for the

STAGE II VAPOR RECOVERY RULES

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Prepared by

Air Quality Division

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

May 1994
Ms. Felicia Marcus

Regional Administrator

U.S. EPA, Region IX

75 Hawthorne Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

RE: Arizona State Implementation Plan Revision for Stage II Vapor Recovery Program for Maricopa CountyDear Ms. Marcus:

On February 16, 1993, the Office of Air quality submitted to you support documentation and

proceedings of the public hearing and comments for Stage II Vapor Recovery SIP revision. The

submission included the rules adopted on an emergency basis to implement the Stage II program.

This letter transmits the flnal rules, support documentation and proceedings of the public hearing and comment requirements for the Stage II Vapor Recovery SIP consistent with provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-404 and 40 C.F.R. 51.40, 51.103 and Part 51, Appendix V. Supporting documentation for this submittal are organized as presented in the attached list of

exhibits.

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Nancy Wrona, Director of the Air Quality Division (AQD) at (602) 207-2308 or Ira Domsky, Manager of the Planning Section of AQD at (602) 207-2365.

Sincerely,

Director

EF:RN

Enclosurescc: Nancy Wrona, ADEQ

Doug Eisinger, EPA

3033 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, (602)207-2300
3. SIP Enforceability Checklist for Rules

4. Public Hearing Documentation

5. Statutory Authority for Stage II

6. Rules for Stage II

7. Test Methods

8. Modeling Support Documentation taken from the MAG Ozone Plan Addendum
ARTICLE 9. GASOLINE VAPOR C0N’rRoL

R4—31-901. Definitions

The following definitions and the definitions contained in Article 1

of this Chapter and in title 41, chapter 15, article 7, Arizona

Revised Statutes, shall apply to this Article unless the context

otherwise requires:

1. “CARE” means the California Air Resources Board,

Sacramento, CA 95812.

2. “CARE certified” means with respect to a vapor recovery

system that it has been certified in an executive order of

the California Air Resources Board.

3. “Construction commenced” as used in title 41, chaoter 15,

article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, means the phase of

construction on the site that begins the building of agasoline dispensing site at a location where there was notone previously, or that begins a period of constructionwhere the total percent of gasoline dispensing ecuiDment

that is repaired, replaced, modified or added is 75 percent

or more of a facility’s total equipment.

R4 -31-905.

R4 -31-90 6.

R4 -31-907.

R4 -31-908.

R4-31-909.

R4-31-910.

Plan review and approval

Operat.ion

Training and public education

Recordkeeping and reporting

Annual tests

Enforcement

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6. “Gasoline vapors” means volatile organic compounds in the

‘8 displaced vapors including any entrained liquid gasoline.

9 7. “Liquid-tight” means that a stage II vapor recovery system

10 with its associated components does not exceed a drip rate

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of 3 drops per minute of gasoline in its liquid phase.

2 8. “Malfunction” means any failure of gasoline vapor reccver-y

equipment to operate in the normal and usual manner.

.14 9. “Modification 11 means adding to, replacing or upgrading a

5 site’s stage II vapor recovery system, but does not include

£6 the repair or replacement of like parts.

7 10. “Monthly- throughput” means the total. amount of all.

8 gasolines transferred into or dispensed from a gasoline

dispensing site during a one calendar month period.

20 11. “Motor vehicle” has the same definition asin title 28,I’ - chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes.

22 12. “Operator 11 means a person in control of, or having

j23 resoonsibility for, the day-to-day operation of a gasoline

24 dispensing site.

I}25 14. “Ozone nonattainment area” means an area within the stae

26 of Arizona designated as such by the United States

f27 Environmental Protection Agency under Section 107 (d) of the

28 Clean Air Act amendments of 190 (P.L. 101-549)

[29 15. “Vapor-tight” means that a stage II vapor recovery system

30 has a 95 percent effective rate.

131 16. “Topping off’ means dispensing gasoline into a motor

32 vehicle fuel tank after the nozzle shutoff mechanism has

1 shut off automatically due to the tank being full.

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Gasoline Dispensing Facilities”, Vol. II, U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA450/391022b), November, 1991 is incorDoratedherein by reference and is on file with the Department and the Office

of the Secretary of State. The incorporated material does not

include any later amendments or editions.

R4-31-903. Exemptions

14 In determining whether a site’s monthly throughput allows exemption

5 under A.R.S. § 41-2132(C), the owner or operator shall demonstrate to

116 the Department’s satisfaction thatV there has not been a monthly

17 throughput in excess of that specified in AV.R.S. § 41-2132(C) for any

• 18 month since January 1, 1990, or the date the site began operation,

19 whichever is later. V V V

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121 R4-31-904. Equipment and installation V122 A. The piping of the stage II vapor recovery system shall be laid

23 out, sized and constructed as certified in the diagrams, exhibits,

24 V attac1ments and other documents that are part of the CARE executive

2S order for that system. Stage II vapor recovery systems and

26 associated components shall not be altered from their CARE certified

I 27 configuration. 28 B. The stage II vapor recovery system may utilize dispensing nozzlesI29

equipped with a hold-open latch unless state or local reouirements

30 prohibit the use of hold-open latches.

