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. 22 GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITIES

ADOPTED February 27, 1974 REVISED January 22, 1975 REVISED January 11, 1995 REVISED June 12, 2002 REVISED January 14, 201 5

INDEX

100 GENERAL

101 PURPOSE 102 APPLICABILITY 110 EXEMPTION 111 EXEMPTION

– FACILITY THROUGHPUT LESS THAN 24,000 GALLONS PER YEAR 112 EXEMPTION

– E85 113 EXEMPTION

– ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY 114 EXEMPTION

– GASOLINE BULK PLANT 115 EXEMPTION

– PHASE I EVR 116 EXEMPTION

– PHASE II EVR

200 DEFINITIONS

201 ALTERED FACILITY 202 AS

- IS

- CONDITION 203 BACKFILLING 204 BELLOWS

- LESS NOZZLE 205 BREAKAWAY COUPLING 206 CARB CERTIFIED 207 CLEARLY AND PERMANENTLY MARKED 208 COAXIAL FILL TUBE 209 COAXIAL HOSE 210 DISPENSER 211 DRY BREAK OR POPPETED DRY BREAK 212 E85 213 ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) 214 FUELING POSITION 215 GASOLINE 216 GASOLINE BULK PLANT 217 GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITY 218 GASOLINE VAPORS 219 IN

- STATION DIAGNOSTICS (ISD) 220 INS ERTION INTERLOCK MECHANISM 221 LIQUID TIGHT 222 LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE 223 MAJOR DEFECT 224 MINOR DEFECTYolo

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225 MOTOR VEHICLE 226 OWNER/OPERATOR 227 ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) 228 PHASE I 229 PHASE II 230 PRESSURE/VACUUM RELIEF VALVE 231 QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER 232 QUALIFIED REPAIR 233 REBUILD 234 RETAIL GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITY 235 SPILL BOX 236 STANDING LOSS CONTROL 237 STORAGE TANK 238 SUBMERGED FILL TUBE 239 TRANSPORT VESSEL 240 TOPPING OFF
241 VAPOR CHECK VALVE 242 VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM 243 VAPOR TIGHT

300 STANDARDS

301 OPERATING PRACTICES 302 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 303 TOPPING OFF 304 GASOLINE TRANSFER INTO STORAGE TANKS (PHASE I) 305 GASOLINE DISPENSING INTO MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TANKS (PHASE II) 306 SELF

- COMPLIANCE PROGRAM 307 DAILY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROTOCOL 308 PERIODIC INSPECTION PROTOCOL 309 SOURCE TESTING 310 PROHIBITION OF USE 311 POSTING OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

400 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

401 VIOLATIONS

500 MONITORING AND RECORDS

501 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 502 RECORD KEEPING

600 TEST METHODS AND PROCEDURESYolo

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101 PURPOSE : The purpose of this rule is to limit displaced gasoline vapors from storage tanks, transport vessels, and motor vehicle fuel tanks using CARB certified Phase I and II vapor recovery systems.

102 APPLICABILITY : This rule applies to the transfer of gasoline from any transport vessel into any stationary storage tank, and dispensing from any stationary storage tank located at a gasoline dispensing facility into any motor vehicle fuel tank.

110 EXEMPTION : The provisions of this rule shall not apply to:

110.1 Stationary storage tanks that are used exclusively for the fueling of implements of husbandry.

110.2 Dispensing systems of 250 gallons capacity or less.

110.3 Vehicle to vehicle refueling.

110.4 Facilities whic h exclusively refuel aircraft.

110.5 Facilities which exclusively refuel motor vehicle tanks with a capacity of 5 gallons or less.

111 EXEMPTION

– FACILITY THROUGHPUT LESS THAN 24,000 GALLONS PER YEAR : The provisions of Section 305 shall not apply to any existing fa cility with a Permit to Operate throughput limit of less than or equal to 24,000 gallons of gasoline per year , provided the facility was in operation prior to January 11, 1995

.

112 EXEMPTION

– E85 : The provisions of Section 305 shall not apply to the dispensin g of E85 into a vehicle fuel tank.

113 EXEMPTION

– ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY : The provisions of Section 305 shall not apply to non

- retail gasoline dispen sing facil ities where 95 % of the vehicles being refueled are equipped with onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) systems.

