Vapor Recovery
Reducing pollution and conserving gasoline that would otherwise be lost into the air.
Rules and standards have been established for design, installation, operation, maintenance and monitoring of facilities designed to not only reduce air pollution but also conserve gasoline that would otherwise be lost into the air. Monthly ans annual inspections are required by administrative rule:
Monthly Maintenance Inspections
The owner or operator shall document each monthly maintenance inspection. During monthly inspection, the owner or operator shall; (1) check all vent risers for damage, (2) check each PV vent cap for missing parts or damage, (3) remove any water or debris from spill buckets, (4) check each coaxial fill adaptor cap, 2-point fill adaptor cap, dry break cap for gasket and tightness, (5) replace missing or damaged gaskets and caps.
Annual Maintenance Inspection
The owner or operator shall document each annual maintenance inspection, including all findings and repairs made. During each annual inspection, the owner or operator shall: (1) Perform all inspections and maintenance specified in Env-Or 504.05 for monthly inspections, (2) replace or permanently plug each drain valve, (3) verify adaptor caps and dust covers do not contact overlaying access covers, (4) ensure that the submerged fill tube has the clearance specified in Env-Or 503.01(b).