### SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

461 - 1 (Adopted January 9, 1976)(Amended September 3, 1976 )(Amended February 4, 1977) (Amended November 18, 1977)(Amended February 3, 197 8)(Amended January 5, 1979) (Amended May 4, 1979)(Amended December 7, 1979)(Ame nded January 16, 1981) (Amended October 15, 1982)(Amended November 1, 1985 )(Amended March 4, 1988) (Amended July 7, 1989)(Amended September 8, 1995)(A mended April 21, 2000) (Amended June 15, 2001)(Amended January 9, 2004)(Am ended June 3, 2005) (Amended March 7, 2008)(Amended April 6, 2012)

RULE 461 - GASOLINE TRANSFER AND DISPENSING

(a) Applicability 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 fuele r or motor vehicle fuel tank.

(b) Definitions For the purpose of this rule, the following definit ions shall apply: (1) ALTERED GASOLINE TRANSFER AND DISPENSING FACILI TY is a Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing Facility with an y 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), dispensing nozzle(s) or other equipment with different characteristics or descrip tions from those specified on the existing permit. (2) BACKFILLING is the covering of the underground storage tank, piping or any associated components with soil, aggregate or o ther materials prior to laying the finished surface. (3) BELLOWS-LESS NOZZLE is any nozzle that incorpor ates an aspirator or vacuum assist system and a gasoline vapor capture m echanism at the motor vehicle filler neck, such that vapors are col lected at the vehicle filler neck without the need for an interfacing flexible b ellows. (4) BREAKAWAY COUPLING is a component attached to t he coaxial hose, which allows the safe separation of the hose from t he dispenser or the hose

from the nozzle in the event of a forced removal su ch as in the case of a

“drive-off.” (5) CARB CERTIFIED or certified by CARB means a Pha se I or Phase II vapor recovery system, equipment, or any component thereof, for whichRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 2 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has evalu ated its performance and issued a valid Executive Order pursuant to Heal th and Safety Code Section 41954. Each component of a system is a sep arate CARB certified item and cannot be replaced with a non-certified it em or other items that are not certified for use with the particular syste m. Except for qualified repairs, a CARB certified component shall be as sup plied by the qualified manufacturer. A rebuilt component shall not be dee med as CARB certified unless the person who rebuilds the compon ent is authorized by CARB to rebuild the designated CARB certified compo nent. (6) CLEARLY AND PERMANENTLY MARKED means an identif ication of the qualified manufacturer's name, model number, an d other required information on a vapor recovery system component th at is legible, and the identification is either directly stamped on or att ached to the component using methods or materials that would endure consta nt long term use. (7) COAXIAL FILL TUBE is a submerged fill tube that contains two passages one within the other. The center passage transfers gasoline liquid to the storage tank and the outer passage carries t he gasoline vapors to the tank truck, trailer or railroad tank car. (8) COAXIAL HOSE is a hose that contains two passag es one within the other. One of the passages dispenses the liquid ga soline into the vehicle fuel tank while the other passage carries the gasol ine vapors from the vehicle fuel tank to the storage tank. (9) DISPENSER is a gasoline dispensing unit used fo r housing the aboveground gasoline and vapor recovery piping, the gasoline meters, and to hang gasoline-dispensing nozzles when they are n ot in use for fueling. (10) DRY BREAK or poppetted dry break is a Phase I vapor recovery component that opens only by connection to a mating device to ensure that no gasoline vapors escape from the underground stor age tank before the vapor return line is connected and sealed. (11) DUAL-POINT DESIGN is a type of Phase I vapor r ecovery system that delivers gasoline liquid into storage tanks and rec overs the displaced vapors through two separate openings on the tank. (12) ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) means performanc e standards and specifications set forth in the CARB CP 201 (Ce rtification Procedure for Vapor Recovery Systems at gasoline dispensing f acilities) Sections 3 through 9.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 3 (13) FUELING POSITION is a fuel dispensing unit con sisting of nozzle(s) and meter(s) with the capability to deliver only one fu el product at one time. (14) GASOLINE is any petroleum distillate or petrol eum 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. (15) GASOLINE TRANSFER AND DISPENSING FACILITY is amobile system or a stationary facility, consisting of one or more storage tanks and associated equipment, which receive, store, and dis pense gasoline. (16) GASOLINE VAPORS are the organic compounds in v apor form displaced during gasoline transfer and dispensing o perations, and includes entrained liquid gasoline. (17) INSERTION INTERLOCK MECHANISM is any CARB cert ified mechanism that ensures a tight fit at the nozzle fi ll pipe interface and prohibits the dispensing of gasoline unless the bel lows is compressed. (18) INSTALLER/CONTRACTOR is a person(s) engaged in the installation of new or alterations of existing vapor recovery syste ms and components at a gasoline dispensing facility. (19) LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE is a device designed spe cifically to remove trapped liquid from the vapor passages of a coaxial hose. (20) LIQUID TIGHT is a liquid leak rate not exceedi ng three drops per minute. (21) MAJOR DEFECT is a defect in the vapor recovery system or its component, as listed in California Code of Regulati ons, Title 17, Part III, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8, Section 94006. (22) MINOR DEFECT is a defect in any gasoline trans fer and dispensing equipment, which renders the equipment out of good working order but which does not constitute a major defect. (23) MOBILE FUELER is any tank truck or trailer tha t is used to transport and dispense gasoline from an onboard storage tank into any motor vehicle

fuel tank. (24) MOTOR VEHICLE is any self-propelled vehicle as defined in Section

