For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words
and their derivations shall have the meanings respectively ascribed:
EQUIVALENT CONTROL
The use of alternate operational and/or equivalent controls for the
reduction of gasoline vapor emissions that have been approved by the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation, such that the aggregate emissions
of gasoline vapor from the facility do not exceed those from the application
of defined reasonably available control technology.
GASOLINE
Any petroleum distillate having a Reid vapor pressure of four pounds
per square inch (28 kilopascals) or higher, used as a motor fuel.
STAGE I VAPOR COLLECTION SYSTEM
A system where gasoline vapors are forced from a tank into a vaportight
holding system or vapor control system through direct displacement by the
gasoline being loaded.
STAGE II VAPOR COLLECTION SYSTEM
A system where at least 90%, by weight, of the gasoline vapors that
are displaced or drawn from a vehicle fuel tank during refueling are removed
to a vaportight holding system or vapor control system.
SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED
A modification of an existing gasoline dispensing site which involves
the addition of one or more new gasoline pumps or the replacement or reconditioning
of an existing pump.
VAPOR CONTROL SYSTEM
A system that prevents emissions to the outdoor atmosphere from exceeding
4.7 grains per gallon (80 grams per 1,000 liters) of petroleum, liquid-loaded.
No person may transfer or allow the transfer in any one day of more
than 2,000 gallons of gasoline into storage tanks at gasoline dispensing sites
located in the Village of Chester area, unless the storage tank is equipped
with a Stage I vapor collection system consisting of a vaportight return line
from the storage tank, or its vent, to the gasoline transport vehicle and
a system that will ensure that the vapor line is connected before gasoline
can be transferred into the tank; a properly installed on-site vapor control
system connected to a vapor collection system; or an equivalent control system,
and such system is properly connected and used continuously while gasoline
is being transferred.
Owners and/or operators of gasoline storage tanks and gasoline dispensing
sites subject to Stage I and/or Stage II vapor collection or vapor control
system requirements shall:
A. Install all necessary Stage I and/or Stage II vapor collection
and control systems and make any modifications necessary to comply with the
requirements.
B. Provide adequate training and written instructions to
the operator of the affected gasoline dispensing site.
C. Replace, repair or modify any worn or ineffective component
or design element to ensure the vaportight integrity and efficiency of the
Stage I vapor collection and vapor control systems.
D. Connect and ensure proper operation of the Stage I and/or
Stage II vapor collection and control systems whenever gasoline is being loaded,
unloaded or dispensed.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $1,000 per offense. Each day of a continuing violation
of this chapter shall be a separate offense.