New Jersey DEP Compliance Advisory!

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
#2023-24     Issued: 12/7/2023

COMPLIANCE ADVISORY

REMINDER TO TAKE ACTION TO COMPLY WITH ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS BEFORE DECEMBER 23, 2024


WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS ADVISORY?

Owners and operators of any gasoline dispensing facility (GDF) constructed in New Jersey before November 9, 2017. A GDF is any stationary facility that dispenses gasoline into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, which makes it subject to New Jersey Air Pollution Control rules for gasoline transfer operations.


WHY IS DEP ISSUING THIS ADVISORY?

On December 23, 2017, the New Jersey Air Pollution Control rules (N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3) were amended to include Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) standards, established by California Air Resources Board (CARB), which aim to improve the effectiveness of gas pump vapor recovery systems, reduce vapor leaks from underground storage tanks, reduce evaporation from hoses and nozzles between use, redesign of nozzles to reduce drips, enhanced diagnostics to alert attendants when vapor recovery equipment malfunctions and improve the long-term reliability of vapor recovery equipment. The regulations were implemented in two phases. Phase II standards, which
primarily affected hoses and nozzles and the decommissioning of older gas pump vapor recovery systems, was completed in December 2020. Phase I standards, which primarily involve the tanks, piping, and fill ports, require that affected equipment be “CARB EVR-certified” on or before the deadline of December 23, 2024.


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Universal Valve: Which Is Really Better – Cross-linked or Linear Polyethylene?

Are you providing your customer with the safest and best long term performance spill container?

 

 

 

Universal Valve 69RT and 71CD spill containers are equipped with a Cross-Link Polyethylene Bellow. Research shows that Cross-Link Polyethylene is far superior to Linear Polyethylene.
An Environmental stress test (ASTM method D-1693 for polyethylene plastics) shows that Cross-Link Polyethylene can hold up for thousands of hours with 0 failures as opposed to linear polyethylene’s only, hundreds of hours.Universal 69RT & 71CD Interchangeable Covers

  • Cross-Link Polyethylene Bellows
  • Bolted bellows to ring and base – no band clamps to slip off.
  • Available with or without a drain
  • SP version easily retrofitted from a rain-tight lid to a water-tight lid (69RT)
  • Equipped standard with grounding screw. Important when using a fiberglass riser pipe!
  • Easily Hydro or vacuum testable to meet all new EPA testing regulations
  • Built and tested in the U.S.A. !

 

 

And don’t forget to check out the hottest web specials offered by Universal Valve on our website!Universal Valve's Hot Savings

Be Safe, Be Sure, Be Universal!

 

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Franklin Fueling Sets an Industry First with Their Let’s Be Frank Podcasts!

Let's Be Frank with Kali Kinziger

 

Franklin Fueling Sets An Industry First With Weekly, Let’s Be Frank podcasts!

Hosted by Kali Kinziger, Let’s Be Frank podcasts are perfect to introduce newbies to the petroleum equipment industry; from the latest products, new technology, install and maintenance tips and tricks to brushing up on the latest industry trends.

 

 

 


How To Hear Let’s Be Frank Podcasts:

  1. Directly on the Let’s Be Frank Website – befrank.ffspro.com
  2. Apple Podcasts –  Search “Franklin Fueling Systems”
  3. Spotify – Search “Let’s Be Frank” or Franklin Fueling Systems

 

 

Let's Be Frank Episode 1: Cable Tight

EPISODE 1: CABLE TIGHT

In the premier episode Kali talks with Allan Busch, Franklin Fueling Systems Piping and Containment and Wire Management Systems Product Manager as to how Cable Tight™ is changing the game for electrical and data wire conduit and what people have to say about the electrofusion welding process.

 

 

 

 

Let's Be Frank Episode 2:

EPISODE 2: DEFENDER SERIES

In episode two, Kali sits down with Nicole Keppy, Franklin Fueling Systems Service Station Hardware Product Manager to chat about how spill containment and overfill prevention valves (OPV) work and what the new UST regulations mean for your existing equipment.

 

 

 

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5 Reasons Fuel-Site Water Intrusion Is Increasing

It is a pretty well known fact that most of the Earth’s surface is covered by water so to say it permeates our existence is an understatement.