415 of the California Vehicle Code. (25) OWNER/OPERATOR is any person who owns, leases, or operates a gasoline transfer and dispensing facility. (26) PERFORMANCE TEST is the first test or series o f tests performed on a new or altered CARB certified gasoline vapor recove ry system toRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 4 demonstrate compliance with the CARB Executive Orde r and District permit conditions upon completion of construction o r alteration of the
vapor recovery system. (27) PRESSURE/VACUUM RELIEF VALVE is a valve that i s installed on the vent pipes of the gasoline storage tanks to relieve pressure or vacuum build-up at preset values of pressure or vacuum. (28) QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER is the original equipme nt manufacturer of the CARB certified vapor recovery system or comp onent, or a rebuilder who is authorized by CARB to rebuild the designated CARB certified
component. (29) QUALIFIED REPAIR is a repair or maintenance of the gasoline transfer and dispensing equipment or vapor recovery system c omponent that would restore the function or performance of such e quipment/component following the qualified manufacturer's instructions and using only the applicable CARB certified parts supplied by the qua lified manufacturer. Unless otherwise authorized by CARB, a repair or ma intenance shall not be considered a qualified repair if the action chan ges the size, shape or materials of construction of any gasoline vapor pas sage, or if it may otherwise obstruct, hinder, or reduce the recovery of gasoline vapors during operation. (30) REBUILD is an action that repairs, replaces, o r 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 CA RB certified complete component; nor does it include the replace ment 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. (31) RETAIL GASOLINE TRANSFER AND DISPENSING FACILI TY is any gasoline transfer and dispensing facility subje ct to the payment of California sales tax for the sale of gasoline to th e public. (32) RE-VERIFICATION TEST is a test or series of te sts performed subsequent to the performance test on a CARB certif ied gasoline vapor recovery system to demonstrate compliance with the CARB Executive Order and District permit conditions.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 5 (33) SPILL BOX is an enclosed container around a Ph ase I fill pipe that is designed to collect gasoline spillage resulting fro m disconnection between the liquid gasoline delivery hose and the fill pipe

. (34) SUBMERGED FILL TUBE is any storage tank fill t ube with the highest level of the discharge opening entirely submerged, when the liquid level

above the bottom of the tank is: (A) 15.2 cm (6 inches), for tanks filled from the t op, or (B) 45.7 cm (18 inches) for tanks filled from the s ide. (35) VAPOR CHECK VALVE is a valve that opens and cl oses the vapor passage to the storage tank to prevent gasoline vap ors from escaping when

the nozzle is not in use. (36) VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM is a system installed at a gasoline transfer and dispensing facility for collection and recovery of gasoline vapors displaced or emitted from the stationary sto rage tanks or mobile fuelers (Phase I) and during refueling of vehicle f uel tanks (Phase II). A Phase II vapor recovery system may be a balance sys tem, which operates on the principle of vapor displacement, a vacuum-as sist system, which uses a mechanical vacuum-producing device to create a vacuum, or an aspirator-assist system, which uses an aspirator or eductor to create a vacuum during gasoline dispensing to capture gasoli ne vapors. (37) VAPOR TIGHT means the detection of less than 1 0,000 ppm hydrocarbon concentration, as determined by EPA Method 21, usin g an appropriate analyzer calibrated with methane.

(c) Equipment and Operation Requirements (1) Gasoline Transfer into Stationary Storage Tanks and Mobile Fuelers (Phase I) A person shall not transfer, allow the transfer, orprovide equipment for the transfer of gasoline from any tank truck, or tr ailer into any stationary storage tank with a capacity of 950 liters (251 gal lons) or more, or any mobile fueler tank of greater than 454 liters (120 gallons) capacity unless all of the following conditions are met: (A) Underground storage tanks are equipped with a " CARB certified" enhanced vapor recovery system having a minimum vol umetric efficiency of 98% and an emission factor not exceed ing 0.15 pounds per 1,000 gallons. The vapor recovery syste m shall beRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 6 maintained and operated according to the manufactur er's specifications and the applicable CARB Executive Or ders including the corresponding CARB approved Installat ion, Operation and Maintenance Manual and shall meet all of the following: (i) All fill tubes are equipped with vapor tight ca ps; (ii) All dry breaks are equipped with vapor tight s eals and vapor tight caps; (iii) The fill tube assembly, including fill tube, fittings and gaskets, is maintained to prevent vapor leakage fro m any portion of the vapor recovery system; (iv) Each vapor tight cap is in a closed position e xcept when the fill tube or dry break it serves is actively in use ; and (v) A "CARB certified" spill box shall be installed and maintained free of standing liquid, debris and othe r foreign matter. The spill box shall be equipped with an in tegral drain valve or other devices that are certified by CARB to return spilled gasoline to the underground stationary storage tank. The drain valve shall be maintained closed and free of vapor emissions at all times except whe n the valve is actively in use. (B) Aboveground Storage Tanks are equipped with a " CARB certified” vapor recovery system having a minimum v olumetric efficiency of 95% and is maintained and operated ac cording to the manufacturer's specifications and the applicable CA RB Executive Orders including the corresponding CARB approved In stallation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and shall meet all of the following: (i) All fill tubes are equipped with vapor tight ca ps; (ii) All dry breaks are equipped with vapor tight s eals and vapor tight caps; (iii) All CARB certified coaxial fill tubes are spr ing-loaded and operated so that the vapor passage from the station ary storage tank or the mobile fueler back to the tank truck trailer is not obstructed;Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 7 (iv) The fill tube assembly, including fill tube, f ittings and gaskets, is maintained to prevent vapor leakage fro m any portion of the vapor recovery system; (v) All vapor return lines without dry breaks are e quipped with vapor tight caps; and (vi) Each vapor tight cap is in a closed position e xcept when the fill tube or dry break it serves is actively in use

