4.6 upon 

assignment to this permit.

4.2 Work Practices The permittee must not allow gasoline to be handled in a manner 

that would result in vapor releases to the atmosphere for extended 

periods of time. Measures to be taken include, but are not limited 

to, the following:

a. Minimize gasoline spills;

b. Do not top off or overfill vehicle tanks. If a person can 

confirm that a vehicle tank is not full after the nozzle 

clicks off, the person may continue to dispense fuel using 

best judgment and caution to prevent a spill;

c. Post a sign at the GDF instructing a person filling up a 

motor vehicle to not top off the vehicle tank;

d. Clean up spills as expeditiously as practicable;

e. Cover all open gasoline containers and all gasoline storage 

tank fill-pipes with a gasketed seal when not in use;

f. Minimize gasoline sent to open waste collection systems 

that collect and transport gasoline to reclamation and 

recycling devices, such as oil/water separators.

4.3 Submerged Fill The permittee must not transfer or allow the transfer of gasoline 

into any storage tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or more 

unless the tank is equipped with a submerged fill pipe:

a. Submerged fill pipes installed after November 9, 2006 or 

on tanks located in the Portland AQMA must be no more 

than 6 inches from the bottom of the storage tank.

b. Submerged fill pipes installed on or before November 9, 

2006 must be no more than 12 inches from the bottom of 

the storage tank.

4.4 Stage I Vapor 

Balance System 

Requirements

The permittee must install and operate a stage I vapor balance 

system that meets all of the following management practices, 

unless that tank is equipped with a floating roof or equivalent.

a. All vapor connections and lines on the storage tank must 

be equipped with closures that seal upon disconnect.

b. The vapor line from the gasoline storage tank to the cargo 

tank must be vapor-tight.

c. The vapor balance system must be designed such that the 

pressure in the tank truck does not exceed 18 inches water 

pressure or 5.9 inches water vacuum during product 

transfer.
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d. The vapor recovery and product adapters, and the method 

of connection with the delivery elbow, must be designed 

so as to prevent the over-tightening or loosening of fittings 

during normal delivery operations.

e. If a gauge well separate from the fill tube is used, it must 

be provided with a submerged drop tube that extends the 

same distance from the bottom of the storage tank as 

specific in Condition 4.3.

f. Liquid fill connection for all systems must be equipped 

with vapor-tight caps.

g. The pressure specifications for pressure-vacuum vent 

valves must be a positive pressure setting of 2.5 to 6.0 

inches of water and a negative pressure setting of 6.0 to 

10.0 inches of water. The total leak rate of all pressurevacuum vent valves at an affected facility, including 

connections, must not exceed 0.17 cubic foot per hour at a 

pressure of 2.0 inches of water and 0.63 cubic foot per 

hour at a vacuum of 4 inches of water.

h. The vapor balance system must be capable of meeting the 

static pressure performance requirement of the following 

equation:

Pf = 2e-500.887/v

Where:

Pf = Minimum allowable final pressure, inches of water.

v = Total ullage affected by the test, gallons.

e = Dimensionless constant equal to approximately 2.718.

2 = The initial pressure, inches water.

4.5 Dual-Point Vapor 

Balance System 

Requirement

The permittee must install and operate a dual-point vapor balance 

system on any new gasoline storage tank installed after November 

9, 2006 at a facility with a monthly throughput of 100,000 gallons 

of gasoline or more.

4.6 Stage II Vapor 

Collection 

Requirements

The permittee must not transfer or allow the transfer of gasoline 

into a motor vehicle fuel tank unless the facility is equipped with 

and operates a DEQ approved stage II vapor collection system. 

4.7 Operator Training The permittee must provide adequate training and written 

instructions to the operator of the affected facility for the proper 

use of the stage I & II vapor recovery equipment. 

4.8 Operation and 

Maintenance of 

Vapor Balance 

System

The permittee must comply with the following requirements for 

any gasoline storage tank equipped with a vapor balance system:

a. Ensure the connection and proper operation of the vapor 

balance system whenever gasoline is being transferred.
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b. All equipment associated with the vapor balance system 

must be maintained to be vapor tight and in good working 

order.