114 EXEMPTION

– GASOLINE BULK PLANT : The provisions of this rule shall not apply to storage tanks subject to Rule 2.21 located at gasoline bulk plants.

115 EXEMPTIO N

– PHASE I EVR : The provisions of Section 304.1 shall not apply to any aboveground storage tank used at a gasoline dispensing facility that meets the following requirements:

115.1 Such aboveground storage tank is equipped with a Phase I vapor recovery system tha t meets all of the following requirements:

a. The vapor recovery system was CARB certified to achieve a minimum vapor recovery efficiency of 95% by weight.Yolo

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b. The vapor recovery system was CARB certified before June 1, 2001.

c. The aboveground storage tank was inst alled and in operation before July 1, 2010.

115.2 Such aboveground storage tank has a permitted throughput limit of less than or equal to 60,000 gallons per year , or is found by CARB and the District to be physically incompatible with all certified Phase I EVR

s ystems.

116 EXEMPTION

– PHASE II EVR : T he provisions of Section 305.1 shall not apply to any dispensing unit used on any aboveground storage tank at a gasoline dispensing facility that meets the following requirements:

116.1 The dispensing unit is equipped with a Ph ase II vapor recovery system that meets all of the following requirements:

a. The vapor recovery system was CARB certified to recover or process displaced gasoline vapor by at least 95% by weight. b. The vapor recovery system was CARB certified before June 1, 20 01.

200 DEFINITIONS

201 ALTERED FACILITY : A gasoline dispensing facility where:

201.1 The removal or addition of storage tank(s), or changes in the number of fueling positions; or

201.2 The replacement of storage tank(s), dispensing nozzle(s) or other equipment with different characteristics or descriptions from those specified on the existing Permit to Operate.

202 AS

- IS

- CONDITION : The unadjusted condition of any gasoline dispensing facility that exists on the day of the test, prior to conducting the test.

203 BACKFILLING: The covering of the storage tank, piping or any associated components with soil, aggregate

, or other materials prior to laying the finished surface.

204 BELLOWS

- LESS NOZZLE : Any nozzle that incorporates an aspirator or vacuum assist system and a gasoline vapor capture mechanism at the motor vehicle filler neck, such that the vapors are collected at the vehicle filler neck without the need for a n interfacing flexible bellows.

205 BREAKAWAY COUPLING : A component attached to the coaxial hose, which allows the saf

e separation of the hose from the dispenser or the hose from the nozzle in the event of a forced removal such as in the case of a "driveoff."Yolo

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Revised January 14 , 2015 Reg. II, Rule, 2.22, Page 5 206 CARB CERTIFIED : A Phase I or Phase II vapor recovery system, equipment, or any component thereof, for which the Ca lifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) has evaluated its performance and issued a valid Executive Order pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 41954. Each component of a system is a separate CARB certified item and cannot be replaced with a non

- certified item or other items that are not certified for use with the particular system. Except for qualified repairs, a CARB certified component shall be as supplied by the qualified manufacturer. A rebuilt component shall not be deemed as CARB certified unless the person who rebuilds the component is authorized by CARB to rebuild the designated CARB certified component.

207 CLEARLY AND PERMANENTLY MARKED : An identification of the manufacturer's name, model number, and other required information on a vapor recovery syst em component that is legible, and the identification is either directly stamped on or attached to the component using methods or materials that would endure constant long term use.

208 COAXIAL FILL TUBE : A submerged fill tube that contains two passages, one wi thin the other. The center passage transfers gasoline liquid to the storage tank and the outer passage carries the gasoline vapors to the transport vessel.

209 COAXIAL HOSE : A hose that contains two passages one, within the other. One of the passages dispenses the liquid gasoline into the vehicle fuel tank while the other passage carries the displaced gasoline vapors from the vehicle fuel tank to the storage tank.

210 DISPENSER : A gasoline dispensing unit used for housing the above ground gasoline and vapor recover y piping, the gasoline meters, and hanger for the gasoline

- dispensing nozzles when they are not in use.

211 DRY BREAK OR POPPETED DRY BREAK : A Phase I vapor recovery component that opens only by connection to a mating device to ensure that no gasoline vapors e scape from the underground storage tank before the vapor return line is connected and sealed.

212 E85 : Any alternative vehicle fuel with a nominal 85 percent ethanol composition, having a Reid vapor pressure of 4.0 pounds per square inch or greater and meeting the specifications of Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2292.4.

