In the complex world of environmental regulations, staying ahead of the curve is critical. On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) finalized amendments to rules that will significantly impact compliance requirements for the gasoline distribution and terminals industry. These updates, aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing environmental stewardship, present new challenges that will be multi-faceted.
What to Know First About the 3 Revised Rules
Effective July 8, 2024, these three finalized USEPA rule amendments apply to bulk gasoline terminals, distribution facilities, and pipeline facilities:
- 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XXa: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for bulk gasoline terminals.
- 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart R: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for gasoline distribution facilities (major sources).
- 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart BBBBBB: NESHAP for gasoline distribution bulk terminals, bulk plants, and pipeline facilities (area sources).
Compliance deadlines for existing facilities extend to May 8, 2027, but proactive planning is essential.
Stay Ahead of the Compliance Curve with Confidence
Taking proactive steps now to evaluate, plan and execute any needed modifications to your facility or compliance programs is the best strategy to ensure you can demonstrate compliance for every affected source.
Consider that over 9,000 sources across the U.S. are also affected, so waiting too long is risky. The supply-chain of equipment and resources, including expert testers, labs, and consultants cannot meet the demand at one time.
Quick Glance of Significant Revisions
- Lower VOC emission limits for new, modified, or reconstructed bulk gasoline terminals
- Reduced loading rack emission limits
- Increased cargo tank vapor-tightness requirements
- Additional controls for storage tanks
- Enhanced leak detection and repair requirements
- Revised monitoring and operating requirements for control devices
You may end up needing new controls, performance evaluations, new installs/upgrades, or programming changes for your CEMS, or just finding the best LDAR technicians in your area.
Stay tuned, as my team and I from Alliance will be sharing specific details about each updated gasoline rule requirement, and how we can help to ensure you’re meeting your compliance obligations.
Can’t wait? Contact Alliance to discover how we can optimize your path to regulatory success.
About the Author
Kristine Davies, Project Director, Air Quality, Environmental Consulting
With nearly 20 years of expertise in environmental consulting, complemented by a decade of experience in manufacturing and environmental engineering, Kristine excels in air quality permitting and compliance, specializing in Title V, PSD, NNSR, and minor source permitting. She is proficient in NSPS, NESHAPs, RACT regulations, emissions quantification, and emissions inventory submittals, making her a versatile leader in the field.
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