SOUTHERN STATES CO-OP-EASTON POINT Fuel Terminal, Easton, Maryland

SOUTHERN STATES CO-OP-EASTON POINT is a fuel terminal located on Easton Point Road in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. As part of the Southern States Cooperative network, it supports agricultural and commercial fuel needs in the Mid-Atlantic region. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the US Environmental Protection Agency, complying with Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. The terminal's infrastructure includes storage tanks and loading racks for fuel transfer. Typical fuel terminals in this region range from small to medium scale, serving local distributors and end-users. The facility adheres to federal and state safety standards, including secondary containment and leak detection systems to mitigate spill risks. This terminal plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, supporting agricultural operations and local transportation. Its location near the Eastern Shore of Maryland places it in a sensitive coastal environment, where spill prevention is critical. The facility's operational status ensures continued fuel availability for the community and surrounding areas.

The terminal is situated in a coastal area near the Chesapeake Bay, a sensitive estuarine ecosystem. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment and leak detection systems required by US EPA regulations. Proximity to water bodies necessitates robust spill prevention measures to protect aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.