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This page last reviewed January 29, 2010

Vapor Recovery Program

Background

The ARB evaluates and tests new or modified vapor recovery systems. These systems recover the gasoline vapors generated while fueling vehicles in a service station. The goal of the program is to assure that the vapor recovery systems which meet the stringent certification requirements are certified expeditiously.

What's New:

Approval Letter #03-13-B
Approval letter changes the manufactures name from Rapac Network International, Inc. to ORPAK USA, Inc.  In addition, allows the use of ORPAKL USA, Inc.  
Nozzle Reader (part #800939110)  with the Healy Model 900 and the VST Model VST-EVR-NB vapor recovery nozzles.

Executive Order VR-203-G and VR-204-G
VST Phase II EVR System

Approval Letter #04-02-B
Approval letter was modified to reference Syn-Tech Systems Inc. for recommended RF/ID Tag installation instructions.

Advisory #412 
Veeder-Root In-Station Diagnostic Electronic Access Availability of an RS-232 Port Definition

Cover Letter and Executive Order G-70-213-B 
Modification of operative dates relating to the finding that EVR Phase I, Phase II vapor recovery systems, and In-station Diagnostics (ISD) are not commercially available for use with Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)

Percent of gasoline dispensed to vehicles with On-Board Vapor Recovery. 
ARB staff projected the fraction of total gasoline that is dispensed to vehicles with
On-Board Vapor Recovery systems in 2009 and in future years.

Executive Order VR-201-L and VR-202-L 
Healy Phase II EVR System

2009 Vehicle Test Matrices 
Included is the 200 vehicle matrix used by ARB staff for conducting efficiency tests for vapor recovery systems.

Executive Order VR-301-B 
Standing Loss Control Vapor Recovery System for Existing Installations of Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) amended to include ConVault protected AST.

Executive Order VR-302-B 
Standing Loss Control Vapor Recovery System for New Installations of Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) amended to include ConVault protected AST.

Replacement Parts for Pre-EVR balance systems, Advisory #408 
VST, EMCO Wheaton, and Goodyear Phase II EVR components are approved as replacement for pre-EVR balance systems.

Approval Letter #09-10 
The EMCO Wheaton EVR nozzle, safe break valve and hose swivel are approved replacement components for pre-EVR balance systems.

Executive Order VR-209-A 
VST Phase II EVR System with FFS Clean Air Separator Not Including ISD.

ARB Letter 
Frankling Fueling Systems Request for Spout Modification, New Spout Epoxy, and Epoxy Curing Procedure

Letter for Executive Orders VR-205, VR-207, and VR-208 
Clarification of the Hirt Indicator Panel

Special EVR Advisory 405 
District Enforcement of ISD Transient Alarms and ISD Overpressure Alarms

Executive Order VR-102-K 
OPW Phase I EVR System

Executive Order VR-103-E 
EBW Phase I EVR System

Executive Order VR-104-E 
CNI Manufacturing Phase I EVR System

Executive Order VR-105-C 
EMCO Wheaton Retail Phase I EVR System

Executive Order VR-207-A 
EMCO Wheaton Retail Phase II EVR System

Executive Order VR-208-A 
EMCO Wheaton Retail Phase II EVR System Including ISD System

Executive Order VR-101-L 
Phil-Tite Phase I EVR System

EVR Enforcement Advisory 402  
Information on how air districts will enforce September 1, 2009 In-Station Diagnostics deadline.

Approval Letter #06-03a 
Amended Trak Engineering, Inc. Radio Nozzle Pickup Approved for use with the Healy Model 900, VST Model VST-EVR-NB and Emco-Wheaton A4005 Series Phase II Vapor Recovery Nozzle

Approval Letter #08-03c 
Roseman Engineering, LTD. Passive Nozzle Tag, also known as the MAXIMUS and AssetWorks FuelFocus Passive Nozzle Tag Approved for use with Listed Phase II Balance Vapor Recovery Nozzles

Executive Order VR-205-B 
Revision to the VST Phase II EVR System with HIRT VCS 100 Thermal Oxidizer not Including In-Station Diagnostics.

Approval Letter #09-02 
As of June 15, 2009, only enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) Phase II components are approved replacement components for balance Phase II vapor recovery systems. This approval letter rescinds Approval Letter #09-01, which temporarily allowed the use of Pre-EVR Phase II Balance components.

Certification and Test Procedures for AST 
Certification and Test Procedures CP-206, TP-206.1, TP-206.2, and TP-206.3 have been adopted. D-200 and TP-201.2 have been updated.

