310 CMR 7.24
U Organic Material Storage and Distribution
(1) Organic Material Storage Tanks. No person who owns, leases, operates or controls a
storage tank with a capacity equal to or greater than 40,000 gallons, into which organic material
having a vapor pressure of 1.5 pounds per square inch absolute or greater under actual storage
conditions, is placed, stored, or held shall store, hold or otherwise transfer the organic material
in the storage tank unless:
(a) each tank is equipped with a submerged fill pipe; and,
(b) each tank not equipped with an external floating roof (see 310 CMR 7.24(1)(c)) is
equipped with one of the following control devices:
1. a pressure tank system which maintains pressure at all times so as to prevent organic
material loss to the atmosphere; or,
2. a vapor recovery system which collects all of the organic vapors emitted from the
tank, and a vapor control system which reduces emissions of vapors to the atmosphere
by at least 95% over every three hour period; or
3. if the tank does not store organic material with a true vapor pressure greater than 11.0
psia under actual storage conditions, then a fixed roof and a floating roof consisting of
a pontoon, double deck, or internal floating roof which rests on the surface of the liquid
contents and is equipped with a closure seal, or seals, to close the space between the roof
edge and tank wall, and tank gauging and sampling devices which are gas tight except
when in use; or,
4. any other equipment equal to or greater in efficiency than listed in 310 CMR
7.24(1)(b)2. and approved by the Department and EPA; and
(PAGES 250.57 THROUGH 250.60 ARE RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.)
(c) on or after November 1, 1984, each external floating roof tank is equipped with an
external floating roof of a pontoon, double deck, or external floating cover design, which
rests on the surface of the liquid contents; and is fitted with a primary seal and a continuous
secondary seal which seals the space between the edge of the floating roof and the tank wall;
and stores organic material which has a vapor pressure less than 11.0 pounds per square inch
absolute under actual storage conditions; and all tank gauging or sampling devices are gas
tight except when in use; and,
(d) each of the seal(s) required by 310 CMR 7.24(1)(b)3. and 310 CMR 7.24(1)(c) meet the
following requirements, where applicable:
1. there are no visible holes, tears, or other openings in the seal(s) or seal fabric; and,
2. the seal(s) is intact and uniformly in place around the circumference of the floating
roof between the floating roof and the tank wall; and,
3. for vapor mounted primary seals on any external floating roof tank, the accumulated
area of gaps between the secondary seal and the tank wall which exceed 0.32 cm (c in.)
in width do not exceed 21.2 square cm per meter of tank diameter (1.0 square in per ft
of tank diameter), as determined by 310 CMR 7.24(1)(k); and
4. measurement of the gap in the secondary seal is made annually, and such
measurement complies with 310 CMR 7.24(1)(d)3.; and,
5. a visual inspection of the secondary closure seal is conducted semi-annually; and,
6. an inspection of internal floating roofs is conducted through the roof hatches
monthly; and,
7. an inspection of cover and seal for internal floating roofs is conducted whenever the
tank is emptied for nonoperational reasons or once every ten years whichever is sooner;
and,
(e) all openings in a floating roof, except for automatic bleeder vents, rim space vents, and
leg sleeves, are:
1. equipped with covers, seals, or lids which are kept closed except when the openings
are in actual use; and,
2. equipped with projections into tank which remain below-the-liquid surface at all
times; and
(f) automatic bleeder vents are kept closed except when the roof is being floated off of, or
being landed on, the roof leg supports; and,
(g) rim vents are set to open when the roof is being floated off the leg supports, or at the
manufacture recommended setting; and,
(h) emergency roof drains are provided with slotted membrane fabric covers or equivalent
covers which cover at least 90% of the area of the opening; and,
(i) Recordkeeping and Reporting. for any tank with a capacity of 40,000 gallons or more
which contains an organic liquid with a true vapor pressure greater than 1.5 psia, records are
prepared, maintained and kept onsite for a minimum of two years: of the average monthly
storage temperature; of the true vapor pressure, monthly throughput and type of organic
material stored; of any inspections or tests conducted under 310 CMR 7.24(1)(d)4. through
7.; of any transfers made; and of any maintenance of the vapor processing system; and,
(j) for any tank with a capacity in excess of 40,000 gallons which is equipped with an
external floating roof and which contains any organic material with a vapor pressure greater
than 1.0 psia but less than 1.5 psia under actual storage conditions, records are maintained
and kept for a minimum of two years; of the average monthly storage temperature and the
type of liquid stored and its vapor pressure; and
(k) the total area of gaps under 310 CMR 7.24(1)(d)3. is determined by physically
measuring the length and width of all gaps around the entire circumference of the secondary
seal in each place where a c in. uniform diameter probe passes freely (without forcing or
binding against the seal) between the seal and the tank wall, and summing the area of the
individual gaps; any person who proposes to conduct this test shall notify the Department
at least 30 days before the test so the Department may, at its option, observe the test.
(l) 310 CMR 7.24(1)(a) through 310 CMR 7.24(1)(k) do not apply to petroleum liquid
storage tanks which are used to store waxy, heavy pour crude oil, or which have a capacity
less than 416,000 gallons and are used to store produced crude oil and condensate prior to
lease custody transfer.
(2) Bulk Terminals and Bulk Plants.
(a) U Bulk Terminals No person who owns, leases, operates or controls a bulk terminal
shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the transfer into a tank truck, trailer or other contrivance
of any organic material with a vapor pressure of 1.5 psia or greater under actual storage
conditions unless:
1. each loading rack at the bulk terminal is equipped with a vapor collection and
disposal system, which has been installed and is maintained and operated in accordance
with the operating instructions of the manufacturer; and,
2. any vapor discharged during transfer of the organic material is collected and disposed
of by the vapor collection and disposal system; and,
3. the amount of organic material released to the ambient air is less then 80 milligrams
per liter of liquid loaded or unloaded over a six hour period, as determined by the
reference method and test procedures found in Title 40 CFR 60.503(c) and 60.503(d);
and,
4. any transfer of organic material takes place through a submerged fill pipe; and,
5. each loading rack at the bulk terminal is equipped with a loading arm which has a
vapor collection adaptor designed, maintained and operated to force a vapor-tight seal
between the adaptor and hatch; and,
6. each loading rack at the bulk terminal has a means to:
a. prevent any remaining liquid organic material from draining when the loading
rack is disconnected from the hatch of any tank truck, trailer or other contrivances:
or,
b. accomplish complete drainage of any remaining organic material before the
loading rack is disconnected from the hatch of any tank truck, trailer or other
contrivance; or,
c. if loading is effected through means other than a hatch, then all loading and vapor
lines shall be equipped with fittings which make vapor-tight connections and which
close automatically when disconnected.
(b) CM, MB, MV, PV, SM. Bulk Plants On or after July 1, 1980 no person who owns,
leases, operates or controls a bulk plant shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the transfer into
any tank truck, trailer or other contrivance of any organic material with a vapor pressure of
1.5 psia or greater under actual storage conditions unless:
1. the transfer of the organic material takes place through a submerged fill pipe; and,
2. any vapor discharged during transfer of the organic material is processed by vapor
balance system.
(c) B, Dukes County, Nantucket County. Bulk Plants. On or after April 1, 1993 no person
who owns, leases, operates or controls a bulk plant shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the
transfer into a tank truck, trailer or other contrivance of any organic material with a vapor
pressure of 1.5 psia or greater under actual storage conditions unless:
1. the transfer of the organic material takes place through a submerged fill pipe; and,
2. any vapor discharged during transfer of the organic material is processed by a vapor
balance system.
(d) Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a facility which is or becomes subject
to 310 CMR 7.24(2)(a) through (c), shall only transfer organic material with a vapor pressure
of 1.5 psia or greater under actual storage condition into tank trucks which are in compliance
with 310 CMR 7.24(4).
(e) Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a facility which is or becomes subject
to 310 CMR 7.24(2)(a), (b) or (c), shall continue to comply with all requirement of 310 CMR
7.24(2)(a), (b) or (c), respectively, even if the facility no longer meets the applicability
requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(2)(a), (b) or (c).
(f) 310 CMR 7.24(2) shall not apply to dispensing of motor vehicle fuel to motor vehicle
fuel tanks.
(3) Distribution of Motor Vehicle Fuel.
(a) Applicability.
1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3) apply to:
a. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility;
b. Any owner/operator of a company that performs Stage I compliance tests pursuant
to 310 CMR 7.24(3).
2. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3) do not apply to:
a. Stationary motor vehicle fuel storage tanks of less than 550 gallons capacity used
exclusively for farm use provided the transfer of motor vehicle fuel only occurs
through submerged filling;
b. Transfers made to motor vehicle fuel storage tanks equipped with floating roofs
that have been approved by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(1);
c. Stationary motor vehicle fuel storage tanks with a capacity of 250 to 1000
gallons, used for the purpose of onsite fueling of motor vehicles with motor vehicle
fuel that is the by-product of motor vehicle salvage yard operations, provided the
motor vehicle fuel storage tank is equipped with:
i. a submerged fill pipe; and
ii. a pressure vacuum vent valve;
d. Stationary motor vehicle fuel storage tanks of greater than 1000 gallons capacity,
used for the purpose of onsite fueling of motor vehicles with motor vehicle fuel that
is the by-product of motor vehicle salvage yard operations, provided the motor
vehicle fuel storage tank is equipped with:
i. a submerged fill pipe; and
ii. an EVR pressure vacuum vent valve.
(b) Stage I Requirements.
1. No owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall allow the transfer
of motor vehicle fuel to a storage tank unless the vapors are collected by a Stage I system.
2. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall:
a. On or before two years from January 2, 2015, or upon decommissioning a Stage
II system, whichever occurs sooner, install:
i. CARB Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) pressure/vacuum vent valves; and
ii. CARB EVR rotatable product and vapor adaptors; except that such adaptors
shall not be required for aboveground storage tanks and motor vehicle fuel
storage tanks equipped with coaxial Stage I systems.
b. On or before seven years from January 2, 2015 install:
i. A Stage I CARB EVR System in accordance with any one of the Executive
Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1, except in accordance with
310 CMR 7.24(3)(d)4.; or
ii. A Stage I Component EVR System in accordance with the applicable
Executive Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1. and manufacturers'
guidance, except in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(d)4.
c. Not install a coaxial Stage I system, except that an existing coaxial system may
be repaired (including replaced) and maintained with non-EVR components until the
motor vehicle fuel tank is replaced.
3. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility who installs a Stage I
system after January 2, 2015 shall install:
a. A Stage I CARB EVR System in accordance with one of the Executive Orders
listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1; or
b. A Stage I Component EVR System in accordance with the applicable Executive
Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1. and manufacturers' guidance;
c. Submerged fill pipes so that the discharge point is entirely submerged when the
liquid level is six inches above the bottom of the tank; and
d. A dual-point Stage I system.
