Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System
In the Stage I gasoline recovery system, the truck tank captures displaced vapors while filling underground storage tanks (USTs). The truck returns the vapor to the bulk gasoline terminal for processing. The Stage I gasoline vapor recovery system collects 96% of the vapors that would have otherwise been emitted to the atmosphere to form ground level
ozone which negatively impacts air quality.
Compliance Assistance
How to inspect your Stage 1 Vapor Recovery Equipment (Video):
Bryan Gabriel of MCAQ demonstrates a Stage I Self-Inspection
How to comply with your Stage 1 Air Quality Permit:
- Minimize gasoline spills and clean them up quickly when they occur.
- Conduct monthly self-inspections of permitted equipment and record results.
- Record monthly gasoline throughput and report total annually to MCAQ by April 30.
- Pay MCAQ's annual invoice at the beginning of the year on time.
- Conduct performance testing if required by 40 CFR 63 Subpart 6C and report results to MCAQ.
Reporting and Notification Forms
Submit your Annual Gasoline Dispensing Report ONLINE
Refer to Stage I section of the Forms webpage
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REMINDER: A permit transfer
is required following an ownership or legal name change. Complete and return an
S-3 form and $100 application fee to initiate the transfer. |
Applicable Regulations
Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance (MCAPCO)
Section 2.0928 - "Gasoline Service Stations Stage I"
Federal Rule
40 CFR 63 Subpart CCCCCC (6C) - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.
Subpart 6C Performance Testing Protocol for gasoline stations, if applicable:
QUESTIONS?
Contact Bryan Gabriel at
Bryan.Gabriel@mecklenburgcountync.gov or 704-336-5430.