PIP-UP - 956 PORT STREET Fuel Terminal, Easton, Maryland

PIP-UP - 956 PORT STREET is a fuel terminal located at 956 Port Street in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local fuel supply chain, serving the Eastern Shore area of Maryland. As a fuel terminal, this facility handles the storage and transfer of petroleum products. It operates under US EPA regulations, including Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The facility's tank infrastructure and secondary containment systems are designed to prevent spills and protect the surrounding environment. The terminal supports the regional fuel distribution network, providing gasoline, diesel, and other fuels to local markets. Its location near waterways and residential areas necessitates robust safety and environmental management practices to mitigate risks associated with fuel handling and storage.

The facility is situated in Easton, a town on Maryland's Eastern Shore near the Tred Avon River. The area includes sensitive estuarine ecosystems and residential communities. Fuel terminals in such settings must implement spill prevention measures, secondary containment, and vapor recovery systems to protect local waterways and air quality. Regular inspections and compliance with SPCC and UST regulations are critical to minimizing environmental impact.