Whiteville Oil Company Propane Bulk Plant - Executive Summary

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Accidental release prevention and emergency response policies at the facility: Whiteville Oil Company complies with the 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 Town of Brunswick Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency.  The Fire Department has a map of the facility and a list of all chemical hazards on site. 
 
Description of the facility and the regulated substance handled:  This facility is a Petroleum Products Bulk Storage facility.  We have two 30,000-gallon tanks with all piping, valves and other miscellaneous safety equipment.   
 
Worst-case release scenario:  Our worst case scenario is the failure of one of the 30,000 gallon propane storage tank when filled to our maximum amount (85% at 600) resulting in a vapor cloud explosion.  According to EPA's look-up tables, the endpoint distance is 0.4 miles.  Within this ra 
dius, there are 25 private residences housing 70 persons.  Adjacent to the property, is Lowe's Hardware store.   
 
General accidental release prevention program and chemical -specific prevention steps:  This facility complies with the EPA's accident 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.  The facility was inspected and approved by a representative from the North Carolina Agriculture Department on March 4, 1999. 
 
Five-year accident history:  There have been no accidents at the facility in the past five years.  
 
Emergency response program: In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, it is our policy to immediately notify the Town of Brunswick Fire Department and 911. 
 
Planned changes to improve safety:  None.
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