Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-6-.28

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 335-3-6-.28 - Bulk Gasoline Plants

(1) For the purpose of this Rule, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Bottom Filling" means the filling of a gasoline tank truck or stationary storage tank through an opening that is flush with the tank bottoms.

(b) "Bulk Gasoline Plant" means a gasoline storage and distribution facility with an average daily throughput equal to or less than 75,708 liters (20,000 gallons) of gasoline per day averaged over the work days in one calendar year which receives gasoline from bulk terminals by gasoline tank truck or trailer, stores it in tanks, and subsequently dispenses it via account trucks to local farms, businesses, and gasoline dispensing facility.

(c) "Splash Filling" means the filling of a gasoline tank truck or stationary tank through a pipe or hose whose discharge opening is above the surface level of the liquid in the tank being filled.

(d) "Vapor Balance System" means a combination of pipes or hoses which create a closed system between the vapor spaces of an unloading and a receiving tank such that vapors displaced from the receiving tank are transferred to the tank being unloaded.

(2) This Rule shall apply to the unloading, loading, and storage operations of all bulk gasoline plants and all gasoline tank trucks or trailers delivering or receiving gasoline at bulk gasoline plants, except stationary storage tanks of less than 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) capacity.

(3) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this Rule, no owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant shall permit stationary storage tanks to load or unload gasoline unless each tank is equipped with vapor balance system as described under paragraph (6) of this Rule and approved by the Director; and

(a) each tank is equipped with a submerged or bottom fill pipe, approved by the Director; or

(b) each tank is equipped with a fill line whose discharge opening is not over 18 inches from the bottom of the tank.

(4) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this Rule, no owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant, gasoline tank truck, or trailer shall permit the loading or unloading of gasoline tank trucks or trailers at a bulk gasoline plant unless each gasoline tank truck or trailer is equipped with a vapor balance system as described under paragraph (6) of this Rule and complies with Rule 335-3-6-.41(3); and

(a) equipment is available at the bulk gasoline plant to provide for the submerged filling of each gasoline tank truck or trailer; or

(b) each gasoline tank truck or trailer is equipped for bottom filling.

(5) No owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant, gasoline tank truck, or trailer shall permit the transfer of gasoline between gasoline tank truck or trailer and a stationary storage tank unless:

(a) the transfer is conducted in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4) of this Rule;

(b) the vapor balance system is in good working order and is connected and operating;

(c) gasoline tank truck or trailer hatches are closed and vapor-tight at all times during loading operations;

(d) there are no leaks in the gasoline tank trucks' and trailers' pressure/vacuum relief valves and hatch covers, or the truck tanks or storage tanks, or associated vapor and liquid lines during loading or unloading;

(e) the pressure relief valves on stationary storage vessels and gasoline tank trucks or trailers are set to release at no less than 4.8 kPa (0.7 psia) or the highest possible pressure (in accordance with state or local fire codes or the National Fire Prevention Association guidelines); and

(f) the gasoline tank truck or trailer has a valid Jefferson County Department of Health Air Sticker as required by Rule 335-3-6-.41(4) attached and visibly displayed.

(6) Vapor balance system required under paragraphs (3) and (4) of this Rule shall consist of the following major components:

(a) a vapor space connection on the stationary storage tank equipped with fittings which are vapor-tight and will automatically and immediately close upon disconnection so as to prevent release of organic compounds;

(b) a connecting pipe or hose equipped with fittings which are vapor-tight and will automatically and immediately close upon disconnection so as to prevent release of organic compounds; and

(c) a vapor space connection on the gasoline tank truck or trailer equipped with fittings which are vapor-tight and will automatically and immediately close upon disconnection so as to prevent release of organic material.

(7) No owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant shall permit the disposal of waste gasoline in sewers, open containers or in a manner that would result in evaporation.

(8) The owner or operator of a gasoline bulk plant subject to this Rule shall:

(a) maintain records of the annual throughput quantities and types of volatile petroleum liquids stored in each storage tank;

(b) maintain a daily record of all gasoline tank trucks or trailers loaded or unloaded and the Jefferson County Department of Health Air Sticker number of each gasoline tank truck or trailer;

(c) submit to the Director as a minimum, an annual summary report of the records required under subparagraph (a) of this paragraph; and

(d) copies of all records and reports required under subparagraph (b) of this paragraph shall be available to representatives of the Director upon request and shall be retained by the owner or operator for a minimum of two (2) years after the date on which the record was made.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-6-.28

Effective Date: June 9, 1987. Amended: Effective Date: July 31, 1991. Amended: Filed October 17, 1996; effective November 21, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-28-14, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.