Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-6-.29
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024
Section 335-3-6-.29 - Bulk Gasoline Terminals(1) For the purpose of this Rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Bulk Gasoline Terminal" means a gasoline storage facility which receives gasoline from its supply source primarily by pipelines, ships, barges and delivers gasoline to bulk gasoline plants or to commercial or retail accounts primarily by gasoline tank trucks and has an average daily throughput of more than 75,708 liters (20,000 gallons) of gasoline.(2) This Rule shall apply to bulk gasoline terminals and the appurtenant equipment necessary to load the gasoline tank truck or trailer compartments.(3) No person shall load gasoline into any gasoline tank truck or trailer from any bulk gasoline terminal unless: (a) the bulk gasoline terminal is equipped with a vapor recovery equipment system capable of complying with paragraph (4) of this Rule, properly installed, in good working order, in operation, and consisting of one of the following: 1. an adsorber or condensation system which processes and recovers at least ninety percent (90%) by weight of all vapors and gases from the equipment being controlled;2. a vapor collection system which directs all vapors to a fuel gas system; or3. a control equipment system demonstrated to have control efficiency equivalent to or greater than subparagraphs (a)1. or (a)2. of this paragraph and approved by the Director; and(b) all displaced vapors and gases are vented only to the vapor control system;(c) a means is provided to prevent liquid drainage from the loading device when it is not in use or to accomplish complete drainage before the loading device is disconnected;(d) all loading and vapor lines are equipped with fittings which make vapor-tight connections and which close automatically when disconnected; and(e) the gasoline tank truck or trailer has a valid Jefferson County Department of Health Air Sticker as required by Rule 335-3-6-.41(4) attached and visibly displayed.(4) Sources affected under subparagraph (3)(a) shall not allow mass emissions of VOCs from control equipment to exceed 80 milligrams per liter (4.7 grains per gallon) of gasoline loaded.(5) Sources affected under paragraph (2) of this Rule shall not:(a) allow the pressure in the vapor collection system to exceed the gasoline tank truck or trailer pressure relief settings; nor(b) allow the disposal of waste gasoline in sewers, open containers or in a manner that would result in evaporation.(6) The owner or operator of a gasoline bulk terminal subject to this Rule shall: (a) maintain records of the annual throughput quantities and types of petroleum liquids stored in each storage tank;(b) maintain a daily record of all gasoline tank trucks or trailers loaded or unloaded and the Jefferson County Department of Health Air Sticker number of each gasoline tank truck or trailer;(c) submit to the Director as a minimum, an annual summary report of the records required under subparagraph (a) of this paragraph; and(d) copies of all records and reports required under subparagraph (b) of this paragraph shall be available to representatives of the Director upon request and shall be retained by the owner or operator for a minimum of two (2) years after the date on which the record was made. Author:
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-6-.29
Effective Date: June 9, 1987. Amended: Effective Date: July 31, 1991. Amended: Filed October 17, 1996; effective November 21, 1996.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-28-14, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.