Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 10, § 10-5.220
PURPOSE: This rule restricts volatile organic compound emissions from the handling of petroleum liquids in five specific areas: petroleum storage tanks with a capacity greater than forty thousand gallons, the loading of gasoline into delivery vessels, the transfer of gasoline from delivery vessels into storage containers, gasoline delivery vessels 10 CSR 10-5
and the fueling of motor vehicles from storage containers. This rule is required to achieve the federally mandated reduction of hydrocarbon emissions in the St. Louis metropolitan area that contribute to the formation of ozone.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) Applicability.
(C) Exemptions to This Rule and/or Specific Areas of This Rule.
(3)(A) of this rule shall not apply to petroleum storage tanks that—
petroleum or condensate at a drilling and production installation prior to custody transfer;
true vapor pressure less than 27.6 kilopascals (kPa) (4.0 psia) at ninety degrees Fahrenheit (90 °F);
equipped with a metallic-type shoe primary seal and have a shoe-mounted secondary seal or closure devices of demonstrated equivalence approved by the staff director; and
2. Gasoline loading.
not apply to a gasoline loading installation whose average monthly throughput of gasoline is less than or equal to one hundred twenty thousand (120,000) gallons when averaged over the most recent calendar year, provided the gasoline loading installation loads gasoline by submerged filling and—
loading installations submit a report to the staff director on a form supplied by the department stating the gasoline throughput for each month of the previous calendar year. The report shall be submitted no later than February 1 of each year;
after December 31, 1995, are Stage I equipped;
line loading installations maintain records of gasoline throughput and gasoline delivery; and
an exempt installation do not deliver to Stage I controlled tanks unless the delivery vessel is equipped with and employs Stage I controls.
fails to meet the requirements of the exemption in subparagraph (1)(C)2.A. of this rule for one (1) calendar year shall not qualify for the exemption again.
gasoline tanks with a capacity of less than or equal to five hundred (500) gallons.
apply to any gasoline dispensing facility (GDF) with one thousand (1,000) gallon or smaller tank(s) and monthly throughput of less than or equal to ten thousand (10,000) gallons of gasoline through the tanks.
not apply to gasoline transfers made to storage tanks equipped with floating roofs or their equivalent.
not apply to any storage tank having a capacity less than or equal to two thousand (2,000) gallons used exclusively for the fueling of agricultural equipment.
apply to any stationary storage tank used primarily for the fueling of agricultural equipment.
(2) Definitions.
(3) General Provisions.
(A) Petroleum Storage Tanks.
storage tanks shall cause or permit the storage in any stationary storage tank of more than forty thousand (40,000) gallons capacity of any petroleum liquid having a true vapor pressure of one and five-tenths (1.5) pounds per square inch absolute (psia) or greater at ninety degrees Fahrenheit (90 °F), unless the storage tank is a pressure tank capable of maintaining working pressures sufficient at all times to prevent volatile organic compound (VOC) vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere or is equipped with one (1) of the following vapor loss control devices:
pontoon type, double-deck type or internal floating cover or external floating cover, that rests on the surface of the liquid contents and is equipped with a closure seal(s) to close the space between the roof edge and tank wall. Storage tanks with external floating roofs shall meet the additional following requirements:
with—
extending from the floating roof to the tank wall (rim-mounted secondary seal); or
approved by the staff director that controls VOC emissions with an effectiveness equal to or greater than a seal required under subpart (3)(A)1.A.(I)(a) of this rule;
meet the following requirements:
tears or other openings in the seal(s) or seal fabric;
formly in place around the circumference of the floating roof between the floating roof and the tank wall; and
seals, the accumulated area of gaps exceeding 0.32 centimeters, one-eighth inch (1/8") width, between the secondary seal and the tank wall shall not exceed 21.2 cm2 per meter of tank diameter (1.0 in2 per foot of tank diameter);
floating roof, except for automatic bleeder vents, rim space vents and leg sleeves, must be equipped with—
closed position except when the openings are in actual use; and
which remain below the liquid surface at all times;
be closed at all times except when the roof is floated off or landed on the roof leg supports;
when the roof is being floated off the leg supports or at the manufacturer’s recommended setting; and
be provided with slotted membrane fabric covers or equivalent covers which cover at least ninety percent (90%) of the area of the opening;
storage tank gauging and sampling devices gas-tight, except when gauging or sampling is taking place. The vapor disposal portion of the vapor recovery system shall consist of an absorber system, condensation system, membrane system or equivalent vapor disposal system that processes the vapor and gases from the equipment being controlled; or
equal efficiency for purposes of air pollution control that may be approved by the staff director.
