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1.0 - VAPOR RECOVERY GENERAL (including pre-EVR questions)
1.1 How do I certify my equipment?
1.2 Is my service station in compliance?
ANSWER: Check with your
local district
since California Service Stations are subject to the rules and regulations
of the district.
1.3 What is the warranty period for certified equipment?
ANSWER: New vapor recovery equipment is required to have a warranty of
at least 1 year.
1.4 Who enforces in-use vapor recovery performance?
ANSWER: In most cases,the local air district will enforce in-use vapor
recovery performance requirements.
1.5 What is the timeline for ORVR compatibility?
ANSWER: Beginning April 1, 2003, new facilities can only install Phase
II vapor recovery systems that have been determined to be compatible with ORVR
equipped vehicles. Existing facilities shall comply with the ORVR compatibility
deadlines as specified below:
September 1, 2005 for GDFs with > 2.0 million gal/yr throughput
January 1, 2006 for GDFs with < 2.0 and > 1.0 million gal/yr throughput
March 1, 2006 for GDFs with < 1.0 million gal/yr throughput
(gasoline throughput based on 2003 calendar year)
1.7 What existing Phase II systems have been approved as being
ORVR compatible?
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2.0 - ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) - GENERAL
2.1 What are the EVR requirements, and when do they go into
effect?
ANSWER: The EVR requirements are summarized in
Advisory 336.
The EVR Implementation Timeline that lists effective dates and operative dates
of each requirement can be downloaded from the ARB Vapor Recovery Web Site at
http://www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/vapor.htm. This Timeline is applicable only to
facilities with underground storage tanks.
2.2 How can I get copies of the EVR Executive Orders?
2.3 What do I do if I am unable to buy an EVR-certified
component due to limited commercial availability?
ANSWER: The ARB realizes some shortages may occur in the initial
period after the new requirements take effect. If you have this problem, please
complete the equipment
unavailability form . This form is available at the ARB Vapor Recovery Web
Page at www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/vapor.htm.
Alternatively, you can send your request, along with supporting information, by
FAX at (916) 322-2444 or by e-mail by using the
Submit a question feature on this FAQ page.
The ARB staff will review each request and make a determination of commercial
availability on a statewide basis. The determination will be available and
updated on the ARB web site:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/vapor.htm.
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3.0 - LIQUID RETENTION
3.1 What are the requirements for replacement nozzles after
April 1, 2005?
3.2 Can I repair a non-EVR certified nozzle?
ANSWER: In most cases, the answer is "yes"; provided that certified
factory replacement parts (or kits) are available for items such as spouts,
boots, vapor guards and hold-open latches.
3.3 Can I install a nozzle not listed in Exhibit 1 that is in
storage at a station or in inventory?
ANSWER: No. Only nozzles listed in Exhibit 1 can be used as
replacements.
3.4 Does the Executive Order require the removal of any nozzles
now in use?
ANSWER: Possibly. Not all nozzles have been certified to meet the 350 ml
limit. Only those nozzles listed in Exhibit 1 of the latest version of
Executive Order G-70-199 series may be used.
3.5 A dispensing nozzle is missing as a result of a drive-off
and needs to be replaced. What nozzle can I use as a replacement?
ANSWER: The replacement nozzle for your system is listed in Exhibit 1
of the latest version of Executive Order G-70-199 series.
3.6 What if there are no certified nozzles for my system?
ANSWER: You must change your vapor recovery system so that you may use
a nozzle listed in Exhibit 1.
3.7 What should I do if someone wants to sell me a nozzle not
listed on Exhibit 1?
ANSWER: State law and the latest version of Executive Order G-70-199
series prohibit the offer for sale, sale or installation of nozzles that are not
listed on Exhibit 1 after April 1, 2005. Installation of such nozzles
after April 1, 2005, would be illegal and subject to enforcement action by
districts. Therefore, you should report the seller to your local district.
3.8 When a boot or spout fails, can I remove the nozzle from the
hose and replace it with an identical one that was previously in service, but
has been repaired. For nozzles not listed on Exhibit 1, can I continue
this practice?
ANSWER: If the nozzle is not listed on Exhibit 1, the answer is
"NO."
3.9 Is it all right to remove a nozzle from the hose to perform
a repair?
ANSWER: Yes. Before removing the nozzle, the dispenser must be taken
out of service. The same nozzle body must be returned to use after the repair is
completed.
3.10 If a station installs a new hose or changes the hose
configuration on a dispenser, must the station replace the nozzle with one which
meets the liquid retention requirement?
3.11 If a non-booted nozzle listed in Executive Order
G-70-150-AE fails, can I replace it with an identical non-booted nozzle if it is
listed in Exhibit 1 and not adjust the A/L ratio down?
ANSWER: Higher A/L range nozzles must be replaced in accordance with
Advisory 188.
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4.0 - PHASE I EVR
4.1 What is the status of available EVR-certified, Phase I
systems for new or modified construction?
ANSWER: EVR certified Phase I systems are listed at
http://www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/eo-evrphaseI.htm. Additional Executive
Orders certifying new systems will be posted as they are issued. Only certified
systems may be installed in new gasoline dispensing facilities or for major
modifications of existing gasoline dispensing facilities on or after July 1,
2001.
NOTE: As more EVR-certified systems become available, future
Executive Orders will list additional components that may be used as
alternatives to the originally certified components. Some of these components
will be listed in more than one EO.
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5.0 - PHASE II EVR
5.1 What is the status of EVR-certified Phase II vapor recovery
systems?
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6.0 - Title 17 Vapor Recovery Equipment Defects
6.1 Where can I find further information on Title 17 vapor
recovery equipment defects?
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7.0 - Unihose
7.1 When do I need to replace my non-Unihose multiproduct
(non-Unihose) dispensers (i.e. 6-packs) with Phase II Unihose multi-product
(Unihose) dispensers?
Answer: If your non-Unihose dispensers were installed before April 1,
2003, they may remain in use for the remainder of their useful life unless major
modifications are made to your facility. Major modifications include addition,
replacement or removal of 50 percent or more of the buried vapor piping or
replacing dispensers.
7.2 My non-Unihose dispenser was damaged by a customer (end
user) and needs to be replaced. Do I need to replace it with a Unihose dispenser?
Answer: No. Dispensers damaged as a result of an accident or vandalism
may be replaced with the previously installed type dispenser.
7.3 I installed six non-Unihose dispensers before April 1, 2003.
Over the last few months I replaced two dispensers due to end user damage. I now
must replace a third dispenser due to further damage from end users. Is this
considered the 50 percent limit for replacing non-Unihose dispensers? Am I
required to replace the remainder of my non-Unihose dispensers?
Answer: No. The 50 percent replacement is not a cumulative total as
long as the replacement is necessary because of damage.
7.4 Do I need to replace my non-Unihose dispensers with Unihose
dispensers if I am replacing a blender or sensor?
7.5 I am replacing an under dispenser spill containment for my
non-Unihose dispensers. Do I need to replace the dispenser with a Unihose
dispenser?
Answer: No, if the under-dispenser containment instalation is initiated
before January 1, 2004.
7.6 If I install a Unihose dispenser today, will it be allowed
to stay in use beyond 2008?
Answer: Unihose and non-unihose dispensers that are eventually certified
as part of EVR Phase II systems can be used beyond 2009.
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