North Central Cooperative - Clarion Facility - Executive Summary |
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Executive Summary - North Central Cooperative - Clarion Facility Accidental Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policies: This facility complies with regulated anhydrous ammoina requirementsand it is our ploicy to adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws. If an emergency were to occur, it is our ploicy to notify the Clarion Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. Description of Facility: This facility is a retail farm supplier. We sell anhydrous ammonia to farmers for the purpose of crop production. On site we have a 30,000 gallon and a 26, 000 gallon storage tank for anhydrous ammonia. These storage tanks are filled to a maximum of 85% of capacity to allow for product expansion. Worst Case Release Scenario: Our worst case scenario is a gas release from one of our staore tanks. According to EPA"s RMP Comp, the distance to endpoint is 3.2 miles. There are residences, schools, a hospital, nursing home, recr eation area and a jail within the distance to endpoint with a total of 552 people affected. General Accident Release Prevention Program and Chemical Specific Prevention Steps: This facility complies with EPA's accident prevention rule and all applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations. This facility is annually inspected by in-house personnel and by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Five-Year Accident History: We have never had an accident involving anhydrous ammoniathat caused death, injuries, property or environmental damage, evacuations or shelterings in place. Emergency Response Program: In the event of an emergency involving our anhydrous ammonia facility, it is our policy to notify the Clarion Fire Department 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 anhydrous ammonia facility. Planned Changes to Improve Safety: None Agriculture. |