AMERIGAS PROPANE L.P. - Fuel Terminal in Fontana, California

AMERIGAS PROPANE L.P. is a fuel terminal located at 9808 Cherry Ave, Fontana, California, within San Bernardino County. The facility operates in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Inland Empire and broader Southern California region. As a propane terminal, it plays a key role in the regional energy supply chain. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the U.S. EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules for oil storage and California's stringent underground storage tank (UST) requirements. Propane terminals typically feature pressurized storage tanks, vapor recovery systems, and secondary containment to mitigate spill and vapor risks. The site's NAICS code 454312 indicates it is a liquefied petroleum gas (bottled gas) dealer. Environmental and operational significance includes the facility's role in providing clean-burning fuel for heating, agriculture, and transportation in the region. Propane is a low-carbon alternative to gasoline and diesel, and the terminal supports energy resilience in the Inland Empire. Its location in an industrial area near major highways facilitates efficient distribution while minimizing impacts on sensitive receptors.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Fontana, within the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The local environment is characterized by a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters, which can influence vapor dispersion and spill behavior. Proximity to residential areas and the Santa Ana River watershed necessitates robust secondary containment and vapor recovery systems to prevent groundwater contamination and air emissions. California's strict air quality regulations, including those from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, impose additional controls on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from propane handling.