Farmers Coop Society, Klemme - Executive Summary |
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Risk Management Plan-- Executive Summary Facility : Farmers Coop Society, Klemme Contact : Mike Moser Phone : 515-587-2161 1. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE. This facility complies with OSHA 1910.38 and EPCRA requirements for Nh3 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 Klemme Fire Dept. and request that they respond to the emergency. 2. DESCRIPTION OF OUR FACILITY AND REGULATED SUBSTANCE. This facility is a Coop, handeling grain and commercial fertilizers. We sell Nh3 to our patrons as a service. There are two 26,000 gallon Nh3 storage tanks and its associated piping, pumps, and valves. 3. WORST CASE SCENARIO. Our worst case scenario is a failure of one of our 26,000 gallon storage tanks when filled to the greatest amount allowed (85%), resulting in a toxic gas release. According to EPA's RMP COMP. the distance to the endpoint is 4.4 miles. The re are residences, public areas, schools, and offices within the distance endpoint, with a total population of 1127 people. 4. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM. In the event of an emergency involving our Nh3 system, it is our policy to notify the Klemme Fire Dept. Members of the Fire Dept. have walked through our facility. 5. FIVE YEAR ACCIDENT HISTORY. We have never had an accident involving Nh3 that caused death, injuries, property or environmental damage or evacuations. 6. PLANNED CHANGES TO IMPROVE SAFETY. Safety improvement is an ongoing process at our facility. Periodic evaluations are performed to assess the maintinance of safe conditions. No changes planned. |