213 ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) : P erformance standards and specific ations set forth in the CARB CP

- 201 (Certification Procedure for Vapor Recovery Systems at gasoline dispensing f acilities) Sections 3 through 9 or in CARB CP

- 206 ( Certification Procedure for Vapor Recovery Systems at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities Using Aboveground Storage Tanks ) Sections 3 through 10

.

214 FUELING POSITION : A fuel dispensing unit consisting of nozzle( s) and meter(s) with the capability to deliver only one fuel product at one time.Yolo

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Revised January 14 , 2015 Reg. II, Rule, 2.22, Page 6 215 GASOLINE : Any petroleum distillate or petroleum distillate/alcohol blend having a Reid vapor pressure of 4.0 pounds per square inch or greater, determined in accordance with ASTM Test Method D

- 323

- 99a, and used as a motor vehicle fuel

, or any fuel which is commonly or commercially known or sold as gasoline.

216 GASOLINE BULK PLANT : Any gasoline loading facility where primary delivery of gasoline to a storage tank is other than by pipeline.

217 GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITY : Any stationary facility which receives gasoline from transport vessels and dispenses gasoline directly into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.

218 GASOLINE VAPORS : The organic compounds in vapor form displaced during

gaso line transfer and dispensing operations, and includes entrained liquid gasoline.

219 IN

- STATION DIAGNOSTICS (ISD) : CARB certified equipment that provides continuous real

- time monitoring of critical emission related vapor recovery system parameters and componen ts, and alerts the station operator when a failure mode is detected so that corrective action is taken.

220 INSERTION INTERLOCK MECHANISM : Any CARB certified mechanism that ensures a tight fit at the nozzle fill pipe interface and prohibits the dispensing of g asoline unless the bellows is compressed.

221 LIQUID TIGHT : A liquid leak rate of no more than 3 drops per minute.

222 LIQUID REMOVAL DEVICE : A device designed specifically to remove trapped liquid from the vapor return portion of a coaxial hose.

223 MAJOR DEFECT : A d efect in the vapor recovery system or its component, as listed in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Part III, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8, Section 94006.

224 MINOR DEFECT : A defect in any gasoline dispensing equipment, which renders the equipment out of go od working order but which does not constitute a major defect.

225 MOTOR VEHICLE : Any self

- propelled vehicle as defined in Section 415 of the California Vehicle Code.

226 OWNER/OPERATOR : Any person who owns, leases, or operates a gasoline dispensing facility.

227 ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) : A vehicle

- based vapor recovery system required by Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 1978, or Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 86.Yolo

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Revised January 14 , 2015 Reg. II, Rule, 2.22, Page 7 228 PHASE I : A gasoline vapor recovery system or equipment that recovers the vapors generated during the transfer of gasoline from transport vessels into storage tanks.

229 PHASE II : A gasoline vapor recovery system or equipment that recovers the vapors generated during the fueling from storage tanks. A Phase II vapo r recovery system may be one of the following:

229.1 A balance system, which operates on the principle of vapor displacement;

229.2 A vacuum

- assist system, which uses a mechanical vacuum

- producing device to create a vacuum, or

229.3 An aspirator

- assist system, which uses an aspirator or eductor to create a vacuum during gasoline dispensing to capture gasoline vapors.

230 PRESSURE/VACUUM RELIEF VALVE : A valve that is installed on the vent pipes of the gasoline storage tank to relieve pressure or vacuum build

- up at preset values o f pressure or vacuum within the tank.

231 QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER : The original equipment manufacturer of the CARB certified vapor recovery system or component, or a rebuilder who is authorized by CARB to rebuild the designated CARB certified component.

232 QUALIFI ED REPAIR : A repair or maintenance of the gasoline dispensing equipment or vapor recovery system component that would restore the function or performance of such equipment/component following the qualified manufacturer's instructions and using only the app licable CARB certified parts supplied by the qualified manufacturer. Unless otherwise authorized by CARB, a repair or maintenance shall not be considered a qualified repair if the action changes the size, shape

, or materials of construction of any gasoline vapor passage, or if it may otherwise obstruct, hinder, or reduce the recovery of gasoline vapors during operation.

233 REBUILD : An action that repairs, replaces, or reconstructs any part of a component of a vapor recovery system that forms the gasoline vapor passage of the component, or that comes in contact with the recovered gasoline vapors in the component. Rebuild does not include the replacement of a complete component with another CARB certified complete component; nor does it include the replacement of a spout, bellows, or vapor guard of a CARB certified nozzle. The new part shall be CARB certified and as supplied by the qualified manufacturer specifically for the CARB certified nozzle.