. (C) Mobile fueler tanks are equipped with a “CARB c ertified” vapor recovery system having a minimum volumetric efficie ncy of 95% and is maintained and operated according to the man ufacturer’s specifications and the applicable CARB Executive Or ders and shall meet all of the following: (i) The capacity of a cargo tank or tank compartmen t shall not be greater than 5,000 gallons; (ii) Each tank or tank component shall be equipped with an overfill protection device which shall be designed to automatically close valves or shut down pumps to st op the transfer of gasoline; and (iii) The cargo tank dome hatch shall remain closed and latched at all times. It shall not be opened for the purpo se of routine tank gauging operations. It may only be op ened to accomplish inspections which are necessary due to equipment failures, scheduled maintenance and repai rs. (D) A person shall not operate, or allow the operat ion of a gasoline delivery tank truck/trailer, unless it is “CARB cer tified” and maintained in compliance with the certification req uirements and shall meet all of the following: (i) Each gasoline delivery elbow is equipped with s ight windows; (ii) The fuel delivery lines shall be maintained li quid tight, vapor tight, and free of air ingestion. A fuel del ivery that is free of air ingestion is determined by observing th e fuel stream as clear and free of air bubbles through the sight windows on the delivery system, except during the i nitial and final 60 seconds of fuel transferring;Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 8 (iii) All vapor return lines are connected between the delivery tank truck/trailer or railroad tank car, and the st ationary storage tank or mobile fueler. In addition, all as sociated hoses, fittings, and couplings are maintained in a liquidtight and vapor-tight condition; and (iv) The hatch on any tank truck/trailer shall be e quipped with a vapor tight cover during gasoline transfer and pump ing. The hatch shall not be opened except for visual ins pection, which may be performed after at least three minutes following the completion of the gasoline transfer o r pumping. Except otherwise specified by CARB, visua l inspection shall be completed in three minutes or l ess.

(2) Gasoline Transfer into Vehicle Fuel Tanks (Phas e II) A person shall not transfer, or allow the transfer, or provide equipment for the transfer of gasoline from a stationary storage tank with a capacity of 950 liters (251 gallons) or more, or any mobile fue ler tank of greater than 454 liters (120 gallons) capacity into any mobile f ueler tank 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 gasoli ne from the stationary storage tank or mobile fueler to the mob ile fueler or motor vehicle fuel tank is equipped with a "CARB ce rtified" vapor recovery system as capable of recovering or process ing displaced gasoline vapors by at least 95%, or having an emiss ion factor not exceeding 0.38 pounds per 1,000 gallons, as applicable; (B) The vapor recovery system and associated compon ents are operated and maintained in a manner in accordance w ith the manufacturer's specifications and the applicable CA RB certification including the corresponding CARB appr oved Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual; (C) The system and associated components shall be m aintained vapor tight and liquid tight at all times;Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 9 (D) Each balance-system nozzle is equipped with a " CARB certified"

insertion interlock mechanism and a CARB certified vapor check valve which shall be located in the nozzle; (E) Each gasoline-dispensing nozzle is equipped wit h a coaxial hose as specified in the applicable CARB Executive Order; (F) Unless otherwise specified in the applicable CA RB Executive Orders, all liquid removal devices installed for an y gasolinedispensing nozzle with a dispensing rate of greater than five gallons per minute shall be "CARB certified" with aminimum liquid removal rate of five milliliters per gallon transferred; and (G) The breakaway coupling shall be CARB certified. Any breakaway coupling shall be equipped with a poppet valve, whi ch shall close and maintain both the gasoline vapor and liquid lin es vapor tight and liquid tight when the coupling is separated. I n the event of a separation due to a “drive-off”, the owner/operatorshall complete one of the following and document the activities pu rsuant to paragraph (e)(6) recordkeeping requirements: (i) Conduct a visual inspection of the affected equ ipment and perform qualified repairs on any damaged components before placing any affected equipment back in servi ce. In addition, the affected equipment shall be tested in accordance to applicable test methods as specified in the applicable CARB Executive Orders and the corresponding CARB approved Installation, Operation and Maintenan ce manual and successfully passed prior to the affecte d equipment dispensing gasoline into any vehicle; or (ii) Conduct a visual inspection of the affected eq uipment and replace the affected nozzles, coaxial hoses, breaka way couplings, and any other damaged components with ne w or certified rebuilt components that are CARB certifie d, before placing any affected equipment back in servi ce.

