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Louisiana SIP: LAC 33:III Ch Subchap F, 2131 to 2137--Gasoline Handling; SIP effective 1994-06-06 (LAc60) and 1996-08-26 (LAc64) to 2011-08-03 (LAd34 - Revised)

Regulatory Text: 
Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 33 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Part III Air (LAC 33:III)

Chapter 21. Control of Emission of Organic Compounds

Subchapter F. Gasoline Handling

Outline:
Section 2131.  Filling of Gasoline Storage Vessels. LAc60 and LAc64 
                 to LAc34 - Revised
Section 2132.  Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems for Control of Vehicle
                 Refuelling Emissions at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities. 
                 LAc60 to LAc34 - Revised
Section 2133.  Gasoline Bulk Plants. LAc60 to LAc34 - Revised
Section 2135.  Bulk Gasoline Terminals.  LAc60 and LAc64 to LAc34 - Revised
Section 2137.  Gasoline Terminal Vapor-Tight Control Procedure.  LAc60 to
                 LAc34 - Revised



Section 2131.  Filling of Gasoline Storage Vessels. LAc60 and LAc64 to LAc34 - Revised
Approved by EPA 05/05/94 (59 FR 23166) at 52.970(c)(60) effective 06/06/94.  Revisions approved by EPA 07/25/96 (61 FR 38591) at 52.970(c)(64) effective 08/26/96.

   A.  Control Requirement. No person shall cause or allow the transfer of gasoline from any delivery vessel into any stationary storage container unless such container is equipped with a submerged fill pipe and unless the displaced vapor emissions from submerged filling of the container are processed by a vapor recovery system which reduces such emissions by at least 90 percent.

   B.  Approved Vapor Balance System. When a vapor balance system is used to comply with the above vapor recovery system control requirements, the balance system will be assumed to meet the specified control requirements if the following conditions are met:

       1.  A vapor-tight return line having an internal cross- sectional area at least one-half that of the liquid line is connected before gasoline can be transferred into the storage container.  No gasoline leaks exist anywhere in the liquid transfer system.  Inspection for visible liquid leaks, visible fumes, or odors resulting from gasoline dispensing operations shall be conducted by the owner or the operator of the gasoline outlet and the owner or the operator of the tank truck.  Gasoline loading or unloading through the affected transfer lines shall be discontinued immediately when a leak is observed and shall not be resumed until the observed leak is repaired.

       2.  The only atmospheric emission during gasoline transfer into the storage container is through the storage container pressure-vacuum valve.

       3.  The delivery vessel is kept vapor-tight at all times with vapor recovery equipment. The delivery vessel must be in compliance with LAC 33:III.2137.  The vapor-laden delivery vessel may only be refilled at bulk gasoline plants complying with LAC 33:III.2133 or bulk gasoline terminals complying with LAC 33:III.2135.

   C.  Alternate Vapor Balance Systems. Other vapor balance arrangements may be accepted if proof of the emission level required in LAC 33:III.2131.A is provided to the administrative authority. Approval of any alternate vapor balance system shall not be valid unless it is received from the administrative authority in writing.

   D.  Exemptions. The following are exempt from the requirements of LAC 33:III.2131.A above:

       1.  Affected facilities in attainment or unclassified areas (all parishes except Bossier, Caddo, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Lafayette, St. Mary, Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, Lafourche, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard and Grant).

       2.  Transfers made to storage tanks with a capacity greater than 40,000 gallons (151,400 liters) and equipped with controls as required by LAC 33:III.2103 of these regulations.

       3.  Any gasoline outlet in the parishes of Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge whose throughput is less than 120,000 gallons (454,200 liters) per year or any gasoline outlet in the parishes of Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Grant, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafourche, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist whose throughput is less than 500,000 gallons (1,892,700 liters) per year. Once the rolling 30-day average throughput exceeds 10,000 gallons for a facility in the parishes of Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge or 42,000 gallons for a facility in the parishes of Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Grant, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafourche, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist that facility becomes an affected facility and does not revert to an exempted facility when the throughput drops back below the   throughput exemption level.

       4.  Tanks with a capacity of 2,000 gallons or less installed before January 1, 1979, and new tanks with a capacity of 250 gallons or less installed after December 31, 1978.