4. Except as provided in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(b)5., any owner/operator of a motor vehicle
fuel dispensing facility that has a monthly throughput of 100,000 gallons of motor
vehicle fuel or more shall install and operate a Stage I system that meets the following
design criteria:
a. All vapor connections and lines on the storage tank shall be equipped with
closures that seal upon disconnect;
b. The vapor line from the gasoline storage tank to the gasoline cargo tank shall be
vapor-tight;
c. The vapor balance system shall be designed such that the pressure in the tank
truck does not exceed 18 inches water pressure or 5.9 inches water vacuum during
product transfer;
d. The vapor recovery and product adaptors, and the method of connection with the
delivery elbow, shall be designed so as to prevent the over-tightening or loosening
of fittings during normal delivery operations;
e. If a gauge well separate from the fill tube is used, it shall be provided with a
submerged drop tube that extends no more than six inches from the bottom of the
tank;
f. Liquid fill connections for all systems shall be equipped with vapor-tight caps.
g. Pressure/vacuum (P/V) vent valves shall be installed on the storage tank vent
pipes. The pressure specifications for PV vent valves shall be: a positive pressure
setting of 2.5 to 6.0 inches of water and a negative pressure setting of 6.0 to 10.0
inches of water. The total leak rate of all PV vent valves at an affected facility,
including connections, shall not exceed 0.17 cubic foot per hour at a pressure of 2.0
inches of water and 0.63 cubic foot per hour at a vacuum of four inches of water;
h. The vapor balance system shall be capable of meeting the static pressure
performance requirement of the following equation:
Pf
= 2e-500.887/v
Where:
Pf
= Minimum allowable final pressure, inches of water.
v
= Total ullage affected by the test, gallons.
e
= Dimensionless constant equal to approximately 2.718.
= The initial pressure, inches water.
5. NESHAPS Compliance.
a. Any owner/operator subject to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(b)4. who chooses, under the
provisions of 40 CFR Part 63.6(g), to use a vapor balance system other than that
described in Table 1 to Subpart CCCCCC of 40 CFR Part 63, and who demonstrates
to EPA the equivalency of their vapor balance system to that described in 310 CMR
7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1 pursuant to 40 CFR Part 63.11120(b), shall not be required to
install and operate a Stage I system that meets the design criteria in 310 CMR
7.24(3)(b)4.a. through h.
b. Any owner/operator subject to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(b)4. who does not meet the
requirements of 40 CFR Part 63.11118(b)(2) is required to fully comply with all
applicable requirements in Subpart CCCCCC of 40 CFR Part 63, including
recordkeeping, testing and monitoring, notification and reporting to EPA.
(c) CARB EVR Systems.
1. The Department adopts all terms and conditions of the CARB EVR System
Executive Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1. and Table 2.
Table 1.
CARB Underground Storage Tank Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery System Executive Orders
Executive Order Number
Description
Date
VR-101-V
Phil-Tite/EBW/FFS Phase I Vapor Recovery System
April 27, 2022
VR-102-V
OPW Phase I Vapor Recovery System
May 31, 2021
VR-104-L
CNI Manufacturing Phase I Vapor Recovery System
May 31, 2021
VR-105-J
EMCO Wheaton Phase I Vapor Recovery System
May 31, 2021
Table 2.
CARB Aboveground Storage Tank Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery System Executive Orders
Executive Order Number
Description
Date
VR-301-I
Standing Loss Control of Vapor Recovery Systems for
Existing Installations of Aboveground Storage Tanks
June 26, 2020
VR-302-I
Standing Loss Control of Vapor Recovery Systems for
New Installations of Aboveground Storage Tanks
June 26, 2020
VR-401-F
OPW Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR)
System for Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)
July 17, 2019
VR-402-E
Morrison Brothers Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery
(EVR) System for Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)
July 17, 2019
G-70-216
Extension of Effective Dates for Existing Aboveground
Storage Tanks
March 13,
(d) Stage I System Operation, Maintenance and Record Keeping.
1. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall operate and
maintain the Stage I system in accordance with the system's applicable Executive Orders
and manufacturers' guidance.
2. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall visually inspect
or cause to be visually inspected the Stage I system once every seven days to determine
that the system and its components are unbroken, correctly installed and functioning.
Each visual inspection shall include, but not be limited to, inspection of: coaxial
adaptors; fuel and vapor rotatable adaptors; dust caps and gaskets; fuel and vapor spill
buckets; drain valves; and pressure/vacuum vent valves. The owner/operator shall ensure
that:
a. Visual inspections shall be performed only by a person who is trained to operate
and maintain the Stage I system in accordance with the applicable manufacturers'
guidance; and
b. A current record of all persons trained shall be maintained on site, including the
date training was last received and the trainee's printed name and signature
acknowledging receipt of the training.
3. Upon determining during a visual inspection that a Stage I system component is
incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken, the owner/operator of a motor vehicle
fuel dispensing facility shall:
a. Immediately repair or replace the component; or
b. If repairs or replacements cannot be made immediately, repair or replace the
component within 30 days of the visual inspection date, or
c. If a component cannot be repaired or replaced within 30 days of the visual
inspection date, the transfer of motor vehicle fuel into the motor vehicle fuel storage
tank equipped with the incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken component
is prohibited until the component is repaired or replaced.
4. Any replacement of an incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken Stage I
components shall be with a CARB EVR component and shall be installed in accordance
with the applicable Executive Orders and manufacturers' guidance, except that an
existing non-EVR "slip-on" spill bucket may be repaired (including replaced) until seven
years from January 2, 1015 and may be used after seven years from January 2, 2015 until
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
5. Every visual inspection shall be recorded on an inspection checklist that contains at
a minimum the following information:
a. The date each inspection was performed and the name and signature of the person
who performed the inspection;
b. Any Stage I system component determined to be incorrectly installed,
non-functioning or broken;
c. Whether any incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken component was
immediately repaired or replaced within 30 days, or whether the transfer of motor
vehicle fuel into the motor vehicle fuel storage tank was prohibited until the
component was repaired or replaced; and
d. The date the incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken component was
repaired or replaced.
6. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall retain on-site in
a centralized location in either hard copy or electronic format, the following records:
a. All of the visual inspection checklists for the prior rolling twelve-month period.
b. A copy of compliance testing company test results for compliance tests performed
during the prior rolling 12-month period.
c. A copy of the Stage I system's most recent In-use Compliance Certification in
accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)4., or, if more recent, a copy of the Stage I
system's Installation/Substantial Modification Certification in accordance with
310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)3.
d. The date and type of Stage I Routine Maintenance performed in the most recent
rolling 12-month period in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)2.a.
7. All records required to be maintained shall be made available to the Department and
EPA immediately upon request. If requested records cannot be made immediately
available, requested records shall be delivered to the Department and EPA within seven
business days of the initial request.
(e) Stage I Compliance Testing and Certification.
1. Compliance Tests. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility
shall conduct the following compliance tests:
a. For all Stage I underground storage tank systems:
i. Pressure Decay two inch Test (CARB TP-201.3; March 17, 1999);
ii. Vapor Tie Test (San Diego APCD TP-96-1, section 5.1.9; March 1, 1996);
iii. Pressure/VacuumVent Valve Test (CARB TP-201.1E; October 8, 2003);
iv. Static Torque Rotatable Adaptor Test (CARB TP-201.1B; October 8, 2003),
if rotatable adaptors are installed; and
v. as applicable to CARB EVR components, either:
(i) Leak Rate of Drop Tube/Drain Valve Assembly Test (CARB TP-201.1
C; October 8, 2003); or
(ii) Leak Rate of Drop Tube/ Overfill Prevention Devices (CARB
TP-201.1D; October 8, 2003).
b. For all Stage I aboveground storage tank systems:
i. Determination of Static Pressure Performance of Vapor Recovery Systems at
Gasoline Dispensing Facilities with Aboveground Storage Tanks in Exhibit 4 of
CARB Executive Order VR-401-C (June 30, 2013) and CARB Executive Order
VR-402-B (April 15, 2013);
ii. Static Torque Rotatable Adaptor Test (CARB TP-201.1B; October 8, 2003),
if rotatable adaptors are installed; and
iii. Pressure/VacuumVent Valve Test (CARB TP-201.1E; October 8, 2003).
2. Stage I Routine Maintenance and Stage I Minor Modifications.
a. In the event of Stage I routine maintenance, a record of all Stage I routine
maintenance shall be maintained in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(d)6.
Compliance testing and submittal of a compliance certification to the Department is
not required.
b. In the event of a Stage I minor modification, applicable compliance tests shall be
performed in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1. and passed prior to
commencing system operation and a record of the modification and test results shall
be maintained in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(d)6. Submittal of a compliance
certification to the Department is not required.
c. Any replacement of a Stage I system component shall be with a CARB EVR
component.
3. Stage I Installation and Substantial Modification Certification. Any owner/operator
of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility who installs a Stage I system or makes a Stage
I substantial modification shall, prior to commencing operation, perform and pass all
applicable compliance tests listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1. The owner/operator shall
submit to the Department within seven business days of performing and passing the tests,
a fully completed and signed Installation/Substantial Modification Certification, on a
form provided by the Department, attesting to the following:
a. The installed or substantially modified Stage I system has been installed, repaired
or modified in accordance with the applicable Executive Orders and manufacturers'
guidance; and
b. All applicable compliance tests listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1. were performed
and passed.
4. Annual In-use Compliance Certification. Except as provided in 310 CMR
7.24(3)(e)5.:
a. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall annually
submit to the Department within 30 days of performing and passing all applicable
compliance tests a fully completed and signed In-use Compliance Certification on a
form provided by the Department.
b. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall attest to the
following:
i. The Stage I system is operated and maintained in accordance with the
applicable Executive Orders and manufacturers' guidance; and
ii. All applicable compliance tests listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1. were
performed and passed.
5. Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification.
a. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility who submits
Annual In-use Compliance Certifications for two consecutive years in compliance
with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)4. in which all applicable in-use compliance tests were
passed on the first try, as certified pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)8., may elect to
submit to the Department an Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification on
a form provided by the Department.
b. An owner/operator meeting the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)5.a. and
electing to submit an Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification shall be:
i. exempt from annual Stage I compliance testing requirements in the first year
the Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification is submitted in
compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)5.a.; and
ii. subject to all compliance tests listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1. as applicable,
in the second year the Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification is
submitted, and every other year thereafter.
c. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility who submits an
alternative In-use Compliance Certification and fails one or more compliance
certification tests on the first try shall, in subsequent years, comply with the
requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)4., until such time as the owner/operator meets
the requirements in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)5.a.
6. Determination of Submittal and Receipt Dates.
a. The owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall submit the
annual certification required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)4. to the Department no later
than the anniversary of the receipt date of the most recently submitted:
i. Stage I Installation/Substantial Modification Certification;
ii. Annual Stage I In-use Compliance Certification;
iii. Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification; or
iv. Stage II Decommissioning Notification.
b. If the owner/operator requests a change in the submittal due date, the Department
may revise the annual certification submittal due date and shall set a revised
submittal due date that is no more than 12 months after the current submittal due
date.
c. Receipt Date at the Department shall be determined as follows:
i. If hand-delivered, the receipt date is the date of the receipt stamp;
ii. If mailed, the receipt date is the date of the postmark on the envelope used to
submit the document to the Department; or
iii. If electronically submitted, the receipt date is the date the electronic
submission is sent to the Department.
7. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility whose Stage I system
fails one or more in-use compliance tests required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1. shall:
a. Immediately repair or replace the incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken
component in accordance with the applicable Executive Orders and manufacturers'
guidance;
b. If any Stage I system component is replaced, it shall be replaced with a CARB
EVR component and installed in accordance with applicable Executive Orders and
manufacturers' guidance;
c. Continue to repair or replace and re-test until each failed test is passed; and
d. Submit to the Department an Annual In-use Compliance Certification on or
before the facility's Annual In-use Compliance Certification submittal due date or
within 30 days of the date of the first passing test result, whichever occurs first.
