Alma Farmers Union Cooperative - Executive Summary |
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The accidental release prevention and emergency response policies at our facility: This facility complies with NFPA-58 requirements for LP-Gas storage, and it is our policy to adhere to all applicable federal, state; and local laws. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the Tri-Community Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. A description of our facility and the regulated substances handled: This facility is a farmers cooperative. We sell propane to our cooperative customers. We have one 30000 gallon propane tank at our disturbution site. The worst case and alternative release scenarios: Our worst case scenario is failure of one 30000 gallon storage tank when filled to the greatest amount allowed (88% at 60F), resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. The resulting distance to the endpoint extends offsite, and public receptors are within the distance to the endpoint. Our alternative release scenario is a pull-away explosion. In this s cenario a 25 foot length of unloading hose, 4" in diameter is ruptured. The release leads to a vapor cloud explosion (endpoint 1 psi). The quantity released is 69 pounds. The distance to the endpoint is 175 feet (reported as .03 miles). The general accidental release pervention program and chemical-specific prevention steps: This facility compliies with EPA's accident prevention rule and all applicable state and local codes and regulations. The propane system is designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with NFPA-58 and state law. Five-year accident history: We have never had an accident involving propane that caused deaths, injuries, property or environmental damage, evacuations, or shelterings in place. The emergency response program: In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, it is our policy to notify the Tri-Community Fire department and request that they respond to the emergency. We have discussed this policy with the fire department; members of the fire department have inspected our propane system. Safety improvement is an on-going process at the facility. Periodic evaluations are performed to assess the maintenance of safe conditions. There are no additional specific recommendations for implementation at this time. |