Bulk Gasoline Terminals

Section 218 Section 218.582  Bulk Gasoline Terminals a)         No person shall cause or allow the transfer of gasoline into any delivery vessel from any bulk gasoline terminal unless: 1)         The bulk gasoline terminal is equipped with a vapor control system that limits emission of VOM to 80 mg/l (0.00067 lbs/gal) of gasoline loaded; 2)         The vapor control system is operating and all vapors displaced in the loading of gasoline to the delivery vessel are vented only to the vapor control system; 3)         There is no liquid drainage from the loading device when it is not in use; 4)         All loading and vapor return lines are equipped with fittings which are vapor tight; and 5)         The delivery vessel displays the appropriate sticker pursuant to the requirements of Section 218.584(b) or (d) of this Part; or, if the terminal is driver-loaded, the terminal owner or operator shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Section when terminal access authorization is limited to those owners and/or operators of delivery vessels who have provided a current certification as required by Section 218.584(c)(3) of this Part. b)         The operator of a bulk gasoline terminal shall: 1)         Operate the terminal vapor collection system and gasoline loading equipment in a manner that prevents: A)        Gauge pressure from exceeding 18 inches of water and vacuum from exceeding 6 inches of water as measured as close as possible to the vapor hose connection; and B)        A reading equal to or greater than 100 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL measured as propane) when tested in accordance with the procedure described in EPA 450/2-78-051 Appendix B, incorporated by reference in Section 218.112 of this Part; and C)        Avoidable leaks of liquid during loading or unloading operations. 2)         Provide a pressure tap or equivalent on the terminal vapor collection system in order to allow the determination of compliance with Section 218.582(d)(1)(A) of this Part; and 3)         Within 15 business days after discovery of the leak by the owner, operator, or the Agency repair and retest a vapor collection system which exceeds the limits of subsection (c)(1)(A) or (B) of this Section.