An above ground storage tank can seem like a no-brainer choice over underground storage of hazardous substances. After all, the tank is there where you can easily see it. But you still have to follow specific procedures and precautions to ensure your tank is safe and...

It might seem that purchasing a new above ground storage tank is a simple process. After all, you know what you plan to store, and how much you’ll need to keep on hand. How hard can it be? The truth is, though, it’s more complicated than that. So before you buy, you...

Are you considering purchasing or securing an option on some commercial property? Or perhaps refinancing? The Phase 1 site assessment is your new Best Friend, scientifically speaking. These are the conditions under which the assessment is usually performed, and for...

The purpose of a Phase 1 site assessment is to determine whether “recognized environmental conditions” exist anywhere on the property in question. That includes structures as well as the soil itself, and also surface or ground water. This assessment is usually...

An underground storage tank can be used to contain any number of products. But if those products are considered potentially dangerous to people or the environment, your tank and its contents are regulated by the government. The federal Environmental Protection Agency...

One of the most frustrating issues you face when working on environmental projects is the fact that sites, facilities and people are usually spread out. Sometimes quite far from one another. That creates an inherent barrier to collaboration. An environmental database...

Planning is definitely the first step if you’re considering removing an underground storage tank (UST). You want to get rid of it, but there are several factors you should consider before moving forward. Taking a little time to understand the process and get organized...

The last thing you want is mistakes when you’re conducting an environmental analysis. The whole point of your work is to assess the existing situation and devise an appropriate plan of action for remediation, if that’s needed. You can’t do that without complete,...

If you aren’t already taking advantage of the broad-scale benefits you can realize by using an automated fuel management system, it’s time to take a harder look at this new technology. Fuel management systems can help you lower ongoing fuel and maintenance costs,...

Reconciling your fuel usage is mission-critical, if you’re in the fueling or transportation business. Fuel costs represent such a significant percentage of your budget, you literally cannot afford to have even small amounts go astray. And if they do, you need to know...