Overview
FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSO,INC. is an operational fuel terminal in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It serves as a key distribution point for petroleum products in the region.
FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSO,INC. is a fuel terminal located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, handling the storage and distribution of petroleum products. As a fuel terminal in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal supports local agricultural and commercial fuel needs in Frederick County. Its location in a mixed urban-rural area requires careful management of vapor emissions and stormwater runoff to protect nearby water resources and communities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Frederick County, Maryland, an area with a mix of agricultural land and suburban development. Proximity to the Potomac River watershed and local groundwater aquifers necessitates robust spill prevention and secondary containment measures. The terminal's operations involve handling flammable liquids, requiring compliance with vapor recovery systems and fire safety protocols to minimize air quality impacts and accident risks.
Frequently asked questions
FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSO,INC. is located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States, at coordinates 39.407531, -77.396781.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, serving local agricultural and commercial customers in the Frederick County area.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including UST requirements for underground storage tanks and SPCC rules for spill prevention, as well as state-level fire and environmental codes.
Typical risk management includes secondary containment for tanks, leak detection systems, spill response plans, and vapor recovery equipment to reduce emissions and protect local water resources.
The terminal is currently operational, actively supporting fuel distribution in the region.
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