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This page is dedicated to rules and guidance related to federal and state Stage II Vapor Recovery requirements. Vapor Recovery requirements exist to ensure the implementation of technologies that would trap vapors that have been found to contribute to the formation of harmful ozone in our atmosphere. Stage II Vapor Recovery requirements have been waived by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) because onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) technology is in widespread use throughout the motor vehicle fleet for purposes of controlling motor vehicle refueling emissions. This waiver is applicable once key anti-backsliding provisions associated with the applicable State Implementation Plan have been addressed. ORVR technology has made the requirements for gasoline dispensing facilities in nonattainment areas classified as “Serious” and “Above” for the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and stipulated in the federal and state Stage II Vapor Recovery requirements, less effective in reducing ozone precursor emissions.
- Approval and Promulgation of SIP Submittal to Remove Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems for Clark, Floyd, Lake, and Porter Counties effective July 11, 2016
- Additional Information Regarding State Implementation Plan Revision for Clark/Floyd Counties and Lake/Porter Counties, Indiana for Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems (September 10, 2015) [PDF]
- SIP Submittal to Remove Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems for Clark, Floyd, Lake and Porter Counties (April 27, 2015) [PDF]
- 326 IAC 8-4-6, Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
- Federal Widespread Use Finding/Waiver [PDF]
- Guidance on Removing Stage II Gasoline Vapor Control Programs from State Implementation Plans and Assessing Comparable Measures [PDF]
- Widespread Use Analysis for Indiana per U.S. EPA Guidance [PDF]
- Stage II Vapor Recovery Nonrule Policy Document (NPD-Air-036) - available on the IDEM Nonrule Policies page
