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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3 Things Every Retailer Needs to Know about the 2018 EPA Regulations

By BlogAdmin October 3, 2018 Compliance, Important Bulletins, Notifications, Regulations

Our friends at OPW would just like to kindly remind everyone that the EPA’s new Environmental Testing Regulations go into full effect on October 13, 2018, and OPW has a full line of products that are compatible with the 4 major regulatory requirements for new and existing Underground Storage Tank (UST) systems.

Watch the video below and learn more at opwglobal.com/epa-regulations!
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Check out our blog post from August 2018, Are You Ready?? The Cost of Non-Compliance: You Can’t Afford It, containing OPW’s infographic that covers the history of UST Regulations.

You can find many of OPW’s great products in our web store and if you don’t find what you are looking for there or have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1.800.238.1225.

Click on the logos below to explore OPW products online:

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Are You Ready?? The Cost of Non-Compliance: You Can’t Afford It

By BlogAdmin August 13, 2018 Compliance, Important Bulletins, Notifications, Regulations

October 13 is a significant date for retail-fueling operators across the U.S. That’s when latest EPA regulations go into full effect regarding the testing and maintenance of UST equipment and systems. And if you’re not compliant, the penalties can be fierce. Click on the above image to view the “Are You Ready?” video. You will have to provide your name to view the video.

Check out OPW’s exclusive infographic for reality check on the “Cost of Non-Compliance” below.

Please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 with any questions about the October 13, 2018 EPA regulations, whether you are in compliance and how OPW products and the John W. Kennedy Company can ensure that you are!

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

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What you need to know to be EPA compliant by the Oct. 13, 2018 Deadline

By BlogAdmin June 27, 2018 Compliance, Important Bulletins, Regulations, Testing

OPW’s Guide To 2018 EPA Regulations

Get compliant and avoid fierce penalties!

OPW has put together a quick reference guide for everything you need to know to be compliant with the new EPA testing requirements.

Download OPW’s EPA Regulations guide to gain access to information from brochures, videos and articles to help you prepare for the October 13, 2018 compliance deadline. Please be sure to indicate the specific OPW EPA-Compliant testable products for which you would like to receive additional information.

Aside from getting some background on why the new regulation exists, who and what it affects, specifics about testing and what happens for non-compliance, it also includes 7 Ways Your Underground Fueling System Can Save You Money.

So download your copy of OPW’s EPA Regulations guide today!

Please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 with any questions about compliance, OPW’s guide or to order OPW products!

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

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NJDEP Outlines UST Training Requirements for Class A & B Operators

By BlogAdmin December 8, 2017 Certifications, Compliance, Important Bulletins, Tech Training

NJDEP UST Training for Class A & B Operators

The EPA has established new minimum training requirements for designated Class A, Class B, and Class C operators to ensure that those who own and operate regulated underground storage tanks understand how to operate and maintain their UST systems properly. The federal regulations dictate that all operators must be trained by October 13, 2018.

How can you become a Class A or Class B Operator?

In order to become a Class A or Class B operator you will need to attend a class at Rutgers that will be administered by the NJDEP and pass an ICC examination. Click here to see view the NJ State’s document for details and links for the Rutgers’ classes and ICC examination.

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Are You Ready For 2018?

By Andre III Laverdiere July 31, 2017 Compliance, Regulations, Testing

New EPA Regulation 40CFR, part 280, requires sumps to be tested every 3 years, starting in 2018.

Omntec offers the CLD Series portable containment sump tester, available in 3, 4, 6 , and 8 probe versions.

CLD Kit List Prices:

CLD3: Three Probe Sump Tester Kit- $11,537

CLD4: Four Probe Sump Tester Kit- $12,656

CLD6: Six Probe Sump Tester Kit- $16,203

CLD8: Eight Probe Sump Tester Kit- $19,080

Click here for more details on the CLD Series, and be sure to call us at 1-800-451-4021 with any questions.

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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Morrison Brothers CO. – California Proposition 65 Notice

By BlogAdmin June 7, 2017 Compliance, General Information, Important Bulletins, Notifications, Products, Regulations

The following has been reproduced from a Morrison Brothers email blast from the desk of Rick Zillig, Manager QCCS
June 6, 2017:

Subject: California Proposition 65 Notice

Morrison Bros. Co. (MBC) has recently been made aware of several MBC products being made available “online” and/or through retail outlets in the state of California. California’s Proposition 65 requires formal, public notice through proper warning labels for individual items, such as the one shown below, and MBC will immediately begin including warning labels for products that contain brass.

Click above warning image to read full notice from Morrison Brothers

MBC products are not intended for applications involving potable water or any form of human or animal consumption. They are designed and manufactured exclusively for use in fuel and chemical handling. The Morrison catalog and product specification sheets include the materials of construction. Please take necessary precautions when designing systems, specifying products, and selling these products. If you have any questions on an application, contact MBC immediately.

MBC products are sold exclusively through authorized distributors. Distributors are trained and kept aware of product specifications, applications, and regulatory status. MBC cannot control the retail sales and end use of the products, but will immediately send notice, such as this, to distributors when the company is made aware of any situation in the field. It is important to read and understand the notice, comply with the warnings, and take corrective action when necessary in cases involving noncompliance.

Thank you for your attention.

If you have any questions in regards to any of these Morrison products, please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.

We appreciate your continued business and support!

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Questions And Answers About The 2015 Underground Storage Tank Regulation As Of May 2017

By BlogAdmin June 1, 2017 Compliance, Regulations, Tanks, UST

Check out the May 2017 updated version of the EPA’s PDF document :

Questions and Answers about the 2015 Underground Storage Tank Regulation

And please be sure to call us at 1.800.451-4021 for all your underground storage tank needs.

We appreciate your continued business and support!

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A Word From Universal Valve About Spill Prevention

By BlogAdmin December 19, 2016 Compliance, Spill Prevention

The 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.

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.

Stick 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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