Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast

SPCC & STI = BFFs

We’re heading back into the Tank Talk archives for a conversation that’s still an important one for anyone managing bulk fuel storage: how do SPCC plans and STI SP001 ins

SPCC Basics: Compliance Tables

You receive your updated SPCC Plan and notice a compliance table attached ... now what?  In this episode of Tank Talk, Shannon and Haley break down one of the most misun

The Million-Dollar Environmental Problems You Won’t Find in a Phase I

Most industrial property acquisitions include a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Many also include a Phase II. But what if some of the biggest environmental liabili

Inspection Prep for Facility Managers

Agency inspections are a routine part of operating a bulk fuel facility, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful. In this episode of Tank Talk, Shannon breaks down

SPCC Basics - Required Recordkeeping

SPCC plans are one of the most common - and most misunderstood - regulatory requirements in the bulk fuel industry. While the plan itself may seem straightforward, provin

The Compliance Hit You Didn't See Coming

Ever feel confident you’re following the rules… only to find out the rules changed?  In this episode of Tank Talk, Shannon and Haley talk about one of the most common co

A First Person Account of the Exxon Valdez Response & the Birth of OPA 90

In this episode of Tank Talk, we sit down with Senior Environmental Consultant Leslie Pearson for a first-person account of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and how it reshaped

Analytical Sampling 101: Doing it Right the First Time Featuring Justin Nelson

Analytical sampling is a critical part of environmental compliance - and it’s one area where small mistakes can quickly become expensive problems.  With the upcoming rel

Plan Amendments Aren’t Optional: What Regulators Expect to See

If there’s one thing every bulk fuel facility has in common, it’s this: nothing stays the same for long - and your plans and permits shouldn’t either. In this episode, Sh

Tank Toolbox Essentials

As the year winds down, many facilities are gearing up for winter operations, year-end reviews, and planning out 2026 maintenance and training. For our December episode,

Frozen Foundations: Thermosyphons, Permafrost, and Arctic Fuel Storage Featuring Ed Yarmak

Permafrost is stable - until it isn’t. As Arctic industries continue to expand, the ground below our fuel tanks and pipelines is literally thawing, causing dangerous sett

Fuel Quality Featuring Walter Chartrand

Walter Chartrand, chemist and trainer with the Aviation Training Association, joins Shannon to break down one of the most critical topics in fuel handling: fuel quality. 

Out of Service or Permanently Closed

What really happens to a tank at the end of its life? In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it means for a tank to be “out of service” or “permanently closed,” a

STI SP031 with Experts

In this episode of Tank Talk, host Shannon Oelkers is joined by representatives from the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) to dig into S

STI SP001 with Experts

In this episode of Tank Talk, host Shannon Oelkers sits down with two seasoned experts - Joe Mentzer, Standards Engineer at the Steel Tank Institute (STI/SPFA), and Craig

I Used AI to Write My SPCC

In this episode of Tank Talk, Shannon and Cassie dive into the hot topic of AI and environmental compliance. Cassie Kuzis, part of the Integrity Environmental team, joins

No Exposure - Not a Hall Pass!

In this episode of Tank Talk, we dive into the often-misunderstood No Exposure Certification – what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s not a free pass from stormwater reg

Keeping SWPPPs Straight

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) can be confusing - but they don’t have to be. In this episode of Tank Talk, we’re diving into the different types of SWPPP

Navigating the Loper Bright Ruling: A Legal Perspective on Environmental Policy Featuring Andy Leman

In this episode of Tank Talk, we explore the implications of the Supreme Court’s recent Loper Bright decision with shareholder Andy Leman of Kemppel, Huffman & Ellis, P.C

Bonus Episode! The Tank Toolbox

Managing a bulk fuel storage facility can be complex, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. In this bonus episode of Tank Talk, Bulk Fuel Storage Expert Shannon Oelkers