234 RETAIL GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITY : Any gasoline dispensing facili ty subject to the payment of California sales tax for the sale of gasoline to the public.Yolo

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Revised January 14 , 2015 Reg. II, Rule, 2.22, Page 8 235 SPILL BOX : An enclosed container around a Phase I fill pipe that is designed to collect gasoline spillage resulting from disconnection between the liquid gasoline del ivery hose and the fill pipe.

236 STANDING LOSS CONTROL : A system designed to control vapors from aboveground storage tanks when no Phase I or Phase II gasoline transfers are occurring, and meets the p erformance standards and specific ations set forth in the C ARB CP

- 206 ( Certification Procedure for Vapor Recovery Systems at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities Using Aboveground Storage Tanks ) Section 3.

237 STORAGE TANK : Any container designed and equipped for storage of an organic liquid.

238 SUBMERGED FILL TUBE : Any storag e tank fill tube with the highest level of the discharge opening entirely submerged, when the liquid level above the bottom of the tank is: 238.1 6 inches, for tanks filled from the top; or 238.2 18 inches for tanks filled from the side.

239 TRANSPORT VESSEL : Any cargo tank, tank truck, trailer, or railroad tank car that is designed and equipped to receive and transport organic liquid.

240 TOPPING OFF : To attempt to dispense gasoline to a motor vehicle or utility equipment fuel tank after the vapor recovery dispensing nozzle primary shutoff mechanism has engaged. The filling of those vehicle tanks which, because of the nature and configuration of the fill pipe, causes premature shut off of the dispensing nozzle, and which are filled only after the seal between the fill pipe

a nd the nozzle is broken, shall not be considered topping off.

241 VAPOR CHECK VALVE : A valve that opens and closes the vapor passage to the storage tank to prevent gasoline vapors from escaping when the nozzle is not in use.

242 VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM : A system ins talled at a gasoline dispensing facility for collection and recovery of gasoline vapors displaced or emitted from the storage tanks (Phase I) and during refueling of motor vehicle fuel tanks (Phase II).

243 VAPOR TIGHT : A vapor leak of less than 10,000 ppm hy drocarbon concentration, as determined by EPA Reference Method 21, using an appropriate analyzer calibrated with methane.

300 STANDARD S

301 OPERATING PRACTICES : A person shall not store gasoline in open container(s) of any size or handle gasoline in any manner (spillage, spraying, etc.) that allows gasoline liquid or gasoline vapors to enter the atmosphere, contaminate the ground, or the public sewer system.Yolo

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, or install within the District any v apor recovery equipment unless such equipment is CARB certified. In addition, all new or rebuilt vapor recovery equipment shall be clearly identified or marked by the certified manufacturing company and/or the certified rebuilding company.

303 TOPPING OFF : A p erson shall not top off motor vehicle fuel tanks.

304 GASOLINE TRANSFER INTO STORAGE TANKS (PHASE I) : A person shall not transfer, allow the transfer or provide equipment for the transfer of gasoline from any transport vessel into any storage tank with a capac ity of 251 gallons or more unless all of the following conditions are met:

304.1 Such storage tank is equipped with a CARB certified Phase I enhanced vapor recovery system

.

304.2 The vapor recovery system shall be maintained and operated according to the manufacturer's specifications and as per the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders.

304.3 All vapor return lines are connected between the transport vessel and the storage tank while gasoline is transferred, and all associated hoses, fittings, and couplin gs are maintained in a liquid tight and vapor tight condition.

304.4 Such storage tank is equipped with a CARB certified submerged fill tube.

304.5 The fill tube shall be maintained liquid tight, vapor tight, and free of air ingestion. A fill tube that is free of air ingestion is determined by observing the gasoline stream as clear and free of air bubbles through the sight windows on the fill tube, except during the initial and final 60 seconds of gasoline transfer.

