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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
  • 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
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0029

On this page:

  • Rule Summary
  • Rule History
  • Additional Resources

Rule Summary

EPA regulates emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at new and modified bulk gasoline terminals at:

40 CFR Subpart XX -- Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals; and

Subpart XX sets emission standards for loading racks and includes a requirement 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 monthly inspections for equipment leaks. 

Rule History

06/10/2022 - Proposed Rule

12/19/2003 – Final Rule

09/20/2002 – Proposed Rule

12/22/1983 – Final Rule; Corrections

08/18/1983 – Final Rule

12/17/1980 – Proposed Rule

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

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

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Last updated on June 13, 2022
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