(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 vaporRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 10 recovery system and its components shall be clearly and permanently marked with the qualified manufacturer’ s name and model number as certified by CARB. In addition, th e qualified manufacturer's unique serial number for each compon ent shall also be clearly and permanently marked for the dispensin g nozzles. Any qualified manufacturer who rebuilds a component shall also clearly and permanently mark the corresponding info rmation on the component. (B) For a breakdown (as defined in Rules 102 and 43 0) of a central vapor incineration or processing unit, the provisio ns of Rule 430 shall apply. "End of Cycle" as that term is used i n Rule 430 shall be deemed to mean the completion of fueling by the last customer who was fueling at the time of the breakdown for th e application of Rule 430 in subparagraph (c)(3)(B). (C) Any Installer/Contractor shall not install, alt er, repair or replace a Phase I or Phase II enhanced vapor recovery system or any component thereof without first successfully obtain ing the manufacturer’s certification and successfully compl eted any relevant state certification program, through the I nternational Code Council (ICC), or any equivalent state certificatio n program required for the installation and alteration of a v apor recovery system. The requirement for obtaining relevant cer tification shall

take effect six months after such test becomes avai lable. (D) The owner/operator of an enhanced vapor recover y system or their direct employees are not considered installers/contractors when replacing any defective nozzles, hoses and breakawa ys with new or CARB certified re-manufactured components of the sa me make and model, or alternative(s) specifically identifie d in the latest applicable CARB Executive Order, provided that pers on successfully obtained the manufacturer’s certificat ion and has successfully completed any relevant state certifica tion program, through the International Code Council (ICC), or an y equivalent state certification program required for the replac ement of components. The requirement for obtaining relevant certification

shall take effect six months after such test become s available.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 11 (E) A person shall not perform or allow the "pump-o ut" (bulk transfer) of gasoline from a storage tank subject to paragrap h (c)(1) unless such bulk transfer is performed using a vapor colle ction and transfer system capable of returning the displaced vapors to the stationary storage tank. (F) A person shall not store, or allow the storage of, gasoline in any stationary storage tank with a capacity of 950 lite rs (251 gallons) or more, or any mobile fueler with a capacity of 45 4 liters (120 gallons) or more, unless such tank complies with Ru le 463 or complies with the following: (i) The tank is equipped with a Phase I vapor recov ery system;
and (ii) The tank is operated and maintained with an in tegral vaportight drain valve to return spilled gasoline to the storage tank, if the tank is equipped with a spill containe r except
for mobile fuelers. (G) The owner/operator shall conspicuously post the District-required signs specified in Attachment A of this rule in the immediate gasoline dispensing area. (H) For a dispenser that is not intended to be used to fuel motor vehicles, the owner/operator shall have a sign post ed on it to that

effect. (I) A person shall not store, or allow the storage of, gasoline in any stationary storage tank with a capacity of 950 lite rs (251 gallons) or more, or any mobile fueler with a capacity of 45 4 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 tan k 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 pres sure relief at 2.5 to 6.0 inches water column and vacuum reliefRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 12 at 6.0 to 10.0 inches water column. The valves forvents on aboveground tanks and mobile fuelers shall meet the applicable CARB certified specifications. (iv) Pressure-vacuum relief valves for stationary s torage tanks, as supplied and installed, shall be color-coded or otherwise clearly marked to identify the pressure-vacuum sett ing. The valves shall be installed on the vent pipe(s) s uch that the color codes or marks shall be legible to ground -level

