NORTH AMERICAN BRINE RESOURCES - Executive Summary |
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Accidental Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policies North American Brine Resources (NABR) is a manufacture of a halogenated organic element, which is extracted from brine water. NABR uses several chemicals in this process that are considered hazardous by the EPA. The toxic properties of these chemicals make it necessary to observe certain safety precautions. These precautions are in place to prevent unnecessary human exposure, to reduce the threat to our own personal health as well as our co-workers, and to reduce the threat to nearby members of this rural community. It is our policy to adhere to all applicable Federal and state rules and regulations. Safety depends upon the manner in which we handle our chemicals, the safety devices we have designed into our facility, the safe handling procedures we utilize, the training of our employees and the knowledge of the management. Our emergency response program is consistent with good and prudent operating procedures for a p lant our size and location. The emergency response plan includes procedures for direct notification of the residences within the possible and probable receptor zone as well as the local fire and emergency response authorities. The stationary source and regulatory substances handled The only purpose of this facility is to manufacture a halogenated organic element. This site is very remote and rural. The entire site is surrounded by a security fence and is monitored 24 and 7. Access to the site is restricted to authorized facility employees, authorized management personnel and authorized contractors. The regulated substances at this facility are chlorine, sulfur dioxide, anhydrous ammonia, and hydrochloric acid. Worst-Case and Alternative Release Scenarios Worst-Case Scenario - complete failure of the storage vessel and all related integral safety devices. The specifics of each substance are listed in the following chart. The RMP Comp dispersion model was used. Regulated Wors t-Case Worst-Case Alternative Alternative Substance Release (lbs.) Toxic End-Point Scenario Release Toxic End-Point Anhydrous Ammonia 52500 3.4 miles 446 .1 mile Chlorine 37000 9.3 miles 1320 .4 mile Hydrochloric Acid 78500 .7 mile 1710 .2 mile Sulfur Dioxide 37000 11 miles 859 .3 mile Five Year Accident History Through excellent and prudent operating procedures this facility has never had a release of hazardous chemicals. This facility has been in existence for more than 10 years. Planned changes to improve safety North American Brine Resources has always looked for ways to improve the safety of their workplace and protect the surrounding rural community. |