Gas Distribution Area Source NESHAP
In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an area source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for source categories: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities; and Gasoline Dispensing Facilities. Across the U.S. , emissions from these gasoline distribution facilities can result in 100,000 tons of volatile organic compounds escaping into the air each year. Some of these compounds, such as benzene are hazardous air pollutants.
Regulation
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/fr10ja08.pdf
Rule correction
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/fr07mr08.pdf
Information on Subpart BBBBBB - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for source categories: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities. Gasoline Bulk Terminals and pipeline facilities must submit an initial notification to the Maine DEP and the EPA by May 9, 2008. Since the Maine regulations for gasoline bulk plants (see Chapter 118) include requirements for submerged fill, facilities in compliance with these requirements are not required to submit an initial notification or a notification of compliance status.
Maine DEP outreach letter
Example Initial notification (optional)
Brochure
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/bulkgasb.pdf
Information on Subpart CCCCCC - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for source categories: Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.
Most gasoline stations already comply with the new federal regulation by complying with state regulation Chapter 118. Chapter 118 falls short of the new federal regulation station with throughputs greater than 100,000 gallons per month. This federal regulation will require gas stations in Maine with throughputs greater than 100,000 gallons per month to submit initial notifications to the EPA by May 9, 2008. To help with compliance the Maine DEP is asking stations to send a copy of the notification to us as well. Stations with Stage II are not required to submit an initial notification.
Maine DEP outreach letter
Example Initial notification (optional)
sample form (print on 8x14)
To EPA
To DEP
8x11 sample form
Brochure
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/gdfb.pdf
Gasoline Dispensing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Sources Located in Maine
Maine regulations for Gasoline Distribution
Chapter 118 – Gasoline Dispensing Facilities Vapor control
Chapter 133 – Petroleum Liquids Transfer Vapor Recovery at Bulk Gasoline Plants
Chapter 112 – Bulk Terminal Petroleum Liquid Transfer Requirements
Chapter 111 – Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control
Chapter 120 – Gasoline Tank Truck Tightness Self-Certification
