Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast
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Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast is a podcast that delves into various aspects of environmental management and regulations, mainly focusing on bulk fuel storage, fish processing, and utility facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by industry expert Shannon Oelkers, Tank Talk features discussions with industry leaders to answer questions commonly asked by terminal managers. Episodes cover various topics involving State and Federal regulations, tank inspections and permits, and industry vendors. Tune in to navigate the complexities of rules and operations, offering insights and information to listeners involved or interested in environmental compliance and best practices within specialized industries.
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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 what inspectors are actually…
S4E5 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, proving compliance is where things…
S4E4 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 compliance pitfalls in…
S4E3 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 spill prevention and…
S4E2 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 release of the 2026 Alaska…
S4E1 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, Shannon and Haley dig into one…
S3E9 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, we’re bringing back one of…
S3E8 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 settlement and structural…
S3E8 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. From what “Clean, Dry,…
S3E7 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,” and how those terms differ…
S3E6 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 Standard Practice 031 (STI…
S3E5 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 Fletcher, Principal of…
S3E4 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 the podcast for the first…
S3E3 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 regulations. Shannon and Haley…
S3E2 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 SWPPPs, how they apply to various…
S3E1 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. Andy provides a…
S2E13 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 and Producer Haley Hall…
Spill Prevention: Smart Solutions Under $5k
In this episode, we talk with Shannon Oelkers and Haley Hall from Integrity Environmental, diving into practical strategies for Alaska’s aging bulk fuel storage infrastructure. Shannon shares…
S2E11 Special Guest: Michael O'Brien on Alaska's Evolving Labor Landscape
Join us on Tank Talk with Integrity Environmental as we dive into the inspiring journey of Michael O'Brien, a labor and employment lawyer from Davis Wright Tremaine in Fairbanks, Alaska. From Alaskan…
S2E10 Featuring Aviation Training Academy (ATA)
Dave Ware, the co-founder of Aviation Training Academy, joins us as our guest on this episode. As a seasoned expert, Dave takes us behind the scenes of an industry where precision matters and strict…
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Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast has published 49 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Education, Natural Sciences.
Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.
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