observers. (v) For the purpose of this requirement, vent pipes of gasoline storage tanks may be manifolded to a single valve w hen the stationary storage tanks are manifolded according t o the applicable CARB Executive Order. (J) A person shall not store gasoline in open conta iner(s) of any size or handle gasoline in any manner (spillage, spraying, etc.) that allows gasoline liquid or gasoline vapors to enter the atm osphere, contaminate the ground, or the sewer. (K) The failure of an owner/operator to meet any re quirements of subdivision (c) of this rule shall constitute a vio lation. Such noncompliant equipment shall be tagged "Out of Order". (L) Except during active repair activity, the "Out of Order" tag specified in subparagraph (c)(3)(K) shall not be re moved and the non-compliant equipment shall not be used, allowed to be used, or provided for use unless all of the following condit ions are satisfied: (i) The non-compliant equipment has been repaired, replaced, or adjusted, as necessary; and (ii) The non-compliant equipment has been reinspect ed and/or the repair has been reported to the Executive Offic er or his designee. (M) The owner/operator shall repair or replace any vapor recovery component having minor defects within seven days, p ursuant to Section 41960.2(e) of the California Health and Saf ety Codes. (N) The owner/operator and/or the installer/contrac tor shall have all underground storage tank installations and associat ed piping configuration inspected by the Executive Officer or his designee prior to backfilling, to verify that all undergroun d equipment isRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 13 properly installed in accordance with the requireme nts specified in the applicable CARB Executive Order. The owner/ope rator and/or installer/contractor shall schedule a time for insp ection with the District by District-approved method and obtain a c onfirmation number at least three days (at least one of the day s shall be regular District business days) prior to the backfilling. At or before the scheduled time of inspection, the owner/operator an d/or installer/contractor shall ensure that all undergro und storage tank installation and associated piping meet all require ments under the applicable CARB Executive Order including the corre sponding Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and shall be in a state ready to be backfilled. After successfully p assing the verification inspection, all underground piping sha ll be backfilled without being disturbed. (O) The owner/operator of any gasoline transfer anddispensing facility shall implement a maintenance program and document the program in an operation and maintenance (O&M) manua l for the vapor recovery system. The O&M manual shall be kep t at the facility and made available to any person who opera tes, inspects, maintains, repairs, or tests the equipment at the f acility as well as the Executive Officer upon request. The O&M manual shall contain detailed instructions that ensure proper op eration and maintenance of the vapor recovery system and its co mponents in compliance with all applicable rules and regulation s. The O&M manual shall reference all manufacturer required ma intenance cycles as delineated in the CARB Executive Order th at certified the system. The manual shall, at a minimum, includ e the following

current information: (i) All applicable CARB Executive Orders, Approval Letters,

and District Permits. (ii) The manufacturer's specifications and instruct ions for installation, operation, repair and maintenance req uired pursuant to CARB Certification Procedure CP-201, an d any additional instructions provided by the manufacture r. (iii) System and/or component testing requirements, including test schedules and passing criteria for each of the standardRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 14 tests listed under subdivision (f). The owner/oper ator may include any non-CARB required diagnostic and other tests as part of the testing requirements. (iv) Additional O&M instructions, if any, that are designed to ensure compliance with the applicable rules, regula tions, CARB Executive Orders and District permit condition s, including replacement schedules for failure or wearprone components. (P) Equipment subject to paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) is operated and maintained with no major defect. (Q) The owner/operator of any gasoline transfer anddispensing facility shall submit the facility’s monthly gasoline throug hput data for the previous calendar year to the Executive Officer on or before March 1 following each calendar year. (4) In lieu of compliance with paragraph (c)(2), th e owner/operator of a nonretail gasoline dispensing facility may elect to co mply with all of the following: (A) Use hoses, breakaways, and nozzles that are par t of a “CARB certified” vapor recovery system, except that the v apor return line shall be sealed off; and (B) Submit an application for a permit to construct and operate the gasoline dispensing equipment and agree to comply w ith the following permit conditions: (i) No fuel shall be dispensed into a vehicle that is not owned or under direct control of the operator, except for a vehicle used in responding to an emergency; (ii) No fuel shall be dispensed into a vehicle not equipped with an onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system, except for vehicles used in responding to an emerge ncy; and (iii) Maintain records of the date and quantity of fuel dispensed by vehicle, and the make, model, model year, and ve hicle identification number of all vehicle(s) refueled at the facility. Such records shall be maintained at the facility for at least five years and shall be made available to the Executive Officer upon request.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 15 (d) Self-Compliance Program Requirements The owner/operator of any retail gasoline transfer and dispensing facility shall implement a self-compliance program as follows: (1) The self-compliance program shall include the f ollowing elements: (A) Daily maintenance inspections shall be conducte d in accordance with the protocol specified in Attachment B to ensu re proper operating conditions of all components of the vapor recovery systems. (B) Periodic compliance inspections shall be conduc ted at least once every twelve months and in accordance with the prot ocol specified in Attachment C to verify the compliance with all applicable District rules and regulations, as well as all perm it conditions. (C) Maintenance schedules consistent with the appli cable Phase I and Phase II vapor recovery systems and components inst alled at the gasoline transfer and dispensing facility. (D) A procedure to determine and record the next re quired test date based on throughput during the 12 months preceding the time of a

successful test. (E) An employee training program including the foll owing: (i) Itemized training procedures for employees resp onsible for conducting any part of the self-compliance program. (ii) A training schedule to periodically train any employee responsible for conducting any part of the self-compliance

program. (iii) A record for each employee of the dates of tr aining provided and the next training date. (iv) A procedure to review and establish any additi onal necessary training following any changes or updates to the CARB Executive Order for the installed vapor recove ry system. (2) Any equipment with major defect(s) which are id entified during the daily maintenance inspections or periodic compliance insp ections shall be removed from service, repaired, brought into compli ance, and duly entered into the repair logs required under paragraph (e)(6 ) before being returned

to service.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 16 (3) Defects discovered during self inspection and r epaired shall not constitute

a violation of Rule 461. (4) Training and Certification (A) A person shall not conduct daily maintenance in spections specified in subparagraph (d)(1)(A) or do required recordkeep ing unless such person has completed an appropriate District-approved training program. (B) A person shall not conduct periodic compliance inspections specified in subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or do required recordkeeping unless such person has completed an appropriate Dis trict-approved training program in the inspection and maintenance of vapor recovery systems and has received a certification i ssued by the

District.

