News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Beth Gorman (520) 740-3343
Tucson, Arizona (November 29, 2007) – Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is hosting two information gathering sessions regarding the possibility of requiring Stage II Vapor Recovery at gas stations in Pima County.
Stage II Vapor Recovery systems capture gasoline vapors that would otherwise be vented into the air during vehicle refueling at gas stations. Gasoline vapors contain volatile organic compounds such as benzene and formaldehyde which are precursors to ground-level ozone and are harmful to human health. Stage II Vapor Recovery reduces air pollution and exposure to gasoline vapors by returning the vapors back into the gas station’s underground storage tank during the refueling process. The Phoenix area has had Stage II Vapor Recovery at their gas stations for over 10 years to reduce emissions that contribute to ground-level ozone air pollution.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend one of the two meetings being held and provide information and comments to help the Pima County Board of Supervisors make an informed decision regarding Stage II Vapor Recovery. Comments from the public will be compiled and presented to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration.
Tuesday, December 4th 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Building
3500 W. River Road (between Orange Grove and Shannon)
1st Floor Meeting Room
Wednesday, December 5th 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Pima County Public Library
Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library
4350 E. 22nd Street
Large Meeting Room
For more information, call Pima County Environmental Quality at 520.740.3340 or email beth.gorman@deq.pima.gov.
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