Boland Oil & LP - Schatz Underground Fuel Terminal, Beaufort, Missouri

Boland Oil & LP - Schatz Underground is a fuel terminal located at 6651 Highway 185 in Beaufort, Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network, handling petroleum products for commercial and industrial use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The NAICS codes 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) and 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals) indicate the facility's involvement in both tank fabrication and bulk fuel storage. As a fuel terminal in rural Missouri, the facility plays a critical role in supplying petroleum products to local agriculture, transportation, and industry. Its location near Highway 185 provides efficient distribution access. The site's environmental management focuses on preventing soil and groundwater contamination through regular inspections and compliance with federal and state regulations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Franklin County, Missouri, characterized by agricultural land and scattered residential developments. The proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust secondary containment and leak detection systems to prevent petroleum spills from impacting local aquifers. The region's climate, with seasonal precipitation, requires careful management of stormwater runoff to avoid contamination of nearby waterways.