(e) Testing, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requiremen ts (1) Within 10 calendar days after initial operation of dispensing fuel into a mobile fueler or a vehicle fuel tank, the owner/ope rator of a new or altered gasoline transfer and dispensing facility shall con duct and successfully pass the performance tests in accordance with the t est methods specified in subdivision (f), and any additional tests required by the applicable CARB Executive Orders including the corresponding CARB approved Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and District Permits, to verify the proper installation and operation of Pha se I and Phase II vapor recovery systems. Test results shall be submitted as stated in subparagraphs (e)(3)(D) and (e)(3)(E). (2) The owner/operator shall conduct and successful ly pass the reverification tests in accordance with the test methods specified in subdivision (f), and any additional tests required by the applicable CAR B Executive Orders including the corresponding CARB approved Installat ion, Operation and Maintenance Manual or District Permits, to verify t he proper operation of the vapor recovery systems. Test results shall be submitted as stated in subparagraphs (e)(3)(D) and (e)(3)(E). (A) The reverification tests at retail gasoline tra nsfer and dispensing facilities shall be conducted no less frequently th an as scheduled below, based on the facility's maximum monthly gaso lineRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 17 throughput during the 12-month period immediately p receding the required test: (i) The owner/operator of a facility with a maximum monthly throughput of 100,000 gallons or greater shall comp lete the reverification tests semiannually. (ii) The owner/operator of a facility with a maximu m monthly throughput less than 100,000 gallons shall complete the reverification tests annually. (iii) The owner/operator of a facility with less th an 12 months throughput data shall conduct reverification tests semiannually. In case of a change of operator of afacility, throughput under the previous owner/operator may be used to determine the applicable test frequency. (B) The owner/operator of a non-retail gasoline tra nsfer and dispensing facility shall complete the reverification tests an nually. (C) Once a facility reverification testing month(s) are established, subsequent reverification testing shall be conducte d during the same months each year. When a new performance test schedule is required due to a facility alteration, new reverifi cation testing

months shall be established based on the date of th e performance

tests. (D) In case of a change of operator, the new operat or shall conduct the next reverification test on the same testing month as established by the previous operator, if the previous reverificati on testing records are available. When no testing records are availab le, the new operator shall complete all the applicable reverifi cation testing within 30 calendar days of the change of operator. (3) A person who conducts performance or reverifica tion tests shall comply with all of the following: (A) Conduct performance or reverification tests in accordance with the applicable test methods listed in subdivision (f) and other CARB testing procedures. Tests shall be conducted using calibrated equipment meeting the calibration range and calibration intervals specified by the manufacturer. (B) Notify the District and obtain a confirmation n umber at least three days prior to testing (at least one of the days sha ll be regularRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 18 District business days), except as specified in par agraph (e)(4). In the event that a performance test or reverification test cannot be conducted at the scheduled date and time, the test may be rescheduled to a later date and time provided that th e District is notified at least 24 hours prior to the originally scheduled time. All notification under this subparagraph shall be p rovided by electronic mail or other District approved methods. Notwithstanding, the three-day notice may not be re quired for reverification tests conducted after a drive-off pu rsuant to clause (c)(2)(G)(i), provided that the person conducting t he tests complies with all other applicable provisions of the rule. (C) Conduct performance and reverification tests be tween the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Not withstanding, the Executive Officer may approve testing on a weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) based on the following criteri a: (i) The District shall approve a limited number of reverification testing requests per weekend on a fi rst-comefirst-served basis. These reverification tests are subject to the following restrictions: (I) The person conducting the tests has notified th e District pursuant to subparagraph (e)(3)(B) for reverification tests. The requests shall be made n o more than 30 calendar days in advance of the testing. (II) Tests shall be conducted from 7:00 a.m. throug h 5:30 p.m. (III) Upon request by the Executive Officer, the pe rson who conducted the tests on a weekend day for which the District staff was not present shall repe at the reverification testing at a mutually acceptable date but no later than 10 calendar days from the da y the test was conducted. The GDF shall pay the cost of the repeat reverification testing. (ii) The District shall approve all requests for a retest on a weekend day provided that the retest meets the foll owing

conditions:Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 19 (I) The retest on a weekend day is necessary as the repairs and retest following a failed reverificatio n test cannot be completed by Friday. (II) The person conducting the test has notified th e District pursuant to subparagraph (e)(4)(A) or left a phone notification before midnight of the day

before the retest. (III) Tests shall be conducted from 7:00 a.m. throu gh 5:30 p.m. (IV) Upon request by the Executive Officer, the per son who conducted the test on a weekend day for which the District staff was not present shall repeat the reverification testing at a mutually acceptable dat e but no later than 10 calendar days from the day the test was conducted. The GDF shall pay the cost of the repeat reverification testing. (D) Submit a copy of the PASS/FAIL test results ele ctronically in a District approved format to the Executive Officer w ithin 72 hours

