State of New Jersey

Department of Environmental Protection

Air Quality Permitting

General Permit

Storage and Transfer of Service Station Fuels

at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities

This General Permit allows for the construction, installation, reconstruction, modification and operation of one or more pieces of equipment used for storing and dispensing service station fuels at a single gasoline dispensing facility.

The potential-to-emit (PTE) for the equipment covered under this General Permit shall be 1.8 tons of VOC per year based on a maximum annual throughput of six million gallons of gasoline per year.

I. DEFINITIONS

The terms used in this General Permit shall have the meanings given to them in N.J.A.C. 7:27 et seq., except those listed below:

CARB means California Air Resources Board

CARB Certified System means a vapor recovery system, or each of the components of a vapor recovery system, that has been certified by CARB according to its Vapor Recovery Certification Procedure CP-201, as adopted April 12, 1996, or certified by CARB according to its Vapor Recovery Certification Procedure CP-201, as adopted July 25, 2001.

Existing Gasoline Dispensing Facility means a facility that has dispensed gasoline into any motor vehicle on or before June 28, 2003.

Gasoline Dispensing Facility (GDF) means a facility consisting of one or more stationary gasoline storage tanks together with dispensing devices used to fill vehicle fuel tanks. This term includes retail and non-retail service stations.

New Gasoline Dispensing Facility means a facility that has not dispensed gasoline into any motor vehicle on or before June 28, 2003.

Service Station Fuels means all grades of gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene.

Stage I Vapor Recovery means equipment controlling emissions during gasoline transfers from transport trucks into facility storage tanks by capturing the vapors in the transport truck and returning them to the terminal for processing. (See Figure I)

Stage II Vapor Recovery means equipment controlling emissions from vehicle fueling operations by capturing vapors at the vehicle fill pipe and returning them to the facility storage tanks. (See Figure 2)

Unihose means, with respect to a gasoline dispenser at a gasoline dispensing facility, a dispenser that has only one hose and one nozzle per dispenser side which is used for dispensing all grades of gasoline.

II. AUTHORITY

This General Permit is issued under the authority N.J.S.A 26:2C-9.2. This General Permit shall allow for inspection and evaluation to assure conformance with all provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:27 et seq. An opportunity for public comment on this General Permit was provided on February 18, 2003.

III. APPLICABILITY

This General Permit covers one or more pieces of equipment used for storing and dispensing service station fuels, located at a single gasoline dispensing facility which:

· has Stage 1 vapor recovery equipment which complies with NJAC 7:27-16.3 on all gasoline tanks at the facility; and

· has Stage 2 vapor recovery equipment, which complies with NJAC 7:27-16.3 on all gasoline dispensing equipment at the facility.

This General Permit covers one or more tanks used for storing and dispensing gasoline, diesel fuel, and/or kerosene.

(NOTE: Storage and dispensing of diesel fuel and kerosene is included in this

General Permit and does not require Stage 1 & 2 Controls.)

FIGURE 1: Stage 1 FIGURE 2: Stage 2

IV. EXCLUSIONS

Gasoline Dispensing Facilities exceeding six million gallons during any 12-month period cannot use this general permit. Gasoline Dispensing Facilities subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart R {National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations)} cannot use this General Permit.

V. EQUIPMENT/CONTROL DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS

STAGE 1

Transfer of gasoline into any receiving vessel having a maximum capacity of 2,000 gallons or greater must be made through a permanently affixed submerged fill pipe or bottom fill pipe.

Transfer of gasoline from any delivery vessel into any stationary storage tank having a maximum capacity of 2,000 gallons or greater shall occur only if such storage tank is equipped with and operating the following emission controls:

· A vapor control system that reduces the total applicable VOC emissions into the outdoor atmosphere by no less than 98 % of the applicable VOC by volume in the air-vapor mixture displaced during the transfer of gasoline; and

· A pressure/vacuum relief valve on each atmospheric vent which remains closed during the gasoline transfer; or

· A floating roof tank

STAGE 2

Transfer of gasoline into any gasoline vapor laden vehicular fuel tank must be made only if such operation is equipped with a vapor control system that meets the following conditions:

· A vapor control system that reduces the total applicable VOC emissions into the outdoor atmosphere by no less than 95 % of the applicable VOC by volume in the air-vapor mixture displaced during the transfer of gasoline; and

· The system prevents overfilling and spillage.

· The system has been California Air Resource Board (CARB) Certified and is operated in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

· Each dispensing device and its nozzle(s) at an existing GDF shall be equipped with a check valve in the dispenser nozzle on or before June 29, 2005.

