PEI Seeks Comment on Diesel Exhaust Fluid Document [1]

The public comment period is now open for review and proposals to change the Petroleum Equipment Institute’s RP1100, Recommended Practices for the Storage and Dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid. The new document, which represents a synthesis of industry procedures, manufacturers’ recommendations and regulatory standards relating to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) storage and dispensing facilities, is expected to be published later this year.

The practices contained within the Recommended Practices are the consensus recommendations of the PEI DEF Committee. The committee is made up of representatives from service and installation contracting companies, equipment manufacturers and DEF manufacturers and suppliers. RP1100 represents the first industry standard describing how to install DEF storage and dispensing equipment at motor-fuel-dispensing facilities and repair and maintenance garages.

The Recommended Practice is being published in response to a planned national roll out of DEF dispensing infrastructure at travel centers and fleet refueling sites. Beginning with 2010 models, Diesel Exhaust Fluid will be required in diesel-powered trucks utilizing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet federal emissions standards. SCR is an emissions-reduction technology with the ability to deliver near-zero emission of nitrogen oxide, a smog-causing pollutant and greenhouse gas.

Parties interested in commenting on the Recommended Practices draft document can view a read-only copy at PEI’s Web site, www.pei.org/rp1100. Comments are due to PEI by Friday, October 30, 2009.

Other PEI recommended practices publications currently available include Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems (RP100); Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems (RP200); Installation and Testing of Vapor Recovery Systems (RP300); Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400); Inspection and Maintenance of Motor Fuel Dispensing Equipment (RP500); Overfill Prevention for Aboveground Storage Tanks (RP600); Design and Maintenance of Fluid-Distribution Systems (RP700); Installation of Bulk Storage Plants (RP800); and the Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems (RP900). PEI is also in the process of authoring a recommended practice document on the Installation of Marina-Fueling Systems. (RP1000).

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,500 companies engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of equipment used in petroleum marketing and related operations. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the international trade association for distributors, manufacturers and installers of equipment used in petroleum-marketing and liquid-handling operations. Users of the equipment include service station and convenience-store owners, terminals, bulk plants and airport refueling operations. The Institute's headquarters are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information on PEI or its membership, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.