8. If a Stage I system fails one or more required in-use compliance tests and the system
cannot be repaired as required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)7., the owner/operator of a motor
vehicle fuel dispensing facility shall not transfer or allow the transfer of motor vehicle
fuel into the motor vehicle fuel storage tank equipped with the failing Stage I system until
the system is repaired in accordance with the applicable Executive Orders and
manufacturers' guidance and all applicable compliance testing, record keeping and
certification requirements for routine maintenance, minor modification or substantial
modification of a Stage I system are complied with.
9. Any Certification submitted to the Department as required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)
shall be signed by a Stage I System Responsible Official as required by 310 CMR
7.24(3)(g).
10. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility, upon written notice
from the Department, shall perform such compliance tests as the Department determines
necessary to demonstrate the Stage I system is installed and maintained in accordance
with the applicable Executive Orders and manufacturers' guidance and shall submit the
results to the Department within 14 days of the performance of the tests.
11. Compliance tests performed to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1.
shall be performed only by a compliance testing company that has submitted a
Compliance Testing Company Notification to the Department as required by 310 CMR
7.24(3)(h)1.
(f) Notification Requirements.
1. Any person, upon entering into a purchase, lease or other contractual agreement by
which the person becomes the owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility
subject to 310 CMR 7.24(3), shall submit to the Department, within 30 days of the
effective date of becoming such an owner/operator or within ten days of a written request
from the Department, a fully completed New Stage I System Owner/Operator
Notification on a form provided by the Department.
a. The Notification shall include the following:
i. The name of the new Stage I system owner/operator, and related business
documentation, including the name and address of the facility where the Stage I
system is located; and
ii. The effective date that the person became the new owner/operator.
b. The Notification shall be signed by the individual who is a Stage I Responsible
Official for the new owner/operator regarding the Stage I system, who shall attest to
the following:
i. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based
on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the
information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including possible fines and imprisonment;
ii. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this facility.
2. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility, upon entering into a
sale, lease or other contractual agreement by which the owner/operator relinquishes his
or her authority as an owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility subject
to 310 CMR 7.24(3), shall submit to the Department, within 30 days of the effective date
of the sale, lease or other contractual agreement, a signed letter, or a form provided by
the Department, notifying the Department of the following:
a. The name of the owner/operator relinquishing authority as an owner/operator, the
facility name, address, and DEP Facility Account Number, as applicable;
b. The name of the new owner/operator of the motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility
subject to 310 CMR 7.24(3) mailing address, phone number, email address; and
c. The effective date of the change of owner/operator.
3. Any owner/operator of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility seeking to
permanently or temporarily take out-of-service a Stage I system shall submit to the
Department a fully completed and signed Stage I System Closure Notification on a form
provided by the Department.
a. The Stage I System Closure Notification shall include, but not be limited to:
i. The name of the motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility owner/operator and
related business information;
ii. The DEP Facility Account Number, as applicable;
iii. The name and address of the facility where the Stage I system is located;
iv. The date the Stage I system was permanently or temporarily taken
out-of-service, and attached, as applicable, current:
(i) Underground storage tank Registration pursuant to 310 CMR
80.00: Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training indicating that
the status of the tank is Temporarily Out-of-service;
(ii) Underground storage tank Registration pursuant to 310 CMR
80.00: Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training indicating the
that status of the tank is closed (Removed or Closed In-place); or
(iii) Local permit for aboveground storage tank documenting Temporarily
Out-of service Status or closure/removal.
b. A Stage I system shall not be temporarily out-of-service for more than five years
from the date of being taken out of service pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(f)a.iv.(i)
through (iii), as applicable.
c. Any owner/operator of a Stage I system that is temporarily out-of-service in
accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(3)(f)3. shall, prior to recommencing operation,
perform and pass all applicable compliance tests in accordance with 310 CMR
7.24(3)(e)1. and submit to the Department a fully completed Installation/Substantial
Modification Certification as required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)3.
d. Any Notification submitted to the Department as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(f)
shall be signed by a Responsible Official as required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(g).
(g) Stage I System Responsible Official Certification of Compliance.
1. Except in circumstances described in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(g)2., any Certification
required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e) or Notification required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(f) shall
be signed by a Responsible Official regarding Stage I system compliance.
2. For Stage I systems owned by one party and leased, operated or controlled by another
independent party and where both parties have separate Stage I system compliance
responsibilities, any Certification submitted pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e) or
Notification submitted pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(f) shall be signed by Responsible
Officials for each party regarding Stage I system compliance. Each Responsible Official
shall attest to the following:
a. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based on my
inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I
believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including possible fines and
imprisonment;
b. that systems to maintain compliance are in place at the facility and will be
maintained for the coming year even if the processes or operating procedures are
changed over the course of the year; and
c. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this facility.
(h) Compliance Testing Company Requirements.
1. If an owner/operator, employee or contractor of a compliance testing company
performs Stage I compliance tests to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1., the
owner/operator of a compliance testing company shall submit to the Department a fully
completed Compliance Testing Company Notification, on a form provided by the
Department, prior to performing any required Stage I compliance test.
a. The Compliance Testing Company Notification shall include the following:
i. The name and business mailing address of the Stage I compliance testing
company owner, operator, lessee or controller;
ii. The name and address of any business that is engaged in the installation or
Substantial Modification of Stage I systems and is owned, operated, leased or
controlled by, or affiliated with the owner/operator of the compliance testing
company;
iii. The name and address of any motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility subject
to 310 CMR 7.24(3) that is owned, operated, leased or controlled by, or affiliated
with the owner/operator of the compliance testing company;
iv. The address and telephone number of the facility(ies) from which the daily
compliance testing activities of the compliance testing company originate and at
which any records required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)10. are maintained;
v. A written description of the employee training systems in place at the
compliance testing company to ensure required compliance tests are performed
as required by applicable protocols and procedures, pursuant to 310 CMR
7.24(3)(h)6. and 7.; and
vi. A list of all compliance testing company Responsible Officials with the
authority to sign Compliance Testing Company Certifications on behalf of the
compliance testing company.
b. Each Compliance Testing Company Notification shall be signed by an individual
who is a Responsible Official for the compliance testing company, who shall attest
to the following:
i. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based
on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the
information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including possible fines and imprisonment;
ii. Employee training systems are in place at the compliance testing company to
ensure Stage I compliance tests are performed as required by all applicable
protocols and procedures and such training systems will be maintained for the
coming year even if the protocols and procedures are changed over the course of
the year; and
iii. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this compliance
testing company.
2. An owner/operator of a compliance testing company shall notify the Department in
writing of any change to the information submitted to the Department pursuant to
310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)1. within 14 days of the effective date of such change. Upon the
Department's written request, the person shall submit a fully revised and completed
Notification to the Department as required by the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)1.
3. No owner/operator, employee or contractor of a compliance testing company shall
perform any Stage I compliance test unless said person has first been trained in
accordance with the applicable compliance test protocols and procedures required by
310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)7.
4. An owner/operator of a compliance testing company shall submit, at least once every
two weeks, a written list to the Department identifying all motor vehicle fuel dispensing
facilities at which the company is scheduled to perform required Stage I compliance tests
over the next 14 day period.
a. The list shall include the name and address of each motor vehicle fuel dispensing
facility to be tested, the applicable section under 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e) 3., 4., or 5., and
the estimated time that the company expects to arrive at the facility location.
b. The Department shall be notified, in writing, of any change of date of an
individual facility's scheduled compliance tests no later than 9:00 A.M. of the day the
scheduled tests are to occur. Additions to a submitted compliance-testing schedule
shall be submitted to the Department, in writing, no less than two working days prior
to the date of any scheduled test.
c. Failure to comply with the Notification requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)4.
may be a basis for the Department to determine that tests conducted after inadequate
notice are invalid.
5. An owner/operator of a compliance testing company shall immediately notify the
Department of any failed Stage I compliance tests performed as required by 310 CMR
7.24(3)(e) if the person did not return to retest the Stage I system as required by
310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)7. on or before the facility's Annual In-use Compliance Certification
submittal date, or within 30 days of the date of the Stage I system's first passing test
result, whichever occurs first. The owner/operator of the compliance testing company
shall notify the Department regarding the name and address of the motor vehicle fuel
dispensing facility, the facility's Facility Account Number and the tests failed.
6. An owner/operator, employee or contractor of a compliance testing company shall
perform compliance tests to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e) only upon
confirmation that:
a. All Stage I system components are installed as required and are the correct
components pursuant to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c); and
b. All motor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities with two or more motor vehicle fuel
storage tanks are properly manifolded pursuant to the requirements of applicable
Executive Orders.
7. An owner/operator, employee or contractor of a compliance testing company shall
perform Stage I compliance tests on all Stage I systems to meet the requirements of
310 CMR 7.24(3) only in accordance with the applicable test procedures cited in
310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)1.
8. An owner/operator of a compliance testing company shall certify to the Department
that each compliance test performed to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(e)
was performed as required by 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)6. and 7. As applicable, the
Certification shall be submitted on a Stage I Installation/Substantial Modification
Certification, Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification, or In-use Compliance
Certification and shall include:
a. The date each compliance test was first performed and the result; and
b. The date each compliance test was performed and passed.
9. Each Certification submitted pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)8. shall be fully
completed and signed by a compliance testing company Responsible Official, who shall
attest to the following:
a. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based on my
inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I
believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including possible fines and
imprisonment; and
b. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this compliance testing
company.
10. An owner/operator of a compliance testing company shall maintain the following
records on site, for a minimum of five years, at the location(s) referenced on the form
submitted pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(3)(h)1.a.:
a. A complete set of records of compliance tests performed to meet the requirements
of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c). Such records shall include, by facility address:
i. The date and first result for each required test performed;
ii. The date each test was performed and passed; and
iii. An itemized list of all Stage I system components repaired or replaced as
necessary for the system to pass the applicable tests, including but not limited to:
all spill containment buckets, drain valves, dust caps, rotatable product adaptors,
riser adaptors, drop tubes, rotatable vapor adaptors, tank gauge ports, and
pressure/vacuum vent valves that are replaced with a CARB EVR component.
b. A current record of all employees or contractors trained as required by 310 CMR
7.24(3)(h)3. Such record shall include the following:
i. The date training was received;
ii. The person or employee's printed name; and
iii. The signature of the person or employee acknowledging receipt of required
training.
11. The owner/operator of the compliance testing company shall make all records
available to the Department or EPA immediately upon the request. If requested records
cannot be made immediately available, requested records shall be delivered to the
Department and EPA within seven business days of the initial request.
(i) Violations of 310 CMR 7.24(3). Any failure to comply with 310 CMR 7.24(3), or the
terms and conditions of any order, permit, authorization, determination, certification,
prohibition or approval issued under 310 CMR 7.24(3) shall constitute a violation of
310 CMR 7.24(3). Nothing in 310 CMR 7.24(3), or in any order issued pursuant thereto,
shall be construed to limit any right of the Department to take enforcement action pursuant
to any other authority.
(j) Enforcement Provisions. The provisions and requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(3)(a) and
(b) are subject to the enforcement provisions specified in 310 CMR 7.52.
(4) Motor Vehicle Fuel Tank Trucks.
