Buckeye Partners, L.P. - Milan Station: Refined Product Pipeline in Galt, Missouri

Buckeye Partners, L.P. - Milan Station is a refined product pipeline facility located in Galt, Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The facility is part of Buckeye Partners' extensive pipeline network that transports refined petroleum products across the Midwest. As a refined product pipeline, it plays a key role in the distribution of gasoline, diesel, and other fuels to regional markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. This includes requirements for corrosion control, leak detection, and emergency response. The facility's NAICS code 486910 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. Environmental and operational significance includes its role in maintaining fuel supply chains for the region. The pipeline infrastructure in Missouri supports both local consumption and broader distribution networks. The facility's location in a rural area of Grundy County reduces population density risks, but proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires careful monitoring for potential spills.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grundy County, Missouri, with nearby agricultural land and water bodies. Refined product pipelines carry flammable liquids, posing spill risks to soil and groundwater. The region's geology and hydrology influence containment strategies. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA requires integrity management programs to mitigate environmental impacts.