New Jersey DEP Compliance Advisory!

By BlogAdmin December 12, 2023 Compliance, Important Bulletins, Notifications, Spill Prevention, Testing, Vapor Recovery

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.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY

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OPW NEW ENGLAND UST EVR Certification Course – Live Class

By BlogAdmin March 13, 2020 Certifications, Compliance, Seminars, Tech Training, UST

OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class

The OPW UST EVR live certification course provides attendees a hand’s on opportunity to install and service all of the OPW UST EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Attendees will use the tools provided in class while performing basic installation and routine maintenance of phase one components. There is no experience necessary and the class is free. There will be a test at the conclusion of the class and with a passing grade you will receive a 2 year certification.

There are 2 training session dates open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.

WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	DoubleTree by Hilton 5400 Computer Drive Westborough, MA 01581 (508) 366-5511
WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	Hilton Garden Inn 800 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 886-8000
EACH CLASS SIZE:	20 attendees maximum *(first come first serve basis)*
MEAL:	Coffee, Juice, Bagels
PRESENTER:	Glenn “Whitey” Eckart
HOSTED BY:	Tim Andersen OPW District Manager tim.andersen@opwglobal.com
REQUIREMENTS:	IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !! You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class

Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.

If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.

To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him at tim.andersen@opwglobal.com.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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OPW NEW ENGLAND UST EVR Certification Course – Live Class

By BlogAdmin August 13, 2019 Certifications, Seminars, Tech Training, UST

OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class

There are 2 training session dates open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.

WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	Hilton Garden Inn 800 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 886-8000
WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, September 11, 2019 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	Hampton Inn 449 Page St Stoughton, MA 02072 (781) 297-2900
EACH CLASS SIZE:	20 attendees maximum *(first come first serve basis)*
MEAL:	Coffee, Juice, Bagels
PRESENTER:	Glenn “Whitey” Eckart
HOSTED BY:	Tim Andersen OPW District Manager tim.andersen@opwglobal.com
REQUIREMENTS:	IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !! You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class

Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.

If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.

To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him at tim.andersen@opwglobal.com.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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OPW NEW ENGLAND UST EVR Certification Course – Live Class

By BlogAdmin June 5, 2019 Certifications, Seminars, Tech Training, UST

OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class

This training is open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.

WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, June 18, 2019 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	Hilton Garden Inn 800 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 886-8000
CLASS SIZE:	20 attendees maximum *(first come first serve basis)*
MEAL:	Coffee, Juice, Bagels
PRESENTER:	Glenn “Whitey” Eckart
HOSTED BY:	Tim Andersen OPW District Manager tim.andersen@opwglobal.com
REQUIREMENTS:	IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !! You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class

Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.

If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.

To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him at tim.andersen@opwglobal.com.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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REVISED!! MassDEP fact sheet – Frequently Asked Questions: Stage I Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Systems.

By BlogAdmin April 24, 2019 Compliance, General Information, Notifications, Regulations

From the desk of: Jeff Gifford, MassDEP, Bureau of Air & Waste, Stage I Vapor Recovery Program, 1 Winter St., 7th floor, Boston, MA 02108, Phone: 617-556-1144

Attention: Stage I Facility Owners & Operators:

The MassDEP Stage I Fact Sheet, “Frequently Asked Questions: Stage I Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Systems” has been revised and is now posted on the MassDEP Stage I Program website at the following link: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-stage-i-ii-vapor-recovery-program

The revised fact sheet is located near the top of the website under the “News & Updates” and “Additional Resources” section.

A number of the questions / answers on the fact sheet were revised.

Please note: For Question 5, “What is the deadline to upgrade my Stage I Pre-EVR system to a Stage I EVR System?”, the answer to this question has been revised as follows:

5. What is the deadline to upgrade my Stage I Pre-EVR system to a Stage I EVR system?

GDFs that are exempt from installing Stage I EVR until the tanks are replaced
➔ GDFs with existing gasoline tanks with “coaxial” Stage I systems are not required to upgrade to a Stage I EVR system until the existing gasoline tanks are removed and replaced with new gasoline tanks.

GDFs that must install Stage I EVR at installation
➔ GDFs that install new gasoline tanks or a new Stage I system after January 2, 2015 must install a Stage I EVR system.

GDFs that must upgrade to Stage I EVR by January 2, 2022
➔ GDFs with existing gasoline tanks with “dual-point” Stage I, and pre-EVR “screw-on” spill and vapor buckets,must install a Stage I EVR system by January 2, 2022.

GDFs that are not required to upgrade to Stage I EVR until after January 2, 2022
➔ GDFs with existing gasoline tanks with “dual-point” Stage I, and Pre-EVR “slip-on” spill and vapor buckets, are not required to upgrade to a Stage I EVR system until the “Slip-on” spill or vapor buckets must be repaired or replaced, at which time StageI EVR spill and vapor buckets must be installed.

If you have any questions regarding the revised Stage I EVR fact sheet or the Stage I Vapor Recovery program please contact Jeff Gifford at jeffrey.gifford@mass.gov.