Executive Order VR-102-J
OPW Phase I EVR system

TriTester Use for Executive Order VR-204-C
Letter to Triangle Environmental, Inc. regarding TriTester use for Exhibit 11of Executive Order VR-204-C.  Note: This is applicable to Exhibit 13 of Executive Order VR-204-D and sequent.  

EVR Enforcement Advisory 385
Information on how air districts will enforce April 1, 2009 EVR Phase II deadline.

Cover Letter and Executive Order G-70-213
Modification of Operative Dates Relating to the Finding that EVR Standing Loss Control Phase I, Phase II Vapor Recovery Systems, and In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) Are Not Commercially Available for Use with Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)

November 2008 Report: Progress Towards April 2009 Deadline for Enhanced Vapor Recovery Phase II Systems 

In-Station Diagnostic Evaluation Field Study Report
Comments due December 1, 2008 to Fred Medina
Draft Report October 31, 2008
Appendices for Report

Approval Letter #08-04a 
Husky Model 5885 P/V vent valve will be the required replacement valve beginning October 1, 2008

Executive Orders VR-201-H and VR-202-H
Summary of Revision H Changes

Proposed Operator Actions for Veeder-Root ISD Alarms
Comment Period Extended to September 3, 2008  

Executive Order G-70-212 
Extends the EVR Phase II deadline for E85 Dispensers

ARB Study of ORVR Vehicle Emissions 
Measurement of Gasoline Vapor Emissions from Vehicles Equipped with On-Board Vapor Recovery, July, 2008
Appendices for Report

2007 ISD Cost Analysis Report

Modification Highlights
Executive Order VR-105-B (EMCO Wheaton)

Modification Highlights
Executive Order VR-104-D (CNI)

Modification Highlights
Executive Order VR-103-D (EBW)

Modification Highlights
Executive Order VR-102-I (OPW)

Executive Order VR-202-G
Healy Phase II EVR System Including ISD

Executive Order VR-201-G
Healy Phase II EVR System

Executive Order VR-203-C
VST Phase II EVR System Without ISD

Executive Order VR-204-C
VST Phase II EVR System Including ISD

Executive Order VR-101-K
Phil-Tite Phase I Vapor Recovery System

Hanging Hardware Replacement Parts for Balance Systems
Approval Letter
Advisory 374

Executive Order VR-101-J 
Phil-Tite Phase I Vapor Recovery System

Executive Orders G-70-210 and G-70-211
Modification of Operative and Effective Dates for Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Phase II and In-Station Diagnostics on Gasoline Dispensing Facilities with Liquid Condensate Traps and/or Bulk Plants.

EVR Progress Report Presentation at June Board Meeting

May 14, 2008 EVR Meeting in Sacramento
Presentation
Meeting Notice
Meeting Agenda
Parking Map

Progress Towards April 2009 Deadline for EVR Phase II Systems
Staff Report
Appendices

April 22, 2008 Sacramento County EVR Permitting Workshop
Workshop Notice
Workshop Agenda

ARB Letter
Franklin Fueling Systems Request to Use New Vendor for Their Model 900 EVR Nozzle Casting

Advisory 373
Enhanced Vapor Recovery Phase II System Update and Penalties for April 2009 Deadline

April 2 EVR Outreach in City of Riverside
Meeting Notice
Meeting Agenda

ARB Letter
Encouraging Air Districts to Adopt Phase II Vapor Recovery Exemptions for ORVR Fleets and E85 Dispensing

Presentation from February 14, 2008 SCAQMD EVR Conference Now Available

Advisory 372
Enhanced Vapor Recovery Phase II System Update

December 11, 2007 Letter to VST
Guidance regarding installation of VST EVR Phase II system without ISD at facilities with gasoline annual throughputs exceeding 600,000 gallons/year

New EVR Website for Local Permit Agencies
go to www.evrhome.org

Approval Letter #07-09
VST Phase II EVR Hanging Hardware Compatibility Approval for Pre-EVR Vapor Recovery Systems

Approval Letter #07-08
Catlow CTMVA Cam Twist Breakaway Approval

December 5, 2007 EVR/ISD Public Information Meeting in San Diego
Meeting Notice
Meeting Agenda
ARB Presentation

Approval Letter #07-07
Hill-Vac Vapor Recovery System for Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle Fueling System Approval

Approval Letter #07-06
Innovative Petroleum Product (IPP) Semi-Rigid Piping

Advisory 359
April 2009 EVR Phase II System Deadline

Recommended ISD Enforcement Policy


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