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Supporting a Cleaner Environment, Naturally
A lot of companies sell microbes, but none go to the lengths we do to ensure you get the most complete microbial solution that truly fixes the issues you need solved. At AMS, every batch of our industry-leading microbial products are cultivated at our facility in Oklahoma, tested for viability, and customized for the chemistry of your system. You’re not getting one-size-fits all shelf stock from an unknown supplier. You’re getting a complete microbial solution, grown with pur
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Dec 18, 20251 min read


Excavation & Dirtwork with Purpose
EcoThrive Excavation & Dirtwork At EcoThrive Excavation & Dirtwork, dirtwork and excavation go beyond moving earth — it’s about restoring land responsibly and doing the job right the first time. Founded on a vision of ethical practices, reliable service, and customer satisfaction, EcoThrive delivers excavation solutions that protect the environment while meeting the practical needs of property owners, developers, and businesses. Experience You Can Trust EcoThrive is led by Ty
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Dec 18, 20252 min read


Merry Christmas 2025
As the year draws to a close, I want to pause and say thank you . Thank you for your trust, your business, for reading my blog, for recommending me, and for your steady support in so many ways. This year marked Priority Environmental, LLC’s second year in business, and you helped make it a true success. I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity at this stage of life. After a long career in the petroleum storage tank industry, I feel incredibly blessed in this “second half” of
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Dec 18, 20251 min read


Remote Online Notary Services
Remote Online Notary Services in Oklahoma: Making Document Signing Easier for Everyone Notarizing important documents is a necessary step in many personal and business processes—but it doesn’t have to be inconvenient. Oklahoma now allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) , a secure and fully legal way to complete notarizations through audio- video technology. RON makes it possible to sign and notarize documents from any location—whether you're at home, in the office, traveling
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Dec 14, 20251 min read


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 22, 20251 min read


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 20, 20251 min read


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 20, 20251 min read


Join Us at the 2025 NACS Expo!
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 22, 20251 min read
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 22, 20251 min read
WHO YA’ GONNA CALL?
Well, not the Ghostbusters—at least not when it comes to reporting a fuel release. If you're dealing with petroleum storage tanks...
deannaruthatkinson
Sep 22, 20251 min read


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...
deannaruthatkinson
Sep 22, 20251 min read


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 21, 20251 min read


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 21, 20252 min read


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Aug 21, 20250 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


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 11, 20251 min read


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 2, 20251 min read
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