The
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) regulates
sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and other
pollutants. VOC’s are commonly found in paints, solvents and gasoline
products. VOC’s
are compounds that lead to the formation of ozone, a regulated
pollutant.
Gasoline
dispensing equipment is subject to the California Air Resources
Board (ARB) Health and Safety Code; and District's Rules 61.3,
61.3.1.- Transfer of VOCs into Stationary Storage
Tanks and Rules 61.4. 61.4.1 - Transfer of VOCs into Vehicle Fuel Tanks.
Visit ARB's
Vapor Recovery Web-page for more specific information on
ARB's Vapor Recovery Program.
Testing of gasoline
dispensing equipment (gas stations) for compliance with emission and
equipment standards is a requirement of District permit conditions.
Use of the notification and test
result forms are mandatory. Businesses are free to create their
own recordkeeping forms as long as they contain all the
information required by the ARB Executive Order, rules and/or
permit conditions (
permit
attachments). If you wish to create your own forms,
make sure you carefully review the notification and testing
requirements applicable to your gasoline dispensing equipment
(e.g., balance or vacuum assist system).
If you opt to create your own forms,
or need further assistance, or have questions, please contact
Randy Smith at (858) 586-2677
or by email at
Randy.Smith@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Notifications and/or test results can be emailed to
Karen.Wilkins@sdcounty.ca.gov.
