Freedom Truck Yard - Oil Extraction Facility in Merced, California

Freedom Truck Yard is an oil extraction facility located at 788 E Childs Ave in Merced, California, within Merced County. The facility is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. It contributes to the broader oil infrastructure in the San Joaquin Valley, a region known for its oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the Refinery MACT standards, as well as California's stringent environmental regulations. Oil extraction in California typically involves both onshore and offshore operations, with a focus on enhanced oil recovery techniques and strict oversight of emissions and water management. As part of the local oil infrastructure, Freedom Truck Yard plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The facility's location in Merced places it within an agricultural region, where oil extraction coexists with farming. Its operations are subject to state and federal monitoring to minimize environmental impacts on air quality and water resources.

The facility is situated in California's Central Valley, a region with significant air quality challenges due to agricultural and industrial emissions. Oil extraction activities can contribute to volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and groundwater concerns. Regulatory oversight from the California Air Resources Board and local air districts aims to mitigate these impacts through stringent permitting and monitoring requirements.