CARROLL INDEPENDENT FUEL-MENLO PLANT - Fuel Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland

CARROLL INDEPENDENT FUEL-MENLO PLANT is a fuel terminal located at 4235 Menlo Drive in Baltimore, Maryland. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local fuel supply chain for the Baltimore metropolitan area. As a fuel terminal in the United States, the facility operates under the US EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These frameworks require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The plant's scale is typical for a mid-sized urban fuel terminal. The facility's location in an industrial area of Baltimore places it within a region with a mix of commercial and residential zones. Its operational status ensures continued support for local fuel distribution, contributing to the energy infrastructure of the Mid-Atlantic region.

The facility is situated in an urban industrial area of Baltimore, Maryland, near residential neighborhoods and the Jones Falls stream. Fuel terminals in such settings pose spill and vapor risks, requiring robust secondary containment and monitoring. The proximity to sensitive receptors like homes and waterways underscores the importance of compliance with SPCC and UST regulations to prevent environmental contamination.