Compliance Assistance for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities

Enhanced Vapor Recovery is required for gasoline dispensing facilities with underground storage tanks that are already required to have a vapor recovery system.

Air districts that are in attainment with the state ozone standard are exempt from most EVR requirements. Air districts that have recently been designated as non-attainment areas, may have different EVR deadlines.

Local EVR requirements can be found here

EVR Phase II Vapor Recovery

EVR Phase II is required now for new installations or existing facilities that undergo a "major modification". Otherwise, the final EVR PHASE II compliance deadline is APRIL 1, 2009.

CPB works closely with certified contractors upgrading gas stations within South Cost, Antelope Valley, and San Diego AQMD jurisdiction.

CPB will provide site survey, engineering drawings and due diligence required to expedite the application process with all agencies including AQMD.

The following is a simple compliace guide to help contractors and gas station owner as described by the California Air Resouces Board (www.evrhome.org)

Enhanced Vapor Recovery is required for gasoline dispensing facilities with underground storage tanks that are already required to have a vapor recovery system. The deadline to comply with EVR requirements is April 1, 2009.

There are Four Steps that your station will need to complete in order to meet the EVR compliance requirement.

Step 1 - Evaluation Phase
Estimated Time - 2 weeks

The steps below are normally conducted by the station owner. Operators of franchise stations may be directed to use a company contractor for these activities.
Evaluate your station situation using the following resources:

1. Read the EVR Phase II Executive Orders http://www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/eo-evrphaseII.htm, and Advisories http://www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/advisories/advisories.htm

2. Contact your local AQMD to determine EVR compliance requirements.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/capcoa/roster.htm

3. Conduct site anaylsis. Look at what you have, what you need, and determine EVR upgrade that is right for you. You may wish to consult a certified contractor
(see Step 3 - Installation Phase).

Step 2 - Permit Phase
Estimated Time - 3 to 4 months (longer in some areas)

Consider enlisting services to complete the permitting process such as a Permit Expeditor. Some contractors have designated staff to coordinate and complete the permit application process. Architects and engineers can also assist in the permit application process.
These projects will require a site specific engineers drawing. These are submitted as part of a plan review in order to obtain the necessary permits from local planning and building departments. In many cases, structural calculations for the concrete pad must also accompany applications for permits. Please check with your local agency.
In addition to a permit from your local AQMD/APCD, you may be required to obtain a permit or a sign-off from:

• Local City/County Planning Department
• Local Building Department
• Local Fire Department
• Local Air Quality Management District (AQMD or APCD)
• Local Environmental Health or CUPA

Other sign-offs may include:

• Public Works
• Encroachment Permits
• Variances to local set-back ordinances

Step 3 - Installation Phase
Estimated Time : 2 weeks to 1 month

The following certified installation contractors lists are available:

Franklin Fueling/Healy Certified Installation Contractors

Franklin Fueling/INCON ISD Certified Contractors

Veeder-Root Certified ISD Contractors

VST Inc. Certified Contractors

Step 4 ・Start-Up/ Testing/ Inspection Phase Estimated Time - 2 weeks

It is likely that for each permit that is obtained, a final inspection/sign-off will be required. In many cases, there is a proper sequence to the permit sign-offs. Please check with the local agencies in order to coordinate.

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