This page last reviewed June 2, 2009

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.
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What's New:

Approval Letter #09-02  New Button
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.

Executive Order VR-201-J and VR-202-J  New Button
Amendment to the Healy Phase II EVR system including ISD to require the INCON/TS-VRM software versions 1.0.0 and 1.1.0 are approved for and shall be used or installed only with uni-hose dispensers.

Executive Order VR-205-A  New Button
Certification of the VST Phase II EVR System with HIRT VCS 100 Thermal Oxidizer not Including In-Station Diagnostics.

Certification and Test Procedures for AST  New Button
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 Orders VR-301-A and VR-302-A  New Button
Certification of standing loss control vapor recovery systems for existing and new Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST).

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

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

Executive Order VR-201-I and VR-202-I
Healy Phase II 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)

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

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

Approval Letter #08-03a  New Button
Amended Roseman Engineering, LTD./MAXIMUS FuelFocus Passive Nozzle Tag Approval Letter for use with 
Assorted Phase II Vapor Recovery Nozzles

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  New Button
Husky Model 5885 P/V vent valve will be the required replacement valve beginning October 1, 2008

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

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   New Button

Approval Letter #08-03  New Button
Roseman Engineering,LTD./MAXIMUS FuelFocus Passive Nozzle Tag Approval Letter for use with Assorted Phase II Vapor Recovery Nozzles

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

Updated 2008 Vehicle Test Matrices  New Button
A 20 vehicle test matrix was added to the 2008 vehicle test matrices for certification testing of Phase II vapor recovery systems for aboveground storage tanks.

ARB Study of ORVR Vehicle Emissions  New Button
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)

Modification Highlights
Executive Order VR-101-K (Phil-Tite with E-85 Components)

Modification Highlights
Executive Order VR-101-J (Phil-Tite)

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

Miles Traveled by ORVR Vehicles

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

200, 100, and 50 Vehicle Matrix Update

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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