Leak Tightness Testing

Update on efforts to change the leak tightness requirements of cargo tanks used to transport gasoline

Effective September 1, 2020, North Carolina has made several updates to Air Quality rules with regards to leak testing requirements of cargo tanks used for transporting gasoline to and from gasoline storage tank facilities (including but not limited to: terminals, bulk plants, and gasoline service stations).

Updates to these rules modify the testing options and requirements for federally-certified testing facilities and cargo tanks that conduct business with terminals within the boundaries of the State of North Carolina. North Carolina will no longer require cargo tanks that transport gasoline to meet additional leak testing requirements (Method 27 of Appendix A of CFR Part 60) beyond those outlined in the federal leak testing requirements (49 CFR § 180.407 - Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks).

As of September 1, 2020, North Carolina will no longer require federally-certified tank testing facilities to be North Carolina-certified or have North Carolina-certified leak testing inspectors on staff. In addition, North Carolina will eliminate the requirement of these facilities to issue North Carolina-specific decals and maintain decal inventories.

Testing requirements included in the updated rules are in line with federal cargo tank testing requirements.  All federal requirements, including issuing of any federally-required decals, must continue to be met.

The changes to these rules can be found here.

Important Informational Advisory: Gasoline Delivery

Any gasoline cargo trucks loading or unloading in the State of NC must be tested by a NC state-certified facility. Every certified facility must be able to correctly demonstrate and perform the test according to the requirements of Method 27, Appendix A, 40 CFR part 60.

Rules affecting Gasoline loading and unloading operations in North Carolina.

 

For more information contact:

Melanie Henderson
919-707-8419

Samuel Albright
919-707-8421
 
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