Petroleum Vapour Regulations
The Air Pollution Act 1987 Petroleum Vapour Emissions) Regulations, 1997 introduced controls on petroleum vapour emissions resulting from the storage and distribution of petrol which is intended for use as fuel for motor vehicles.
Who do Petroleum Vapour Regulations Apply to?
Service Station owners/operators are obliged to ensure that their facility is designed and operated in accordance with the third Schedule of these Regulations.
The third schedule of SI 375 of 1997 outlines the requirements for loading and storage at terminals and service stations where the intermediate storage of vapour is carried out.
Under the above regulations all service stations are required to engage the services of an independent approved assessor to carry out an assessment of the Vapour Recovery System at the service station.
Apply for a Certification under Petroleum Regulations.
Following completion of the assessment, the report along with a fee of €63.50 is forwarded to the Local Authority. A certificate in accordance with section 13(1) of the Petroleum Vapour Emissions Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 375 of 1997) is then issued to the service station owner/manager for a period of 3 years.
For details on any of the above requirements please contact:
Leitrim County Council Environment Department
Áras an Chontae,
St. Georges Terrace,
Carrick on Shannon,
Co. Leitrim,
N41 PF67
0719620005 Ext 817