304.6 The following equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained as specified below:

a. All fill tubes are equipped with vapor tight caps; b. All dry breaks are equipped with vapor tight seals and vapor tight

caps;

c. All CARB certified coaxial fill tubes are spring

- loaded and operated so that the vapor passage fr om the storage tank back to the transport vessel is not obstructed; d. The fill tube assembly, including fill tube, fittings and gaskets, is maintained to prevent vapor leakage from any portion of the vapor recovery system;

e. All storage tank vapor return lines without dry breaks are equipped with vapor tight caps; f. Each vapor tight cap is in a closed position except when the fill tube or dry break it serves is actively in use; and

g. Each gasoline delivery elbow is equipped with sight windows.Yolo

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304.7 Any time an undergrou nd storage tank is installed or replaced at any gasoline dispensing facility, a CARB certified spill box shall be installed. The spill box shall be maintained free of standing liquid, debris, and other foreign matter and equipped with a n integral drain val ve or any other CARB certified device that return s spilled gasoline to the underground storage tank. The drain valve shall be maintained closed and free of vapor emissions at all times except when the valve is actively in use.

304.8 The hatch on any transport ve ssel shall be equipped and operated with a vapor tight cover during gasoline transfer and pumping. The hatch shall not be opened except for v isual inspection, which may be performed after at least 3 minutes following the completion of the gasoline transfer or pumping. Except otherwise specified by CARB, visual inspection shall be completed in 3 minutes or less.

304.9 All open pipe vents on stationary tanks at gasoline dispensing facilities shall be equipped with a pressure

- vacuum relief valve. Unless otherwise

sp ecified in the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders, the pressure relief for an underground storage tank shall be set for pressure relief at 3 ± 0.5 inches water column and vacuum relief at 8 ± 0.5 inches water column. For the purpose of this secti on, vent pipes of storage tanks may be manifolded according to the most recent applicable CARB Executive Order.

304.10 The vent pipe opening on underground tanks shall be at least 12 feet above surface grade

.

304.11 Such aboveground storage tank is equipped with CARB Certified Standing Loss Control.

305 GASOLINE DISPENSING INTO MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TANKS (PHASE II) : A person shall not dispense or allow the dispensing or provide equipment for the dispensing of gasoline to a motor vehicle fuel tank with a capacity of greater t han 5 gallons from a gasoline dispensing system unless all of the following requirements are met.

305.1 The transfer is made with a dispensing unit that is equipped with a CARB certified Phase II enhanced vapor recovery system.

305.2 The vapor recovery system and asso ciated components shall be operated and maintained in a manner in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and as per the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders.

305.3 The vapor recovery system and associated components shall be operated and maint ained free of major defects and in a vapor and liquid tight condition at all times.Yolo

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305.4 Whe re District personnel determine that any vapor recovery component contains a minor defect, District personnel shall provide the owner/operator with a notice of correctio n specifying the basis on which the component is deemed defective. The owner/operator shall repair or replace such component and provide the District with adequate evidence that the component is in good working order within 7 days of receiving the notice. Furthermore, if the APCO makes a determination that any vapor recovery component may not be in compliance with any provision of this rule, the APCO may require the owner/operator to conduct and successfully pass an applicable test in accordance with the te st methods and procedures specified in Section 600 to verify compliance.

305.5 In the event of a separation of a hose from the dispenser or a hose from the nozzle (i.e., "driveoff"), the owner/operator shall complete one of the following and document the repair activities as specified in Section 502:

a. Conduct a visual inspection of the affected equipment and perform qualified repairs on any damaged components before placing any affected equipment back in service. In addition, the 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 Maintenance manual and successfully passed prior to the affected equipment dispensing gasoline in to any vehicle; or b. Conduct a visual inspection of the affected equipment and replace the affected nozzles, coaxial hoses, breakaway couplings, and any other damaged components with new or certified rebuilt

com ponents that are CARB certified before placing any affected equipped back in service.

305.6 The owner/operator shall have all storage tank installation s and the associated piping configuration inspected by District personnel prior to backfilling to verify that all underground equipment is properly installed in accordance with the requirements specified in the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders. The owner/operator shall notify the District at least 3 days prior to the backfilling.

305.7 An owner/operator subject to Phase II enhanced vapor recovery under Section 305.1 shall install and maintain an in

- station diagnostics system in accordance with and to the extent required by the most recent a pplicable CARB Executive Orders.