after each test is conducted. The PASS/FAIL test r esults are a summary of the overall results of each test. (E) Submit the final test report demonstrating comp liance within 14 calendar days of the date when all tests were passe d. The test report shall include all the required records of al l tests performed, test data, current AQMD facility ID number of the l ocation being tested, the equipment Permit to Operate or Applicat ion number, the AQMD ID number of the company performing the tests, a statement whether the system or component tested me ets the required standards, and the name, AQMD tester ID nu mber and signature of the person responsible for conducting the tests. (F) Successfully completed the District’s Tester Or ientation class. (G) Successfully completed the International Code C ouncil (ICC) tester certifications (or equivalent state certific ations) examination during the previous 24 months. This provision shall take effect six

months after such a test becomes available. (H) Successfully re-completed the District’s Tester Orientation class after having been cited within any 6-month period f or at least twoRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 20 violations of subparagraph (e)(3)(A) of this rule o r CARB vapor recovery regulations in such a manner that the viol ations could have affected the accuracy of a performance or reve rification test. The tester shall cease conducting any performance o r reverification test after receiving the second notice of violation until such time that the tester has successfully re-completed the D istrict Tester

Orientation class. (I) Not committed more than three violations of sub paragraph (e)(3)(A) of this rule or CARB vapor recovery regul ations in such

a manner that the violations could have affected th e accuracy of a performance or reverification test during any 12-mo nth period. (4) Notwithstanding subparagraph (e)(3)(B), the own er/operator of a gasoline transfer and dispensing facility that has failed a reverification test or portions thereof may retest the facility prior to r esuming operation provided that the person conducting the tests has c omplied with one of the following: (A) Notify the District by telephone or other Distr ict approved methods

and obtain a confirmation number at least 12 hours prior to retesting (at least six of the hours shall be regul ar District business hours); or (B) When all necessary repairs are performed during the same day the facility has failed any of the applicable reverific ation tests, the owner/operator may retest the facility on the same day without renotification, provided that the reasons for the tes t failure and any repairs performed are properly documented in the te st reports and the repair logs pursuant to subparagraphs (e)(6)(B) and (e)(6)(C). (5) The owner/operator shall not operate or resume operation of a gasoline transfer and dispensing facility, unless the facili ty has successfully passed the applicable performance or reverification tests. Notwithstanding the above, when a dispenser associated with any equipme nt that has failed a reverification test is isolated and shut down, the owner/operator may continue operation or resume operation of the remai ning equipment at the facility, provided that test results demonstrate th at the remaining equipment is in good operating condition. All test results and the method of isolating the defective equipment shall be docum ented in the testRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 21 reports to be submitted to the Executive Officer pu rsuant to subparagraphs (e)(6)(C), (e)(3)(D) and (e)(3)(E). (6) Recordkeeping A person who performs the installation of component s, self-compliance inspections, repairs or testing at any gasoline transfer and dispensing facility, including, but not limited to, the activi ties for normal operation and maintenance, performance testing, reverificatio n testing and those following a drive-off, shall provide to the owner/o perator all records listed below, as applicable, at the end of each day when t he service is provided. The owner/operator of any retail or non-retail gaso line dispensing facility shall maintain all records listed below and any oth er test results or maintenance records that are required to demonstrat e compliance on site for a period of at least two years (or five years f or Title V facilities). Notwithstanding, records for non-retail gasoline di spensing facilities that are unmanned may be kept at other locations approve d by the Executive

Officer. All records shall be made available to th e Executive Officer upon request both on site during inspections and offsite as specified. (A) Records of all components installed, defective components identified or repaired during self-compliance inspe ctions. (B) Repair logs, which shall include: (i) Date and time of each repair. (ii) The name of the person(s) who performed the re pair, and, if applicable, the name, address and phone number of t he person’s employer. (iii) Description of service performed. (iv) Each component that was installed, repaired, s erviced, or removed, including the required component identific ation information pursuant to subparagraph (c)(3)(A). (v) Each component that was installed as replacemen t, if applicable, including the required component identi fication information pursuant to subparagraph (c)(3)(A). (vi) 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. (C) Records of tests, which shall include: (i) Date and time of each test.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 22 (ii) District confirmation number of notifications. (iii) Name, affiliation, address and phone number o f the person(s) who performed the test. (iv) Test data and calibration data for all equipme nt used. (v) Date and time each test is completed and the fa cility owner/operator is notified of the results. For a t est that fails, a description of the reasons for the test fa ilure shall

also be included. (vi) For a retest following a failed performance or reverification test, description of repairs performed pursuant to subparagraph (e)(4)(B). (vii) Copies of test reports in District approved f ormat. (D) Monthly gasoline throughput records. (E) Records to prove that the installer/contractor that installed or altered the Enhanced Vapor Recovery equipment has s uccessfully completed a manufacturer training program and any r elevant state certification program applicable to the Phase I andPhase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery systems and associated comp onents as specified in subparagraph (c)(3)(A).

