If you have not been trained or need recertification on Omntec’s Proteus line, we strongly recommend attending one of their FREE training sessions.
OMNTEC’s FREE ASC training is a web-based course including an exam that can be completed at your own pace. The training presentation is live and hosted through Zoom. The course is roughly 2.5 hours long.
After you register you will receive an email with links to documents you can reference during the training session and the certification.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent out at the end of the day the week before the training session. Upon completion of both the training and exam, you will be provided a certificate and a wallet card that will be emailed directly to you.
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.
Veeder-Root Releases The California In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) TLS-450PLUS Console Software
Overview
Veeder-Root is committed to providing the best-in-class products and critical equipment needed by the industry. The purpose of this notification is to announce the recent Executive Order approval for the TLS-450PLUS Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) with In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) and Pressure Management Control (PMC) Systems from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as of July 28, 2023.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN: With the announcement of the End of Sale of the TLS-350 ATG in the past year, this approval provides customers in the California market the opportunity to purchase the advanced TLS-450PLUS platform. The TLS-450PLUS ISD system provides the reliability of the TLS-350 ISD system with the latest technology in data security, connectivity, data-logging for reporting, as well as auto notifications when a site condition changes via the ATG LCD screen, email, or remote alarm management.
Targeted Market: California, US
Order Details
If you are building a new location or simply want to upgrade your TLS-350 ATG, Veeder-Root has created a simplified ordering process to ensure you have the basics to meet the Executive Order for Enhance Vapor Recovery requirements.
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If you have not been trained or need recertification on Omntec’s Proteus line, we strongly recommend attending one of their FREE training sessions.
OMNTEC’s FREE ASC training is a web-based course including an exam that can be completed at your own pace. The training presentation is live and hosted through Zoom. The course is roughly 2.5 hours long.
After you register you will receive an email with links to documents you can reference during the training session and the certification.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent out at the end of the day the week before the training session. Upon completion of both the training and exam, you will be provided a certificate and a wallet card that will be emailed directly to you.
If you have not been trained or need recertification on Omntec’s Proteus line, we strongly recommend attending one of their FREE training sessions.
OMNTEC’s FREE ASC training is a web-based course including an exam that can be completed at your own pace. The training presentation is live and hosted through Zoom. The course is roughly 2.5 hours long.
After you register you will receive an email with links to documents you can reference during the training session and the certification.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent out at the end of the day the week before the training session. Upon completion of both the training and exam, you will be provided a certificate and a wallet card that will be emailed directly to you.
Training & Certification Seminar Schedule Wednesday March 29th
8:00 – 9:00am
APT Piping Re-Certification
9:15 – 10:15am
OPW Underground Piping Re-Certification
10:30 – 11:30am
CSI UST Installation Re-Certification
11:45am – 12:45pm
Emco Wheaton EVR Re-Certification
1:00 – 2:30pm
Icon Sump & Fitting Repair Certification
We are back once again with the most anticipated petroleum equipment trade show with dozens of vendors featuring their latest and greatest product offerings along with training and re-certification seminars. We end the first day with a cocktail hour featuring an open bar, great Hors-d’oeuvres and live entertainment! So don’t miss out!
If you have not been trained or need recertification on Omntec’s Proteus line, we strongly recommend attending one of their FREE training sessions.
OMNTEC’s FREE ASC training is a web-based course including an exam that can be completed at your own pace. The training presentation is live and hosted through Zoom. The course is roughly 2.5 hours long.
After you register you will receive an email with links to documents you can reference during the training session and the certification.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent out at the end of the day the week before the training session. Upon completion of both the training and exam, you will be provided a certificate and a wallet card that will be emailed directly to you.
When it comes to outdoor EMV, we all know the costs and consequences of not upgrading. And sure, when you upgrade, you’re protecting consumers from fraud and avoiding chargebacks – that’s the goal. But there’s one other important question: What does my business get out of it?
In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of outdoor EMV – and many of them have less to do with security and more to do with marketing your business.
1. Bang for your Bandwidth
Today, a high-speed connection is necessary on your forecourt for a variety of important reasons – not just to support chip card readers.
That high-speed bandwidth is the key to all the features now becoming standard in the minds of consumers.
2. Go Contactless
The popularity of contactless is rapidly growing and you need a high-speed connection to support this new payment method.
Since Gilbarco first introduced Pay-at-the-Pump, speed and security have become the main objectives of payment terminals on the forecourt. Contactless is the next natural progression in payment technology.
Not only are contactless transactions 10x faster than a traditional “dip” transaction, but they’re also far more secure thanks to encryption made possible by that high-speed connection you got with your EMV upgrade.
Then add a global pandemic to the equation. Adoption of contactless payment was already on the rise before COVID-19, but the pandemic has only accelerated the trend, according to Visa. Image: Visa
3. Moving Merchandise with Media
The standard forecourt now includes fuel dispensers with color screens and some level of media program.
Retailers that use media on the forecourt aren’t doing it to be trendy or flashy, they’re making a strategic decision to bring more foot traffic into the store.
Research shows media at the pump can generate up to a 39% sales increase on promoted items.
To get media on the forecourt, you need that high-speed connection that we keep mentioning.
