Risk: Medium Fuel Terminal Operational

SEAPORT ENVIRONMENTAL - REFINING Fuel Terminal in Redwood City, California

REDWOOD CITY, California, United States

Overview

SEAPORT ENVIRONMENTAL - REFINING is a fuel terminal in Redwood City, California, operating within the San Francisco Bay Area. It handles petroleum products and is subject to US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.

SEAPORT ENVIRONMENTAL - REFINING is a fuel terminal located at 679 Seaport Blvd in Redwood City, California, within San Mateo County. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional fuel distribution network, handling petroleum products for the San Francisco Bay Area. Its location along the Seaport Boulevard corridor provides access to major transportation routes. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS codes (211111, 325110, 424710, 562998) indicate involvement in petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, and waste management, suggesting a complex operational profile. As a fuel terminal in a densely populated urban area, the facility plays a critical role in ensuring a stable supply of petroleum products to local industries and consumers. Its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and sensitive ecological areas necessitates rigorous environmental management practices to prevent spills and protect water quality. The facility's compliance with federal and state regulations is essential for maintaining operational continuity and community safety.

Environmental context

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the facility operates in a region with high ecological sensitivity due to nearby wetlands and waterways. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include the risk of spills and vapor releases, which can impact soil and groundwater. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are critical to prevent contamination. The facility's compliance with SPCC and UST regulations helps mitigate these risks.

Frequently asked questions

SEAPORT ENVIRONMENTAL - REFINING is located at 679 Seaport Blvd, Redwood City, California 94063, in San Mateo County.

It is a fuel terminal that handles petroleum products, serving as a distribution hub for the San Francisco Bay Area.

The facility is subject to US EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which require spill containment and leak detection.

Fuel terminals face risks of spills and vapor releases, which can contaminate soil and water. Secondary containment and monitoring are essential to mitigate these risks.

As a fuel terminal, it stores and distributes petroleum products to support transportation, industry, and residential needs in the Redwood City area and beyond.

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