paragraph (3)(A)1.A. of this rule shall not be allowed if the petroleum liquid other than gasoline has a true vapor pressure of 11.1 psia or greater at ninety degrees Fahrenheit (90 °F). All storage tank gauging and sampling devices shall be gas-tight except when gauging or sampling is taking place.
per subsection (4)(A) of this rule.
(B) Gasoline Loading.
loading installation or delivery vessel shall cause or permit the loading of gasoline into any delivery vessel from a gasoline loading installation unless the gasoline loading installation is equipped with a vapor recovery system or equivalent. This system or system equivalent shall be approved by the staff director and the delivery vessel shall be in compliance with subsection (3)(D) of this rule.
plished in a manner that the displaced vapors and air will be vented only to the vapor recovery system. Measures shall be taken 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. The vapor disposal portion of the vapor recovery system shall consist of one (1) of the following:
system, membrane system, or equivalent vapor disposal system that processes the vapors and gases from the equipment being controlled and limits the discharge of VOC into the atmosphere to ten (10) milligrams of VOC vapor per liter of gasoline loaded;
directs the vapor to a fuel gas system; or
equal to or greater than subparagraph (3)(B)2.A. or B. of this rule if approved by the staff director.
per subsection (4)(B) of this rule.
(C) Gasoline Transfer at GDFs.
storage tank or delivery vessel shall cause or Specific to the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
permit the transfer of gasoline from a delivery vessel into a gasoline storage tank with a capacity greater than five hundred (500) gallons and less than or equal to one thousand (1,000) gallons unless—
equipped with a submerged fill pipe extending unrestricted to within six inches (6") of the bottom of the tank and not touching the bottom of the tank, or the storage tank is equipped with a system that allows a bottom fill condition;
fittings are vapor-tight when gasoline transfer is not taking place; and
ed via a conduit that is—
diameter; and
height above grade; and
uum valve that is certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at three inches water column pressure/eight inches water column vacuum (3"wcp/8"wcv) except when the owner or operator provides documentation that the vapor recovery system is CARB- certified for a different valve and will not function properly with a 3"wcp/8"wcv valve.
storage tank or delivery vessel shall cause or permit the transfer of gasoline from a delivery vessel into a gasoline storage tank with a capacity greater than one thousand (1,000) and less than forty thousand (40,000) gallons unless—
equipped with a Stage I vapor recovery system that is certified by a CARB Executive Order as having a collection efficiency of at least ninety-eight percent (98%);
is in compliance with subsection (3)(D) of this rule;
tings;
installations complying with the provisions of subsection (3)(B) of this rule;
employs one (1) vapor line per product line during the transfer. The staff director may approve other delivery systems submitted to the department with test data demonstrating compliance with subparagraph (3)(C)2.A. of this rule;
inches (3") inside diameter; and
equal to four inches (4") inside diameter.
recovery system or component that deviates from the requirements of subparagraph (3)(C)2.A. of this rule when provided documentation that—
collection efficiency of at least ninety-eight percent (98%); and
of subparagraph (3)(C)2.A.of this rule would lead to noncompliance with other state or federal regulations or to improper functioning of the gasoline storage tank system.
at GDFs shall not have a capacity greater than one thousand (1,000) gallons.
safety valves or other devices required by government regulations.