4.9 Operation and 

Maintenance of 

Vapor Collection 

System

The permittee must comply with the following requirements for 

the stage II vapor collection system:

a. Connect and ensure proper operation of the stage II vapor 

collection system whenever gasoline is being dispensed.

b. Replace, repair or modify any worn or ineffective 

component or design element to ensure the vapor-tight 

integrity and efficiency of the stage II vapor collection 

systems

4.10 Management 

Practices for 

Delivery Vessels

The permittee must not transfer or allow the transfer of gasoline to 

or from the facility by a delivery vessel unless the following 

conditions are met:

a. All hoses in the vapor balance system are properly 

connected; 

b. The adapters or couplers that attach to the vapor line on 

the storage tank have closures that seal upon disconnect; 

c. All vapor return hoses, couplers, and adapters used in the 

gasoline delivery are vapor-tight; 

d. All tank truck vapor return equipment is compatible in size 

and forms a vapor-tight connection with the vapor balance 

equipment on the facility’s storage tank;

e. All hatches on the tank truck are closed and securely 

fastened; 

f. The filling of storage tanks at the facility shall be limited 

to unloading by vapor-tight gasoline cargo tanks; and 

g. Current certification along with documentation that the 

cargo tank has met the specifications of pressure and 

vacuum testing (EPA Method 27 or equivalent) shall be 

carried on the cargo tank. 

5.0 COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION

5.1 Vapor Balance 

System Testing 

Requirements

The permittee must comply with the following requirements at the 

time of installation of a vapor balance system or a new gasoline 

storage tank if required to install a vapor balance system under 

Condition 4.4 or 4.5, and every 3 years thereafter if the facility has 

a monthly throughput of 100,000 gallons of gasoline or more.
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a. Demonstrate compliance with the leak rate and cracking 

pressure requirements for pressure-vacuum vent valves 

installed on gasoline storage tanks by conducting a test 

using California Air Resources Board Vapor Recovery 

Test Procedure TP–201.1E,—Leak Rate and Cracking 

Pressure of Pressure/Vacuum Vent Valves, or other 

approved method, and

b. Demonstrate compliance with the static pressure 

performance requirement, for your vapor balance system 

by conducting a static pressure test on gasoline storage 

tanks using the California Air Resources Board Vapor 

Recovery Test Procedure TP–201.3,—Determination of 2-

Inch WC Static Pressure Performance of Vapor Recovery 

Systems of Dispensing Facilities, or other approved 

method.

5.2 Vapor Collection 

System 

Installation

Requirements

The permittee must comply with the following requirements prior 

to placing a stage II vapor collection system into operation:

a. Piping shall be installed in accordance with standards in 

OAR 340 division 150;

b. Piping shall be installed by a licensed installation service 

provider pursuant to OAR 340 division 160; and

c. Piping shall be tested by an installation or tank tightness 

testing service provider licensed pursuant to OAR 340 

division 160.

5.3 Vapor Collection 

System Testing

Requirements

Each vacuum assist or EVR system must, once a year, pass a 

Pressure Decay Leak test using California Air Resources Board 

Vapor Recovery Test Procedure TP-201.3 and an Air to Liquid 

Ratio (A/L) test using California Air Resources Board Vapor 

Recovery Test Procedure TP-201.5, or other approved method(s). 

5.4 Operation and 

Maintenance

Requirements

The permittee must operate and maintain the facility and 

associated air contaminant control devices as follows:

a. In order to ensure that the vapor balance and vapor 

collection equipment is maintained to be vapor tight and in 

good working order, have the vapor balance and vapor 

collection equipment inspected on an annual basis to 

discover potential or actual equipment failures.

b. Replace, repair or modify any worn or ineffective 

component or design element within 24 hours to ensure the 

vapor-tight integrity and efficiency of the vapor balance 

system. If repair parts must be ordered, either a written or 

a verbal order for those parts must be initiated within 2 

working days of detecting such a leak. Such repair parts 

must be installed within 5 working days after receipt.
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5.5 PSEL Monitoring a. Compliance with the PSEL is determined for each 12-

consecutive calendar month period based on the gasoline 

or other material throughput for the reporting period.