4. Customers Want It
There are plenty of myths about EMV (read about those here), but one of them includes the notion that consumers don’t know or care about chip card protection at the pump.
A recent study on that subject tells a different story.
“Sixty-five percent of respondents said they prefer to use pay-at-the-pump facilities that are EMV compliant, demonstrating a heightened level of awareness among consumers for what many perceive as an industry issue,” said Dan Lyman, head of payments market North America for TNS. “[…], this is a clear call to action for retailers who have not yet upgraded.”
5. Peace of Mind
All features and benefits aside, EMV technology really is about protecting your business by protecting your customers. For many retailers, upgrading simply means a better night’s sleep. Knowing their businesses won’t be hit with fines and fees helps them rest easy.
When you fill up at a gas station, it’s likely that you’re one of many people getting gas at the same time.
At busy gas stations and c-stores there are multiple transactions happening at one time. In fact, the average c-store dispenses just over 4,000 gallons of fuel per day!
With all that fuel pumping out of the storage tank, how does the site operator maintain an understanding of the current inventory, how much has been sold that day, and the amount of inventory that they started with? This basic information is what they will need for inventory reconciliation, which is the process of making sure that they can account for all the fuel that has been dispensed.
If there is a difference between the amount of fuel that records say are in the storage tank and the actual amount of fuel in the tank, then there is a fuel variance. There are two likely scenarios for the loss, either there is an adjusted loss or an actual physical loss of the fuel.
Adjusted losses accrue when key records of fuel transfer don’t match up. It’s common when the bills of lading, delivery confirmations, automatic tank gauges, and point-of-sale equipment may all supply a different record of the transaction. Contributing to the issue are tank charting and equipment errors, which can mask any actual fuel losses.
Physical loss might happen if there was a leak that went undetected, a meter drift, theft or delivery discrepancy, or even a change in temperature that causes fuel contraction or expansion in the tank.
What Can We Do About it?
The first step is to confirm that the equipment at your gas station is maintained and operating correctly. You then want to ensure that you have accurate tank charts for your site. The next step is to implement a daily reconciliation and variance tracking method.
C-Store owners should also take advantage of remote connectivity options that allow them to check on their inventory and site status from anywhere.
Automating The Process
The most accurate way to generate a tank chart is to use AccuChart on your Veeder-Root TLS Automatic Tank Gauge. This application takes frequent measurements and reports back when there is a statistically significant data set for creating an accurate tank chart.
BIR tracks all the fuel that enters or exits each of your underground tanks, accounting for all delivery and dispensing activity. It automatically collects metered sales information from electronic and mechanical dispensers and generates accurate delivery and reconciliation reports.
This is our final installment in our blog series on what actually happens when you fill up at a gas station. You can find more information on every step of the process here.
If you have any questions or would like to purchase Veeder-Root and Red Jacket Products, visit us online at www.johnwkennedyco.com or call us at 1.800.451.4021.
TheJohn W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
But beyond the regulations, fuel costs money – it’s the single most expensive inventory item for gas stations – and leaks or other fuel losses are costly!
Managing Compliance
Once you’re done filling up, there is an entire monitoring system at the gas station that tests the fuel lines for any potential leaks and monitors important spaces around the site to ensure they’re dry. This system is called an automatic tank gauging system which includes a console, like the TLS-450PLUS ATG, series of sensors throughout the gas station, and probes in the underground fuel tanks.
The automatic tank gauge system has many functions at a gas station, but at its core it provides the owner and store operator with reports that prove the site isn’t leaking fuel and provides the fuel inventory data needed to run the station. These reports are provided to EPA inspectors to ensure gas stations are complying with the regulations.
Fixing Issues Immediately
It’s important to have the appropriate reports, but leaks must be addressed in real time, and that is where the ATG console is also working like a security system for the fuel site.
When an issue is detected in the fueling system, the TLS-450PLUS ATG records a condition result and generates an audible and visual alarm for the store operator. Employees at the site can then follow their protocol for addressing the issue.
The guiding principle is ensuring that the gas station is safe for customers and meeting regulations.
What’s Next?
Next week, we’re discussing how the TLS-450PLUS ATG gives C-Store owners and operators the business data they need to correctly manage their inventory.
You can find more information on every step of the process here.
If you have any questions or would like to purchase Veeder-Root and Red Jacket Products, visit us online at www.johnwkennedyco.com or call us at 1.800.451.4021.
TheJohn W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Creating a Competitive Advantage with EMV Upgrades
JANUARY 13, 2021 | 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST, 9:00 AM MST, 8:00 AM PST) OR JANUARY 13, 2020 | 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST, 1:00 PM MST, 12:00 PM PST)
Learn how to reduce risk, protect your business, and make the best EMV upgrade decisions.
The Importance of EMV Compliance
With less than 6 months before the deadline, it is extremely important that you begin to plan for the EMV transition. Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to help your business avoid absorbing fraudulent fees for non compliance.
1. How to protect your site, starting today? 2. What equipment do you need to upgrade? 3. What kind of incentives are available?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
TheJohn W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
If you have not been trained or need recertification on Omntec’s Proteus line, we strongly recommend attending one of their FREE training sessions.