306 SELF

- COMPLIANCE PROGRAM :

306.1 The owner/operator of any retail gasoline dispensing facil ity (GDF) shall implement a self

- compliance program as follows:

a. Inspection and maintenance procedures shall be conducted daily in accordance with the p rotocol specified in Section 307 and CARBYolo

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con ditions of all components of the vapor recovery systems. b. Inspection procedures shall be conducted at least once every 12 months in accordance with the protocol s pecified in Section 308 and CARB Executive Orders, as applicable, to verify the compliance with all applicable District rules and regulations, as well as all permit conditions.

306.2 The owner/operator of any non

- retail (GDF) shall implement a self

compliance program as follows:

a. Inspection and maintenance procedures shall be conducted at least

once every 3 months in accordance with the protocol specified in Section 307 and CARB Executive Orders, as applicable, to ensure proper operating conditions of all components of the vapor recovery systems. b. Inspection procedures shall be conducted at least once every 12 months in accordance with the protocol specified in Section 308 and CARB Executive Orders, as applicable, to verify the compliance with all applicable District rules and regulations, as well as all permit conditions.

307 DAILY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROTOCO L : The owner/operator of a retail gasoline dispensing facility shall at minimum verify the following and record the results in the District

- approved report format during the daily maintenance inspection:

307.1 Phase I Vapor Recovery System

a. The spill container is clean and does not contain gasoline. b. The fill caps are not missing, damaged

, or loose.

c. If applicable: (i) the spring

- loaded submerged fill tube seals properly against the coaxial fitting; (ii) the dry break (poppet valve) is not missing or damaged. d. The submerged f

ill tube is not missing or damaged.

307.2 Phase II Vapor Recovery System

a. The fueling instructions are clearly displayed. b. The hoses are not torn, flattened

, or crimped.

c. The vapor recovery hoses are the required size and length. d. The hoses with retractors are adjus ted to maintain a proper loop, and the bottom of the loop is within the distance from the island surface certified by the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders for that particular dispensing configuration.

e. The following nozzle components are in plac e and in good condition, as specified in the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders: (i) bellows (ii) latching device springYolo

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- off mechanism (vii) hold open latch (viii) face plate/face cone, vapor splash guard, fill guard, efficiency compliance device. f. For vacuum

- assist systems, the vapor processing unit and burner are functioning properly.

307.3 In

- Station Diagnostics:

a. System statu s, including any system alarms. b. In the event of an ISD fuel system shut

- down alarm, the owner/operator shall not reset the ISD system to allow gasoline dispensing, unless: (i) All required repairs to correct the ISD alarm have been completed. (ii) The dispenser(s) associated with the ISD alarm is isolat ed, removed from service, and not operated until all required repairs to correct the ISD alarm have been completed.

307.4 Any equipment not meeting the requirements specified above

, or any equipment with major defect(s) which are identified during the inspection procedures

, shall be isolated, removed from service, repaired, brought into compliance, and duly entered into the repair logs in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 502 before being returned to service. Major defect(s) discovered during self inspection and that are repaired shall not constitute a violation of District Rule 2.22.

308 PERIODIC INSPECTION PROTOCOL : The owner/operator of a retail gasoline dispensing facility shall at minimum verify the following and record the results in the Dist rict

- approved report format during the periodic compliance inspections:

308.1 General Inspection

a. The District permit is current. b. The equipment and District Permit to Operate description match.

c. The facility complies with all permit conditions. d. The required sign i s properly posted and the sign contains all the necessary information.

308.2 Phase I Vapor Recovery System Inspection

a. The distance between the highest level of the discharge opening of the submerged fill tube and the bottom of the storag e tank does not exceed 6 inches. b. The Phase I vapor recovery system complies with required CARB certification and is properly installed.Yolo

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c. The spill box complies with required CARB certification and is properly installed. d. The vent pipes are equipped with the required pressure/vacuum relief valves.

308.3 Phase II Vapor Recovery System Inspection

a. Each nozzle is the cu rrent CARB certified model. b. Each nozzle is installed in accordance with the most recent applicable CARB Executive Orders.

c. The bellows

- equipped vapor recovery nozzles are equipped with CARB certified insertion interlock mechanisms. d. If required, the flow limiter is not missing and is installed properly.

e. The swivels are not missing, defective, or leaking, and the dispenser

- end swivels, if applicable, are Fire

- Marshall approved with 9 0

- degree stops. f. If required, the liquid removal devices comply with required CARB certificat ions and are properly installed.

g. For bellows

- less nozzles, the hoses are inverted coaxial type except for Hirt systems, and the vapor colle ction holes are not obstr ucted. h. For aspirator

- assist systems, the major components ( i.e., aspirator or jet pump, modulating valve, and vapor check valve) are present inside each dispenser. For aspirator

- assist systems with certification

- required calibration stickers, the current c alibration sticker is present.

