MassDEP Stage I Vapor Recovery Program

December  2022
   
MassDEP adopted revisions to 310 CMR 7.24(3): Distribution  of Motor Vehicle Fuel effective December 23, 2022.  These revisions pertain only to updates to the list of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Stage I enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) systems and components approved for installation in Massachusetts. See the list in Tables 1&2 at 310 CMR 7.24(3)c.(1).

•    310 CMR 7.24(3): Adopted Stage I Enhanced Vapor Recovery Amendments

July 2022

MassDEP reminded Stage I facilities that to dispense gasoline and/or gasoline/alcohol fuel blends they are required to:

• Install on or before January 2, 2023 Stage I enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) equipment approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and
• Replace pre-EVR "slip-on" spill buckets with EVR spill buckets if the pre-EVR "slip-on" buckets need to be repaired or replaced after January 2, 2023.

These facilities should schedule all necessary upgrade and testing work as soon as possible. See the regulations at 310 CMR 7.24(3) for details.

The EVR upgrade requirement does not apply to equipment that dispenses diesel, heating oil, or other low-volatility fuels.

See Key Actions below for all Stage I forms, including those for system installation and modification; annual in-use certification; change in owner, lessee, operator or controller; system closure; and testing company documentation.

To learn more about annual in-use certifications, see Additional Resources below for a Fact Sheet and a listing of individual facilities' due dates.

MassDEP promulgated regulations in 2015 that required the decommissioning of all Stage II systems and specific enhancements to all Stage I systems by January 2, 2017.

See Key Actions below for related forms and Additional Resources below for an FAQ about the Stage II decommissioning requirement.