FORMER LYOTH LOADING STATION Fuel Terminal, Tracy, California

FORMER LYOTH LOADING STATION is a fuel terminal situated at 26501 Banta Rd, Tracy, California, in San Joaquin County. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a key node in the regional fuel supply chain, handling storage and distribution of petroleum products. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US environmental regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans. In California, additional state-level requirements from the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and local air quality management districts apply, particularly for vapor recovery and emissions control. Fuel terminals in this region typically have storage capacities ranging from small (under 50,000 barrels) to large (over 500,000 barrels). This terminal plays a role in supplying fuel to the Tracy area and the broader Central Valley region. Its proximity to major transportation routes, including Interstate 205 and the Port of Stockton, enhances its logistical significance. The facility's environmental management includes measures to prevent soil and groundwater contamination, given the sensitive agricultural and urban context of San Joaquin County.

The facility is located in San Joaquin County, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban land uses. The region's Mediterranean climate and proximity to the San Joaquin River Delta create potential risks for groundwater contamination from fuel spills. Secondary containment systems and vapor recovery units are critical to mitigate these risks, as required by SPCC and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.