       5.  Tanks having a capacity of less than 550 gallons used exclusively for the fueling of farm implements and having a submerged fill line.

   E.  Compliance.  Compliance with this Section shall be determined by applying the following test methods, as appropriate:

       1.  Test Method 27 (LAC 33:III.6089) for determination of Vapor Tightness of Gasoline Delivery Tanks Using Pressure-Vacuum Test.

       2.  Guideline report EPA-450/2-78-051, Appendix B, Gasoline Vapor Leak Detection Procedure By Combustible Gas Detector.

       3.  Test Method 21 (LAC 33:III.6077) for determination of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks.

   F.  Recordkeeping.  The owner or operator of any operation involved with storing gasoline in any stationary container and required to comply with LAC 33:III.2131 shall maintain records to verify compliance with this Section.  The records will be maintained for at least 2 years and will include, but not be limited to, the following:

       1.  The date of delivery of each shipment of gasoline, the certificate number and date of certification of each delivery vehicle that delivers a shipment:

           a.  regulation LAC 33:III.2137.A.2 requires a sticker to be displayed on the gasoline tank truck with the identification number of the tank and the date it was tested;

           b. the owner or operator of any operation involved with storing gasoline in any stationary container and required to comply with LAC 33:III.2131 shall not accept delivery of gasoline from any gasoline tank truck that does not have a sticker indicating that it has been inspected in the last year;

           c.  the sticker should be located near the Department of Transportation certification plate.

       2.  The dates and descriptions of any malfunction, repair, replacement or modification of control systems or control equipment required to be used in the transfer of gasoline from the gasoline tank truck to a stationary storage tank.  If the problem is with equipment on the tank truck, information on the owner or operator of the tank truck, the truck identification number, date the problem occurred and driver's name shall be recorded as part of the descriptions of any malfunction, repair, replacement or modification of control systems required above.

       3.  The owner or operator shall maintain records of any testing requested by the administrative authority to prove compliance with LAC 33:III.2131 or any testing done by the owner or operator on a voluntary basis.

   G.  Implementation Schedule.  Facilities must be in compliance with this Section within six months after becoming an affected facility.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2054.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division, LR 13:741 (December 1987), amended LR 16:609 (July 1990), amended by the Office of Air Quality and Radiation Protection, Air Quality Division, LR 17:654 (July   1991), LR 18:1122 (October 1992).

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Section 2132.  Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems for Control of Vehicle
Refuelling Emissions at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities. LAc60 to LAc34 - Revised
Approved by EPA 03/25/94 (59 FR 14114) at 52.970(c)(61) effective 05/24/94.

   A.  Definitions.  Terms used in this Section are defined in LAC 33:III.111 of these regulations with the exception of those terms specifically defined below as follows:

       Independent Small Business Marketer of Gasoline (ISBM)-a person engaged in the marketing of gasoline who would be required to pay for procurement and installation of vapor recovery equipment under this Section, unless such person:

       1.  is a refiner; or

       2.  controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, a refiner; or

       3.  is otherwise directly or indirectly affiliated with a refiner or with a person who controls, is controlled by, or is under a common control with, a refiner (unless the sole affiliation referred to herein is by means of a supply contract or an agreement or contract to use a trademark, trade name, service mark, or other identifying symbol or name owned by such refiner or any such person); or

       4.  receives less  than 50 percent of his annual income from refining or marketing of gasoline. The term "refiner" shall not include any refiner whose total refinery capacity (including the refinery capacity of any person who controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such refiner) does not exceed 65,000 barrels per day. "Control" of a corporation means ownership of more than 50 percent of its stock.
       Major System Modification (for the purposes of LAC 33:III.2132)- replacing, repairing or upgrading 75 percent or more of the facility's Stage II equipment.

       Motor Vehicle Fuel-any petroleum distillate having a Reid vapor pressure of more than four pounds per square inch as determined by ASTM Method D323 and which is used primarily to power motor vehicles.  This definition includes, but is not limited to, gasoline and mixtures of simple alcohols and gasoline.

       Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Facility (hereafter called "facility or facilities")-a facility consisting of one or more stationary gasoline storage tanks, with an individual capacity of 250 gallons or more, together with dispensing devices, used to fill motor vehicle fuel tanks, or portable containers.

