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 Oil releases are rare, but they do occur. That's why Petro has chosen ProGuard to meet the needs of its customers with underground tanks. 

ProGuard is protection for oil storage tanks that guards against the problems associated with a release, should it ever occur. It affordably provides the peace of mind you deserve. Additionally, it ensures that any problems will be handled in a way that protects the environment.

ProGuard's tank replacement/cleanup programs:

• have been perfected over several years, drawing on the experiences of over 50,000 oilheat customers
• are offered on a national basis, at very reasonable rates
• are available to any residential customer with an active oil tank that holds no more than 4,000 gallons, and receives oil on Automatic Delivery. (The annual cost is higher for tanks with a capacity of 2,000+ gallons.)

1. Distribution
• Customers have existing delivery, maintenance and burner service agreement with Petro
• ProGuard adds cleanup and tank replacement to existing services
2. Protection

• On site cleanup
• Tank replacement
3. Limits

• $100,000 on site cleanup per release
• $2,000 tank replacement for underground tank; $1,400 for aboveground tank 
4. Deductible

• $1,000 per Release in New York State
• $2,500 per Release all other states (no protection for Voluntary Pulls in the first year)
5. Summary of Protection 

• Cleanup of fuel oil which has been accidentally released from the fuel oil system and has been discovered and reported during the term of the Service Agreement. Releases from piping are also covered.
• Repair or Replacement of a fuel oil tank, which is part of the fuel oil system, caused by an accidental release. The maximum amount is $2,000, which includes labor, charges involved to reconnect new tanks, and new parts such as pipes nozzles, gauges or lines.
6. Summary of Terms and Conditions

• The customer must report a release to his/her Dealer within 24 hours of discovery.
• The fuel oil system must be an active system.
• Below-ground tanks are covered.
• The tank must be used for heating oil purposes only.
• Cleanup costs include treatment, removal and disposal of contaminated soil.
• Costs include disposal of oil tank.
• There is a $1,000 sublimit for post-cleanup site restoration (grass reseeding, landscaping).
• Specialized services are offered associated with implementation of remediation.
• The Service Agreement is transferable to new owner.
• The cost of the Service Agreement is non-refundable.
• Repair or replacement of property with like kind and quality.
7. Summary of Major Exclusions

• The cost of lost oil from the tank
• Cleanup of site beyond regulatory environmental standards
• Cleanup costs incurred prior to the effective date of the Service Agreement
• Cleanup of heating oil tanks with capacity greater than 4,000 gallons
• Cleanup of fuels or substances other than No. 2 heating fuel or kerosene
• Costs for cleanups from abandoned or decommissioned tanks
• Costs to investigate a suspected release
• Third-party cleanup (this exclusion does not apply in New York)
• Cleanup costs to groundwater or soils below the water table
• Removing a tank without 72 hours prior notification to ProGuard and oil dealer 
• Customer does not remain on heating oil for 365 days after notifying us of an accidental release
• Releases taking place during the loading or unloading process from a motor vehicle or trailer
• Releases that are the direct result of the negligent installation of the tank or piping
• Voluntary Pulling of tank in first year of the Service Agreement (no Voluntary Pull option is available under the New York policy) 

The ProGuard Service Agreement and your Powderhorn representative will provide you with additional details.  To request an application, please contact ProGuard at the numbers listed below or click here to fill out an online request form. 

Please note: A "passed" copy of tank or soil testing results must accompany all new applications.  You may wish to contact Petro's CARE department at 888-754-8800 to request one of the following:

Test Type	Price
Tank Tightness Test	$375
Certified Lab Analysis of Soil Borings	$475
Tank Tightness Test & Certified Lab Analysis of Soil Borings	$650



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888-354-0677
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info@powderhornagency.com


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