Buckeye Terminals, LLC-Marshall Terminal - Fuel Terminal in Marshall, Michigan

Buckeye Terminals, LLC-Marshall Terminal is a fuel terminal situated at 12451 US 27 South in Marshall, Michigan, within Calhoun County. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network, handling petroleum products for the surrounding area. As a fuel terminal, it plays a critical role in the supply chain, connecting refineries to local markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), specifically the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS codes (424710 and 493110) indicate it engages in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, as well as general warehousing and storage. Environmentally, the terminal's location in a rural area near Marshall reduces immediate population density risks, but its proximity to groundwater resources and the Kalamazoo River watershed necessitates robust containment measures. The facility's operational status and adherence to federal regulations ensure it meets safety standards for handling and storing petroleum products, contributing to the regional energy infrastructure.

The Marshall Terminal is situated in a region with a mix of agricultural and light industrial land use, with the Kalamazoo River watershed nearby. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include the risk of spills and vapor releases, which can impact soil and groundwater. Secondary containment systems, such as dikes and double-walled tanks, are critical to prevent leaks. The facility's compliance with US EPA UST and SPCC regulations helps mitigate these risks, though ongoing monitoring is essential to protect local ecosystems.