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Storage tank and vapor control system guidelines

Background

The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division, in a joint effort with industry, has published Storage Tank and Vapor Control System guidelines. The guidelines describe technical and practical considerations for designing, operating, and maintaining vapor control systems at Colorado oil and gas facilities. Operators can opt in to the division’s approval process below to streamline compliance evaluations.

Guideline benefits

Notifying and following the storage tank and vapor control system guidelines has many benefits, including:

  • Improve operator certainty and clarity in the design, operation, and maintenance of storage tanks while complying with regulatory requirements.
  • Reduce the number of follow-up questions during inspections when emissions are observed.
  • Improve efficiency for operators and the air division.
     

Implementation process

 

Step 1

Review the Storage Tank and Vapor Control System guidelines.

 

Step 2

Notify the division of your company's intention to follow the guidelines.

 

Step 3

1. Prepare your materials as needed. Include all items as detailed in the Storage Tank and Vapor Control System Submittal Checklist.

2. Submit a representative design analysis that encompasses each facility type covered under the Storage Tank and Vapor Control System application for division review.

3. Submit a design analysis verification form for each representative design analysis submitted. 

 

Step 4

Submit your materials to the air division.

Directions for submitting your materials will be emailed to you. You will receive the email once you have notified the air division of your intent to follow the Storage Tank and Vapor Control System guidelines, as directed in Step 2.