Petroleum Vapour Emissions Certificate

Regulations

These Regulations put controls on petroleum vapour emissions resulting from the storage and distribution of petrol which is intended for use as fuel in motor vehicles. Facility owners and operators are obliged to ensure that their facility is designed and operated in accordance with these Regulations.

All petrol station owners are required to engage the services of an independent approved assessor to carry out an assessment of the vapour recovery system at the service station, and to then apply to the Local Authority for a certificate.

How do I Apply for a Petroleum Vapour Emissions Certificate?

• The site vapour recovery system will need to be tested during a delivery of petroleum by an Approved Assessor who is registered with Laois County Council. The list of Approved Assessors is available from the Environment Section. Please contact 057 866 4000 or email environmentadmin@laoiscoco.ie 
• The assessor will issue a certificate of testing and compliance to the operator once satisfied that the system in operating correctly.
• The report, application form and appropriate fee must be submitted to Laois County Council.
• The application will be reviewed and once satisfied, Laois County Council will issue a Certificate of Testing.
• This certificate must be renewed every 3 years.

Further information

For more information phone the environment section at 057 866 4000 or email environmentadmin@laoiscoco.ie