2000 ANNUAL REPORT
Air Quality

WSPA Plays Key Role in Enhanced Vapor Recovery

In 2000, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted sweeping changes to the rules governing vapor recovery systems at Retail Gasoline Outlets and similar facilities. WSPA worked closely with CARB staff to achieve a proposal for Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) that is viewed as workable.

More recently, in cooperation with the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) and CARB, WSPA began the development of pilot programs for equipment reliability tracking and in-station diagnostics systems (ISD). These were items that CARB had included in its adopting resolution for EVR.

The goal of the equipment reliability tracking program is to provide statistically reliable data on the performance of vapor recovery equipment in the field. It is expected that data will be provided to owner/operators, equipment manufacturers and agencies.

Fine-tuning the Requirements

Concerning the ISD pilot program, CARB’s belief is that the experience gained through the program will provide a basis for fine tuning the requirements for ISD performance capabilities. The pilot program will provide information for a technology review in 2002.

Throughout the year, WSPA worked with CARB and others to clarify various requirements related to the EVR program. In October, WSPA participated in the first of what will be an ongoing series of meetings with CARB and CAPCOA to begin moving on specific action items.

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