PEI RP300-24

The recommended practices in this publication are limited to those relating to the installation, testing, and decommissioning of Stage I and Stage II motor fuel vapor recovery systems located at retail, commercial, and government vehicle fueling facilities. The storage tanks at these facilities may be located underground or aboveground. This document does not address practices associated with the installation, testing, or decommissioning of vapor recovery systems at terminals or bulk plants, nor does it address marina or aircraft fueling facilities.

Operation and maintenance procedures for vapor recovery systems are also outside the scope of this document. Refer to American Petroleum Institute Publication #1639, Owner/Operator’s Guide to Operation and Maintenance of Vapor Recovery Systems at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities for information concerning the operation and maintenance of vapor recovery systems.

This document is NOT intended to:
• provide interpretation of regulatory or legislative requirements related to vapor recovery systems;
• endorse or recommend particular materials, equipment, suppliers or manufacturers;
• discourage the development and implementation of new equipment or procedures.

The inclusion of procedures for installation of equipment or devices does not imply that such equipment or procedures should always be used. Alternative procedures not described in this document may be equally effective.

This document addresses established vapor recovery technologies that are currently in use throughout most of the United States. These recommended practices do not address California Air Resources Board (CARB) enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) requirements.