       Small Business Stationary Source - a stationary source that:

       1.  is owned or operated by a person that employs 100 or fewer individuals;

       2.  is a small business concern as defined in the Small Business Act;

       3.  is not a major stationary source;

       4.  does not emit 50 tons or more per year of any regulated pollutant; and

       5.  emits less than 75 tons per year of all regulated pollutants.

   B.  Regulated Sector

       1.  The provisions of this regulation shall apply in all parishes designated as moderate or above for ozone nonattainment. These are Ascension, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and Livingston Parishes.

       2.  New facilities constructed after promulgation of this regulation shall comply with the requirements of this regulation upon start-up of the facility.

       3.  All facilities existing when these rules are promulgated that dispense greater than 10,000 gallons of gasoline per month (50,000 gallons of gasoline per month in the case of an independent small business marketer of gasoline) are subject to this regulation and shall demonstrate to the administrative authority their average monthly volume of motor vehicle fuel dispensed.  This information shall be submitted to the administrative authority no later than 90 days after promulgation of this regulation.  The criteria that mandate the installation of gasoline vapor recovery equipment are determined by calculating the average volume of motor vehicle fuel dispensed per month, without facility shutdown, for the most recent two year period, and shall be calculated monthly.  If data for two years is not available, this calculation shall be based on the monthly average for the most recent twelve calendar months, including only those months for which the facility was operating.

       4.  Facilities subject to the provisions of this Section shall demonstrate compliance according to the following schedule:

           a.  Facilities for which new construction commenced after November 15, 1990 must comply with these requirements within six months after promulgation of this regulation;

           b.  Facilities which dispense 100,000 gallons or more of gasoline per month must comply within one year after promulgation of this regulation;

           c.  Any facility described in both Subsection B.4.a and b of this Section shall meet the requirements of Subsection B.4.a of this Section;

           d.  All other facilities must comply within two years after promulgation of this regulation;

           e.  Existing facilities previously exempted from, but which become subject to, the requirements of this regulation shall comply with the requirements of this regulation within one year from the date on which the facility becomes subject.

       5.  No owner or operator as described in Subsection B.1, 2 and 3 of this Section shall cause or allow the dispensing of motor vehicle fuel at any time unless all fuel dispensing operations are equipped with and utilize a certified vapor recovery system which is properly installed and operated within guidelines of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30. The vapor recovery equipment utilized shall be certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) or equivalent certification authority approved by the administrative authority* to attain a minimum of 95 percent gasoline vapor control efficiency. This certified equipment shall have coaxial hoses and shall not contain remote check valves. In addition, only CARB or equivalent approved aftermarket parts and CARB or equivalent approved rebuilt parts shall be used for installation or replacement use.

       6.  The regulated facility shall submit the following application information to the administrative authority prior to installation of the Stage II Vapor Recovery System:

           a.  plans for installation of the Stage II Vapor Recovery System, including approved equipment (per Subsection B.5 of this Section) and piping, together with the proposed construction schedule;

           b.  plans to test for proper operation of the Stage II equipment every five years or upon major system modification;

           c.  information in the application for approval form shall include:

              i.  the facility name and address;

              ii.  signature of the owner or operator;

              iii.  the CARB or equivalent executive order number of the vapor recovery system to be utilized; and

              iv.  any other pertinent information.

       7.  Once a facility becomes subject to this regulation, that facility shall continue to be subject to this regulation even if throughput drops back below the throughput exemption level.

       8.  Upon request by the Department of Environmental Quality, the owner or operator of a facility that claims to be exempt from the requirements of this Section shall submit supporting records to the department within 30 calendar days from the date of the request.  The Department of Environmental Quality shall make a final determination regarding the exemption status of a facility.
   C.  Training

       1.  At least one owner/operator/employee from each facility shall receive training in the categories listed in this Section. For each person who successfully completes training, a certificate or other proof of training shall be required.  The required training shall be completed prior to the initiation of operation of a facility's Stage II Vapor Recovery equipment. Training shall include the following areas:

            a.  purposes and effects of the Stage II vapor control program;

           b.  equipment operation and function specific to the facility's system;

           c.  maintenance schedules and requirements for the facility's equipment;

           d.  equipment warranties; and

           e.  equipment manufacturer contacts (names, addresses and telephone numbers) for parts and service.

