Davis Propane, Inc. - Executive Summary |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The facility owned by Davis Propane Gas Co. indicated on the map in Appendix A 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 Bleckley County Fire Department and request that they respond to our emergency. This facility is a propane distribution facility. The primary purpose is the distribution of propane gas to our customers (end users) via tank truck. This facility receives propane by tank truck. This distribution facility consists of one 30,000 gallon propane tank and all necessary piping, valves, and pump to facilitate transfer of propane into and out of the bulk storage tank. Our worst case scenario is a failure of the 30,000 gallon propane tank when filled to 85% (the greatest amount allowed as per company policy) resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. According to the EPAs RMP*Comp, the distance to the e ndpoint is .4 miles. There are 8 people living within this distance. There are no schools or hospitals within that distance, and there are no environmental receptors. The alternative case scenario results in a .03 mile distance to the endpoint. There are 0 people living within this distance. This facility complies with EPAs accident prevention rule and all applicable state and local codes and regulations. The propane systems are designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with NFPA-58 and state law. We have never had an accident involving propane that caused deaths, injuries, property, or environmental damage, evacuations or sheltering in place. In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, it is our policy to notify the Bleckley County Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. We have discussed this policy with the fire department and members of the fire department have inspected our propane system. We have no plans at the present ti me to change our safety processes and procedures. |