Section 096-112-3 - ProhibitionNo owner or operator of any bulk gasoline terminal may permit or suffer gasoline to be loaded into any tank trucks or trailer unless
A. The tank truck or trailer has been certified within the last 12 months as vapor-tight pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Department's regulations.B. The bulk gasoline terminal is equipped to vent all displaced vapors and gases only to a vapor control system that has been properly installed and which is maintained in good working order, and which must be in operation at all times gasoline is being transferred to tank trucks from the storage tanks. This vapor control system shall consist of the following: (1) An absorber/adsorption unit or condensation system which processes and recovers all vapors and gases from the equipment being controlled such that mass emissions of volatile organic compounds do not exceed 35 milligrams per liter of gasoline transferred; or(2) A vapor collection system which directs all vapors to a fuel gas system, such as a thermal oxidizer; or(3) Any other compliance plan that has express written approval by the Commissioner and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.C. A means is provided to prevent liquid drainage from the loading device when it is not in use or to accomplish complete drainage before the loading device is disconnected. There shall be no liquid drainage from the loading device.D. All loading and vapor lines are equipped with fittings which make vapor-tight connections and which close automatically when disconnected.E. The pressure in the vapor collection system is not allowed to exceed the tank truck or trailer pressure relief settings. Gasoline dispensing facilities and bulk gasoline terminals may not allow gasoline to be discarded in sewers or stored in open containers. Gasoline dispensing facilities and bulk gasoline terminals may not allow gasoline to be handled in any manner that would result in evaporation.
06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 112, § 3