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Important Notice
to
Gasoline Distribution and Supply Companies, and Delivery Truck Owners/Operators
NOTICE OF 60-DAY EXERCISE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION FOR GASOLINE DELIVERIES TO DISPENSING FACILITIES WITHOUT EVR UPGRADES
State
regulations require all gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) to upgrade the
Phase I systems on their underground tanks to meet enhanced vapor recovery (EVR)
standards. On April 1,2005, all existing non-EVR systems will be decertified
for use. Normally, this decertification would mean that bulk gasoline
deliveries should not occur.
Currently, there is a critical shortage of certified equipment and
installation contractors to complete all the upgrades by the deadline of
April 1. Consequently, AQMD will not issue Notices of Violation to suppliers delivering gasoline
as long as the Phase I equipment is not tagged out of service at the GDF
receiving the fuel delivery. This limited exercise of discretion on field
enforcement for the deadline for bulk deliveries will be reviewed in late
May for possible extension.
Please note this exercise of
enforcement discretion applies only to the fuel distribution suppliers and
not to the gasoline dispensing facility itself. All GDFs must comply with
all the EVR standards
in effect by the April 1, 2005 deadline.
Questions about this Advisory
should be sent via e-mail to
gkasper@aqmd.gov. |
