(1) Applicability. The emission limiting standards or control technology set forth in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-296.510, applies to bulk gasoline terminals and the appurtenant equipment necessary to load the tank truck or trailer compartments.

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    (2) Emission Limiting Standards. Emissions units affected under subsection 62-296.510(1), F.A.C., shall not allow mass emissions of volatile organic compounds from control equipment to exceed 4.7 grains per gallon (80 milligrams per liter) of gasoline loaded.
    (3) Control Technology. No person shall load gasoline into any tank, trucks or trailers from any bulk gasoline terminal unless:
    (a) Displaced vapors are vented only to the vapor control system; and,
    (b) A means is provided to prevent liquid waste from the loading device to exceed the quantity specified for the self sealing coupler or adapter according to API regulation RP 1004 (or equivalent) upon the loading device being disconnected or when it is not in use (the above referenced are available from the American Petroleum Institute, 2101 “”L”” Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037); and,
    (c) All loading and vapor lines equipped with fittings are vapor tight; and,
    (d) The bulk gasoline terminal is equipped with a properly installed and operated vapor control system complying with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-296.510, and which recovers vapors from the equipment being controlled or which directs all vapors to a combustion or incineration system.
    (4) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the following requirements.
    (a) Vapor Control Emissions. The test methods for volatile organic compounds shall be EPA Methods 2A and 2B, as described at 40 C.F.R. part 60, Appendix A-1; and EPA Methods 25A and 25B, as described at 40 C.F.R. part 60, Appendix A-7; adopted and incorporated by reference at Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-204.800 Sub-subpargraph 62-297.440(2)(b)1.a., F.A.C., shall also apply.
    (b) Equipment Vapor-Leak Detection. The test methods for volatile organic compounds shall be EPA Methods 21, as described at 40 C.F.R. part 60, Appendix A-7; and EPA Method 27, as described at 40 C.F.R. part 60, Appendix A-8; adopted and incorporated by reference at Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-204.800 Sub-subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-297.440(2)(b)2.a., shall also apply.
    (c) Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 62-297
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History-Formerly 17-2.650(1)(f)10., 17-296.510, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14.