While this liquid is essential to our existence, it also wreaks havoc on many man-made systems it comes in contact with and in our world of petroleum, it would be classified as a super villain!

And while our industry has been reacting to the havoc water causes for more than a century to develop better ways to keep it out of refueling systems, water intrusion has INCREASED in refueling systems!

Ed KammererThe following is an excerpt, written by Ed Kammerer that appeared in the September, 2018 edition of the Fuel Market News.  Ed is the Director of Global Product Management for OPW, based in Cincinnati, OH, USA. He can be reached at ed.kammerer@opwglobal.com. OPW is leading the way in fueling solutions and innovations worldwide. OPW delivers product excellence and the most comprehensive line of fueling equipment and services to retail and commercial fueling operations around the globe. For more information on OPW, please go to OPWGlobal.com.

Below are some of the highlights pulled from Ed’s article.

OPW War on Water Intrusion

Why the increase??

Here are some explanations:

  • Changes In Fuel Chemistry
  • Changes In The Fuel Distribution Infrastructure
  • Installation Procedures

OPW is Waging War on Water Intrusion

By offering:

  • Composite Multiports with Watertight Lids and Covers
  • Composite Manhole Covers
  • Sealable Cover Spill Containers
  • No-Drill Dispenser Loop Sumps
  • No-Drill Tank Sumps

You can read Ed’s full article by clicking here.

 

JWK Shop By ImageIn our ongoing efforts to simplify finding and buying retail petroleum refueling equipment and replacement parts, nothing quite does it like image driven content to help guide your selections. If you are on a desktop or laptop, use your mouse to scroll around the image below to discover the links to many of OPW’s watertight and other line of products found in our online store.
JWK Blog Editor’s Note: OPW is constantly adding products to their line and we are always adding and removing products from our web store.  While the below image is tied to hundreds of OPW products in our webstore, we are still linking products to the various categories represented in the below graphic and have not linked any OPW Fuel Management Products as of this writing. Product offerings linked to this grpahic will continue to expand over time. Thank you.

If you have any further questions about water intrusion, OPW ‘s line of watertight products or would like to place an order, do not hesitate to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.

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New Overfill Prevention Guides from Franklin Fueling!

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Check out the latest installation guide from Franklin Fueling for their Defender Series overfill prevention valves:

In addition, members of the FFS PRO University service can become certified through their overfill prevention course.

If you have any questions about Franklin products, give us a call at 1-800-451-4021.

 

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Universal Valve’s Hottest Products With The Coolest Prices!!

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We don’t know if the heat is getting to Peter and our friends at Universal Valve but we aren’t going to argue when they ask us to pass on these great savings to you via the the JWK Web Store.   And these are not paltry savings for a week or 2; you can save BIG on the hottest Universal Valve products until January 31, 2018!

Yup, you read that right! For the remainder of 2017, if you buy Universal Valve’s hottest products found under our Web Specials through our online store , you will save significantly off not just list price but our typical every day selling price but ONLY if you buy online!

 

These specials include some of our industries top selling products ranging from valves, fitting and spill containment to dispenser and island accessories that ship via standard package carriers such as UPS.  Many we have on-hand and ship those in-stock orders received by 3PM Eastern Time the same day and what we don’t have on our shelves can be shipped direct from the factory to you within 1-3 business days.

Universal Hot Specials

As with anything however, there are some exceptions to the rules that we would like to bring to your attention:

1999-2844 Universal Valve Bumper Board
1999-2844 28″ x 44″ Bumper Board with U-Bolt Mounting Box
– At this time, freight can not be automatically calculated online accurately   for this product as it ships in 2 separate boxes so you will need to call us at 1.800.238.1225 to order. Don’t worry though, you will get the online price when you do.  If this product needs to be shipped directly to you from Universal, please allow 2-3 days for them to process.

 

 

 

 

 

1975-FA34-SS Universal Valve Post Pount Air Tower

 

1975-FA34-SS Stainless Steel Air Tower with Post Mount –  This is the only product that can not be shipped via UPS or any small package carriers that requires common carrier motor freight, shipped as 2-pieces strapped to a skid.  Call us at 1.800.238.1225 to order.  If this product needs to be shipped directly to you from Universal, please allow 3-5 days for them to process.