(a) No owner/operator of a tank truck that carries motor vehicle fuel with a true vapor
pressure equal to or greater than 1.5 psia under actual storage conditions and receives fuel
from or delivers fuel to a facility subject to 310 CMR 7.24(2), or delivers fuel to a facility
subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(2) or (3) shall cause, suffer, allow or permit
the tank truck to be loaded or unloaded unless the tank truck:
1. Was tested within the 12 preceding months pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(4)(i);
2. Sustains a pressure change of no more than three inches of water in five minutes
when pressurized to a gauge pressure of 18 inches of water or when evacuated to a gauge
pressure of 5.9 inches of water during the testing;
3. Is repaired and retested within 15 days of testing if it does not meet the criteria of
310 CMR 7.24(4)(a)2.; and
4. Displays a marking in two inch high letters near the Department of Transportation
Certification plate required by 49 CFR 178.340-10b, which:
a. Shows the initials "DEP" and the date the tank truck last passed the test ("DEP
date"); and
b. Shall expire not more than 12 months after the date the tank truck last passed the
test.
(b) The owner/operator of a bulk terminal, bulk plant, motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility
or tank truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(2), (3), or (4)(a) shall design, install and operate any
vapor collection and disposal system, vapor balance system, and any appurtenant loading
equipment in a vapor-tight manner that prevents:
1. Gauge pressure from exceeding 18 inches of water and vacuum from exceeding 5.9
inches of water in the tank truck; and
2. A reading equal to or greater than 100% of the lower explosive limit (LEL, measured
as propane) at one inch from all points of the perimeter of a potential leak source during
transfer operations at the loading rack or stationary tank; and
3. Visible liquid leaks during loading at the loading rack or unloading at the stationary
tank.
(c) The owner/operator of a tank truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(4) shall:
1. Notify the Department in writing of the date and location of a certification test at least
two days before the anticipated test date; and
2. Within 15 days, repair and retest a vapor recovery system or tank truck that exceeds
the limits in 310 CMR 7.24(4)(a) or (b).
(d) The Department may, at any time, test any tank truck, or vapor recovery system to
determine compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(4)(a) or (b).
(e) [Reserved]
(f) Copies of all records and reports required under 310 CMR 7.24 shall immediately be
made available to the Department upon verbal or written request, at any reasonable time.
(g) At the discretion of the Department, the requirements for testing and marking motor
vehicle fuel tank trucks subject to 310 CMR 7.24(4) may be satisfied if the vehicle undergoes
equivalent certification in another state.
(h) The owner/operator of a tank truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(4)(a) shall maintain
records of the daily throughput of any organic material with a true vapor pressure of 1.5 psia
or greater under actual storage conditions.
(i) Testing Requirements. Testing to determine compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(4) shall
be conducted in accordance with EPA Method 27 as described in Appendix A of CFR Title
40 Part 60, or by any other methods approved by the Department and EPA.
(j) Any owner/operator of a tank truck shall:
1. Maintain and operate the tank truck such that it is vapor tight at all times;
2. Re-fill the tank truck only at bulk gasoline terminals and plants equipped with
properly operating vapor recovery systems pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(2); and
3. Keep hatches on the tank truck closed at all times during loading and unloading.
(6) U Dispensing of Motor Vehicle Fuel.
(a) Applicability and Installation Requirements.
1. Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a motor vehicle fuel dispensing
facility or tank truck shall be prohibited from installing a Stage II Vapor Recovery
System.
2. Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a motor vehicle fuel dispensing
facility or tank truck with a Stage II Vapor Recovery System shall decommission the
Stage II Vapor Recovery System on or before two years from January 2, 2015 in
accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l).
3. In response to a written request submitted to the Department six months prior to two
years from January 2, 1015, the Department, in its sole discretion, may grant an owner,
lessee, operator or controller of a Stage II system with an annual throughput of less than
500,000 gallons, an extension of up to two years after two years from January 2, 2015 to
decommission the Stage II system based on financial hardship or extenuating
circumstances.
4. Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a motor vehicle fuel dispensing
facility or tank truck with a Stage II vapor recovery system shall maintain and operate the
Stage II system in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6) until the Stage II system is
decommissioned in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l).
5. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) shall conspicuously post Stage II system
operating instructions on both sides of all motor vehicle fuel dispensers or at a position
adjacent to the dispensers that is clearly visible to the system operator during the
refueling process. Such instructions shall include:
a. a clear pictorial or written description of how to correctly dispense motor vehicle
fuel using the installed Stage II system;
b. a warning not to continue dispensing motor vehicle fuel ("topping-off") after
automatic system shutoff has engaged; and
c. the telephone number of the Department's Stage II Consumer Hotline.
(b) Operation and Maintenance Requirements.
1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) shall comply with the following operation
and maintenance requirements.
a. Operate and maintain the installed Stage II system as required by the terms and
conditions of the system's currently applicable Executive Order.
b. Take such actions as necessary to comply with the applicable terms and
conditions of any new or modified Executive Order upon Department revision of
310 CMR 7.24(6) to incorporate such new or modified Executive Order. Such actions
shall be taken either:
i. during applicable Routine Maintenance, Minor Modification or Substantial
Modification of the Stage II System; or
ii. within four years of January 2, 2015.
c. Once every seven days perform a weekly visual inspection of the Stage II system
components to determine if such components are installed, functioning and unbroken
as required by the terms and conditions of the system's currently applicable Executive
Order. Each visual inspection shall include, but not be limited to, inspection of:
nozzle boots and splash/vapor guards; hoses; hose retractors, coaxial adaptors, dry
breaks, fill caps and gaskets, vapor recovery caps and gaskets, spill containment
boxes and drain valves.
d. Upon determining a Stage II system component is incorrectly installed,
non-functioning or broken during a visual inspection, immediately:
i. repair such component(s) as required by the terms and conditions of the
system's currently applicable Executive Order;
ii. stop dispensing motor vehicle fuel through such component(s), conspicuously
post "Out of Service" signs on such component, and repair such component as
required by the terms and conditions of the system's currently applicable
Executive Order within 14 days of the date such component is determined to be
incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken; or
iii. decommission the Stage II system in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l).
e. If an incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken component cannot be
repaired as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(b)1.d., such component shall immediately
be isolated. "Out of Service" signs shall be conspicuously posted on said isolated
component until such time as said component is correctly repaired as required by the
Stage II system's currently applicable Executive Order or the Stage II system is
decommissioned in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l) .
f. If an incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken component cannot be
repaired or isolated as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(b)1.d. or e., the person who
owns, operates, leases or controls the Stage II system at the facility shall immediately
stop dispensing motor vehicle fuel and conspicuously post "Out of Service" signs on
all motor vehicle fuel dispensers until such time as all incorrectly installed,
non-functioning or broken components are correctly repaired as required by the terms
and conditions of the Stage II system's currently applicable Executive Order or the
Stage II system is decommissioned in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l).
2. A visual inspection of a Stage II system to meet the requirements of 310 CMR
7.24(6)(b)1.c. shall be performed only by a person who is trained to operate and maintain
the Stage II system as required by the terms and conditions of the system's currently
applicable Executive Order. A current record of all persons trained shall be maintained
on site or, for tank trucks, at the address from which the tank truck is principally
operated, and shall include the following:
a. the date training was last received;
b. the trainee's printed name; and
c. the personal signature of the trainee acknowledging receipt of the training.
3. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) shall maintain all Stage II system
maintenance records on site, in a centralized location, for the most recent rolling
12-month period. Such records may be either in hard copy or electronic format, provided
that a hard copy of any electronic records shall be printed on-site immediately upon
request. Such maintenance records for tank trucks shall be maintained at the address from
which the tank truck is principally operated. Stage II system maintenance records shall
include:
a. all of the facility's weekly inspection checklists for the prior rolling 12-month
period, identifying:
i. the date each weekly visual inspection was performed and the signature
of the person who performed the visual inspection;
ii. any Stage II system component determined to be incorrectly installed,
non-functioning or broken;
iii. whether the identified incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken
component was immediately repaired, taken out of service and repaired
within 14 days, Isolated, or the facility stopped dispensing motor vehicle fuel
and all fuel dispensers were taken out of service;
iv. the date the incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken components
identified in 310 CMR 7.24(6)(b)3.iii. were repaired.
b. A copy of compliance testing company test results for all Stage II compliance
tests during the prior rolling twelve-month period.
c. A copy of the Stage II system's most recent Annual In-use Compliance
Certification.
4. All records maintained pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(b)2. and 3. shall be made
available to the Department or EPA immediately upon request. In the event requested
records cannot be made immediately available, requested records shall be delivered to
the Department or EPA, as applicable, within seven business days of the initial request.
(c) Compliance Testing and Certification Requirements.
1. Stage II system testing, record keeping and certification as a result of routine
maintenance or minor modification of a Stage II system.
a. In the event of routine maintenance, a record of such maintenance shall be
maintained in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(b)3. Compliance testing and
submittal of a compliance certification to the Department is not required.
b. In the event of a minor modification of a Stage II system, applicable compliance
tests shall be performed and passed prior to commencing system operation and a
record of such modification and test results shall be maintained in accordance with
310 CMR 7.24(6)(b)3. Submittal of a compliance certification to the Department is
not required.
2. Installation/Substantial Modification Certification. Any person subject to 310 CMR
7.24(6) who installs or makes a substantial modification to a Stage II system shall, prior
to commencing operation, perform and pass all applicable compliance tests pursuant to
310 CMR 7.24(6)(d) and submit to the Department within seven days of performing and
passing said tests, a fully completed and signed Installation/Substantial Modification
Certification, on a form obtained from the Department, attesting to the following:
a. the installed or substantially modified Stage II system is installed or substantially
modified in compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(a);
b. all applicable compliance tests as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(d) were
performed and passed; and
c. the applicable installation compliance tests were performed and passed not more
than 30 days prior to the submittal of the Certification to the Department.
3. Annual In-use Compliance Certification. Except as provided in 310 CMR
7.24(6)(c)4., any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) shall annually submit to the
Department a fully completed and signed Annual In-use Compliance Certification, on a
form obtained from the Department, attesting to the following:
a. the installed Stage II system is operated and maintained as required by 310 CMR
7.24(6)(b);
b. the following in-use compliance tests, as applicable, were performed as required
by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(d):
i. Vapor Balance Systems.
(i) Annual in-use compliance tests: Pressure Decay Test; Vapor Tie Test;
P/V Vent Test.
(ii) Every-third-year in-use compliance test: Dynamic Pressure/Liquid
Blockage Test.
ii. Vacuum Assist Systems.
(i) Annual in-use compliance tests: Pressure Decay Test; Vapor Tie Test;
P/V Vent Test; and Air-to-liquid Ratio Test.
(ii) Every-third-year in-use compliance test: Dynamic Pressure/Liquid
Blockage Test.
iii. Healy Systems. All applicable tests shall be performed annually.
c. The applicable in-use compliance tests were performed and passed not more than
30 days prior to the submittal of the Certification to the Department.
4. Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification. Any person subject to
310 CMR 7.24(6) who submits two consecutive years of Annual In-use Compliance
Certifications in compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3. in which all applicable in-use
compliance tests were passed on the first try, as certified pursuant to 310 CMR
7.24(6)(g)8., may elect to submit annually to the Department an Alternative Annual
In-use Compliance Certification on a form obtained from the Department:
a. Facilities meeting the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4. and electing to
submit an Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification shall be:
i. exempt from annual Stage II compliance testing requirements in the year
following the submittal of two consecutive years' of Annual In-use Compliance
Certifications in compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4.; and
ii. subject to all applicable Stage II compliance tests as referenced in 310 CMR
7.24(6)(d) in the second year following the submittal of two consecutive years'
Annual In-use Compliance Certifications in compliance with 310 CMR
7.24(6)(c)3., and every other year thereafter.
b. Any person submitting an Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification
to the Department shall fully complete and sign said Certification and attest to the
following:
i. the installed Stage II system is correctly operated and maintained as required
by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(b);
ii. all applicable compliance tests were performed and passed as required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4.a.ii., and
iii. The applicable compliance tests were performed and were passed not more
than 30 days prior to the date postmarked on the envelope used to submit the
Certification to the Department.
c. Any person submitting an Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification
and fails one or more compliance certification tests on the first try as required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4. shall be required, in subsequent years, to annually certify in
compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3., until such time as said
person meets the requirements in 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4.