(f) Performance and Reverification Test Methods All required tests shall be conducted in accordance with the most recently CARB approved version of CARB test methods or as stated in the applicable CARB Executive Orders including the corresponding Instal lation, Operation and Maintenance Manual test procedures or any other tes t methods approved in writing by the USEPA, CARB, or the District.

(g) Exemptions (1) The provisions of this rule shall not apply to the transfer of gasoline into testing equipment used to verify the efficiency of the vapor recovery system by CARB or the District or testing contracto rs, the accuracy of the gasoline dispensing equipment by the Department of Weight and Measures, and the fire safety standards by the Fire Department. (2) The requirements of paragraph (c)(2) shall not apply to the fueling of Tournament of Roses parade floats.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 23 (3) For the purposes of this rule, any requirement for equipment or component(s) to be CARB certified where an applicab le valid Executive Order has not been issued by CARB shall not apply u ntil an applicable

Executive Order becomes effective.

(h) Rule 1402 Inventory Requirements A retail gasoline transfer and dispensing facility that is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this rule, CARB Executive Orders, and District permit conditions shall not be required to submit an emiss ion inventory to the Executive Officer, pursuant to subparagraph (n)(1)(B) of Rule 1402 - Control of Toxic Air Contaminants from Existing Sources, and is deemed i n compliance with the requirements of Rule 1402, unless the facility exce eds the significant risk level as

defined in Rule 1402.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 24 ATTACHMENT A

AQMD-REQUIRED SIGNS

I. The operator shall post nozzle operating instruc tions and the following signs: (A) SCAQMD toll-free telephone number: "If you have nozzle problems, please call the Air Quality Management District at the toll-free number (800) 242-4020;" or equivalent information approvedin writing by the Executive Officer; and (B) A "warning" stating:

"TOXIC RISK - FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION

DO NOT BREATHE FUMES

DO NOT TOP TANKS"

II. All required signs shall conform to all of the following: (A) For decal signs: (i) Each sign shall be visible from all fueling pos itions it serves; and (ii) Sign shall be readable from a distance of 3 fe et. (B) All other signs: (i) For pump toppers, one double-back sign per isla nd; (ii) For permanent (non-decal) signs, two single-si ded or one doublesided sign(s) per two (2) dispensers. (iii) All signs shall be readable from a distance o f 6 feet.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 25 ATTACHMENT B

DAILY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROTOCOL

The owner/operator of a retail gasoline transfer an d dispensing facility shall at minimum verify the following during the daily maintenance i nspections:

(A) PHASE I VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 1. The spill container is clean and does not contai n 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 prop erly against the coaxial fitting b. the dry break (poppet valve) is not missing or d amaged. 4. The submerged fill tube is not missing or damage d.

(B) PHASE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 1. The fueling instructions are clearly displayed w ith the appropriate toll-free complaint phone number and toxic warning signs. 2. The following nozzle components are in place andin good condition, as specified in CARB Executive Orders: a. faceplate/facecone; vapor splash guard/fill guar d/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 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 COMPONENTSRule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 26 ATTACHMENT C

PERIODIC COMPLIANCE INSPECTION PROTOCOL

The owner/operator of a retail gasoline transfer an d 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 ma tch. 3. The facility complies with all permit conditions

. 4. The required sign is properly posted and the sig n contains all the necessary information. (i.e., toll-free complaint phone numbe r, toxic warning sign, etc.)

(B) PHASE I VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 1. The spill container is clean and does not contai n gasoline. 2. The fill caps are not missing, damaged or loose. 3. If applicable: a. the spring-loaded submerged fill tube seals prop erly against the coaxial fitting b. the dry break (poppet valve) is not missing or d amaged. 4. The submerged fill tube is not missing or damage d. 5. The distance between the highest level of the di scharge opening of the submerged fill tube and the bottom of the stationar y 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 certif ication and is properly

installed. 8. The vent pipes are equipped with required pressu re/vacuum relief valves.

(C) PHASE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM INSPECTION 1. The fueling instructions are clearly displayed.

2. Each nozzle is the current CARB-certified model.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 27 ATTACHMENT C - CONTINUED

3. Each nozzle is installed in accordance with the applicable CARB

Executive Orders. 4. The following nozzle components are in place andin good condition, as specified in CARB Executive Orders or California Co de of Regulations, Title 17, Part III, Chapter 1, subchapter 8, sectio n 94006 or Health and Safety Code Section 41960.2 (e): a. faceplate/facecone; vapor splash guard/fill guar d/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 a nd 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 dis penser configuration. 8. The vapor recovery nozzles are equipped with req uired 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 an d is installed properly. 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 inverte d coaxial type except for Hirt systems, and the vapor collection holes are no t obstructed. 14. For vacuum-assist systems, the vapor processing unit and burner are functioning properly.Rule 461 (Cont.) (Amended April 6, 2012)

461 - 28 ATTACHMENT C – CONTINUED

15. For aspirator-assist systems, the major compone nts (i.e. aspirator or jet pump, modulating valve, and vapor check valve) are present inside each dispenser. For aspirator-assist systems with certi fication-required calibration stickers, the current calibration stick er is present.