309 SOURCE TESTING :

309.1 Within 45 calendar days of the initial operation of a new or altered gasoline dispensing facility, the owner/operator shall conduct and successfully pass the source tests in accordance with the test methods

s pecified in Section 600, 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 operatio n of Phase I and Phase II vapor recovery systems.

309.2 The owner/operator shall conduct and successfully pass the reverification

tests in accordance with the test methods specified in Section 600, and any additional tests required by the applicable CARB Executi ve Orders including the corresponding CARB approved Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and District Permits, to verify the proper operation of the vapor recovery systems. The owner/operator of a gasoline dispensing facility with a Permit to Ope rate throughput limit of 4,000,000 gallons per year or greater shall complete the reverification test semiannually . Each semiannual test shall be completed within 6 months of the previous successful test. No adjustments to the gasoline dispensing facility shall be made the day of the test and the test shall be conducted in

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- is

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been determined and documented, the facility may make the ne cessary adjustments to bring the facility back into co mpliance.

309.3 The owner/operator of a gasoline dispensing facility with a Permit to Operate throughput limit less than 4,000,000 gallons per year shall complete the reverification annually . Each annual test shall be completed within 12 months of the previous s uccessful test. No adjustments to the gasoline dispensing facility shall be made the day of the test and the test shall be co nducted in an as

- is

- condition. Once non

- compliance with a performance standard has been determined and documented, the facility may make the necessary adjustments to bring the facility back into compliance.

309.4 A person who conducts performance or reverification tests shall comply with all of the following:

a. Conduct tests in accordance with the applicable test methods specified in Section 600 and other CARB testing procedures. Tests shall be conducted using calibrated equipment meeting the calibration range and calibration intervals specifie d by the manufacturer. b. Provide notification to the District at least 3 days prior to testing except for reverification tests conducted after a driveoff, provided that the person conducting the tests complies with all other applicable provisions of the rule

. c. Conduct the tests any time Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. d. Submit a copy of the test report in District

- approved format to the APCO within 30 days after each test is conducted. The test report shall include all the required records of tests, test data, a statement whether the system or component tested meets or fails to meet the required standards, and the name and signature of the person responsibl e for conducting the tests.

309.5 Notwithstanding Section 309.5 .b, the owner/operator that has failed a reverification test or portions thereof may retest the facility prior to resuming operation provided that the person conducting the tests has complied with on e of the following:

a. Notify the District at least 12 hours prior to retesting; or b. When all necessary repairs are performed during the same day the facility has failed, the owner/operator may retest the facility on the same day without re

- notification, provi ded that the reasons for the test failure and any repairs performed are properly documented in the test reports and the repair logs pursuant to Sections 502.2 and 502.3.

309.6 The owner/operator shall not operate or resume operation of a gasoline dispensing faci lity, unless the facility has successfully passed the applicable performance or reverification tests. Notwithstanding the above,Yolo

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when a dispenser associated with any equipment that has failed a reverification test is isolated and shut down, the owner/opera tor may continue operation or resume operation of the remaining equipment at the facility, provided that test results demonstrate that the remaining equipment is in good operating condition. All test results and the method of isolating the defective equipm ent shall be documented in the test reports to be submitted to the APCO pursuant Section 502.3.

310 PROHIBITION OF USE : Whenever the Air Pollution Control Officer determines that a Phase II vapor recovery system, or any component thereof, contains a defect spe cified by the California Air Resources Board pursuant to Section 41960.2(c) of the California Health and Safety Code, the Air Pollution Control Officer shall mark such a system or component “Out of Order.” No person shall use or permit the use of such mark ed component or system until it has been repaired, replaced, or adjusted, as necessary, and the APCO has reinspected it or has authorized its use pending reinspection.

311 POSTING OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS : The owner/operator of each retail gasoline dispensing facility utilizing a Phase II system shall conspicuously post operating instructions for the system in the gasoline dispensing area. The instructions shall clearly describe how to fuel motor vehicles correctly with vapor recovery nozzles, and shall includ e a warning that topping off may result in spillage or recirculation of gasoline and is prohibited. Additionally the instructions shall include prominent display of the Yolo

- Solano Air Quality Management District's or the California Air Resources Board's t oll free telephone number for complaints. A dispenser that is never used to fuel motor vehicles shall have a sign posted on it restricting its use for motor vehicles. All required signs shall conform to the following:

311.1 Each decal sign shall be visible from all fueling positions it serves that shall be readable from a distance of at least 3 feet.

