Charles Brown Oil Company, Inc. Fuel Terminal in Riviera Beach, Florida

Charles Brown Oil Company, Inc. is a fuel terminal located at 810 North Congress Avenue in Riviera Beach, Florida, within Palm Beach County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the local fuel distribution network, serving the broader South Florida region. As a fuel terminal, it handles the storage and transfer of petroleum products, supporting commercial and industrial customers. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is subject to Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which mandate secondary containment and spill response plans. The terminal's infrastructure includes aboveground and underground storage tanks, with typical capacities ranging from small to medium scale for the sector. Located near the Atlantic coast and within a densely populated urban area, the terminal's environmental management focuses on preventing spills and vapor releases. Its proximity to sensitive receptors such as residential neighborhoods and waterways necessitates robust containment systems. The facility contributes to the regional fuel supply chain, supporting transportation and economic activity in Palm Beach County.

The fuel terminal is situated in Riviera Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Florida, near the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The local environment includes sensitive marine and estuarine habitats, as well as residential areas. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical due to the risk of petroleum releases affecting groundwater and surface water. The facility's operations are subject to SPCC regulations requiring containment dikes and leak detection systems to mitigate environmental impact.