OAR 340-244-0242
Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Vapor Balance Requirements
(1)
Except as provided in section (2), the owner or operator of a gasoline storage tank listed in OAR 340-244-0234 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Affected Sources)(4), must meet the requirements in either subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b).(a)
Each management practice in Table 2 of OAR 340-244-0242 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Vapor Balance Requirements) that applies to the GDF.(b)
If, prior to Jan. 10, 2008, the owner or operator of a GDF operates a vapor balance system at the GDF that meets the requirements of either paragraph (1)(b)(A) or (1)(b)(B), the owner or operator of a GDF will be deemed in compliance with this section.(A)
Achieves emissions reduction of at least 90 percent.(B)
Operates using management practices at least as stringent as those in Table 2 of OAR 340-244-0242 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Vapor Balance Requirements).(2)
Gasoline storage tanks equipped with floating roofs or the equivalent are not subject to the control requirements in section (1).(3)
The owner or operator of a cargo tank unloading at a GDF must comply with the requirements of OAR 340-244-0240 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Work Practice and Submerged Fill Requirements)(1) and management practices in Table 3 of 340-244-0242 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Vapor Balance Requirements).(4)
The owner or operator of a GDF subject to section (1) or having a gasoline storage tank equipped with a vapor balance system, must comply with the following requirements on and after the applicable compliance date in OAR 340-244-0238 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Compliance Dates):(a)
When loading a gasoline storage tank equipped with a vapor balance system, connect and ensure the proper operation of the vapor balance system whenever gasoline is being loaded.(b)
Maintain all equipment associated with the vapor balance system to be vapor tight and in good working order.(c)
In order to ensure that the vapor balance equipment is maintained to be vapor tight and in good working order, have the vapor balance equipment inspected on an annual basis to discover potential or actual equipment failures.(d)
Replace, repair or modify any worn or ineffective component or design element within 24 hours to ensure the vapor-tight integrity and efficiency of the vapor balance system. If repair parts must be ordered, either a written or verbal order for those parts must be initiated within 2 working days of detecting such a leak. Such repair parts must be installed within 5 working days after receipt.(5)
The owner or operator of a GDF subject to section (1) must also comply with the following requirements:(a)
The applicable testing requirements in OAR 340-244-0244 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Testing and Monitoring Requirements).(b)
The applicable notification requirements in OAR 340-244-0246 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Notifications).(c)
The applicable recordkeeping and reporting requirements in OAR 340-244-0248 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Recordkeeping Requirements) and 340-244-0250 (Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Reporting Requirements).(d)
The owner or operator of a GDF must have records available within 24 hours of a request by DEQ or the EPA Administrator to document gasoline throughput.
Source:
Rule 340-244-0242 — Emission Standards for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities: Vapor Balance Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=340-244-0242.