SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA COOP BEATRICE ANHYDROUS - Executive Summary

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SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA COOPERATIVE                                                 BEATRICE,         NE 
                         Company Name                                                                       Plant Location 
 
P.O. 247, Beatrice,  NE 68343                 
                         Mailing Address 
 
Risk Management Plan  - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
 
Facility Policy: 
 
The management and employees operating each of our facilities are committed to the prevention 
ofany accidental release of hazardous material transported or stored on our locations.  In the event 
an accidental release should occur, we are prepared to work with our Local Fire Company(s),  
Emergency Response Personnel, and other appropriate authorities deemed applicable depending 
on the specific incident, to best mitigate any release and to minimize the impact of the release to 
people and the environment. 
 
Facility Information: 
 
The primary activity of our company is NAICS code 422510, "establishments primarily engaged  
in operating country or terminal grain elevators", however we are also engaged  in providing "agricultural inputs" that include the receiving, storage, and reloading of Anhydrous Ammonia for delivery to farmers in our area.  The NAICS code we feel most applicable for receiving, storing, and reloading is # 493130 "farm product warehousing and storage".  We also include all crop protectants in our planning, training, and maintenance programs, however only the Anhydrous Ammonia facilities will be included in this report.     
 
Anhydrous Ammonia is received, stored, and distributed for direct application to farm fields 
during the early spring and fall months.  During the balance of the year little if any product transfer 
occurs .  The maximum quantity stored in pressurized permanent storage vessels at the location described 
is  186,925 lbs. The maximum on site vessel size is     26,000     Gallons, storing   110,000   
Lbs.   The maximum quantity handled at a given time would be the off load 
ing of a semi-trailer vehicle 
tank holding 40,000 to 42,000 lbs. 
 
The facility is operated on an "as needed" basis with staff present only during the receiving and 
reloading of product for delivery.  Total annual hours for these needs do not meet the 2,080 hour 
requirement to qualify as a "full time employee" on site, however there is always one employee 
in the office/shop within close proximity of the anhydrous storage and we have submitted One as 
an answer to item number 1.11. Our facilities have adequate lighting, and are inspected  at various times of day and night throughout the year.   Time expended for these inspections is not included in our staffing calculation. 
 
Worst-case release scenario: 
 
The "worst-case release scenario" is considered to be the release of the total contents of our 
largest Anhydrous Ammonia tank.  The maximum quantity released would be   110,000   Lbs.  based on 
85 % tank capacity as limited by design standards.   The distance to the endpoint (point of 
dis 
persion to 200 ppm) is    3.6  miles based on EPA's RMP -Comp Program (Version 1.06).  Possible 
public and environmental receptors within the area has been provided to the County LEPC (Local 
Emergency Planning Committee) for their consideration.    
 
Alternative release scenario: 
 
There has not been an actual release of Anhydrous Ammonia during the last 5-years at the site.  
We believe the most likely release would be caused by a break in a transfer hose.  Transfer hoses are 
protected by manual,  self closing excess flow , and "pull away" valves so our alternative release 
scenario is based on the loss of contents from the largest hose used (off loading transportation 
equipment).  The distance to the endpoint (point of dispersion to 200 ppm) is (Urban) 0.06  
miles  (317 feet) rounded to 0.1 mile (528 feet) per instructions by EPA guidance. 
 
 
 
Accidental Release Program: 
 
Our Anhydrous Ammonia accidental release program is based on guidelines found in the 
American National Standards Insti 
tute, Inc. (ANSI) standard K-61.1 "Safety Requirements for the Storage 
and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia; and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
(OSHA) standard 29CFR 1910.111 "Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia".   We 
conduct annual employee training on the safe handling, transportation and distribution of Anhydrous 
Ammonia, and have installed safety equipment including, but not limited to: Excess flow valves,  
Breakaway couplers at risers,  Emergency shut-off valves,  Barriers to avoid damage by trucks or 
other vehicles, and Lock outs to prevent tampering when the site is unattended.   We also 
maintain routine contact with our local fire department and emergency response personnel; and have 
provided and/or participated in safety training exercises on Anhydrous Ammonia.  We have developed an 
Emergency Action Plan for employees, customers, and visitor protection in event of fire, 
explosion, tornado, and other acts of god that initiates evacuation, emergency m 
edical care, contacts for 
assistance, etc. for all areas of our company including the Anhydrous Ammonia facility included 
in this plan.  The primary emergency coordinator is listed in the Registration Section of this 
document.   Any of the following additional individuals may be contacted in the event the 
primary emergency coordinator cannot be reached: 
 
            Name                              Work Phone                                 24 Hour Phone 
 
  Randy Thimm                          402-228-3458                                 402-239-6757 
 
 Jeff Frerichs                            402-228-3458                                  402-239-2786 
 
 
Five - Year Accident History: 
 
There has not been a release of Anhydrous Ammonia within the past five years that has caused 
any death, injuries, or significant property damage at the facility; nor to our knowledge have resulted 
in offsite deaths, injuries, evacuations, sheltering in place, property damage, or environmental 
damage. 
 

mergency Response Program: 
 
This facility is included in the written Community Emergency Response Plan as prepared by  the 
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and the Nebraska Emergency Management 
Agency (NEMA) (former Nebraska State Civil Defense Agency).  We also include these materials in our 
own Emergency Action Plan in accordance with OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.38.   We have 
provided State and Local authorities all Community Right-to-Know information requested as well as that 
required under SARA Title III  (EPCRA).  Our written employee safety programs include pre- 
emergency planning and employee training in accordance with OSHA standards, and are offered 
for review at any time by our Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to ensure they conform 
to the community plan(s).  We actively encourage participation in our Anhydrous Ammonia 
training programs by the local fire department(s), local emergency response team, community planners, etc. that may be expected to respond to a 
n incident at our site.   
 
Planned changes to improve safety: 
 
Safety improvement is an on-going process at all of our facilities.  Periodic evaluations are 
performed to assess the maintenance of safe conditions.  There are no additional specific 
recommendations for implementation at this time.  
 
Additional Information: 
 
For  additional information, response to questions, or comments,  please contact:       
 
 
 General Manager      at      402-946-2211     . 
 
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