Gas stations operating in areas where ozone levels have exceeded
federal limits must have at least one worker who has been trained
by an approved TCEQ training provider to operate and maintain an
appropriate Stage II vapor recovery system. This training is
required by the Texas Health and Safety Code,
Chapter
382 and
30 TAC, Chapter 115, Subchapter C.
Where in Texas is Stage II training required?
Stage II training is required in the following counties. The
counties are known as "non attainment areas" because ground level
ozone levels there have exceeded federal limits. Gas stations in
these areas must have Stage II vapor recovery systems installed at
the pumps and must have at least one worker trained by a TCEQ
approved training provider to operate and maintain a Stage II vapor
recovery system.
| Area of State |
Counties Affected |
| Houston/Galveston |
Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty,
Montgomery, and Waller |
| Beaumont/Port Arthur |
Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange |
| El Paso |
El Paso |
| Dallas/Fort Worth |
Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant |
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How do I become licensed as a Stage II Vapor Recovery
Representative?
| Stage II Vapor Recovery Licensing Type & Level |
Validity period |
Education Required |
Experience Required |
Training Credit |
| Stage II Vapor Recovery Facility Representative |
Indefinite |
None |
None |
Training Providers* |
| * TCEQ approved training providers
are required per course guidelines to administer a written
examination or written documentation/worksheet of the participant's
general understanding of the course materials and presentation.
Participants must meet the requirements before obtaining a
certificate of course completion. |
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What is a Stage II Vapor Recovery Representative responsible
for?
Licensed facility representatives are responsible for:
- ensuring that every employee is aware of the purposes and
correct operating procedures of the system,
- ensuring that the performance criteria is proper to the Stage
II system equipment being operated and maintained, and
- successful completing approved training within three months of
the departure of the previous licensed facility
representative.
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About the Stage II Vapor Recovery Facility Representative
Program
The Stage II Vapor Recovery Facility Representative Program can
answer routine questions regarding licensing. Below is some general
information regarding the program:
- Wanda Kurio, Program Administrator, (512) 239-2191
- Sample Forms for Stage II Inspections (i.e., Daily
Inspections)
- Licensed Stage II Vapor Recovery Facility Representative
Lists
- Licensing Records
- Need-To-Know Criteria
-
TCEQ Authorized Training Provider Lists
- Information and Requirements
- Instructor Applications
- Location - The second floor in building A of the TCEQ complex
located at 12100 Park 35 Circle in Austin, Texas.
- Office Hours - 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday (excluding
holidays).
- Fax - 512/239-0533.
- Mailing Address - TCEQ, Stage II Vapor Recovery Facility
Representative Program, MC-178, PO Box 13087, Austin, TX
78711-3087.
- E-mail - install@tceq.state.tx.us
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