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to Construct provided by the Department with the following

information:

1. The name, addresses and phone numbers of all owners,

operators and proposed contractors.

2. The name of the stage II system to be installed alcng with

the specific CARB executive order that certifies that

system.

3. The address of the site where construction or operation

will take place with an estimated timetable for

construction or commencement of stage II operation, as

appropriate.

4. A copy of a blueprint or site plan for the vapor recovery

system including any installation notes and site

elevations.

B. After review and determination that the plan is in compliance,

the Department shall initiate the issuance of the Plan Approval and

Authority to Construct by mailing the form in duplicate to the

address indicated on the application. The Plan Approval and

Authority to Construct shall not be valid until the second copy is

signed by the owner or operator and returned to and received by the

Department.

C. If excavation is involved, the Department may visually inspect

the stage II underground piping of gasoline dispensing sites that

have been-issued an Plan Approval and Authority to Construct before

it is buried for compliance with submitted plans and conditions

contained in the Plan Approval and Authority to Construct. The owner

• or operator of a gasoline dispensing site shall give the Department

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7 shall notify the Department and arrange scheduling of a final

inspection and which shall include the following teats for:

9 1. Balance Systems

10 a. A pressure drop vs flow/liquid blockage test from each

9.1 dispenser for each product grade to its associated

12 underground storage tank following Source Test

9.3 Procedure TP-91-2, as found in Appendix J.4 of the EPA

14 document, “Technical Guidance - Stage II Vapor

15 Recovery Systems for Control of Vehicle Refueling

16 Emissions at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities”, Vol. II

17 (EPA-450/3-91-022b), November 1991, and,

18 b. A pressure decay/leak test procedure for each

[19 product’s vapor control system including nozzles and

120 underground storage tanks performed following San

1 Diego Test Procedure TP-91--1, Pressure Decay/Leak Test

122 Procedure, as found in Appendix J.5 of th EPA

3 document, “Technical Guidance - Stage fl Vapor

124 Recovery Systems for Control of Vehicle Refueling

25 Emissions at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities”, Vol. II

26 (EPA-450/3-91--022b), November 1991.

27 2. Vacuum Assist Systems

28 In addition to tests specified in R4-31-905.D.1, any other test

129 specified in the CARE executive order certifying that system to

30 determine that the system operates iith a 95 percent effective

I rate.

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I the scheduled final inspection and tests by phone or facsimile at 8 least two business days prior to these scheduled final inspection andI 9 tests being conducted for the purpose of oversight by a Department 0 official. The Department shall oversee all final testing. Upon

I 1 successful completion of these tests and a final inspection, the 2 Department shall issue final approval and an ooeratjnq permit.

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E. If the site fails to pass any of the tests required pursuant to

4 subsection CD) of this Section, the owner or operator shall record ‘

5 results and make necessary repairs and adjustments. The owner or

6 operator shall also submit to the Department a $300 reinspection fee

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and, shall reschedule with the Department by phone or facsimile a time

8 for repeat tests to be conducted so that they may again be overseen

9 by a Department official.

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11 R4-31-906. Operation

2 A. The owner or operator of a gasoline dispensing site with stage II

3 vapor recovery shall not transfer or permit the transfer of c-as;oline

4 into any motor vehicle fuel tank unless stage II vapor recovery

1 equipment is installed, operating, and being used according to the 26, requirements of title 41, chapter is, article 7, Arizona Revisedj7 Statutes and thIs Article.

28 B. The stage II vapor recovery system and associated components

j9 shall be operated and maintained in a vapor-tight and leak-free

30 condition, in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications and

shall otherwise be maintained in good working condition.

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7 faceplate or facecone is damaged on one fourth or more of 1: 8 the circumference of the faceplate or facecone9 (accumulated);

ho 2. The bellows has a trianqular-shaped tear measuring 1/2 inch

or more to a side, or has a hole measuring 1/2 inch or more

112 in diameter, or has a slit or tear measuring 1 inch or more

L13 in length;114 3. A nozzle shutoff mechanism, vapor oxidation/incineration,

i5 vacuum producing device, nozzle trigger, pressure valve,

116 vacuum relief valve, vapor check valve, vent pipe, or dry

break is malfunctioning;

118 4. The spring or latching device within the bellows is

9 missing, broken, or distorted;

120 5. The nozzle spout is loose, broken, or damaged;

6. The hose is cut or torn to allow any liquid or vapor 122 leakage; the hose is flattened or crimped in a manner that

L23 blocks vapor passage or so that the pressure drop in the124 line exceeds by a factor of two or more the value as

