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New vapour recovery regulations for fuel pump operators
Clear the Air campaign and the new regulations
The emissions from petrol can cause smog. The volatile organic compounds react with nitrogen oxides and form ozone, particularly in hot weather. The ozone can develop into a white smog, which can have significant health effects on people.
The NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) have recently introduced a new regulation that focuses on vapour recovery. By reducing the emissions released at petrol pumps, the amount of smog being produced will decrease and reduce the inadvertent air pollution from sites dispensing petrol.
The regulation is relevant to mechanical workshops, service stations or any other business that operate petrol bowsers to refuel vehicles. For most sites, the equipment upgrades will only come into play when the site forecourt is refurbished.
Areas of vapour recovery VR1 – Deliveries
When underground tanks are filled with petrol, vapours must be returned to the delivery truck via a separate hose.
The related equipment is vapour return lines, tight couplings on return lines and transfer hoses, pressure vacuum valves, spill containment enclosures for connection points, seals and overfill protection devices.
VR2 – Vehicle fuelling
When the petrol pump is used to fuel a vehicle, the vapours must be collected at the nozzle and returned to the underground tank. A percentage standard of returned vapour is required. The system must also be certified.
In addition, the regulations cover areas such as monitoring, testing, record keeping and reporting.
Compliance timeframe
The DECCW timeframe depends on the petrol throughput and site location, as below:
Further information
Contact DECCW for more detailed information: Websitewww.environment.nsw.gov.au/air/petrolvapour.htm Emailvapour.recovery@environment.nsw.gov.au Phone 02 9995 5555
The Regulations and Standards are available on the DECCW website (Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Vapour Recovery at Petrol Service Stations). These include templates, guidelines and technical information.
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