Sage Ranch - Executive Summary |
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The accidental release prevention and emergency response policies at your 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 Sage Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. A description of your facility and the regulated substances handled: This facility is a poulty brooding farm. We use propane on the farm for winter heating fuel for our hatchery houses. The heating system consists of one 15,000 gallon propane tank and associated piping, valves, burners, and other miscellaneous equipment. The worst-case release scenario: Our worst-case scenario is failure of one 15,000 gallon storage tank when filled to the greatest amount allowed (88% at 60 degrees F), resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. According to EPA's look-up tables, the distance to the endpoint is 0.3 miles. Since this facilit y is located in a relatively remote, unoccupied area, the worst-case scenario would not affect anyone beyond our property. The general accidental release prevention program and chemical-specific prevention steps: This facility complies the EPA's accidents 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 Sage 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. Planned changes to improve safety: None. |