       2.  The administrative authority shall accept equipment manufacturers' seminars as a form of training with proof of attendance or completion after evaluation. Other types of training may be accepted upon approval by the Department of Environmental Quality.

   D.  Testing, Labeling and Recordkeeping

       1.  The facility owner/operator shall maintain the following records, on the facility premises for at least two years, and present them to an authorized representative of the Department of Environmental Quality upon request:

           a.  application approval records;

           b.  station operating license;

           c.  system installation and testing results;

           d.  stage II maintenance records.  These maintenance records shall include, but not be limited to, daily visual inspections for malfunctions. Such malfunctions shall include:

              i.  absence or disconnection of any component required to be used on a certified or equivalent system;

              ii.  crimped or flattened vapor hose such that the vapor passage is blocked or restricted;

              iii.  torn nozzle boots;

              iv.  damaged faceplates or facecones;

              v.  malfunction in the nozzle shutoff mechanism; and

              vi.  inoperative vacuum producing device;

           e.  inspection records;

           f.  compliance records;
           g.  training certification; and

           h.  gasoline throughput records. These shall include, but not be limited to, all monthly gasoline delivery receipts and   sales information.

       2.  A pressure decay/leak test (San Diego Test Procedure TP-92-1) shall be conducted and successfully passed, initially, after installation of the vapor recovery system and prior to initiating operation of the vapor recovery system, and once every five years thereafter.

       3.  A dynamic pressure drop test (San Francisco Bay Area Dynamic Back Pressure Test Procedure ST-27) shall be conducted and successfully passed, initially, after installation of the vapor recovery system and prior to initiating operation of the vapor recovery system, and once every year thereafter.

       4.  A liquid blockage test (San Diego Test Procedure TP-91-2) shall be conducted and successfully passed, initially, after installation of the vapor recovery system and prior to initiating operation of the vapor recovery system, and once every five years thereafter.

       5.  The test methods used are contained in the Environmental Protection Agency document entitled "Technical Guidance  Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems for Control of Vehicle Refueling Emissions at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities, EPA-450-3-91-022b."

       6.  The facility owner/operator shall post operating instructions conspicuously on the front of each gasoline dispensing pump using a Stage II Vapor Recovery System.  The instructions shall include:

           a.  a clear description of how to correctly dispense gasoline with the vapor recovery nozzles utilized at the site;

           b.  a warning that continued attempts at dispensing gasoline after the system indicates that the vehicle tank is full ("topping off") may result in spillage or recirculation of gasoline; and

           c.  a telephone number established by the department for use by the public to report comments, questions or problems experienced with the system.

       7.  It shall be the responsibility of the owner/operator to have the installed equipment successfully pass the required test (see Subsection D.2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Section) prior to startup of the facility.  The owner or operator of the facility shall notify the department at least five calendar days in advance of the date that the testing is to be performed.  The department reserves the right to confirm the results of the aforementioned testing at its discretion and at any time.  Within 30 days after installation or major system modification of a vapor recovery system, the owner or operator of the facility shall submit to the department the date of completion of the installation or major system modification of a vapor recovery system and the results of all functional testing requirements.

       8.  Any equipment which has been tagged "out of order" by the department shall not be used until it has been repaired or replaced.

       9.  Any equipment having a defect, as determined through daily visual inspections or other means, shall be tagged "out of order" by the facility owner or operator and shall not be used until it has been repaired or replaced.

   E.  Enforcement
       1.  Enforcement of these regulations, authorized under  R.S. 30:2054, shall include, but not be limited to, the following penalties:

           a.  notices of violation;
           b.  warnings;
           c.  cease and desist orders;
           d.  suspension of license or permit to operate;
           e.  revocation of license or permit to operate;
           f.  monetary fines; and
           g.  "red tagging" equipment to prevent its operation.

