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Chapp & Bushey Oil Refinery, New Boston, Michigan | US Oil Infrastructure

NEW BOSTON, Michigan, United States

Overview

Chapp & Bushey Oil is a refinery located in New Boston, Michigan, United States. It operates under NAICS code 324110, indicating petroleum refining activities.

Chapp & Bushey Oil is a refinery situated at 37315 S Huron Rd, New Boston, Michigan, in Wayne County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. As a refinery in the United States, it is subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Refineries in this region typically process crude oil into various petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The specific capacity and technical details of Chapp & Bushey Oil are not publicly available, but it is part of the broader refining sector in the Midwest. Environmental considerations for refineries include air emissions from processing units, wastewater management, and potential for spills. The facility's location near the Huron River and Lake Erie underscores the importance of spill prevention and response measures. As a refinery, it plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, contributing to energy security and economic activity in southeastern Michigan.

Environmental context

The refinery is located in New Boston, Michigan, near the Huron River and within the Lake Erie watershed. Refineries in this region face environmental challenges related to air emissions (e.g., volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide) and water discharge. The facility must comply with the EPA's Refinery MACT standards for air toxics and the Clean Water Act's effluent guidelines for wastewater. Spill prevention and containment are critical due to proximity to waterways.

Frequently asked questions

Chapp & Bushey Oil is located at 37315 S Huron Rd, New Boston, Michigan 48164, in Wayne County, United States.

Chapp & Bushey Oil is a petroleum refinery, classified under NAICS code 324110, which involves the processing of crude oil into refined products.

Refineries in the United States must comply with the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, Clean Water Act effluent guidelines, and state-level regulations from agencies like Michigan EGLE.

Refineries pose risks of air emissions (e.g., VOCs, SO2), wastewater discharge, and potential oil spills. Facilities must implement spill prevention and response plans to protect nearby waterways.

Chapp & Bushey Oil is currently operational, as indicated by its listing in the facility database.

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