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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...
Priority-Environmental
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...
Priority-Environmental
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...
Priority-Environmental
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,...
deannaruthatkinson
Jun 121 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...
deannaruthatkinson
Jun 31 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.
deannaruthatkinson
May 282 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.
deannaruthatkinson
May 241 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...
deannaruthatkinson
May 132 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.
deannaruthatkinson
May 91 min read
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Propane Safety Tips for Summer
With backyard grilling, RV trips, boating, and camping, propane use increases during warmer months. Follow these essential safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer!
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May 62 min read
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PEI 2025 Registration is Open
Priority Environmental will be at the National Association of Convenience Stores’ (NACS) show in Chicago!
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May 21 min read
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WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER?
Wondering what’s in your water? It depends on what you’re looking for.
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Apr 21 min read
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Microbes – Part 3
It's been one month since our microbial inoculation, and we've made remarkable progress.
deannaruthatkinson
Mar 251 min read
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Concrete and C-Stores
When an environmental investigation is completed, the property should be restored, to the greatest extent practicable, to its original condition.
deannaruthatkinson
Mar 152 min read
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New PSTD Tank Finder GIS Mapping Feature
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Petroleum Storage Tank Division (PSTD) website has a new feature!
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Mar 61 min read
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Microbes - Part 2
In our previous newsletter, we discussed microbes and their ability to naturally degrade petroleum hydrocarbons.
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Mar 41 min read
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