       2.  The administrative authority may consider requests from a small business stationary source for modification of

           a.  any work practice or technological method of compliance, or

           b.  the schedule of milestones for implementing  such work practice or method of compliance preceding any applicable compliance date, based on the technological and financial capability of any such small business stationary source.  No such modification may be granted unless it is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act and the Federal Clean Air Act, including the requirements of the applicable implementation plan.  Where such applicable requirements are set forth in Federal regulations, only modifications authorized in such regulations may be allowed.

   F.  Fees.  The fees are defined in LAC 33:III.6523.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.30:2054.
   HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Radiation Protection, Air Quality Division, LR 18:1254 (November 1992), repromulgated LR 19:46 (January 1993).

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This SIP Citation Was Last Modified on: 06/20/98


Section 2133.  Gasoline Bulk Plants. LAc60 to LAc34 - Revised
Approved by EPA 05/05/94 (59 FR 23166) at 52.970(c)(60) effective 06/06/94.

   A.  Control Requirements

       1.  No person shall permit the transfer of gasoline from a transport vessel into a gasoline bulk plant storage tank unless a vapor return line is installed from the storage tank to the transport vessel and the storage tank is filled with a submerged fill pipe. There shall be no leaks in the transfer system which includes liquid lines, vapor lines, hatch covers, pumps and transport vessel pressure-vacuum relief valves. The only atmospheric emission during gasoline transfer shall be through the storage tank's pressure-vacuum relief valves.  All gauging and sampling devices shall have no vapor leaks except during necessary gauging and sampling.

       2.  No person shall permit the transfer of gasoline from a gasoline bulk plant into a delivery truck unless the delivery truck or loading rack has a submerged fill pipe. There shall be no gasoline leaks between the storage tank connection and the delivery vessel.

       3.  No person shall permit the transfer of gasoline from a gasoline bulk plant storage tank into a delivery truck unless a vapor return line is installed from the delivery truck to the storage tank. There shall be no leaks in the transfer system which includes liquid lines, vapor lines, hatch covers, pumps and transport vessel pressure-vacuum relief valves. The only atmospheric emission during gasoline transfer shall be through the storage tank's pressure-vacuum relief valve.  All gauging and sampling devices shall have no vapor leaks except during necessary gauging and sampling.

       4.  A facility subject to LAC 33:III.2133 shall service only those delivery trucks/transport vessels complying with LAC 33:III.2137.

       5.  A means shall be provided to prevent liquid drainage from the loading device when it is not in use or to accomplish complete drainage before the loading device is disconnected.

       6.  All loading and vapor lines shall be equipped with fittings without vapor leaks and which close automatically when disconnected.

   B.  Exemptions

       1.  Gasoline bulk plants located in an attainment area and which do not service facilities controlled by LAC 33:III.2131 are exempt from the control requirements of LAC 33:III.2133.A.

       2.  Bulk plants servicing controlled and exempted facilities, are required to collect vapor from the controlled facilities.

       3.  Gasoline distribution facilities which have a gasoline throughput greater than 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) per day averaged over any consecutive 30-day period shall meet the provisions of LAC 33:III.2135.  Once a facility's throughput exceeds this rate, it shall remain subject to and shall comply with LAC 33:III.2135 regardless of any fluctuations in throughput.

       4.  All loading and unloading facilities for crude oil and condensate, for ships and barges and for facilities loading and unloading only liquified petroleum gas are exempt from LAC 33:III.2133.

   C.  Compliance.  Compliance with this Section shall be determined by applying the following test methods, as
appropriate:

       1.  Leak tests for monitoring during loading, EPA, Appendix B, Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks from Gasoline Tank Trucks and Vapor Collection Systems (EPA 450/2-78-51);

       2.  Test Method 21 (LAC 33:III.6077) for determination of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks;

       3.  Monitoring Requirements.  Inspection for visible liquid leaks, visible fumes, or odors resulting from gasoline dispensing operations shall be conducted by the owner or the operator of the bulk plant or the owner or the operator of the tank truck.


Gasoline loading or unloading through the affected transfer lines shall be discontinued immediately when a leak is observed and shall not be resumed until the observed leak is repaired.


