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Environmental & TSSA Compliance

Independent environmental and TSSA compliance advisory for fuel retail and roadside commercial assets. We help owners, buyers, and operators identify compliance risks, meet regulatory obligations, and protect long-term asset value.

Typical timeline

2–3 weeks

Engagement basis

Fixed fee by scope

Coverage

Canada-wide

Confidentiality

Compliance Reporting

All Services

01 Acquisitions & Dispositions

02 Valuation & Feasibility

03 Due Diligence

04 Financing Advisory

05 Development & Site Selection

06 Environmental & TSSA Compliance

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THE PROBLEM

Environmental obligations and Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) requirements are critical to the safe operation and long-term value of fuel retail assets. Undetected compliance issues, aging infrastructure, incomplete documentation, or environmental liabilities can delay transactions, increase operating costs, and expose businesses to regulatory penalties.

OUR APPROACH

We conduct independent compliance reviews that assess environmental risks, fuel system infrastructure, regulatory documentation, and operational practices. Our reports provide practical recommendations to help clients achieve compliance, reduce risk, and support informed business decisions.

What the engagement covers

A

Environmental compliance review

Assess available environmental reports, historical site information, contamination risks, and regulatory obligations affecting the property.

B

TSSA compliance assessment

Review fuel system infrastructure, storage tanks, dispensing equipment, and available compliance documentation against applicable TSSA requirements.

C

Documentation verification

Evaluate permits, inspection records, maintenance logs, testing reports, certifications, and supporting compliance documentation.

D

Operational risk assessment

Identify operational practices, equipment conditions, and maintenance issues that may create compliance or environmental risks.

E

Regulatory gap analysis

Highlight areas requiring corrective action, additional inspections, documentation updates, or operational improvements to meet regulatory expectations.

F

Compliance recommendations

Provide a prioritised action plan outlining practical recommendations to improve compliance, reduce risk, and support ongoing operational safety.

How the work runs

STEP 01

Information collection

Gather available environmental reports, inspection records, TSSA documentation, maintenance history, and site information.

STEP 02

Compliance review

Assess environmental conditions, fuel system infrastructure, documentation, and operational procedures for regulatory compliance.

STEP 03

Risk evaluation

Identify compliance gaps, environmental concerns, operational risks, and areas requiring corrective action.

STEP 04

Final reporting

Deliver a comprehensive compliance report with findings, supporting evidence, risk priorities, and practical recommendations.

What you receive

DELIVERABLE

FORMAT

TIMELINE

Environmental & TSSA compliance report

PDF report

2–3 weeks

Compliance gap analysis

PDF Report

With report

Risk assessment summary

Included in report

With report

Corrective action recommendations

PDF Report

With report

Frequently asked

Do you perform environmental testing?

No. We provide independent advisory services by reviewing available environmental documentation and identifying areas where specialist environmental investigations may be required.

Do you conduct official TSSA inspections?

No. We are independent advisors and do not replace regulatory inspections. We assess available documentation, infrastructure, and operational compliance to help clients prepare for regulatory requirements.

Is this service useful before purchasing a service station?

Yes. Environmental and TSSA compliance reviews help identify potential liabilities, infrastructure concerns, and regulatory risks before completing an acquisition.

Can you recommend actions to resolve compliance issues?

Yes. Our reports include practical, prioritised recommendations that help owners and operators address identified risks, improve compliance, and support long-term operational safety.

Forecourt Advisory identified several compliance issues that could have delayed our acquisition. Their clear recommendations allowed us to resolve them early and complete the transaction with confidence.

Fuel Retail Operator, Saskatchewan

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