(D) Gasoline Delivery Vessels.
delivery vessel shall operate or use a gasoline delivery vessel which is loaded or unloaded at an installation subject to subsection (3)(B) or (3)(C) of this rule unless—
ally to demonstrate compliance with the test method specified in 40 CFR 63.425(e);
completed test results signed by a representative of the testing installation upon successful completion of the leak test.
results are kept with the delivery vessel at all times and made immediately available to the staff director upon request; and
the owner or operator and retested within fifteen (15) business days of testing if it does not meet the leak test criteria of subparagraph (3)(D)1.A. of this rule.
delivery vessel who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the staff director that the vessel has passed a current annual leak test in another state shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of subparagraph (3)(D)1.A. of this rule, if the other state’s leak test program requires the same gauge pressure and test procedures as specified in subparagraph (3)(D)1.A. of this rule.
performed as specified in subsection (4)(C) of this rule.
ty valves or other devices required by government regulations.
(E) Fueling of Motor Vehicles at GDFs.
vapor recovery system. Owners or operators shall—
and sampling sites or ports, valves, break- 10 CSR 10-5
aways, joints, and disconnects on the vapor recovery systems to prevent emissions of volatile organic compounds except during gauging or sampling; and
meets the requirements of 40 CFR 80.22(j) promulgated June 26, 1996, and hereby incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Office of Federal Register, U.S. National Archives and Records, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20408. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
recovery system.
A. Owners or operators shall—
of subparagraphs (3)(E)1.A.–B. of this rule.
recovery system in good working order in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and with no indication of visible liquid leaks. Vapor recovery system components may only be replaced with components that have equivalent performance;
conspicuously in the gasoline dispensing area for the vapor recovery system in use at each GDF. The instructions shall clearly describe how to fuel vehicles correctly with vapor recovery nozzles utilized at that GDF. The instructions shall also include a warning that repeated attempts to continue dispensing gasoline after the system has indicated that the vehicle fuel tank is full may result in spillage of gasoline;
vapor recovery system no later than December 31, 2015. The decommissioning must be performed in accordance with the department’s Stage II Decommissioning Checklist.
list specific defects that substantially impair the effectiveness of components or systems used for the control of gasoline vapors resulting from motor vehicle fueling operations. This ongoing list shall be used by the staff director as a basis for marking the components or systems out-of-order and shall be made available to any GDF with a Stage II vapor recovery system in place.
cation of substantial defects in equipment or installation of a Stage II vapor recovery system, the system or components shall be marked “out-of-order” and no person shall use or permit the use of that system or component until those defects and all other defects have been repaired, replaced, or adjusted to establish compliance. The components or system may be released into operation when the staff director has reinspected the installation; found the system and components to be in good working order; and removed the “out-oforder” notice. The staff director shall reinspect the previously marked “out-of-order” system or component and other noted defects as expeditiously as possible after notification from the operator that the repairs have been completed. In no case shall the reinspection be more than four (4) business days from the operator’s notification that the repairs have been completed. In those cases in which the reinspection cannot be scheduled within the required time, the owner or operator may remove the “out-of-order” notice with permission of the staff director. If reinspection reveals that compliance has not been established, the system or components shall remain tagged “out-of-order.” The staff director shall conduct a second reinspection within seven (7) business days from the operator’s notification that repairs have been completed.
no owner or operator of a GDF may install a new Stage II vapor recovery system.
(F) Permits Required.
ject to subsections (3)(C) or (3)(E) of this rule may construct or modify a Stage I or Stage II vapor recovery system without obtaining a construction permit according to subsection (3)(G) of this rule; and
ject to subsections (3)(C) or (3)(E) of this rule shall operate without an operating permit obtained according to subsection (3)(H) of this rule.
