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Bulk Gasoline Terminals: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)

Bulk Gasoline Terminals: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Basic Information
Legal Authorities
  • 42 U.S.C. §7411
  • 42 U.S.C. §7601(a)
Federal Register Citations
  • 89 FR 39304
  • 87 FR 35608
  • 68 FR 70960
  • 67 FR 59434
  • 48 FR 56580
  • 48 FR 37578
  • 45 FR 83126
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart XX
  • 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart XXa
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0029
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0371

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  • Rule Summary
  • Rule History
  • Additional Resources

Rule Summary

The Bulk Gasoline Terminals NSPS (40 CFR part 60, subparts XX and XXa) includes emission standards for volatile organic compounds (VOC) from loading racks and includes requirements to operate vapor collection equipment, emission limits on the loading of liquid product, vapor tightness standards for tank trucks, pressure standards for pressure-vacuum vents on a vapor collection system, and leak detection and repair requirements for equipment leaks of VOC. 

Rule History

05/08/2024 - Bulk Gasoline Terminals Final Rule

06/10/2022 - Bulk Gasoline Terminals Proposed Rule

12/19/2003 – Bulk Gasoline Terminals Final Rule; Amendments

09/20/2002 – Bulk Gasoline Terminals Proposed Rule; Amendments

12/22/1983 – Bulk Gasoline Terminals Final Rule; Reference Method 21 Corrections

08/18/1983 – Bulk Gasoline Terminals Final Rule

12/17/1980 – Bulk Gas Terminals Proposed Rule and Notice of Public Hearing

Related Rules

Gasoline Distribution MACT and GACT: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - 40 CFR 63 Subparts R, BBBBBB & CCCCCC

Marine Vessel Loading Operations: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Benzene Transfer Operations: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Guideline Series: Control of Volatile Organic Emissions From Bulk Gasoline Plants

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks From Gasoline Tank Collection Systems

Design Criteria For Stage I Vapor Control Systems Gasoline Service Stations

Control Of Hydrocarbons From Tank Truck Gasoline Loading Terminals

Additional Resources

Frequent Questions Related to the Bulk Gasoline Terminals Final Rule

Fact Sheet (pdf) (187.91 KB) - Final Rule (February 2024)

RIA (pdf) (2.29 MB) for Final Rule (February 2024)

Fact Sheet: Proposed Amendments to Air Toxics Standards for Bulk Gasoline Terminals (pdf) (158.4 KB, June 1, 2022)

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