5. Annual In-use Compliance Certification Submittal Requirements. The annual
submittal date for Certifications required pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3. and 4., is no
later than:
a. For persons subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) who install or make a Substantial
Modification to a Stage II system on or after January 1, 2001, the anniversary of the
submittal to the Department of the Installation Compliance Certification required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)1. or the date the facility commenced operation, whichever
occurs first; and
b. For all other persons subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6), May 1, 2002, or a date
otherwise provided by the Department, whichever is earlier. Persons subject to
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)5.b. who are provided an annual submittal date by the
Department shall be notified by the Department of their first annual submittal date
and required in-use compliance tests pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3.b. no less than
90 days prior to the first annual submittal date established by the Department.
c. Upon request of any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6), the Department may
revise said person's annual Certification submittal date. Such revision shall set a
revised annual submittal date that is no more than 12 months after the otherwise
applicable submittal date.
6. Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a Stage II system that fails one or
more in-use compliance tests required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3. or 4., shall immediately:
a. either:
i. repair or replace an incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken component
as required by the terms and conditions of the Stage II system's currently
applicable Executive Order; or
ii. decommission the Stage II system in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l);
b. if such person does not elect to decommission the Stage II system, then such
person shall also re-test and pass each failed test; and
c. submit to the Department the required Annual In-use Compliance Certification
on or before the facility's Annual In-use Compliance Certification submittal date or
within 30 days of the date of the Stage II system's first passing test result as required
by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3.c. or 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4.c., as applicable, whichever
occurs first.
7. If a facility fails one or more required in-use compliance tests and the incorrectly
installed, non-functioning or broken components cannot be repaired as required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)7., the person who owns, leases, operates or controls the Stage II
system at such facility shall immediately:
a. either:
i. isolate the incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken components from
the Stage II system so that the remainder of the Stage II system operates as
required by the terms and conditions of the system's currently applicable
Executive Order; or
ii. decommission the Stage II system in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l).
b. if such person does not elect to decommission the Stage II system, then the person
who owns, leases, operates or controls the Stage II system shall also submit to the
Department the required Annual In-use Compliance Certification based on passing
test results for the remainder of the Stage II system on or before the facility's Annual
In-Use Compliance Certification submittal date or within 30 days of the date of the
Stage II system's first passing test result as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3.c. or
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)4.c., as applicable, whichever occurs first.
c. Any Stage II system component isolated from the remainder of the Stage II
System shall remain Isolated until such time as:
i. said component is repaired as required by the terms and conditions of the
Stage II System's currently applicable Executive Order; and
ii. all applicable, compliance testing, record keeping and certification
requirements for the Routine Maintenance, Minor Modification, or Substantial
Modification of a Stage II system are complied with.
8. If a facility fails one or more required in-use compliance test and the incorrectly
installed, non-functioning or broken Stage II system component cannot be repaired as
required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)6. or 7., the person who owns, operators, leases or
controls such Stage II system at such facility shall immediately stop dispensing motor
vehicle fuel and conspicuously post "Out of Service" signs on all motor vehicle fuel
dispensers until such time as:
a. all incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken components are repaired as
required by the terms and conditions of the Stage II system's currently applicable
Executive Order;
b. all applicable in-use compliance tests are performed and passed as required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3. or 4., as applicable; and
c. a fully completed Annual In-use Compliance Certification has been submitted to
the Department as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3.
d. If a facility fails one or more required in-use compliance tests and is subject to
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)8., for purposes of compliance with the Annual In-use
Compliance Certification submittal requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)3. or 4., the
person who owns, operates, leases or controls the Stage II system shall submit to the
Department a fully completed and signed Stage II System Closure Notification as
required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(e)3. on or before said facility's currently applicable
Annual In-Use Compliance Certification submittal due date.
9. Any Certification submitted to the Department as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)
shall be signed by a Stage II System Responsible Official as required by 310 CMR
7.24(6)(f).
10. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6), upon written notice from the Department,
shall perform such compliance tests as the Department determines necessary to
demonstrate the Stage II system is installed and maintained as required by the terms and
conditions of the system's currently applicable Executive Order and shall submit the
results to the Department within 14 days of the performance of said tests.
11. Receipt of submittals by the Department shall be as follows:
a. If hand-delivered, the receipt date is the date of the receipt stamp;
b. If mailed, the receipt date is the date of the postmark on the envelope used to
submit the document to the Department; or
c. If electronically submitted, the receipt date is the date the electronic submission
is sent to the Department.
(d) Stage II System Compliance Testing Requirements. For the purposes of 310 CMR
7.24(6)(c), the following Stage II System compliance tests and requirements shall be
required:
1. Vapor Balance Systems. Pressure Decay Test, Vapor Tie Test, P/V Vent Test and
Dynamic Pressure/Liquid Blockage Test
2. Vacuum Assist Systems. Pressure Decay Test, Vapor Tie Test, P/V Vent Test,
Air-to-Liquid Ratio Test and Dynamic Pressure/ Liquid Blockage Test
3. Healy Systems.
a. Healy 400 ORVR (Executive Order # G-70-186), Healy 400 ORVR Above
Ground Storage System (Executive Order # G-70-187) and Franzen-Hill Cargo Tank
Truck System (Executive Order # G-70-193):
i. Pressure Decay Test:
ii. Vapor Tie Test;
iii. P/V Vent Test;
iv. Exhibit 4: Vapor Return Line Vacuum Integrity Test; and
v. Exhibit 5: Fillneck Vapor Pressure Regulation Fueling Test.
b. Healy 600 (Executive Order # G-70-165):
i. Pressure Decay Test;
ii. Vapor Tie Test;
iii. P/V Vent Test;
iv. Air-to-liquid Ratio Test; and
v. Exhibit 4: Vapor Return Line Vacuum Integrity Test.
4. Compliance tests performed to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) shall
be performed only by a person or Stage II compliance testing company that has submitted
to the Department a Stage II Compliance Testing Company Notification as required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)1.
(e) Notification Requirements.
1. Any person, upon entering into a purchase, lease or other contractual agreement by
which said person becomes the owner, operator, lessee or controller of an existing motor
vehicle fuel dispensing facility or tank truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) shall submit to
the Department, within 30 days of the effective date of becoming such an owner,
operator, lessee or controller or within ten days of a written request from the Department,
a fully completed New Stage II System Owner, Operator, Lessee or Controller
Notification on a form obtained from the Department.
a. Said Notification shall include the following:
i. the name of the new Stage II system owner, operator, lessee or controller and
related business documentation, including the name and address of the facility
where the Stage II system is located or from which the tank truck is principally
operated; and
ii. the effective date said person became the new owner, operator, lessee or
controller.
b. Said Notification shall be signed by the individual who is a Responsible Official
for the new owner, operator, lessee or controller regarding the Stage II system, who
shall attest to the following:
i. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based
on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the
information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including possible fines and imprisonment;
ii. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this facility or tank
truck, as applicable.
2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6), upon entering into a sale, lease or other
contractual agreement by which said person relinquishes his or her authority as an owner,
operator, lessee or controller of a facility or tank truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6), shall
submit to the Department, within 30 days of the effective date of said sale, lease or other
contractual agreement, a signed letter notifying the Department of the following:
a. the name of the person relinquishing his or her authority as an owner, operator,
lessee or controller of the facility or tank truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6), the
facility name, DEP Facility Account Number and address or the address from which
the tank truck is principally operated, as applicable;
b. the name of the new owner, operator, lessee or controller of the facility or tank
truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) and related business information, including the
new facility name and address or the address from which the tank truck is principally
operated, as applicable; and
c. the effective date of the change of owner, operator, lessee or controller.
3. Any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6) seeking to permanently
or temporarily take out-of-service a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility or tank truck
shall submit to the Department a fully completed and signed Stage II System Closure
Notification, on a form obtained from the Department.
a. Said Notification shall include the following:
i. the name of the Stage II facility owner, operator, lessee or controller and
related business information, including the name and address of the facility where
the Stage II system was located or from which the tank truck was principally
operated, as applicable;
ii. the DEP Facility Account Number for the applicable facility or tank truck;
and
iii. the date the Stage II system was permanently or temporarily taken out-of-
service, and attached, as applicable, current:
(i) underground storage tank Registration Notification indicating that the
status of the tank is Temporarily Out-of-service;
(ii) underground storage tank Notification indicating the that status of the
tank is closed (Removed or Closed In-place); or
(iii) local permit documenting Temporarily Out-of-service Status or
closure/removal.
b. Any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6) who temporarily
takes out-of-service a motor vehicle fuel dispensing system or tank truck shall, prior
to commencing the distribution of motor vehicle fuel, perform and pass all applicable
compliance tests and submit to the Department a fully completed Installation/
Substantial Modification Certification as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)2. or
decommission the Stage II system in accordance with 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l).
c. A Stage II system shall not be temporarily out-of-service for more than two years.
d. Any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6), where the motor
vehicle fuel dispensing facility is permanently closed, shall no longer be subject to
310 CMR 7.24(6) as of the effective date the facility was permanently closed as
referenced in the required applicable underground storage tank Notification
indicating that the status of the tank is closed (Removed or Closed In-place) or local
permit for aboveground storage tank documenting closure/removal.
4. Any Notification submitted to the Department as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(e)
shall be signed by a Stage II System Responsible Official as required by 310 CMR
7.24(6)(f).
(f) Stage II System Responsible Official Certification of Compliance.
1. Except in circumstances described in 310 CMR 7.24(6)(f)2., any Certification or
Notification required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) or (e) shall be signed by an individual who
is a Responsible Official regarding Stage II system compliance.
2. For Stage II systems owned by one party and leased, operated or controlled by
another independent party and where both parties have separate Stage II compliance
responsibilities, any Certification or Notification submitted in compliance with the
requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) or (e) shall be signed by Responsible Officials for
each party regarding Stage II system compliance. Each Stage II System Responsible
Official shall attest to the following:
i. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based on my
inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I
believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including possible fines and
imprisonment;
ii. that systems to maintain compliance are in place at the facility or, if applicable,
at the location from which the tank truck is principally operated and will be
maintained for the coming year even if the processes or operating procedures are
changed over the course of the year; and
iii. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this facility or tank
truck, as applicable.
3. Any person immediately responsible for obtaining information referenced in
310 CMR 7.24(6)(f), who knowingly and willfully makes false, inaccurate, incomplete
or misleading statements pursuant to any Certification or Notification required under
310 CMR 7.24(6), may be in violation of 310 CMR 7.24(6). Notwithstanding the
previous sentence, any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6), shall
comply with all applicable provisions of 310 CMR 7.24(6).
(g) Compliance Testing Company Requirements.