   D.  Recordkeeping.  The owner/operator of any gasoline bulk plant shall maintain records to verify compliance with or exemption from this Section.  The records will be maintained for at least two years and will include, but not be limited to, the following:

       1.  purchase and sales receipts including delivery dates, quantities, and comments;

       2.  equipment operation schedules and maintenance records;

       3.  data to document compliance with LAC 33:III.2133.A and C;

       4.  visual inspection to address the installation of the vapor return line, odor testing for leaks during transfer operations and suggested use of check-off sheets;

       5.  the dates and times the vapor collection facility was inspected and whether it passed the requirements specified in LAC 33:III.2137.B.1.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2054.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division, LR 13:741 (December 1987), as amended in  LR 16:609 (July 1990).

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This SIP Citation Was Last Modified on: 06/20/98


Section 2135.  Bulk Gasoline Terminals.  LAc60 and LAc64 to LAc34 - Revised
Approved by EPA 05/05/94 (59 FR 23166) at 52.970(c)(60) effective 06/06/94.  Revisions approved by EPA 07/25/96 (61 FR 38591) at 52.970(c)(64) effective 08/26/96.

   A.  Areas Affected. All affected facilities in the areas which have been specified by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency as non-attainment areas (Ascension, Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Grant, Iberville, Livingston, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafourche, Orleans, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and West Baton Rouge parishes) for the oxidant standard shall be in compliance.

   B.  Control Requirements

       1.  No person may load gasoline into any tank trucks or trailers from any bulk gasoline terminal unless:

           a.  the bulk gasoline terminal is equipped with a vapor control system, capable of complying with LAC 33:III.2135.B.2 of this Section, which is installed and in operation and consisting of one of the following:

              i.  an adsorber or condensation system which processes and recovers at least ninety percent by weight of all vapors and gases from the equipment being controlled:

                        (influent - effluent)100 percent
  percent efficient =  --------------------------
                              (influent)

              ii.  a vapor collection system which directs all vapors to a fuel gas system;

              iii.  a control system with an efficiency equivalent to or greater than the above, and approved by the administrative authority.

           b.  all displaced vapors and gases are vented only to the vapor control system;

           c.  a means is provided to prevent liquid drainage from the loading device when it is not in use or to accomplish complete drainage before the loading device is disconnected;

           d.  all loading and vapor lines are equipped with fittings without vapor leaks and which close automatically when disconnected.

       2.  No person may allow mass emissions of volatile organic compounds from control equipment to exceed 80 milligrams per liter (4.7 grains per gallon or 0.67 pounds per 1,000 gallons) gasoline loaded.

       3.  No person may allow gasoline to be discarded in sewers or stored in open containers or handled in any manner that would result in evaporation.

       4.  No person may allow the pressure in the vapor collection system to exceed the tank truck or trailer pressure relief settings.

       5.  A facility subject to LAC 33:III.2135 shall service only those delivery trucks/transport vessels complying with LAC 33:III.2137.

   C.  Exemptions

       1.  Gasoline distribution facilities which have a gasoline throughput less than 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) per day averaged over any consecutive 30-day period shall meet the provisions of LAC 33:III.2133. Once a facility's throughput exceeds this rate, it shall become subject to and shall comply with LAC 33:III.2135 and shall remain so regardless of any fluctuations in throughput.

       2.  All loading and unloading facilities for crude oil and condensate, for ships and barges and for facilities loading and unloading only liquified petroleum gas are exempt from LAC 33:III.2135.

       3.  Gasoline bulk terminals which are located in an attainment area and do not service facilities controlled by LAC 33:III.2131 and LAC 33:III.2133 are exempt from the control requirements of LAC 33:III.2135.B.  Bulk terminals servicing exempted and controlled facilities are required to collect vapors from controlled facilities.

   D.  Compliance.  Compliance with this Section shall be determined by applying the following test methods, as appropriate:

       1.  Test Method 1 through 4 (LAC 33:III.6001, 6003, 6009 and 6013, respectively) for determining flow rates, as necessary;

       2.  Test Method 18 (LAC 33:III.6071) for measuring gaseous organic compound emissions by gas chromatographic analysis;

       3.  Test Method 21 (LAC 33:III.6077) for determination for volatile organic compound leaks;

       4.  Test Method 25 (LAC 33:III.6085) for determining total gaseous nonmethane organic emissions as carbon;

       5.  EPA leak tests for monitoring during loading, Appendix B, Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks from Gasoline Tank Trucks and Vapor Collection Systems (EPA 450/2- 78-051);

       6.  Additional performance test procedures, or equivalent test methods, approved by the administrative authority*; and

       7.  Monitoring Requirements.  Inspection for visible liquid leaks, visible fumes, or odors resulting from gasoline dispensing operations shall be conducted by the owner or the operator of the terminal or the owner or the operator of the tank truck.  Gasoline loading or unloading through the affected transfer lines shall be discontinued immediately when a leak is observed and shall not be resumed until the observed leak is repaired.

