Retail Gasoline Marketers

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**Stage II Testing**

Stage II Fact Sheet

Stage II systems are required to be tested every five years. This test should be performed according to one of three methods:

(a) Unless otherwise specified in this rule, the test method found in Rule 1200-3-18-.85 (page 194) of this chapter to
determine compliance with the vapor-tight requirements of Paragraph (3) of this rule for lines,
piping, caps, couplers, adapters, and fittings;

(b) The test methods found in Appendix J, Technical Guidance - Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems
for Control of Vehicle Refueling Emissions at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities, Volume II, EPA -
450/3-91-022b (November 1991), to determine compliance with applicable requirements
specified in Subparagraph (3)(c) of this rule; and/or (a scanned copy of Appendix J can be viewed through this link)

(c)Other methods necessary for demonstration of compliance approved by the Technical Secretary
and the EPA.

Keep aware of permit conditions and don't let this test sneak up on you.

** Attention Retail Gasoline Marketers **

Recent changes in Stage I Vapor Recovery regulations by the Air Pollution Control Board require the installation of Stage I Vapor Recovery systems approved by the California Air Resources Board by May 1, 2006.

New Tennessee Stage I Vapor Recovery Fact Sheet

Retail gasoline marketers are regulated by both the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Air Pollution Control and Underground Storage Tank divisions.

For a look at the regulations governing Stage I and II in Tennessee go to page 56 of the document that opens up by going here: 1200-3-18-.24 Volatile Organic Compounds

There are two permit forms required for Stage I Vapor Recovery Systems. This document contains the forms and instructions for them. It was part of a recent mailout to potentially affected facilities: Stage I Vapor Recovery packet

For information as to CARB approved systems take a look at the CARB Executive Orders for further information.

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For more information about Tennessee's Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, please contact the program at 1-800-734-3619 or by email at [email protected].