1. Any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a company that performs Stage
II compliance tests to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) shall submit to the
Department a fully completed Stage II Compliance Testing Company Notification, on a
form obtained from the Department, prior to performing any required Stage II compliance
test.
a. the Notification shall include the following:
i. the name and business mailing address of the Stage II compliance testing
company owner, operator, lessee or controller;
ii. the name and address of any business that is engaged in the installation or
Substantial Modification of Stage II systems and is owned, operated, leased or
controlled by, or affiliated with the owner, operator, lessee or controller of the
compliance testing company;
iii. the name and address of any motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility or tank
truck subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) that is owned, operated, leased or controlled
by, or affiliated with the owner, operator, lessee or controller of the compliance
testing company;
iv. the address and telephone number of the facility(ies) from which the daily
compliance testing activities of the compliance testing company originate and at
which any records required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)10. are maintained;
v. a written description of the employee training systems in place at the
compliance testing company to ensure required compliance tests are performed
as required by applicable protocols and procedures, pursuant to 310 CMR
7.24(6)(g)6. and 7; and
vi. a list of all Compliance Testing Company Responsible Officials with the
authority to sign Compliance Testing Company Certifications on behalf of the
compliance testing company.
b. Each Notification shall be signed by an individual who is a Responsible Official
regarding the compliance testing company, who shall attest to the following:
i. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based
on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the
information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including possible fines and imprisonment;
ii. Employee training systems are in place at the company to ensure Stage II
compliance tests are performed as required by all applicable protocols and
procedures and such training systems will be maintained for the coming year even
if the protocols and procedures are changed over the course of the year; and
iii. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this Stage II
Compliance Testing Company.
2. Any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall notify the
Department in writing of any change to the information submitted to the Department
pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)1. within 14 days of the effective date of such change.
Upon the Department's written request, the person shall submit a fully revised and
completed Notification to the Department as required by the requirements of 310 CMR
7.24(6)(g)1.
3. No person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall perform any Stage II compliance test
unless said person has first been trained in accordance with the applicable compliance
test protocols and procedures required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)6. and 7.
4. Any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall submit, at least
once every two weeks, a written list to the Department identifying all motor vehicle fuel
dispensing facilities and tank trucks at which the company is scheduled to perform
required Stage II compliance test(s) over the next 14 day period.
a. The list shall be organized by Department region and date, and shall include the
name and address of each facility or tank truck to be tested, the applicable section
under 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)2., 3., or 4., the required compliance tests to be performed,
and the estimated time that the company expects to arrive at the facility location.
b. The Department shall be notified, in writing, of any change of date of an
individual facility's scheduled compliance tests no later than 9 A.M. of the day the
scheduled test(s) is to occur. Additions to a submitted compliance-testing schedule
shall be submitted to the Department, in writing, no less than two working days prior
to the date of any scheduled test.
c. Failure to comply with the Notification requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) 4.
may be a basis for the Department to determine that tests conducted after inadequate
notice are invalid.
5. Any person subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall immediately
notify the Department of any failed Stage II compliance tests performed as required by
310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) if said person did not return to retest the Stage II system as required
by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c)6. or 7. on or before the facility's Annual In-Use Compliance
Certification submittal date, or within 30 days of the date of the Stage II system's first
passing test result, whichever occurs first. Said person shall notify the Department
regarding the name and address of the facility, and the facility's Facility Account
Number.
6. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall perform compliance tests to meet
the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) only upon confirmation that:
a. all above ground Stage II system components including, but not limited to:
dispensers; nozzles; swivels; hose retractors; hoses; breakaways; vapor check valves;
and the pressure/vacuum valve(s) are installed as required and are the correct
components as required by the terms and conditions of the system's currently
applicable Executive Order; and
b. all motor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities with two or more motor vehicle fuel
storage tanks are properly manifolded as required by the terms and conditions of the
system's currently applicable Executive Order.
7. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g), shall perform Stage II compliance tests
to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6) only in accordance with the applicable test
procedures cited below:
a. Pressure Decay Test (Bay Area Air Pollution Control District Source Test
Procedure ST-30 (2/6/1991)) and 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)7.a.: Table A. Minimum
Allowable Pressure.
Table A. MINIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE (Based on an initial pressure of 10.0" wc.)
Ullage
(Gal)
Minimum
Allowable Pressure
(“wc)
Ullage
(Gal)
Minimum
Allowable
Pressure (“wc)
3.70
6,000
9.38
4.50
7,000
9.46
5.20
7,500
9.50
5.80
8,000
9.52
6.20
9,000
9.56
1,000
6.50
10,000
9.60
1,250
7.05
11,000
9.62
1,750
7.90
12,000
9.64
2,000
8.20
13,000
9.66
2,250
8.35
14,000
9.68
2,500
8.50
15,000
9.70
2,750
8.60
16,000
9.71
3,000
8.70
17,000
9.71
3,250
8.80
18,000
9.72
3,500
8.90
19,000
9.73
3,750
9.00
20,000
9.73
4,000
9.10
21,000
9.74
4,250
9.15
22,000
9.75
4,500
9.20
23,000
9.75
4,750
9.25
24,000
9.76
5,000
9.30
25,000
9.77
30,000
9.80
Note: For a valid test, total ullage must be at least 500 gallons but no more than 30,000 gallons.
b. Underground Piping Check (Vapor Tie) Test (San Diego County Air Pollution
Control District Test Procedure TP-96-1, Section 5.1.9).
c. Pressure/Vacuum Vent Test (Leak Rate and Cracking Pressure of Pressure/
Vacuum Vent Valves, CARB TP-201.1E) P/V relief vents shall be tested to be within
.29oz/in2 or 0.5 inches of water column of the designed pressure and within 1.2oz/in2
or 2.0 inches of water column of the vacuum settings.
d. Air-to-liquid Volume Ratio Test (CARB TP-201.5).
e. Dynamic Pressure/Liquid Blockage Test (CARB TP-201.4).
f. Healy 400 ORVR (Executive Order # G-70-186), Healy 400 ORVR Above
Ground Storage System (Executive Order # G-70-187) and Franzen-Hill Cargo Tank
Truck System (Executive Order # G-70-193).
Exhibit 4: Vapor Return Line Vacuum Integrity Test.
Exhibit 5: Fillneck Vapor Pressure Regulation Fueling Test.
Healy 600 (Executive Order # G-70-165).
Exhibit 4: Vapor Return Line Vacuum Integrity Test.
8. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall certify to the Department that each
compliance test performed to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c) was
performed as required by 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)6. and 7. As applicable, the Certification
shall be submitted on a Stage II Installation/Substantial Modification Certification,
Alternative Annual In-use Compliance Certification, or Annual In-use Compliance
Certification and shall include:
a. the date each compliance test was first performed and the result;
b. the date each compliance test was performed and passed;
c. a notation whether:
i. the entire installed Stage II system was tested and passed all applicable
compliance tested; or
ii. incorrectly installed, non-functioning or broken components were isolated
from the remainder of the installed Stage II system and the remainder of Stage II
system was tested and passed all applicable compliance tests; and
d. If the remainder of the Stage II system was tested and passed all applicable
compliance tests, as noted in 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)8.c., identify all components
isolated from the remainder of the Stage II system.
9. Each Certification submitted pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)8. shall be fully
completed and signed by a Compliance Testing Company Responsible Official, who
shall attest to the following:
a. I certify that I personally examined the foregoing and am familiar with the
information contained in this document and all the attachments and that, based on my
inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I
believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including possible fines and
imprisonment; and
b. I am fully authorized to make this attestation on behalf of this Stage II
Compliance Testing Company.
10. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g) shall maintain the following records on
site, for a minimum of five years, at the location(s) referenced on the form submitted
pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)1.a.iv:
a. A complete set of records of compliance tests performed to meet the requirements
of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(c). Such records shall include, by facility address:
i. the date and first result for each required test performed;
ii. the date each test was performed and passed; and
iii. an itemized list of all Stage II system components re-installed, repaired or
replaced as necessary for the system to pass the applicable test(s).
b. A current record of all persons or employees trained as required by 310 CMR
7.24(6)(g)3. Such record shall include the following: i. the date training was
received; ii. the person or employee's printed name; and iii. the personal signature of
the person or employee acknowledging receipt of required training.
11. All records maintained pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24(6)(g)10. shall be made available
to the Department or the US EPA immediately upon the request of either.
(h) Violations of 310 CMR 7.24(6). For any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) it shall be
a violation of 310 CMR 7.24(6) to:
1. fail to submit any Certification or Notification required by to 310 CMR 7.24(6) as
applicable;
2. make any false, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading statements in any Certification
or Notification required by to 310 CMR 7.24(6);
3. make any false, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading statements in any record, report,
plan, file, log or register which said person is required to keep pursuant to 310 CMR
7.24(6);
4. hold themselves out as a responsible official in violation of the applicable
requirements of to 310 CMR 7.24(6);
5. fail to comply with any applicable standards imposed under 310 CMR 7.24(6); or
6. violate any other provision of 310 CMR 7.24(6).
(i) Department Adopted CARB Stage II System Executive Orders.
Number
Description
G-70-7-AD
Certification of the Hasstech Model VCP-2 and VCP 2A Phase II Vapor Recovery
System.
G-70-14-AA
Recertification of Red Jacket Aspirator Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-17-AD
Modification of Certification of the Emco Wheaton Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery
System.
Number
Description (continued)
G-70-18-C
Modification of Certification of the Shell Model 75B1 and 75B1-R3 Service Station
Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-23-AC
Recertification of the Exxon Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-25-AA
Recertification of the Atlantic Richfield Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-33-AB
Certification of the Modified Hirt VCS-200 Vacuum Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery
System.
G-70-36-AD
Modification of Certification of the OPW Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-37-B
Modification of the Certification of the Chevron Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery
System with OPW nozzles for Service.
G-70-38-AB
Recertification of the Texaco Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-48-AA
Recertification of the Mobil Oil Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-49-AA
Recertification of the Union Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-52-AM
Certification of Components for Red Jacket, Hirt and Balance Phase II Vapor
Recovery System.
G-70-53-AA
Recertification of the Chevron Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-77
Certification of the OPW Repair/Replacement Parts and Modification of the
Certification of the OPW Balance Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-78
Certification of the E-Z Flo Nozzle Company Rebuilt Vapor Recovery Nozzles and
Vapor Recovery Components.
G-70-101-B
Certification of the E-Z Flo Model 3006 and 3007 Vapor Recovery Nozzles and Use
of E-Z Flo Components with OPW Models 11VC and 11 VE Vapor Recovery
Nozzles.
G-70-107
Certification of Rainbow Petroleum Products Model RA3003, RA3005, RA3006 and
RA3007 Vapor Recovery Nozzles and Vapor Recovery Components.
G-70-110
Certification of Stage I and II Vapor Recovery Systems for Methanol Fueling Facilities.
G-70-118-AB
Certification of Amoco V-1 Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-125-AA
Modification of the Certification of the Husky Model V Phase II Balance Vapor
Recovery Nozzle.
G-70-127
Certification of the OPW Model 111-V Phase Vapor Recovery Nozzle.
G-70-134
Certification of the EZ Flo Rebuilt A-4000 Series and 11V-Series Vapor Recovery
System.
G-70-139
Addition to the Certification of the Hirt Model VCS-200 Phase II Vapor Recovery
System.
G-70-150-AE
Modification of the Certification of the Gilbarco VaporVac Phase II Vapor Recovery
System.
G-70-153-AD
Modification to the Certification of the Dresser/Wayne WayneVac Phase II Vapor
Recovery System.
G-70-154-AA
Modification to the Certification of the Tokheim MaxVac Phase II Vapor Recovery
System.
