§ 66264.1055. Standards: Sampling Connecting Systems.

(a) Each sampling connection system shall be equipped with a closed-purge, closed-loop, or closed-vent system. This system shall collect the sample purge for return to the process or for routing to the appropriate treatment system. Gases displaced during filling of the sample container are not required to be collected or captured.

(b) Each closed-purge, closed-loop, or closed-vent system as required in subsection (a) of this section shall meet one of the following requirements:

(1) return the purged process fluid directly to the process line;

(2) collect and recycle the purged process fluid; or

(3) be designed and operated to capture and transport all the purged process fluid to a waste management unit that complies with the applicable requirements of sections 66264.1084 through 66264.1086 or a control device that complies with the requirements of section 66264.1060.

(c)In-situsampling systems and sampling systems without purges are exempt from the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 12-23-92; operative 1-22-93 (Register 93, No. 2).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding new section and amending Note filed 6-11-99 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25159.1 (Register 99, No. 24).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25150, 25159, 25159.5, 25245 and 58012, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25150, 25159 and 25159.5, Health and Safety Code; and 40 CFR section 264.1055.