   E.  Recordkeeping.  The owner/operator of any gasoline bulk terminal shall maintain records to verify compliance with or exemption from this Section.  The records will be maintained for at least two years and will include, but not be limited to, the following:

       1.  purchase and sales receipts including delivery dates, quantities, and comments;

       2.  equipment operation schedules and maintenance records;

       3.  testing, sampling and analysis data to document compliance with LAC 33:III.2135.B and D; and

       4.  visual inspection to address the installation of the vapor return line, odor testing for leaks during transfer operations and suggested use of check-off sheets;

       5.  for vapor disposal systems, the following information shall be recorded:

           a.  daily measurements of the exhaust gas temperature immediately downstream of a direct-flame incinerator;

           b.  daily measurements of the inlet and outlet temperature of a chiller or catalytic incinerator; and

           c.  breakthrough of VOCs in a carbon adsorption unit.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2054.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division, LR 13:741 (December 1987), amended LR 16:609 (July 1990), amended by the Office of Air Quality and Radiation Protection, Air Qulaity Division, in LR 17:654 (July 1991), in LR 18:1123 (October 1992).

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Section 2137.  Gasoline Terminal Vapor-Tight Control Procedure.  LAc60 to LAc34 - Revised
Approved by EPA 05/05/94 (59 FR 23166) at 52.970(c)(60) effective 06/06/94.

   A.  Gasoline Tank Trucks
       1.  Testing Procedures. Gasoline tank trucks and their vapor collection systems shall not sustain a pressure change of more than three inches of water (0.75 kPa) in five minutes when pressurized to 18 inches of water (4.5 kPa) or evacuated to six inches of water (1.5 kPa) using the test procedure described in Method 27 of the Division's Source Test Manual.

       2.  Inspection Sticker Required. All tank trucks must have a sticker displayed on each tank indicating the identification number of the tank and the date each tank last passed the pressure and vacuum test described in LAC 33:III.2137.A.1. Each tank must be certified annually and the sticker must be displayed near the Department of Transportation certification plate. Any repairs necessary to pass the specified requirements must be made within 15 days of failure.

   B.  Vapor Collection System

       1.  Requirements for Potential Leak Source. Loading and unloading operations at gasoline terminals shall not produce a reading equal to or greater than 100 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL, measured as propane) at 2.5 centimeters around the perimeter of a potential leak source as detected by a combustible gas detector using the test procedure described in Method 21 of the document referenced in LAC 33:III.2137.A.1.

       2.  Design and Operating Requirements. Vapor collection and processing equipment shall be designed and operated to prevent tank truck gauge pressure from exceeding 18 inches of water (4.5 kPa) and prevent vacuum from exceeding 6 inches of water (1.5 kPa).

       3.  The vapor collection system will be inspected annually:

           a.  if the administrative authority determines that there is an excessive number of leaks during any given test by the terminal operator or by an administrative authority representative, an increase in the monitoring frequency may be requested:

           b.  if the vapor collection system fails to pass inspection, any repairs necessary to pass the specified requirements must be made within 15 days of failure.

   C.  Exemptions.  All loading and unloading facilities for crude oil and condensate, for ships and barges and for facilities loading or unloading only liquified petroleum gas are exempt from LAC 33:III.2137.

   D.  Recordkeeping Requirements.  The gasoline terminal operator shall maintain records at the facility for at least two years indicating the last time the vapor collection facility passed the requirements specified in LAC 33:III.2127.B.1.  Items which required repair in order to pass the specified requirements must also be recorded during the annual test procedure.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2054.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division, LR 13:741 (December 1987) as amended in LR 16:609 (July 1990).

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