G-70-159-AB
Modifiaction of the Certification of the Saber Nozzle for Use with the Gilbarco
VaporVac Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-163-AA
Certification of the OPW VaporEZ Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-164-AA
Modification to the Certification of the Hasstech VCP-3A Vacuum Assist Phase II
Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-165
Healy Vacuum Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-169-AA
Modification to the Certification of the Franklin Electric INTELLIVAC Phase II
Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-170
Certification of the EZ-flo Rebuilt 5005 and 5015 for use with the Balance Phase II
Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-177-AA
Certification of the VCS400-7 Vacuum Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-179
Certification of the Catlow ICVN-V1 Vacuum Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-180
Order Revoking Certification of the Healy Phase II Vapor Recovery Systems for
Gasoline Dispensing Systems.
G-70-183-AA
Certification of the Healy/Franklin Vacuum Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-186
Certification of the Healy Model 400 ORVR Vapor Recovery System.
G-70-188
Certification of the Catlow ICVN Vapor Recovery Nozzle System for use with the
Gilbarco VaporVac Vapor Recovery System.
Number
Description (continued)
G-70-191AA
Healy/Franklin VP-1000 Vapor Pump Phase II Vapor Recovery System(Healy ORVR
Phase II Vapor Recovery System).
G-70-196
Certification of the Saber Technologies, LLC SaberVac VR Phase II Vapor Recovery
System
G-70-199-AJ
Certification of the Gasoline Dispensing Nozzles to the Liquid Retention of 350
milliliters per 1,000 Gallons Dispensed.
VR-201-A
Healy System Inc. Phase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) System Not Including
ISD
EVR-202-A
Healy Phase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery System Including Veeder-Root ISD System
G-70-204-A
Certification of the Gilbarco VaporVac/OPW Vaporsaver ORVR-Compatible System
(j) Department Adopted Carb Stage Ii System Executive Orders for Aboveground Storage
Tank Vapor Recovery Systems.
Number
Description
G-70-102-A
Certification of a Phase I Vapor Recovery System for Aboveground Storage Tanks
with less than 40,000 Gallons Capacity for Gasoline or Gasoline/Methanol Blended
Fuels
G-70-116-F
ConVault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-128
Bryant Fuel Cell Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-130A
Petrovault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-131A
Tank Vault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-132-A
Supervault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-132-B
Supervault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-136
FireSafe Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-137
FuelSafe Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-138
Phase II Vapor Recovery Systems Installed on Gasoline Bulk Plants/Dispensing
Facilities with Aboveground Tanks
G-70-139
Addition to the Certification of the Hirt Model VCS-200 Phase II Vapor Recovery
System
G-70-140-A
Integral Phase I and Phase II Aboveground Tank Configurations with the Healy Phase
II Vapor Recovery System
G-70-142-B
Phase I Vapor Recovery System for Aboveground Gasoline Storage Tanks
G-70-143
P/T Vault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-147-A
New United Motors Manufacturing, Incorporated Phase II Vapor Recovery System at
the Fremont, California Assembly Plant
G-70-148-A
Lube Cube Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-152
Moiser BrothersTanks and Manufacturing Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-155
Petroleum Marketing Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-156
Ecovault Aboveground Tank Vacuum Assist Vapor Recovery System
G-70-157
Ecovault Aboveground Tank Balance Vapor Recovery System
G-70-158-A
Firesafe Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-160
Aboveground Tank Vault Vapor Recovery System
G-70-161
Hoover Containment Systems, Incorporated Fuelmaster Aboveground Tank Vapor
Recovery System
G-70-162-A
Steel Tank Institute Fireguard Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-167
EnviroVault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-168
Bryant Fuel Systems Phase I Vapor Recovery System
G-70-175
Hasstech VCP-3A Vacuum Assist Phase II Vapor Recovery System for Aboveground
Tank Systems
G-70-181
Hirt VCS400-7 Bootless Nozzle Phase II Vapor Recovery System for Aboveground
Storage Tank Systems
G-70-187
Healy Model 400 ORVR Vapor Recovery System for Aboveground Tank Systems
G-70-190
Guardian Containment, Corporation Armor Cast Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery
System
G-70-192
Certification of the Healy Model 400 ORVR Nozzle for Existing Aboveground
Storage Tank Systems
Number
Description (continued)
G-70-193
Certification of the Hill-Vac Vapor Recovery System for Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle
Fueling Systems
G-70-194
Containment Solutions Hoover Vault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-195
Cretex Companies, Inc FuelVault Aboveground Tank Vapor Recovery System
G-70-197
Synchrotek Fastflo 3 Phase II Vapor Recovery System
G-70-200
Oldcastle Aboveground Below-grade Fuel Vault with Balance Vapor Recovery System
and Buried Vapor Return Piping
G-70-201
Oldcastle Aboveground Below-grade Fuel Vault with Balance Vapor Recovery System
and Trenched Vapor Return Piping
G-70-202
Oldcastle Aboveground Below-grade Fuel Vault with Gilbarco VaporVac Phase II
Recovery System and Trenched Vapor Return Piping
(k) The provisions and requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(6)(a) and (b) are subject to the
enforcement provisions specified in 310 CMR 7.52.
(l) Decommissioning.
1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(6) shall decommission an installed Stage II
Vapor Recovery System only in accordance with the following requirements:
a. Decommissioning will be done in accordance with the PEI Recommended
Practices for Installation and Testing of Vapor Recovery Systems at Vehicle-fueling
Sites, PEI/RP300-09, Section 14, Decommissioning Stage II Vapor Recovery
Piping; and
b. If not already installed, a California Air Resources Board Enhanced Vapor
Recovery (CARB EVR) Pressure Vacuum Vent Valve and CARB EVR rotatable
product and vapor adaptors as described in the CARB Executive Orders listed in
310 CMR 7.24(6)(l)1.b.: Table 1. and Table 2. shall be installed. Rotatable
adaptors shall not be required for aboveground storage tanks and coaxial Stage I
systems.
Table 1.
CARB Underground Storage Tank Enhanced Vapor Recovery System Executive Orders
Executive Order Number
Description
Date
VR-101-N
Phil-Tite Phase I Vapor Recovery System.
June 8, 2013
VR-102-O
OPW Phase I Vapor Recovery System.
October 3, 2014
VR-103-G
EBW Phase I Vapor Recovery System.
June 3, 2013
VR-104-G
CNI Manufacturing Phase I Vapor Recovery System.
June 8, 2013
VR-105-D
EMCO Wheaton Phase I Vapor Recovery System
August 27, 2014
Table 2.
CARB Aboveground Storage Tank Enhanced Vapor Recovery System Executive Orders
Executive Order Number
Description
Date
VR-301-F
Standing Loss Control of Vapor Recovery Systems
for Existing Installations of Aboveground Storage
Tanks
June 3, 2014
VR-302-F
Standing Loss Control of Vapor Recovery Systems
for New Installations of Aboveground Storage Tanks
June 3, 2014
VR-401-D
OPW Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) System for
Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST)
May 12, 2014
VR-402-B
Morrison Brothers Phase I Enhanced Vapor Recovery
(EVR) System for Above Ground Storage Tanks
(AST)
April 15, 2013
G-70-216
Extension of Executive Orders for Existing Above
Ground Storage Tanks
March 13, 2014
2. Prior to re-commencing operations following decommissioning, the following
compliance tests, as applicable, shall be performed:
a. Pressure Decay two inch Test (CARB TP-201.3; March 17, 1999);
b. Vapor Tie Test (San Diego APCD TP-96-1, section 5.1.9; March 1, 1996);
c. Pressure/Vacuum Vent Valve Test (CARB TP-201.1E; October 8, 2003);
d. Static Torque Rotatable Adaptor Test (CARB TP-201.1B; October 8, 2003), if
rotatable adaptors are installed; and as applicable, either:
e. Leak Rate of Drop Tube/Drain Valve Assembly Test (CARB TP-201.1 C;
October 8, 2003); or
f. Leak Rate of Drop Tube/Overfill Prevention Devices (CARB T-201.1D;
October 8, 2003).
3. If a facility fails any of the tests cited in 310 CMR 7.24(6)(l)2., the failed
component shall be replaced with a comparable CARB EVR component.
4. Prior to re-commencing operations following decommissioning, a fully completed
and signed Stage II Decommissioning Notification, including a copy of PEI
Decommissioning Checklist and passing test results for all applicable compliance tests,
shall be submitted to the Department.
(7) Oxygenated Gasoline Composition and Use.
(a) Applicability.
1. 310 CMR 7.24(7) applies to any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls one
or more of the following in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as defined in
310 CMR 7.00:
a. Bulk plants;
b. Bulk terminals;
c. Tank trucks subject to 310 CMR 7.24(4);
d. Gasoline marketing facilities; or
e. Motor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities.
2. If the Department verifies a violation of the eight hour carbon monoxide National
Ambient Air Quality Standard within Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden,
Medford, Quincy, Revere or Somerville, in the next applicable oxygenated gasoline
control period, no person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(7)(a)1. shall provide, offer for sale,
use, sell, or exchange in trade any gasoline in the oxygenated gasoline control area,
during the oxygenated gasoline control period, which is not oxygenated gasoline,
except where an emergency exemption has been issued by the Department pursuant to
310 CMR 7.24(7)(g).
3. Such limitations shall not apply to the offer, provision, sale, or exchange of gasoline
not meeting the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(7)(a)2. by subject bulk plants, bulk
terminals, or tank trucks during the oxygenated gasoline control period to gasoline
marketing facilities or motor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities located outside the
oxygenated gasoline control area.
(b) Compliance Testing.
1. Any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a bulk plant or bulk terminal
subject to 310 CMR 7.00 shall conduct gasoline testing for the purposes of compliance
with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(7). Such compliance testing shall include but
not be limited to:
a. determination of the oxygenate content by weight of gasoline;
b. the percent oxygen content by weight; and
c. the oxygenate type(s) utilized to satisfy the requirements of 310 CMR 7.00.
2. Bulk plants and bulk terminals subject to 310 CMR 7.24(7) which receive
oxygenated gasoline such that no additional blending of oxygenates occurs for the
purpose of compliance with 310 CMR 7.00, shall conduct compliance testing upon
receipt of each delivery of such oxygenated gasoline.
3. Bulk plants and bulk terminals subject to 310 CMR 7.24(7) which blend oxygenates
with gasoline for the purpose of compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(7), shall conduct
compliance testing upon the transfer of every 1,000,000 gallons of oxygenated gasoline
from said bulk plant or bulk terminal to subject tank trucks, or more frequently if so
required by the Department.
(c) Methods for Sampling, Testing, and Calculating Oxygen Content.
1. Any person determining the oxygen content by weight of gasoline shall use the
values listed in Table 7.24(7)(c)1., and the methods identified in 310 CMR 7.24(7)(c)2.,
3., and 4. All volume measurements shall be adjusted to 60EF.
2. Any person determining the oxygen content by weight of gasoline shall obtain a
representative sample in accordance with the US Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) sampling method as detailed in Title 40 CFR Part 80, Appendix D or any other
sampling method approved by the Department and EPA.
3. Any person determining the oxygen content by weight of gasoline shall determine
the mass concentration of each oxygenate in the sample by one of the following
methods:
a. ASTM Method 4815 (Standard Test Method For Determination of C1 to C4
Alcohols and MTBE in Gasoline by Gas Chromatography); or
b. Appendix C to EPA's Notice of Guidelines for Oxygenated Gasoline Credit
Programs; or
c. Any other method approved by the Department and EPA.