 

 

 

 

 

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1984-BC452YR 4″ DIameter x 52″ High Yellow Bollard Cover with Red Reflective Tape –  Universal requires up to 7 days to process this product if it is shipped direct from the factory to you.

Universal Hot Specials

And remember, you will only find these specials online at www.johnwkennedyco.com!

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New Defender Series Spills Containers Now Available from Franklin Fueling

 

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Franklin Defender Series SC 1

 

 

Franklin Fueling Systems has announced the launch of a new group of below grade spill containers to their Defender Series line of overfill prevention and spill containment products.  These containers offer double wall protection and come with a gasketed lock-down lid inside an 18″ steel manway, and are available to order immediately.  For additional information, check out the official release from FFS PRO University, and for more information on the full Defender Series line including product information, datasheets, and other useful resources, head over to the official page on Franklin’s site.

For additional information or questions about Franklin products, be sure to call us at 1-800-451-4021.

 

 

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OPW Introduces New Fiberglass Wide Access Dispenser Sump

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OPW  has introduced a new fiberglass wide access dispenser sump; the DSF-1741C is  for larger Wayne Helix 5000 Model dispensers.

 

 

The many features and benefits of this sump include:OPW_DSF-1741C

  • Conduitless Design: The fiberglass base and metal cap and frame are designed to direct conduit into the dispenser along the side of the sump to avoid requiring additional entry boot penetrations
  • Multi-Product Flexibility: The wide sump surface area is designed to accommodate up to 4 product lines into the sump
  • Structural Integrity: Engineered with thick side walls to withstand backfill and high water table forces.  Precise glass and resin metering throughout the molding process ensures material consistency and maximizes the strength-to-weight ratio
  • Smooth Sealing Surfaces for Leak-Tight Sump Entry Fittings: Our fully enclosed molding manufacturing method produces a uniform wall thickness while eliminating air entrapment.  The result is a flat, smooth finish, both inside and out, which provides leak-tight pipe entries

Sump Dimensions & Price

To learn more about this and any other OPW product, please contact us at 1.800.451.4021

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Universal Spill Containers: Now in Carbon and Stainless Steel

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Universal has announced that a number of their spill containers will now be available in 70C Universal Manholeboth stainless and E-coated carbon steel.  This new feature will be available for the 70C and 72 Series spill containers and the 71SC below grade containers.  In addition, the 70CD container (with drain valve) will be available in stainless steel.  Proven to last longer than buckets made of poly material, the steel buckets are also repairable without removing the spill container.

See the following links for more information:

 

 

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A Word From Universal Valve About Spill Prevention

Universal Spill PreventionThe following has been reproduced from Universal Valve email dated 12/15/2016

Unfortunately, environmental Hazards are located all over the forecourt, not just the fill area. By using a spill container, we can protect the environment at the fill location. But what about all the other tank risers, and access points? In a perfect world, every tank fill situation will go as planned and not a drop of fuel will hit the environment. Yet history shows that proper planning is needed for when things do not go as planned.

The new EPA rules help make sure sites are checked and operated properly. But what happens when a tank is overfilled and the perfect storm arises? There are other access points to contend with that could leak petroleum directly into the environment. Here are three common tank access risers that need attention.Universal Valve 70C Spill Container

  • Vapor recovery risers. Typically, a spill container with no drain is the ideal solution. Eliminating the drain is ideal. There is less of a chance of water entering the tank with no drain.
    • Check Out Universal Spills such as the 70C-1212

 

 

  • Tank Monitoring risers. Standard spill containers are not the ideal solution here. Using a tank monitoring spill container offers electrical conduit hookups while creating water tight solutions for incoming ground water and environmental protection from tank overfills.

 

 

 

 

  • Universal JH69-4 Stick Port FlapperStick Port Risers. Standard spill containers work well here. Like the vapor recovery container no need for a drain valve. Be sure to use a cap and adapter on the riser that is clearly marked “DO NOT FILL”. Installing a stick port flapper helps reduce vapors through the riser when removing the cap.

 

 

 

 

  • Be sure to mark all of these spill containers clearly for their purpose. Marking the lids is not the only place you’d want to mark the container. Adding a concrete marker next to the unit is a safe bet. It eliminates the problem of the lids being crossed up and/or replaced with a non-marked lid.

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