S D Fertilizer and Spraying - Executive Summary |
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Risk Management Plan- Executive Summary for S D Fertilizer & Spraying, Fairmont, Nebraska S D Fertilizer and Spraying receives, stores and distributes Anhydrous Ammonia at the facility located on Hwy 6 west of Fairmont, Nebraska. The maximum storage quantity of Anhydrous is 51,405 lbs.. The facility has a written emergency response plan and has provided state and local authorities the emergency planning and community right to know information as required under SAFA Title III. Worst Case Scenario - A maximum of 140,196 lbs of Anhydrous Ammonia could be released in a gaseous state over a duration of 10 minutes at 14,020 lbs/min into the urban area surrounding the plant up to 1.10 miles to endpoint. The offsite consequences could include less than 10 residential individuals. Alternatvie Release Scenario - A transfer hose failure on Anhydrous Ammonia has the potential to release 26,638 lbs. of product in a gaseous state over 2 minutes at a rate of 13,319 lbs/min in the area surroundin g lthe plant up to .59 miles. The offsite consequences would include affects on approximately 4 individuals. The owners, management and employees at the facility are prepared to work with local fire department and other authorities to minimize the impact of any release to the community and the enviornment. The facility has had no such release in the past 5 years. Complying with safety standards for the storage and handeling of Anhydrous Ammonia and completing regular maintenance on the equipment at the facility will continue to prevent any accidental releases at the S D Fertilizer and Spraying plant at Fairmont, Nebraska. |