Based on the recent change in the Ozone Standard, are Stage I Vapor Recovery upgrades to UST Systems in the new non-attainment areas required?
Although Stage I may eventually be required in any new nonattainment areas, it is not required at this time. LDEQ has until March 12, 2009 to make our official attainment/nonattainment recommendations to EPA and they have until March 12, 2010 to make them official. LDEQ will make certain that affected facilities have adequate notice and input into any rulemakings associated with this change. In addition, there will likely be a compliance period associated with any new rule.
