APT Advanced Polymer Technology Corp. - Executive Summary

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I. Off-site Emergency Response Procedure 
Off-site emergency Response Plan developed and completed jointly by APT Advanced Polymer Technology Corp. (APT) and the Butler County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) addressing the following elements: 
- Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties 
- Personnel roles, line of authority, training and communication 
- Emergency recognition and prevention 
- Safe distances and places of refuge 
- Site security and control 
- Evacuation routes and procedures 
- Decontamination 
- Emergency alerting and response procedures 
 
II. Regulated Substance handled 
- Manufacturing of coatings 
- TDI used to produce coating 
- Quantities stored 45000 lbs 
 
III. Release Scenarios 
A. Worst-case Scenario 
Worst-case release scenario analysis previously being performed by the Butler County Local Emergency Planning Committee.  Information is included in APT Advanced Polymer Technology Corporation's Off-Site Response Plan.  Distance to end 
point and off-site receptors provided in Section 2 Toxics: Worst Case. 
B. Alternative Release Scenarios 
Alternative release scenarios performed by Baker Environmental, Inc. Coraopolis, PA 
Release of liquid TDI from hole in tank: no off-site consequences anticipated 
Release of liquid TDI from hole in pipe: no off-site consequences anticipated 
 
IV. General Accident Release Prevention Program 
- Emergency Response Training for employees including refresher 
- Safe TDI-handling training provided by TDI-suppliers 
- General employee training governed by ISO 9001 certified procedures 
- Documentation Control governed by ISO 9001 management system 
- Preventive Maintenance Program governed by ISO 9001 management system 
- Tank and equipment inspections 
- APT Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan 
 
V. Five Year Accident History 
No reportable accidents in the past five years. 
 
VI. Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan 
PPC Plan designed to integrate elements of  
the following required plans: 
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan 
- Spill Response Plan (SPR) 
- Emergency Action Plan
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