[25 certified in the approved system;126 7. The flow restrictor within the dispenser is missing or

27 installed backwards;

28 8. The nozzle end or dispenser end swivels are missing,

:29 defective, or leaking;

30 9. The vapor return line is malfunctioning or blocked;

:31 10. A seal on an underground tank is missing or leaking, or a

32 valve is open;

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§ 41-2132 (F) and R4-31-907 (B)

13 E. Except during repair activity, an “Out of Order” tag pursuant to

9 subsection (C) or stop-sale,.stop-use tags placed Pursuant to R4-31-

909(B) and 910(A) shall not be removed. The tagged equipment shall

not be used, permitted to be used, or provided for use until the

12 tagged equipment has been repaired, replaced, or adju.ted, as

necessary to comply with this Article and has been reauthorized for

4 use by the Department.

F. For a stage II vacuum assist vapor recovery system using either

6 a vapor jet or vacuum pump, with or without an oxidation processing

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unit, the owner or operator shall notify the Department by phone or

8 facsimile no more than one business day after the malfunction of a ‘

9 vapor jet or vacuum pump or oxidation processing unit.

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1 R4-31-907. Training and public education

2 A. Each operator of a gasoline dispensing site using stage II vapor

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recovery shall obtain adequate training and written instructions to

4 enable the system to be properly installed, operated and maintained

I in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and CAF3

26 executive order. Documentation of this training for each operator

I shall be kept on-site and provided to a Department official on

28 request.

B. In addition to the information required in A.R.S. § 41-2132 (F),

30 a gasoline dispensing site with stage II vapor recovery shall display

a Department telephone number that the public can call to report

32 nozzle or other equipment problems. The required information shall

be placed on or near each gasoline dispenser. The headings shall be

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stage II vapor recovery shall maintain daily records of the

8 inspections done pursuant to R4-31-906 (C).

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B. The owner or operator of a gasoline dispensing site emPloyina

0 stage II vapor recovery shall maintain records of all regularly

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scheduled maintenance and any repairs of stage II equipment.

2 C. The owner or operator of a gasoline dispensing site that is

3 exempt from requirements to install and operate stage II vapor

4 recovery equipment pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2132 (C), shall maintain a

5 log at the site showing monthly throughputs. Beginning July 1, 1994,

6 a copy of these logs representing the previous 12 months shall be7 submitted annually to the Department. • If any throughput requirement

8 provided in A.R.S. § 41-2132(C) and R4-31-903(A) isexceeded for any

9 * month, the owner or operator shall notify the Department in writing

20 within 30 days, and install and operate a stage II vapor recovery

system conforming to this Article within 6 months of the end of the

22 month that the throughput requirements are exceeded, or before the

r 3 compliance date in A.R.S. § 41-2132(I),

24 whichever is later.

125 D. All records required by this Article shall be kept at the

26 gasoline dispensing site for a minimum of one year and shall be made

127 available to the Department upon request.

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I 30 days before the annual test date, the owner or operator shall 8 contact the Department by phone or facsimile and arrange a scheduleL9

for tests to be overseen by a Department official.

0 B. If the site fails to pass any of the tests reauired pursuant to

1 •section R4-31-909.A, the owner or operator shall make any necessary

2 repairs and adjustments. The owner or operator shall also submit to

3 the Department a $300 reinspection fee and shall reschedule with the

4 Department by phone or facsimile a time for repeat tests to be5 conducted so that they may again be overseen by a Department

6 official.

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18 R4-31-910. Enforcement

[9 A. If an official of the Department finds that stage II vapor

20 recovery equipment at a gasoline dispensing site is defective or

121 otherwise in violation of one or more of the provisions of this

22 Article or title 41, chapter 15, article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes,

[3 the official shall issue to the owner or operator a stop-use order

24 pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2065(15) and 41-2066(A) (2) with respect to

[s the equipment in violation. The order shall extend to all equipment

26 at the site that has reduced vapor recovery performance due to a

127 violation. One or more stop-sale, stop-use tags shall then be

28 affixed to the equipment that is the subject of the order in such a

129 manner as to be seen by he publiã or any individual on the premises

30 near the gasoline dispensing equipment. Equipment subject to a

131 stop-use order shall not be put back in service until reauthorized

32 for use by the Department. The owner or operator may be required to

demonstrate that a Stage II vapor recovery system meet the 95 percent

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Notice of the time and place of the informal review shall be mailed

8 to the requestor at least five business days prior to the informal [ 9 revieW. Disposition of the informal review shall be mailed to the

0 owner or operator within five business days after conclusion of the

11 informal review. Unless the order is vacated by the Director, or the

2 equipment is reauthorized for use by the Department, the stoo-use

13 order shall remain in effect during these proceedings.

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