KIRCHMAN OIL CORP Fuel Terminal in Belle Glade, Florida

KIRCHMAN OIL CORP is a fuel terminal situated at 1201 W Canal Street North in Belle Glade, Florida, within Palm Beach County. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network, supporting local and agricultural fuel needs in the surrounding area. As a fuel terminal, the facility handles storage and transfer of petroleum products. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The NAICS code 457210 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station or terminal, typically involving aboveground and underground storage tanks with capacities ranging from small to large scale. The facility's location near the Everglades agricultural area and the Lake Okeechobee region places it in an environmentally sensitive zone. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical to protect local water resources. The terminal plays a vital role in supplying fuel to the agricultural sector and surrounding communities in Belle Glade and Palm Beach County.

The fuel terminal is located in Belle Glade, Florida, an area with high water table and proximity to the Everglades ecosystem. Spill and vapor risks are significant due to the storage of petroleum products. Secondary containment systems, such as dikes and double-walled tanks, are essential to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility must comply with SPCC requirements to mitigate potential releases into nearby canals and the Lake Okeechobee watershed.