(G) Construction Permits for Vapor Recovery Systems for New GDFs, Vapor Recovery System Modification for Existing GDFs, and Stage I experimental technology.
requires a Stage I vapor recovery system, decommission of an existing Stage II vapor recovery system, or major modification to an existing GDF. An owner or operator constructing a new GDF that requires a Stage I vapor recovery system, decommissioning an existing Stage II vapor recovery system, or modifying an existing vapor recovery system such that the fixed capital costs of the new components will exceed fifty percent (50%) of the fixed capital cost of a new gasoline dispensing system (including only those components directly related to gasoline dispensing and storage) shall—
supplied by the department for a permit to construct at least thirty (30) days prior to beginning construction. The application shall include:
ough description of the planned installation;
vent lines and material of all underground and aboveground plumbing;
ject to paragraph (3)(C)2. of this rule, current CARB Executive Orders for the proposed Stage I vapor recovery system;
storage tank(s); and
to beginning construction;
a prominent location during construction;
and requirements of Division 10 of Title 10 of the Code of State Regulations;
final test methods and procedures that will be used to demonstrate compliance;
subparagraph (3)(H)1.B. of this rule; and
prominent location, the current operating permit from the director for the site and the specific vapor recovery system that was installed. The operating permit shall be maintained according to subsection (3)(H) of this rule.
An owner or operator of an existing GDF modifying an existing vapor recovery system such that the fixed capital costs of the new components will not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the fixed capital cost of a new gasoline dispensing system (including only those components directly related to gasoline dispensing and storage) shall—
fication prior to construction for projects that include, but are not limited to, any modification that—
an area within fifteen (15) feet of the vapor lines or vent lines;
lines themselves;
vapor recovery system; or
tioning of the vapor recovery system;
by the staff director for the specific installation. Such information may include, but is not limited to, plumbing diagrams, including vapor or vent lines; material of all underground and aboveground plumbing; current CARB executive orders for the proposed vapor recovery system and equipment; and proof of compliance with all rules and requirements of Division 10 of Title 10 of the
in accordance with the rules and requirements of Division 10 of Title 10 of the Code of State Regulations. If, after review of the application, or inspection of the modification to the vapor recovery system, it is discovered that the modification is not in compliance with the rules and requirements of Division 10 of Title
or operator will be subject to enforcement action, and must bring the facility back into compliance with the rules and requirements of Division 10 of Title 10 of the Code of State Regulations;
paragraph (3)(H)1. of this rule; and
and display, in a prominent location, on-site the current operating permit from the director for the specific site and the specific vapor recovery system that was installed. The operating permit shall be maintained according to subsection (3)(H) of this rule.
director may approve Stage I experimental technology for a specific GDF. Experimental technology may be approved for up to three (3) years for a limited number of GDFs under specific conditions determined by the staff director. GDFs applying for approval of experimental technology shall—
approval at least ninety (90) days prior to beginning construction. The application shall include, but not be limited to:
ough description of the planned installation;
vent lines and material of all underground and aboveground plumbing; and
and related information for the proposed system;
detailed plan for the construction and operation of the system. The plan shall include a description of the planned testing and record keeping for the GDF. The director may issue the construction permit when all conditions of the testing GDF are deemed satisfactory;
a prominent location during construction;
prove that the vapor recovery system is leaktight if requested by the staff director; and
and maintain on-site, in a prominent location, a current operating permit from the director for the specific innovative technology that is in operation. The permit shall specify the technology, the location, and the time period the technology will be tested.
4. Emergency Repairs. Specific to the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
requiring emergency repair or replacement of vapor recovery system components may immediately begin corrective construction if the construction is in response to an accident or event that—
threat of fire;
by allowing release of liquid product onto the ground or abnormal release of vapor into the air; and/or
ing to make emergency repair or replacement per subparagraph (3)(G)4.A. of this rule shall contact the department within forty-eight (48) hours of the commencement of the repair or replacement to determine what future action is required for compliance with this rule.
minor modifications per paragraph (3)(G)2. of this rule may begin modification upon submittal of the construction permit notification.
permit or a permit rejection within thirty (30) days of receipt of all construction permit applications submitted per paragraph (3)(G)1. of this rule.
pay the department a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each construction permit application submitted in accordance with subsection (3)(G) of this rule.