b. Facilities will be presumed to be in compliance with the 

yearly VOC PSEL provided total product throughput does 

not exceed 25,100,000 gallons during any 12-consecutive 

calendar month period.

c. If the permittee exceeds the operational throughput 

thresholds stated above, as applicable, the permittee must 

demonstrate compliance with the yearly PSEL on a 

monthly basis as follows:

E12-month = (TB + TL + LR + LS)/2000

Where:

E12-month = Total VOC emissions (in tons) for the 12-

month period

TB = emissions from storage tank breathing and 

emptying

TL = emissions from storage tank filling

LR = emissions from vehicle refueling

LS = emissions from spillage

TB + TL = EF x TP

Where:

EF = emission factor (in lbs/Mgals), use 1.3 if 

facility operates and maintains a stage I vapor 

balance system, otherwise use 6.2

TP = throughput (in 1000 gallons) for the previous 

12-months

LR + LS = EF x TP

Where:

EF = emission factor (in lbs/Mgals), use 1.8 if 

facility operates and maintains a stage II vapor 

collection system, otherwise use 4.3 

TP = throughput (in 1000 gallons) for the previous 

12-months
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6.0 RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Operation and 

Maintenance

The permittee must maintain the following records related to the 

operation and maintenance of the facility and vapor balance and 

collection systems:

a. Records of all test performed under Conditions 5.1 through 

5.3.

b. Records related to the operation and maintenance of vapor 

balance equipment required under Conditions 4.4 and 4.5

and vapor collection equipment required under Condition 

4.6. Any stage I vapor balance system or stage II vapor 

collection system component defect must be logged and 

tracked by station personnel using forms provided by DEQ 

or a reasonable facsimile.

c. Records of total throughput volume of gasoline, in gallons, 

for each calendar month.

d. If the permittee exceeds the operational throughput 

thresholds stated in Condition 5.5b, records of VOC 

emissions, in tons, for each calendar month.

e. Records of permanent changes made at the facility and 

vapor balance equipment which may affect emissions.

6.2 Complaint Log The permittee must maintain a log of all written complaints and

complaints received via telephone that specifically refer to air 

pollution concerns associated to the permitted facility. The log 

must include a record of the permittee’s actions to investigate the 

validity of each complaint and a record of actions taken for 

complaint resolution.

6.3 Retention of 

Records

Unless otherwise specified, all records must be maintained on site 

for a period of five (5) years and made available to DEQ upon 

request.

7.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Initial Notification The permittee must submit an initial notification upon assignment 

to this permit. The initial notification must contain the following 

information. You must submit the Initial Notification to the 

applicable EPA Regional Office and to Oregon DEQ.

a. The name and address of the owner and the operator.

b. The physical address of the facility.

c. A statement that the notification is being submitted in 

response to the Gasoline Dispensing Facility NESHAP.
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d. An identification of the requirements that apply to the 

facility.

7.2 Notification of 

Performance Test

The permittee must submit a Notification of Performance Test in 

writing at least 60 calendar days before a performance test,

required by Condition 5.1, 5.2, or 5.3, is scheduled to begin.

7.3 Notification of 

Compliance Status

The permittee must submit a notification of compliance status to 

EPA’s Region 10 Office and DEQ by the compliance date 

specified in Condition 4.1. The notification of compliance status 

must be signed by a responsible official who must certify its 

accuracy and must indicate whether the facility has complied with 

the requirements of this permit.

7.4 Compliance Test 

Reports

If the permittee is subject to the testing requirements in 

Conditions 5.1 and 5.2, a test report demonstrating that the vapor 

recovery systems at the facility passed the test(s) must be 

submitted to DEQ within 30 days of the test date.