4. Any person determining the oxygen content by weight of gasoline shall use the
oxygen content conversion methodology contained in EPA's Notice of Guidelines for
Oxygenated Gasoline Credit Programs.
TABLE 7.24(7)(c) - 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND WEIGHT FRACTION OXYGEN OF COMMON OXYGENATES
Oxygenate
Weight Fraction
Specific
Oxygen
Gravity
Methyl alcohol
0.4993
0.7963
Ethyl alcohol
0.3473
0.7939
Normal propyl alcohol
0.2662
0.8080
Isopropyl alcohol
0.2662
0.7899
Normal butyl alcohol
0.2158
0.8137
Isobutyl alcohol
0.2158
0.8058
Secondary butyl alcohol
0.2158
0.8114
Tertiary butyl alcohol
0.2158
0.7922
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)
0.1815
0.7460
Tertiary amyl methyl ether (TAME)
0.1566
0.7752
Ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE)
0.1566
0.7452
Di-isopropyl ether (DIPE)
0.1566
0.7300
(d) Record Keeping.
1. All records and documentation maintained in compliance with 310 CMR
7.24(7)(d)2., 3., and 4. shall be retained on site, or, upon the written agreement from the
Department, in a centralized location, for not less than two calendar years, and shall be
made available for review upon request of the Department.
2. Any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a bulk plant or bulk terminal
subject to 310 CMR 7.24(7) shall maintain records containing the following information:
a. Results of all compliance testing, including the test method and sampling
procedure, and the name and address of the person performing such testing.
b. All transfer documents specified in 310 CMR 7.24(7)(e)1.
3. Any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a tank truck subject to 310 CMR
7.24(7) shall maintain records containing the following information:
a. All transfer documents specified in 310 CMR 7.24(7)(e)1.
b. All transfer documents specified in 310 CMR 7.24(7)(e)2.
4. Any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a gasoline marketing facility or
motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility subject to 310 CMR 7.00 shall maintain records
containing the following information:
All transfer documents specified in 310 CMR 7.24(7)(e)2.
(e) Transfer Documents.
1. Any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a bulk plant or bulk terminal
subject to 310 CMR 7.24(7) shall provide a transfer document for the purposes of
documenting each transfer of oxygenated gasoline from said plant or terminal to a subject
tank truck. Said transfer document may consist of an invoice, bill of lading, shipping
paper or other documentation, and shall include, but need not be limited to, the following
information:
a. a statement that the oxygenated gasoline transferred complies with the
requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(7)(a)2.;
b. the date and quantity of oxygenated gasoline transferred;
c. the name and address of the person owning, leasing, operating, or controlling said
bulk plant or bulk terminal from which oxygenated gasoline is transferred; and
d. The name and address of the person owning, leasing, operating, or controlling
said tank truck to which oxygenated gasoline is transferred.
2. Any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a tank truck subject to 310 CMR
7.24(7) shall provide a transfer document for the purposes of documenting each transfer
of oxygenated gasoline from said tank truck to a subject gasoline marketing facility or
motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility. Said transfer document may consist of an invoice,
bill of lading or other documentation, and shall include, but need not be limited to, the
following information:
a. a statement that the oxygenated gasoline transferred complies with the
requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(7)(a)2.;
b. the date and quantity of oxygenated gasoline transferred;
c. the name and address of the person owning, leasing, operating, or controlling said
tank truck from which oxygenated gasoline is transferred; and
d. The name and address of the person owning, leasing, operating, or controlling
said gasoline marketing facility or motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility to which
oxygenated gasoline is transferred.
(f) Dispenser Labeling.
1. Each gasoline marketing facility or motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility subject to
310 CMR 7.24(7)(f) shall permanently affix a label to each gasoline dispensing device
as specified in 310 CMR 7.24(7)(f)2.
2. The label shall state the following: "From November 1st through the last day of
February, the gasoline dispensed from this pump is oxygenated and will reduce carbon
monoxide pollution from motor vehicles."
3. Any label required pursuant to 310 CMR 7.24 shall be:
a. Posted on the upper a, of the pump or dispenser unit face which depicts the
volume and cost of gasoline dispensed, such that the label is clear, conspicuous, and
easily readable to a driver in the vehicle to which gasoline may be dispensed; and
b. Is clearly legible and in block letters that are:
i. No less than 20-point bold type; and
ii. In a color that contrasts with the background on which they are placed.
(g) Emergency Exemption.
1. In extreme and unusual circumstances, such as a natural disaster or other event
outside of the control of the applicant, such that the applicant has an insufficient supply
of oxygenated gasoline, and which could not have been avoided by the exercise of
prudence, diligence, and due care the Department may approve an application for an
emergency exemption if the applicant demonstrates, in writing, to the Department's
satisfaction that:
a. the emergency exemption is in the public interest;
b. the applicant has exercised prudent planning and was not able to avoid the
insufficient supply of oxygenated gasoline and has taken all reasonable steps to
minimize the extent of the insufficient supply of oxygenated gasoline;
c. the applicant can show how the requirements for oxygenated gasoline will be
expeditiously met; and
d. the applicant will not incur a financial gain from the granting of such an
emergency exemption.
2. The Department may elect to hold a public hearing on any request for an emergency
exemption.
3. No person who applies, in writing, for an emergency exemption shall provide, offer
for sale, sell, or exchange in trade any gasoline other than oxygenated gasoline during the
oxygenated gasoline control period in the oxygenated gasoline control area without the
written approval of the Department.
4. An emergency exemption issued by the Department shall not exceed 30 days. Said
exemption may be renewed by the Department upon written demonstration of need,
consistent with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(7)(g).
5. Any person to whom the Department has issued an emergency exemption shall:
a. Only provide, offer for sale, sell, or exchange in trade gasoline with an oxygen
content of at least 2% by weight during the oxygenated gasoline control period;
b. Maintain records required by 310 CMR 7.24(7)(d)1. documenting the quantity
of gasoline sold or transferred each day; and
c. Within 30 days of the end of the emergency exemption, submit a report to the
Department in writing summarizing the information contained in such records.
(h) The provisions of 310 CMR 7.24(7) may be enforced pursuant to 310 CMR 7.52.
(8) Marine Volatile Organic Liquid Transfer.
(a) Applicability. 310 CMR 7.24(8) applies to any person who owns, leases, operates, or
controls a marine terminal or marine tank vessel which:
1. takes part in a loading event which transfers an organic liquid, or in which any liquid
is transferred into a marine vessel cargo tank which previously held an organic liquid; or,
2. which performs ballasting or cleaning operations on a cargo tank which previously
held organic liquid while the vessel is moored at a dock or other permanent stationary
structure. The provisions of 310 CMR 7.24(8) do not apply to lightering operations.
(b) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Requirements. On or after May 31,
1995 no person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit emissions
of volatile organic compounds in excess of the emissions limitations and standards set forth
in 310 CMR 7.24(8)(c) through (e).
(c) RACT Emissions Limitations.
1. No person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit a loading
event while docked at a marine terminal unless:
a. marine tank vessel emissions of volatile organic compounds are limited to two
lbs per 1,000 bbls of organic liquid transferred (5.7 grams per cubic meter); or,
b. marine tank vessel emissions of volatile organic compounds are processed by
equipment satisfying 310 CMR 7.24(8)(d), and reduced by at least 95% by weight as
compared to uncontrolled conditions when using a recovery device, or by at least
98% by weight as compared to uncontrolled conditions when using a combustion
device; and,
c. the organic material storage tanks at the marine terminal to be used during the
loading event meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(1).
2. Marine tank vessel emissions resulting from ballasting or cleaning of cargo tanks are
subject to the emissions limitations of 310 CMR 7.24(8)(c)1. only if emissions capture
and control equipment is installed at the marine terminal.
(d) Emissions Capture and Control Equipment Requirements. Any emissions capture and
control equipment used to comply with 310 CMR 7.24(8)(c) shall be designed and operated
to collect and control volatile organic compound emissions from the loading of organic
liquids into marine tank vessels or from ballasting and cleaning cargo tanks which previously
held an organic liquid.
(e) Equipment Performance Standards.
1. No person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit a loading
event unless the marine tank vessel is vapor tight or the tank vessel is loaded at less than
atmospheric pressure.
2. Marine tank vessels shall be demonstrated to be vapor tight by one of the following:
a. present a copy of the vapor-tightness pressure test documentation for the marine
tank vessel prior to loading. The date listed on the documentation must be within the
12 months preceding the date of demonstration, and the test must be conducted in
accordance with the procedures specified in Section 63.565(c)(1) of 40 CFR Part 63,
Subpart Y; or
b. present a copy of the vapor-tightness leak test documentation for the marine tank
vessel prior to loading. The date listed on the documentation must be within the 12
months preceding the date of demonstration, and the test must be conducted in
accordance with the procedures in Method 21 of 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A; or
c. perform a leak test during the loading event in accordance with the procedures in
Method 21 of 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A.
(f) Plan Submittal Requirements. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) must submit an
emission control plan for approval by the Department which satisfies the requirements of
310 CMR 7.18(20)(c). This provision does not apply to any person who is subject to
310 CMR 7.24(8), and who has received written approval from the Department under
310 CMR 7.02, 310 CMR 7.18(17), or 310 CMR 7.18(20) for emission capture and control
equipment which satisfies the requirements of 310 CMR 7.24(8).
(g) Recordkeeping Requirements. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) shall prepare
and maintain records regarding each loading event sufficient to demonstrate compliance with
310 CMR 7.24(8)(c) through (e). Records kept to demonstrate compliance shall be kept on
site for five years and shall be made available to representatives of the Department or EPA.
Such records shall include, but are not limited to:
1. The name and location of the marine terminal at which the loading event occurred.
2. The company responsible for the operation of the marine terminal.
3. The date(s) and times at which the marine tank vessel arrived and departed from the
marine terminal.
4. The name, registry, and owner of the marine tank vessel.
5. The prior cargo carried by the marine tank vessel.
6. The type and amount of organic liquid loaded into the tank vessel.
7. The condition of the tanks prior to being loaded (e.g., cleaned, gas freed, etc).
8. Description of the operating procedure used to control emissions while ballasting into
unsegregated ballast tanks (associated with unloading or other events).
9. Any testing performed during loading.
10. Any leaks detected and the repair action taken.
(h) Testing Requirements.
1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) who owns or operates a marine terminal
shall, upon startup of the emission control equipment, conduct initial performance tests
to demonstrate compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(8). Testing shall be conducted in
accordance with EPA Method 21 and Method 25 as described in CFR Title 40 Part 60,
or by other methods approved by the Department and EPA.
(i) Monitoring Requirements.
1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) who installs and operates emission control
equipment to meet the emission limitations in 310 CMR 7.24(8)(c) must monitor the
emission control equipment in accordance with the procedures specified in §§ 63.564(e)
through (j) of 40 CFR 63 Subpart Y.
2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.24(8) who owns or operates a marine terminal
shall, upon the request of the Department, conduct tests of the emission control
equipment, to demonstrate compliance with 310 CMR 7.24(8). Testing shall be
conducted in accordance with EPA Method 21 and Method 25 as described in CFR Title
40 Part 60, or by other methods approved by the Department and EPA.
3. The owner or operator of any marine terminal shall notify the Department in writing
of the date of any test to demonstrate compliance with the emission limitations of
310 CMR 7.24(8)(c)1. at least 30 days in advance of that date. Testing results shall be
submitted to the Department within 30 days of completion of the test. Testing results
shall also be maintained at the marine terminal for a period of five years.