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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Phoenix, Arizona

 

FINAL REVISED

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1131

 

vapor recovery systems; approval

 

Purpose

 

            Changes the requirements for gasoline vapor recovery system certification, and requires that all gasoline vapor recovery system components be permanently identified.

 

Background

           

When a stationary or automobile gas tank is filled, the gasoline entering the tank pushes out vapors from the empty portion of the tank.   These gasoline vapors, or volatile organic compounds, contribute to ozone air pollution.   Gasoline vapor recovery systems reduce the escape of volatile organic compounds by collecting the vapors that would otherwise be released into the air.   Stage one gasoline vapor recovery systems inhibit vapor release when gasoline is transferred from tanker trucks into stationary tanks, and stage two vapor recovery systems inhibit the release of vapors when gasoline is transferred from stationary tanks into automobile tanks.

 

Current statute states that only those gasoline vapor recovery components and systems that are certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) may be sold, installed or used in Arizona.   On April 1, 2001, CARB introduced more stringent standards for gasoline vapor recovery systems and decertified previously approved systems until further review.  According to the Department of Weights and Measures, most existing gasoline vapor recovery systems are no longer legal for use in Arizona.

 

            S.B. 1131 allows the use, sale and installation of vapor recovery systems that were certified by CARB before the new California standards were implemented, and any vapor recovery systems that may be approved by CARB in the future.  

           

There is no known fiscal impact to the state general fund relating to the provisions of this bill.

 

Provisions

 

1.      Changes the requirements for gasoline vapor recovery components and systems sold, installed or used in Arizona to components and systems certified by CARB as of March 31, 2001, or certified after that date, and not rejected by the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures.

 

2.      Requires all certified vapor recovery components and systems to have a permanent identification affixed by their manufacturer or rebuilder.

 

3.      Requires the Department of Weights and Measures to maintain a list of approved vapor recovery components and systems, rather than a list of vapor recovery system design and performance standards.  Stipulates that only approved vapor recovery components and systems may be sold, installed or used in Arizona. 

 

4.      Allows, rather than requires, retail sellers of motor fuel to equip fuel nozzles with a hold-open latch.

 

5.      Makes technical and conforming changes.

 

6.      Provides for a general effective date.

 

Amendments Adopted by House of Representatives

 

·        Allows, rather than requires, retail sellers of motor fuel to equip fuel nozzles with a hold-open latch.

 

Senate Action                                                               House Action

 

NRAE              2/7/02              DP       5-0-3-0                        EUT                 4/10/02            DPA  8-0-0-2

3rd Read           3/12/02                        27-0-3-0          CED                4/15/02            DP     9-0-0-1

Final Read        4/30/02                        27-0-3-0          3rd Read           4/22/02                      55-0-5-0

 

Signed by Governor 4/30/02

Chapter 159

 

 

Prepared by Senate Staff

May 15, 2002