Norder Agri-Supply, Inc. - Executive Summary |
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NORDER AGRI-SUPPLY, INC. Building 64 - Hastings Industrial Park East P. O. Box 164 Hastings, NE 68901 FACILITY POLICY The owners, management and employees of Norder Agri-Supply, Inc. are committed to the prevention of any accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia. If an accidental release should occur, the facility is prepared to work with local emergency response personnel to mitigate any release and minimize the impact of the release to people and the environment. FACILITY INFORMATION * Anhydrous ammonia is received, stored and distributed for sale to farmers. * The maximum quantity stored would be 116,000 pounds. WORST CASE RELEASE SCENARIO AND ALTERNATIVE RELEASE CASE SCENARIO The worst case release of anhydrous ammonia would be the release from the largest vessel as holding 116,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia liquified under pressure by design standards. By using RMP* Comp it was determined that a release of this would meet the endpoint of 2.5 miles. The impact wou ld be on residents of about 200 persons. The alternative case release of anhydrous ammonia was to demonstrate an overfilled tank while off loading. The case would show a release of 100 pounds of ammonia over a 10 minute period with an effect of 0.1 mile to the toxic endpoint. Estimated receptors would be 50 people. HAZARD ASSESSMENT It was found that there has been no accidents or reportable off-premises release at this facility. The emergency response program is on file with the Local Emergency Planning Coordinator. Safety improvement is an ongoing process at this facility. Periodic evaluations are performed to assess the maintenance of safe conditions. |