311.2 Each pump toppers shall be equipped with one double

- back sign per island; each dispenser shall be equipped with two permanent (non

- decal) signs, two single

- sided or one double

- sided sign(s); and all signs shall be readable from a distance of at least 6 feet.

400 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

401 VIOLATIONS : Any equipment subject to the provisions of this rule that fails to meet the requirements contained in Section 305 shall be tagged "Out of Order." Such failures shall constitute a violation of this rule. Except during repair activity, the "Out of Order" tag shall not be removed and the tagged equipment shall not be used, permitted to be used, or provided for use unless all of the following conditions are met:

401.1 The tagged equipment has been repaired, replaced, or adjusted, as

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401.2 The District has been notified of the repairs by completing and signing the form supplied by the District; and

401.3 The tagged equipment has be reinsp ected and/or authorized for use by the APCO.

Failure of any of the test methods specified in Section 600 shall constitute a
violation of this rule.

500 MONITORING AND RECORDS

501 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM : T he owner/operator of each gasoline dispensing faci lity shall implement a maintenance program and document the program in a preventative maintenance (PM) manual for the Phase II vapor recovery system. The PM manual shall be kept at the facility and made available to any person who operates, inspects, maint ains, repairs, or tests any part of the vapor recovery system. The PM manual shall be made available to District personnel upon request. The PM manual shall contain detailed instructions to assure proper operation and maintenance of the vapor recovery syst em and its components. The PM manual shall include the following current information:

501.1 A copy of all applicable CARB Executive Orders, Approval Letters, and valid District Permits.

501.2 A copy of the manufacturer's specifications and instructions for installatio n, operation, repair and maintenance required pursuant to CARB Certification Procedure CP

- 201, Certification Procedure for Vapor Recovery Systems at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities, and any additional instructions provided by the manufacturer.

501.3 System and/or component testing requirements, including test schedules and passing criteria for each of the standard tests specified in Section 600. The owner/operator may include any non

- CARB required diagnostic and other tests as part of t he testing requirements.

501.4 Add itional O&M instructions, if any, that are designed to ensure compliance with the applicable rules, regulations, CARB Executive Orders and District Permit to Operate conditions, including replacement schedules for failure or wear prone components.

502 RECORD K EEPING : A person who performs self

- compliance inspections, repairs or testing at any gasoline dispensing facility, including, but not limited to, the activities for normal operation and maintenance, performance testing, reverification testing and those fol lowing a “drive

- off”, shall provide to the owner/operator all records listed below, as applicable, at the end of each day when the service is provided. The owner/operator shall maintain all records listed below on site and any other test results or mainten ance records that are required to demonstrate compliance for a period of at least 2 years. Records for non

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the records are made available to District personnel withi n 72 hours. All records required by this section shall be made available to the District personnel upon request both on site during inspections and offsite as specified.

502.1 Records of all defective components identified or repaired during self

compliance insp ections.

502.2 Repair logs shall include at a minimum:

a. Date and time of repair. b. The name of the person(s) who performed the repair, and if applicable, the name, address and phone number of the person’s employer.

c. Description of service performed. d. Each component t hat was repaired, serviced, or removed, including the required component identification information.

e. Each component that was installed as replacement, if applicable, including the required component identification information. f. Receipts for parts used in th e repair and, if applicable, work orders, which shall include the name and signature of the person responsible for performing the repairs.

502.3 Records of tests, which shall include:

a. Date and time of each test. b. Name, affiliation, address and phone number of the person(s) who performed the test.

c. Test data and calibration data for all equipment used. d. Date and time each test is completed and the facility owner/operator is notified of the results. For a test that fails, a description of the reasons for the test fail ure shall also be included.

e. For a retest following a failed performance or reverification test, de scription of repairs performed. f. Copies of the test reports in District

- approved format.

502.4 Records of all ISD system alarms and associated repairs.

600 TEST METHODS AND PROCEDURES

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 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual test procedures or any other test methods approved in writing by the USEPA, CARB, or the
District.