(H) Operating Permits. All owners or operators of installations subject to subsection (3)(C) or (3)(E) of this rule shall apply to the director for an operating permit.
an operating permit after the completion of construction, the owner or operator of a GDF shall—
ating permit within thirty (30) days of construction completion;
approved pressure decay test, pressure/vacuum valve test, and, where a Stage II vapor recovery system is in place, a dynamic back pressure/liquid blockage test;
staff director at least seven (7) days prior to the test date. The staff director may observe the test, but it is not required that the staff director be present and observe the test;
director;
maintains a system of record keeping that meets the requirements of subsection (4)(D) of this rule; and
and requirements of Division 10 of Title 10 of the Code of State Regulations.
operating permit is renewable on the date specified in the initial operating permit and for periods of three (3) years after the initial permit term expires. In order to renew the operating permit the owner or operator of a GDF shall—
of the operating permit and test within ninety (90) days prior to the renewal date;
tained all vapor recovery system components in good operating order during the preceding operating permit term including prompt efforts to establish compliance following “out-of-order” notices;
approved pressure decay test, pressure/vacuum valve test, and, where a Stage II vapor recovery system is in place, a dynamic back pressure/liquid blockage test, prior to the expiration date of the permit;
staff director at least seven (7) days prior to the test date. The staff director may observe the test, but it is not required that the staff director be present and observe the test;
director; and
section (4)(D) of this rule.
using a vapor recovery system that is decertified by CARB shall establish compliance with this rule within one (1) year or by the next renewal date of the operating permit whichever is longer. Failure to establish compliance will result in nonrenewal of the operating permit.
pay the department a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each operating permit.
(I) Owner/Operator Compliance. The owner or operator of a vapor recovery system subject to this rule shall—
the gasoline loading equipment in a manner that prevents—
four thousand five hundred (4,500) pascals (eighteen inches (18") of H2O) in the delivery vessel;
one hundred percent (100%) of the lower explosive limit (LEL), measured as propane at two point five (2.5) centimeters from all points on the perimeter of a potential leak source when measured by the method referenced in 10 CSR 10-6.030(14)(E) during loading or transfer operations; and 10 CSR 10-5
or transfer operations; and
days, a vapor recovery system that exceeds the limits in paragraph (3)(I)1. of this rule; and
per subsection (4)(D) of this rule.
(4) Reporting and Record Keeping.
(5) Test Methods.
AUTHORITY: section 643.050, RSMo Supp. 2013.* Original rule filed March 14, 1967, effective March 24, 1967. Amended: Filed Jan. 31, 1972, effective Feb. 10, 1972. Amended: Filed Aug. 25, 1972, effective Sept. 4, 1972. Amended: Filed May 12, 1976, effective Oct. 11, 1976. Amended: Filed Aug. 16, 1977, effective Feb. 11, 1978. Amended: Filed March 13, 1980, effective Sept. 12, 1980. Amended: Filed Dec. 5, 1980, effective May 11, 1981. Amended: Filed Nov. 2, 1984, effective May 11, 1985. Amended: Filed Dec. 3, 1985, effective Oct. 1, 1986. Amended: Filed Oct. 4, 1988, effective March 11, 1989. Amended: Filed Nov. 27, 1989, effective May 24, 1990. Rescinded and Readopted: Filed Aug. 15, 1994, effective April 30, 1995. Amended: Filed May 15, 1995, effective Dec. 30, 1995. Amended: Filed Jan. 16, 1996, effective Sept. 30, 1996. Amended: Filed Dec. 28, 1998, effective Aug. 30, 1999. Amended: Filed Jan. 2, 2007, effective Sept. 30, 2007. Amended: Filed Feb. 27, 2014, effective Nov. 30, 2014. *Original authority: 643.020, RSMo 1965, amended 1972, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2011.