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Recommended Practices for the Installation and Testing of Vapour Recovery Systems at Service Stations
This document has been prepared, as an industry guideline, by the Petroleum Industry Contractors Association (PICA) and the NSW Government Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) with the support of the NSW Environmental Trust. It has been prepared with the assistance of PICA members, environmental regulators and information provided by similar organisations from the United Kingdom and the USA. The technical support provided by PICA members is gratefully acknowledged.
The information contained in this Recommended Practice (RP) is provided as guidance only for the state of NSW and has been prepared in response to the implementation of new legislation in the State of NSW.
In the case of any ambiguity between the Recommended Practice and NSW Government regulations and standards, the regulations and standards take precedence for the basis of any decision made or action taken.
A printed version of this document may be purchased from PICA Australia for the sum of $80.00 plus GST and postage.
To place orders for a copy of the document click on the icon to the right to download a registration form.
If you would like to download a PDF copy (3mB) click on the PDF icon above.
PEI Journal
In this issue
"Convention Planning 101" provides a look inside the planning and organization of the PEI Convention at NACS Show, PEI's largest annual event.
"The Future of Convenience Stores" NACS president and CEO Hank Armour offers his insightful take on what’s ahead for the nation’s 144,000 convenience stores.
"What do Petroleum Marketers Want from PEI Members?" explores the crucial relationship between the petroleum marketer and PEI members.
"When E15 Comes: How Will Retailers Respond?” provides an in-depth analysis of the practical effects of mid-grade ethanol blends on the petroleum equipment industry.
Service Station Association Road Show
Throughout 2010, the very popular Service Station Association (SSA) Road Shows are returning across NSW. 
SSA will be running the 11 road shows throughout NSW from MAY through to NOVEMBER.
The Road Shows will be open to both SSA members, MTA members and non-members, any interested parties, and will include presentations on industry issues along with SSA Business Partners.The content of the Road Shows alone make it a must attend for the service station industry or if you are involved in bulk fuel handling/dispensing/ supply/consulting.
The 2010/11 year will continue to see a lot of complex legislation and regulation changes, and the SSA plan to dissect these issues and explain what is required to comply.
Click on the icon to the right to download a registration form.
Joining PICAA
With our relaunched web page we have an easy to download PDF member form. Simply click on the icon to the right.
Alternatively, you could fill out our online form by selecting going to our JOINING PAGE which indicates our joining fees.
Simply complete and send it off to the Secretary.
Why join PICAA, a great place for contractors or suppliers to come together, work for industry improvement and have input to regulation discussions and have PICAA represent you to government and industry groups.
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