WPF - Farm 60 - Executive Summary

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This facilty complies with NFDA - 58 requirements for LP_Gas storage, and it is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.  If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the Platte County Fire Dept. and request their assistance. 
This facilty is a swine finisher facilty.  We use propane on the farm for heating purposes.  There is one 30,000 gallon propane tank and associated piping, valves, burners, and other miscellaneous equipment. 
Our worst case scenario is failure of the storage tank, resulting in a vapor cloud explosion.  According to EPA's look-up tables, the distance to te endpoint is .4 miles.  Since this facility is located in a relatively remote, unoccopied are, the worst-case scenario would not affect anyone beyond our property. 
The propane system is designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with NFDA - 58 and state law. 
We have had no accidents involving propane. 
In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, it i 
s our policy to notify the Platte County Fire Dept.
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