Sunoco Big Flats Terminal - Fuel Terminal in Big Flats, New York

Sunoco Big Flats Terminal is a fuel terminal located at 3351 State Route 352 in Big Flats, New York, within Chemung County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, handling the storage and distribution of petroleum products. As a fuel terminal in the United States, the facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's storage capacity and tank specifications are not publicly detailed, but typical fuel terminals in this region range from small to medium scale. The terminal's location in the Southern Tier of New York positions it to serve local markets and potentially connect to larger pipeline networks. Its proximity to the Chemung River and residential areas underscores the importance of robust safety and environmental management practices to prevent spills and protect local water resources.

The facility is situated in a region with mixed industrial and residential land use, near the Chemung River. Fuel terminals like this one pose spill and vapor risks, requiring secondary containment and vapor recovery systems. Proximity to water bodies and sensitive receptors necessitates strict adherence to SPCC and UST regulations to prevent groundwater contamination and air emissions.