TIERNO PROPANE INC. - Executive Summary

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The accidental release prevention and emergency response policies at our facility: This facility complies with NFPA-58 requirments 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 Williamstown Fire Dept. and request that they respond to the emergency. 
 
A description of our facility and the regulated substances handled. This facility is a propane storage facility. We retail propane for sale to the public. We have one 30,000 gallon storage tank and associated piping, valves and other miscellaneous equipment, 
 
The worst case and alternative release scenarios. Our worst-case scenario is failure of one 30,000 gallon storage tank when filled to the greatest amount allowed (88% at 60F), resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. The resulting distance to the endpoint extends offsite, and public receptors are within the distance to the endpoint. Our alternative release scenario is a bre 
ak in a 2 inch diameter pipe, leading to a 10 minute release and explosion. The resulting distance to the endpoint extends offsite, and public receptors are within the distance to the endpoint. 
 
The general accidental release prevention program and chemical-specific prevention steps. This facility complies with 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 five year accident history. We have never had an accident involving propane that caused deaths, injuries, property or enviromental damage, evacuations, or shelterings in place. 
 
The emergency response program. In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, It is our policy to notify the Williamstown Fire Dept. and request that they respond to the emergency. We have discussed this policy with the fire department; members of the fire department have inspected our propane system. 
 
 
Planned changes to improve safety. None.
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