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California Environmental Protection Agency <br /> I N, Air Resources Board Gasoline Dispensing Facility <br /> Vapor Recovery Advisory Enhanced Vapor Recovery <br /> April 2009 Phase II Deadline <br /> Number 359 February 13, 2007 <br /> This advisory pertains to gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) with underground storage <br /> tanks subject to Phase II vapor recovery requirements. These GDFs will need to upgrade to <br /> Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Phase II vapor recovery by April 1, 2009. <br /> NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN FOR EVR PHASE II UPGRADES <br /> Approximately 13,000 GDFs will need to obtain permits, purchase EVR Phase II equipment <br /> and arrange for installation by a certified contractor in the next two years. One EVR Phase <br /> II system is currently certified (Franklin Fueling/Healy). Franklin Fueling is prepared to <br /> meet the equipment demand; however, there is a potential shortage of certified contractors <br /> if GDF operators wait too long to install EVR systems. <br /> Other EVR Phase II systems are under test and could be available by the end of 2007; but <br /> there is no guarantee that any system currently in the certification process will successfully <br /> complete all performance testing and legal requirements to obtain EVR certification. <br /> CONTRACTOR TRAINING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS <br /> Contractors who install EVR systems must receive required manufacturer training and/or <br /> certification. In addition, contractors may be required to obtain air district training or ICC <br /> certification as an approved vapor recovery installer. Contractors should verify <br /> training/certification requirements with air district staff before beginning installation of EVR <br /> systems. <br /> AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICTS/AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS <br /> Air pollution control districts have primary authority for regulating GDFs under vapor <br /> recovery rules. GDF operators should contact the local air district for specific <br /> information on local vapor recovery requirements before modifying the facility. <br /> Contact information for local air pollution control districts is available on the air district <br /> permit to operate and/or the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) <br /> website at http://www.capcoa.org. <br /> FOR MORE INFORMATION... <br /> Detailed information on the Vapor Recovery program can be found at the Air Resources <br /> Board vapor recovery web site at http://www.arb.ca. oq v/vapor/vapor.htm or by contacting <br /> the ARB Engineering and Certification Branch at (916) 327-0900. <br /> The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. <br /> For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website:http://www.arb.ca.gov. <br /> California Environmental Protection Agency <br /> Printed on Recycled Paper <br />