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OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class – Official Invitation ( December 12, 2018 )

By BlogAdmin November 5, 2018 Certifications, Compliance, Seminars, Tanks, Tech Training, UST

OPW UST EVR Training Certification

OPW invites you to attend their UST EVR Training Certification class.

Description: The OPW EVR live certification course provides attendees a hand’s on opportunity to install and service all of the OPW UST EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Attendees will use the tools provided in class while performing basic installation and routine maintenance of phase one components. There is no experience necessary and the class is free. There will be an open book test at the conclusion of the class and with a passing grade you will receive a 2 year certification.

When: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Where: Hilton Garden Inn – 800 Hall of Fame Ave. – Springfield, MA 01105

IMPORTANT: Please contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us here ASAP to reserve a spot with the attendee name, company name & email address. Please note: all (3) bits of information are needed in order to officially register the attendee for the training class.

Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis. If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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MassDEP Stage I Enforcement Discretion Directive: OPW 723V PV Vent Approval

By Andre III Laverdiere July 26, 2017 Compliance, Important Bulletins, Notifications, Products, Regulations

The following is reproduced from an OPW newsletter.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is proposing to amend 310 CMR 7.24(3) Distribution of Motor Vehicle Fuel, to update the tables of Stage I systems certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) since January 2, 2015, the date the current Stage I regulation was last revised.

The existing regulations at 310 CMR 7.24(3) is part of the Massachusetts Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the regulatory amendments will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval into the SIP. A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the proposed amendments on:

August 1, 2017
10am – 12pm
Conference Room A
MassDEP Boston Office
1 Winter Street, Boston 02108

Testimony may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. MassDEP will accept written comments until 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2017. Written comments must be submitted by email to: DEP.Talks@state.ma.us or by mail to: Tom DeNormandie, MassDEP, One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108. A copy of the proposed amendments and technical support document is available on MassDEP’s website at mass.gov/dep/public/publiche.htm.

Stage I Vapor Recovery Enforcement Discretion Directive
for Owners/Operators of Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Facilities Subject to
310 CMR 7.24(3)

Attached is an Enforcement Discretion Directive, effective immediately, allowing the installation of Stage I enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) systems and components that are contained in California Air Resources Board (CARB) Orders issued since January 2, 2015 prior to the effective date of revisions to 310 CMR 7.24(3).

If you have any questions concerning the proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.24(3), or the conditions of the above directive, please call the MassDEP Stage I hotline at 617-556-1035, ext. 1, or Jeff Gifford at 617-556-1144; jeffrey.gifford@state.ma.us.

To learn more about the 723V pressure vacuum vent, Download the 723V Data Sheet/Flyer. Or call us at 1-800-451-4021.

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OPW Announces New FibreTite Multiport Spill Container

By Andre III Laverdiere October 12, 2016 Notifications, Products, UST

OPW has announced their new FibreTite Multiport Spill Containment System, which is now CARB EVR approved. These containers are designed with a lightweight composite cover for long-term water tight performance and meet all CARB and EVR requirements, as well as being certified for use on all existing standard gasoline Phase 1 Vapor Recovery Certification Phase 1 EVR Executive Orders. Among the features included are an integrated inspection port system, a removable flange in the container base, and a composite lift cover and optional levered plumber seal covers for easy access.

For additional information, check out the distributor bulletin and the official part brochure.

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OPW UST EVR Training Certification Courses 2016

By Andre III Laverdiere September 28, 2016 Important Bulletins, Service, Tech Training, UST

On October 26 and 27, OPW will be holding a pair of enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) training and certification courses in the Worcester, MA and Springfield, MA areas, respectively. These courses, which are free to attend and require no experience, will allow attendees to install and service all OPW EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. At the conclusion of the course, there will be a test which, if passed, will grant a 2-year certification.

If you are interested in attending, contact OPW District Manager Tim Andersen with the attendee name, company name, attendee email address, and preferred course location. Attendance is limited to 20 people, and enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis, so those interested should enroll as soon as possible.

Tim Andersen: tim.andersen@opwglobal.com

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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New OPW 723V Pressure Vacuum Vent

By Andre III Laverdiere August 23, 2016 Compliance, Important Bulletins, Notifications, Products

OPW has announced the release of the new 723V Pressure Vacuum Vent, which is designed specifically to meet all California Air Resources Board Enhanced Vapor Recovery (CARB EVR) requirements and is certified for use on all existing standard gasoline Phase 1 Vapor Recovery Certification Phase 1 EVR Executive Orders. In addition, it also complies with the Nation Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) 30 requirements for venting gasoline vapors. The 723V comes in both 2″ and 3″ NPT thread models, and is available for stocking now. For more information, check out the official distributor bulletin and product datasheet from OPW.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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

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WHY IS DEP ISSUING THIS ADVISORY?

OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class

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Attention: Stage I Facility Owners & Operators:

Please note: For Question 5, “What is the deadline to upgrade my Stage I Pre-EVR system to a Stage I EVR System?”, the answer to this question has been revised as follows:

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