7.5 Annual Report The permittee must submit to DEQ by February 15 of each year 

this permit is in effect, two (2) copies of the following information 

pertaining to the previous calendar year:

a. The total throughput volume of gasoline, in gallons per 

year, of the facility for the preceding calendar year.

b. If the permittee exceeds the operational throughput 

thresholds stated in Condition 5.5b, VOC emissions, in 

tons per year, for the preceding calendar year.

c. Summary of complaints relating to air quality received by 

permittee during the year.

d. List of changes made at the facility and on vapor recovery 

equipment which may affect emissions.

e. List all major maintenance performed on pollution control 

equipment.

7.6 Relocation Notice The permittee must not install or operate the facility or any 

portion of the facility at any new site without first providing 

written notice to the Permit Coordinator in the appropriate 

regional office. The written notice must include the date of the 

proposed move, approximate dates of operation, a detailed map 

showing access to the new site, and a description of the air 

pollution controls and procedures to be installed, operated, and 

practiced at the new site. The permittee must not operate 

individual components of the facility at more than one site at a 

time without obtaining additional permits.
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7.7 Notice of Change 

of Ownership or 

Company Name

The permittee must notify DEQ in writing using a DEQ ―Permit 

Application Form‖ within 60 days after the following:

a. Legal change of the name of the company as registered 

with the Corporations Division of the State of Oregon; or

b. Sale or exchange of the activity or facility.

7.8 Construction or 

Modification 

Notices

The permittee must notify DEQ in writing using a DEQ ―Notice 

of Construction Form,‖ or ―Permit Application Form,‖ and obtain 

approval in accordance with OAR 340-210-0205 through 340-

210-0250 before:

a. Constructing or installing any new source of air 

contaminant emissions, including air pollution control 

equipment;

b. Modifying or altering an existing source that may 

significantly affect the emission of air contaminants;

c. Making any physical change which increases emissions; or

d. Changing the method of operation, the process, or the fuel 

use, or increasing the normal hours of operation that result 

in increased emissions.

7.9 Where to Send 

Reports and 

Notices

The reports, with the permit number and source identification 

number prominently displayed, must be sent to the Permit 

Coordinator for the region where the source is located as 

identified in Condition 8.2. The mailing address for the EPA 

Regional Office is as follows:

Air Operating Permits 

EPA Region X

Mail Stop OAQ-108

1200 Sixth Ave

Seattle WA 98101-3188

8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Reassignment to 

the General ACDP

A complete application for reassignment to this permit is due 

within 60 days after the permit is reissued. DEQ will notify the 

permittee when the permit is reissued. The application must be 

sent to the appropriate regional office.

a. If DEQ is delinquent in renewing the permit, the existing 

permit will remain in effect and the permittee must comply 

with the conditions of the permit until such time that the 

permit is reissued and the source is reassigned to the 

permit.
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b. The permittee may submit an application for either a 

Simple or Standard ACDP at any time, but the permittee 

must continue to comply with the General ACDP until 

DEQ takes final action on the Simple or Standard ACDP 

application.

c. If a complete application for reassignment to the General 

ACDP or Simple or Standard ACDP is filed with DEQ in a 

timely manner, the permit will not be deemed to expire 

until final action has been taken on the application.

8.2 Permit 

Coordinator 

Addresses

All reports, notices, and applications should be directed to the air 

quality permit coordinator for the area where the source is located. 

The permit coordinator addresses are as follows:

Counties Permit Coordinator Address and Telephone

Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, 

Tillamook, and Washington

Department of Environmental Quality

Northwest Region

2020 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 400

Portland, OR 97201

Telephone: (503) 229-5582

Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, 

Josephine, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and 

Yamhill

Department of Environmental Quality

Western Region

750 Front Street NE, Suite 120

Salem, OR 97301-1039

Telephone: (503) 378-5305

Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, 

Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, 

Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, 

Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler

Department of Environmental Quality

Eastern Region

475 NE Bellevue Dr, Suite 110

Bend, OR 97701

Telephone: (541) 388-6146 ext. 223

8.3 DEQ Contacts Information about air quality permits and DEQ’s regulations may 

be obtained from the DEQ web page at

http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/. All inquiries about this permit 

should be directed to the regional office for the area where the 

source is located. DEQ’s regional offices are as follows:

Counties Office Address and Telephone

Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, 

Tillamook, and Washington

Department of Environmental Quality

Portland Office

2020 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 400

Portland, OR 97201

Telephone: (503) 229-5263
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Counties Office Address and Telephone

Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and 

Yamhill

Department of Environmental Quality

Salem Office

750 Front Street NE, Suite 120

Salem, OR 97301-1039

Telephone: (503) 378-8240

Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Department of Environmental Quality

Coos Bay Office

381 N Second Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 269-2721

Eastern Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine Department of Environmental Quality

Medford Office

221 Stewart Avenue, Suite 201

Medford, OR 97501

Telephone: (541) 776-6010

Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, 

Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, 

Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, 

Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler

Department of Environmental Quality

Bend Office

475 NE Bellevue Dr, Suite 110

Bend, OR 97701

Telephone: (541) 388-6146

9.0 FEES

9.1 Annual 

Compliance Fee

The Annual Fee specified in OAR 340-216-0020, Table 2, Part 2 

for a Fee Class Four General ACDP is due on December 1 of 

each year this permit is in effect. An invoice indicating the 

amount, as determined by DEQ regulations, will be mailed prior 

to the above date.

9.2 Change of 

Ownership or 

Company Name 

Fee

The non-technical permit modification fee specified in OAR 340-

216-0020, Table 2, Part 3 is due with an application for changing 

the ownership or the name of the company of a source assigned to 

this permit.

9.3 Where to Submit 

Fees

Fees must be submitted to:

Department of Environmental Quality

Business Office

811 SW Sixth Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204-1390
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10.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMERS

10.1 Other Regulations In addition to the specific requirements listed in this permit, the 

permittee must comply with all other legal requirements 

enforceable by DEQ.

10.2 Conflicting 

Conditions

In any instance in which there is an apparent conflict relative to 

conditions in this permit, the most stringent conditions apply.

10.3 Masking of 

Emissions

The permittee must not cause or permit the installation of any 

device or use any means designed to mask the emissions of an air 

contaminant that causes or is likely to cause detriment to health, 

safety, or welfare of any person or otherwise violate any other 

regulation or requirement.

10.4 DEQ Access The permittee must allow DEQ’s representatives access to the 

plant site and pertinent records at all reasonable times for the 

purposes of performing inspections, surveys, collecting samples, 

obtaining data, reviewing and copying air contaminant emissions 

discharge records and conducting all necessary functions related 

to this permit in accordance with ORS 468-095.

10.5 Permit 

Availability

The permittee must have a copy of the permit available at the 

facility at all times.

10.6 Open Burning The permittee may not conduct any open burning except as 

allowed by OAR 340 Division 264.

10.7 Asbestos The permittee must comply with the asbestos abatement 

requirements in OAR 340, Division 248 when conducting any 

demolition, renovation, repair, construction, and maintenance 

activities at the facility.

10.8 Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in 

either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor 

does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of 

personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, or local 

laws or regulations.

10.9 Termination, 

Revocation, or 

Modification

The Commission may modify or revoke this permit pursuant to 

OAR 340-216-0060(3) and (4).
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11.0 ABREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND DEFINITIONS

ACDP Air Contaminant Discharge Permit ID identification number

AQMA Air Quality Maintenance Area lb pound(s)

calendar 

year

12-month period beginning Jan 1st 

and ending Dec 31st

NAICS North American Industry 

Classification System

CFR Code of Federal Regulations NESHAP National Emissions Standards for 

Hazardous Air Pollutants

date mm/dd/yy OAR Oregon Administrative Rules

DEQ Oregon Department of 

Environmental Quality

ORS Oregon Revised Statutes

EPA US Environmental Protection 

Agency

PSEL Plant Site Emission Limit

EVR Enhanced Vapor Recovery scf standard cubic foot

gal gallon(s) VOC volatile organic compound

GDF gasoline dispensing facility year A period consisting of any 12-

consecutive calendar months

HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant as defined 

by OAR 340-244-0040

jce: 2/16/10

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