· Each nozzle at an existing GDF with a vacuum assist vapor control system shall be equipped with a splash guard that prevents spillage during refueling on each nozzle at the facility on or before June 29, 2005.

· Each dispensing device and its nozzles at an existing GDF shall be designed to be compatible pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3 (e) (4) (iii) on or before June 29, 2005.

· Each dispensing device at a new GDF that dispenses more than one grade of gasoline shall utilize a unihose system if the GDF was constructed or reconstructed on or after June 29, 2003.

· Each dispensing device and its nozzle(s) nozzle at a new GDF shall be equipped with a check valve in the dispenser nozzle on or before June 29, 2003.

· Each nozzle at a new GDF with a vacuum assist vapor control system shall be equipped with a splash guard that prevents spillage during refueling on each nozzle at the facility on or June 29, 2003.

· Each dispensing device and its nozzles at a new GDF shall be designed to be compatible pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3 (e) (4) (iii) on or before June 29, 2003.

VI. POTENTIAL TO EMIT

The potential-to-emit (PTE) for Storage and Transfer of Service Station Fuels at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities covered under this General Permit shall be 1.8 tons of VOC per year based on a maximum annual throughput of six million gallons of gasoline per year.

VII. TESTING REFERENCES

Testing reference materials including CARB test procedures TP-201.1E, TP-201.3, TP-201.4, and TP-201.5. are available from:

NJDEP - Air Quality Permitting Program

Bureau of Technical Services

P.O. Box 437 Trenton, NJ 08625-0437

Telephone (609) 530-4041

Fax: (609) 530-4504

VIII. COMPLIANCE PLAN

The Gasoline Dispensing Facility covered by this General Permit is subject to the applicable requirements listed on the following pages.

COMPLIANCE PLAN: Storage and Transfer of Service Station Fuels at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
1.	Requirements for All GDFs This equipment shall not cause any air contaminant, including an air contaminant detectable by the sense of smell, to be present in the outdoor atmosphere in such quantity and duration which is, or tends to be, injurious to human health or welfare, animal or plant life or property, or would unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life or property, except in areas over which the owner or operator has exclusive use or occupancy. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.3(j)]	None	None	None

Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
2.	All vapor recover equipment located at the facility must be California Air Resource Board (CARB) Certified and operate in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(e)2]	None	The Permitee shall retain on site the manufacturer’s specifications demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this section (both Stage 1 and Stage 2). A Copy of the CARB Executive Order for each Stage 2 Vapor Recovery system shall be maintained on site for the life of the equipment and made available to the Department upon request. Any of the following changes listed below must be recorded in either a log book or in readily accessible computer memories listing a description of the change and the date on which it occurred. These records shall be made available to the Department upon request: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, Records of these changes must be maintained on site for a minimum of 5 years. [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)3]	None. Requirements for retest are in referenced items 7 through 11 and 13 through 16
Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
3.	The pressure/vacuum relief valves on each atmospheric vent shall be adjusted to remain closed during transfer operations. The specifications of the system shall be: Positive pressure setting of 3.0 ± 0.5 inches water column Negative pressure setting of 8.0 ± 0.5 inches water column [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(d) 1. i. (2)]	None	The Permitee shall retain on site the manufacturer’s specifications demonstrating compliance with this requirements for the life of the equipment and make available to the department upon request [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)3]	None
4.	The annual throughput shall not exceed six million gallons of gasoline per consecutive 12-month period year. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(a)]	Permitee shall monitor monthly gasoline throughput by inspecting fuel flow totalizer on each pump once daily. The permitee shall sum the monthly throughput and the previous eleven (11) months to obtain the annual throughput. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]	Permitee shall record in either a logbook or in readily accessible computer memories, monthly gasoline throughput rates. All records must be maintained on site for a minimum of 5 years and make available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon exceeding six million gallons per 12month consecutive period the Permitee shall obtain a case-by-case Preconstruction permit from the department. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]
5.	The dispensing devices, associated hoses, and nozzles shall be maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(a)]	Permitee shall visually inspect Stage II equipment daily for leaks (liquid or vapor). [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(a)]	Permitee shall record in either a logbook or in readily accessible computer memories the dates and results of the daily inspection and any remedial action taken to repair the leaks. All records must be maintained on site for a minimum of 5 years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon detecting a leak the Permitee shall immediately take the equipment out of service until the equipment is repaired consistent with manufactures’ specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(a)]
6.	Above ground gasoline storage tank(s) 2000 gallons or greater and exposed to the sun’s rays must be painted white. [N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2(a)1]	Permittee shall visually inspect the exterior condition of the tank(s) every 6 months. [N.J.A.C. 7:27:8.13(a)]	None	Permitee shall paint the tank(s) exterior white if visual inspection indicates that 30% or greater of the exterior conditions needs to be repainted. [N.J.A.C. 7:27:8.13(d)4]

Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement			Submittal/Action Requirement
7.	Equipment Requirements for GDF existing prior to 6/29/03 Each existing GDF shall meet the following requirements on or before June 29, 2005: · Each dispensing device at an existing GDF shall be equipped with a check valve in the dispenser or nozzle · Each dispensing device and its nozzles at an existing GDF shall be designed to be compatible · Each nozzle at an existing GDF with a vacuum assist vapor control systems shall be equipped with a splash guard that prevents spillage during refueling. [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3 (e)3]	None	The Permitee shall retain on site the manufacturer’s specifications demonstrating compliance with this requirements for the life of the equipment and make available to the department upon request [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)3]			None
8.	Testing Requirements for GDF existing prior to 6/29/03 Permitee shall conduct and pass a Static Pressure Performance Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.3 on or before 6/29/04 and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall review Static Pressure Performance Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]		Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]
Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement		Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
9.	Testing Requirements for GDF existing prior to 6/29/03 Permitee shall conduct and pass a Pressure Vacuum Valve Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.1E on or before 6/29/04 and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall Pressure Vacuum Valve Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]		Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]
10.	Testing Requirements for GDF existing prior to 6/29/03 Permitee shall conduct and pass a Dynamic Backpressure Performance Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.4 on or before 6/29/06 and at least once in every 36 month period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 36 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall review Dynamic Backpressure Performance Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(a)]		Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]
Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement		Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
11.	Testing Requirements for GDF with vacuum assist systems only existing prior to 6/29/03 Permitee shall conduct and pass a Air to liquid Volume Ratio Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.5 on or before 6/29/04 and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall review Air to liquid Volume Ratio Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]		Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]

Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
12.	Equipment Requirements for New GDFs Each new GDF shall meet the following requirements: · Each dispensing device at a new GDF that dispenses more than one grade of gasoline shall utilize a unihose system. · Each dispensing device at a new GDF shall be equipped with a check valve in the dispenser or nozzle. · Each dispensing device and its nozzles at a new GDF shall be designed to be compatible. · Each nozzle at a new GDF with a vacuum assist vapor control systems shall be equipped with a splash guard that prevents spillage during refueling. [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3 (e)3]	None	The Permitee shall retain on site the manufacturer’s specifications demonstrating compliance with this requirements for the life of the equipment and make available to the department upon request [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)3]	None

Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
13.	Testing Requirements for New GDF Permitee shall conduct and pass a Static Pressure Performance Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.3 within 90 days of permit approval and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall review Static Pressure Performance Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]	Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]

Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
14.	Testing Requirements for New GDF Permitee shall conduct and pass a Pressure Vacuum Valve Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.1E within 90 days of permit approval and at least once every 12 months period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall Pressure Vacuum Valve Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]	Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]
15.	Testing Requirements for New GDF Permitee shall conduct and pass a Dynamic Backpressure Performance Test pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.4 within 90 days of permit approval and at least once every 36 months period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 36 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall review Dynamic Backpressure Performance Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(a)]	Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]
Ref.#	Applicable Requirement	Monitoring Requirement	Recordkeeping Requirement	Submittal/Action Requirement
16.	Testing Requirements for New GDF with vacuum assist systems only Permitee shall conduct and pass a Air to liquid Volume Ratio Test Pursuant to California Air Resource Board (CARB) TP-201.5 within 90 days of permit approval and at least once every 12 months period thereafter and within 90 days of the following changes and at least once in every 12 month period thereafter: • installation or modification of Gasoline Stage II Vapor Recovery System, • replacement of any existing gasoline tank(s), • addition of any new gasoline tank(s), • replacement of any underground vapor return lines, or • change of material stored from diesel or kerosene to gasoline, [N.J.A.C 7:27-16.3(i)]	Permitee shall review Air to liquid Volume Ratio Test results for compliance with CARB performance standards and specifications. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)]	Permitee shall maintain test results, which must include date of the test, the time the test was conducted and the results. All records, including test results, must be maintained on site for at least three years and made available to the department upon request. [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)3]	Upon failure of the test the Permitee shall repair and retest any vapor control system within 14 days of failure. Upon failure of the retest the Permitee shall notify the Department in writing within 72 hours of the failure at the following address: NJDEP Minor Source Compliance Investigation Section P.O. Box 407 Trenton, NJ 08625-0407 [N.J.A.C 7:27-8.13(d)4]