Environmental Compliance Solutions That Protect Your Business and the Environment
With 35+ years of experience helping petroleum businesses stay compliant, Geo Petroleum provides trusted environmental compliance solutions in Houston and across Texas.
Our certified environmental consultants work closely with fuel retailers, industrial operators, and municipalities to ensure every site meets EPA, TCEQ, and state-level regulations — without stress or surprises.
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Inspection-Ready Compliance Solutions Across Texas & the Southeast
Environmental Compliance Solutions That Protect Your Business and the Environment
Navigating the complex web of EPA and TCEQ regulations can overwhelm even experienced operators. A single missed inspection or incorrect report can result in Notices of Violation (NOVs), heavy fines, and operational shutdowns.
| System Type | Key Regulatory Focus | Testing Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Underground Storage Tanks (UST) | Release detection, vapor recovery, and groundwater protection. | Monthly logs, annual line testing, 3-year hydrostatic. |
| Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) | Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. | Monthly visual, annual formal inspections. |
Our certified environmental consultants work closely with fuel retailers, industrial operators, and municipalities — ensuring every site meets EPA, TCEQ, and OSHA HAZWOPER regulations without stress or surprises.
Why Choose Geo Petroleum for Environmental Compliance?
We combine decades of environmental expertise with hands-on petroleum compliance experience to keep your operations safe, efficient, and inspection-ready — every time.
35+ years of petroleum compliance expertise
Licensed, insured, and backed by a spotless safety record
Complete solutions — inspections, permitting, documentation, and testing
Local specialists who understand EPA, TCEQ, and Houston-area regulations
Full transparency and guaranteed compliance on every project
Client-focused partnership ensuring safety and sustainability
Backed by decades of field-tested compliance and certified expertise, Geo Petroleum helps fuel businesses meet every regulation confidently — without disruption.
Our Environmental Compliance Services Include
Fuel System Inspections and Leak Detection
UST and AST Testing and Certification
Compliance Documentation and Reporting
Permitting and Liaison with Regulatory Agencies
Spill Prevention and Control Program Design
Emergency Response and Environmental Remediation
Our environmental consultants in Houston specialize in simplifying compliance for complex operations — ensuring you stay ahead of inspections, deadlines, and evolving environmental laws.
TCEQ Title 30 TAC Chapter 334
UST Compliance & Testing Schedule
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and EPA 40 CFR Part 280 mandate strict periodic inspections for commercial underground storage tank systems. Below is the statutory testing frequency schedule enforced across Houston and Texas fueling facilities.
| Testing / Inspection Scope | Statutory Rule Code | Mandatory Frequency | Regulated Components | Enforcement Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electronic Line Leak Detector (ELLD) | TCEQ 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2) & EPA §280.44 | Annual (12 Months) | Pressurized underground product piping lines & STPs | Must trigger pump shutdown at simulated 3.0 GPH leak at 10 PSI; immediate delivery freeze if failed |
Stage I Vapor Recovery Pressure Decay | TCEQ 30 TAC §115.221 & EPA Stage I Rules | Annual (12 Months) | Vapor recovery adaptors, dry-break poppet valves, PV vents | Ensures volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are contained; failure incurs Notice of Violation (NOV) |
Hydrostatic Spill Bucket Integrity | TCEQ 30 TAC §334.48(g) & PEI RP1200 | Triennial (36 Months) | Underground fill and vapor connection spill containment buckets | 1-hour liquid level hold or vacuum test; cracked buckets permit direct fuel release into subsoil |
Containment Sump Hydrostatic Testing | TCEQ 30 TAC §334.45(c) & PEI RP1200 | Triennial (36 Months) | Submersible turbine pump (STP) sumps & dispenser under-pan sumps | Must maintain constant water level test for 60 minutes; required for all double-walled systems |
Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) Recertification | TCEQ 30 TAC §334.50(e) & EPA §280.40 | Annual (12 Months) | ATG consoles (Veeder-Root TLS-350/450, Franklin INCON), probes & sensors | Validation of 0.1/0.2 GPH leak detection accuracy, probe calibration, battery backup, and alarm relays |
30-Day Periodic Walkthrough Inspection | TCEQ 30 TAC §334.48 & EPA §280.36 | Monthly (Every 30 Days) | Spill buckets, dispenser sumps, breakaway valves, hanging hardware | Documented visual examination for seepage, fuel accumulation, debris, and active ATG alarm clears |
Cathodic Protection (CP) Survey | TCEQ 30 TAC §334.49 & NACE SP0285 | Triennial (36 Months) | Sacrificial anode & impressed current cathodic protection on steel tanks | NACE-certified test confirming minimum -850 mV structure-to-soil potential; prevent tank perforation |
Certified Testing & Repair for
Leading Petroleum Equipment Brands
Geo Petroleum certified environmental technicians and licensed UST specialists inspect, calibrate, and service forecourt systems from top global manufacturers. We provide authorized warranty support, preventative maintenance, and emergency compliance repairs across Houston and the Southeast.
Wayne / Dover Fueling Solutions
Fuel Dispensers & Payment SystemsWayne Ovation®, Helix™, Vista dispensers, iGEM electronic boards, and Wayne Nucleus/NAMOS integration.
OPW Fluid Transfer & Containment
Containment Sumps, Nozzles & Flex PipesOPW Fibrelite sumps, Duralock flex connectors, 11A/11B automatic shut-off nozzles, and 21GV vapor check valves.
Franklin Fueling Systems (FE Petro)
Submersible Turbine Pumps & MonitoringFE Petro 1.5HP/2HP STP variable speed pumps, MagSHELL interstitial sensors, and INCON TS-550 ATG consoles.
Veeder-Root Automatic Tank Gauging
ATG Consoles & Precision ProbesVeeder-Root TLS-350, TLS-450PLUS, Mag Plus magnetostrictive probes, interstitial liquid sensors, and PLLD line leak sensors.
Verifone Forecourt Solutions
Point-of-Sale (POS) & EMV InterfacesVerifone Commander™ site controllers, RubyCi consoles, and outdoor EMV chip reader compliance architectures.
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Dispensers & Submersible EquipmentEncore® 700 S dispensers, Red Jacket® submersible turbine pumps, and The Legacy® fleet commercial dispensers.
Authorized Service & Emergency UST Compliance in Houston, TX
Authorized distributor and certified installer workflows for Wayne (Dover Fueling Solutions) fuel dispensers, OPW containment sumps, Franklin Fueling Systems (FE Petro) turbine pumps, Veeder-Root TLS consoles, and Verifone POS systems. All inspections are conducted under PEI RP1200, NFPA 30A, and TCEQ Title 30 TAC Chapter 334 regulations.
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What Our Clients Say
"Geo Petroleum’s compliance experts handled our site inspections and permitting from start to finish. They identified potential issues before our audit and kept us fully compliant — saving us time and stress."
Sara L.
Fuel Distributor · Houston, TX
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