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Preparing For a Tank Removal
Finding the right contractor is often the most challenging part of any project. Fortunately, for petroleum storage tank removals or environmental consulting, the regulatory agency provides a list of licensed professionals—available under Licenses . While we hope you’ll consider Priority Environmental, LLC as your licensed consultant, there are many qualified contractors listed for both removals and consulting services. Once you’ve selected a contractor and scheduled a removal
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Oct 221 min read
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Self-Certified SPCC Plans
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans: What You Need to Know SPCC Plans are essential—but often overlooked—components of environmental compliance in the petroleum marketing industry. These plans are required for fuel (i.e., oil) stored in Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) greater than 1,320-gallons (aggregate or single). At their core, SPCC Plans outline site-specific strategies for preventing spills, controlling potential hazards, and implementing counter
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Oct 201 min read
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OPMCA JOINS PACE
Candace McGinnis, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (OPMCA), announced the Association will be joining the Petroleum and Convenience Expo (PACE) show in Kansas City, MIssouri on January 22nd & 23rd, 2026. PACE is a regional show consisting of associations from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and now OKLAHOMA! Since 1997, PACE has been the premier multistate Midwest petroleum and convenience store trade show. Their nearly 65
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Oct 201 min read
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Join Us at the 2025 NACS Expo!Â
Join us October 15–17, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago for the annual National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Expo! This...
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Sep 221 min read
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Upcoming Contractors Day at OCC PSTD
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Petroleum Storage Tank Division (OCC PSTD) announced its upcoming Contractors Day , scheduled for...
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Sep 221 min read
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WHO YA’ GONNA CALL? Â
Well, not the Ghostbusters—at least not when it comes to reporting a fuel release. If you're dealing with petroleum storage tanks...
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Sep 221 min read
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ANNUAL COMPILATION OF PETROLEUM RELEASE STATISTICS
2025-09-17-Annual-Report-New-Petroleum-Releases-FY2025.pdf   Number of petroleum release cases open  at the end of fiscal...
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Sep 221 min read
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POP QUIZ: How many can you get right?
Interesting facts about the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Petroleum Storage Tank Division     How many products does the PSTD...
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Aug 211 min read
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What Happens to Waste from LUST Sites?
Ever wonder what becomes of the contaminated soil and groundwater generated during environmental work at a Leaking Underground Storage...
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Aug 212 min read
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Aug 210 min read
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Underground Storage Tank System
The National Institute of Storage Tank Management (NISTM) has some great photos and diagrams, like the one above. Click on PowerPoint...
Priority-Environmental
Jul 241 min read
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From Rust to Riches
Do you have steel petroleum storage tanks you’ve been needing to remove? Now is the smart time to act! With recent changes in U.S. trade...
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Jul 241 min read
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Microbial Remediation Progress Update
If you’ve been following the cleanup efforts at one of our active remediation sites, we have encouraging news to share. During our June...
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Jul 242 min read
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What Stakeholders Are Asking: Insights from Oklahoma’s Petroleum Storage Tank Division Meetings (according to AI)
I asked Copilot, Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) digital assistant, what type of questions to anticipate at the upcoming...
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Jul 242 min read
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TANK OWNER RUNS FOR SENATE
Rick Koch, President of ASAP Energy, Inc. has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate District 26. Representing Blaine, Custer,...
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Jun 111 min read
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WILL THE STATE HELP PAY FOR MY TANK REMOVAL?
Will the State help pay for my tank removal? This is a common question, and the answer is no. The Oklahoma Petroleum Storage Tank...
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Jun 21 min read
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Safeguarding Your UST Investment with GPR: How Priority Environmental Protects What’s Underground
Before any drilling begins on properties with underground petroleum storage tanks (USTs)—whether active or decommissioned—it's essential to understand what lies below the surface.
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May 272 min read
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Save the Date: Petroleum Storage Tank Division to host Industry Roundtable, Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Petroleum Storage Tank Division (PSTD) invites you to its annual Industry Roundtable Meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., CST.
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May 231 min read
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WATER WELL RECORDS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING
Last month, we explored the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Petroleum Storage Tank Division’s new interactive viewer, PST Finder . This...
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May 122 min read
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Help Us Grow: Follow Priority Environmental, LLC on LinkedIn!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Priority Environmental, LLC, a startup I proudly own and operate independently—without outside investors. Every decision, every service, and every success are a direct reflection of my personal commitment to customer service and environmental responsibility.
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May 81 min read
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