North Central Cooperative - Rowan Facility - Executive Summary |
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Executive Summary - North Central Cooperative - Rowan Facility Accidental, Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policies: This facility complies with regulated anhydrous ammonia storage requirements and it is our policy to adhere to all federal, state and local laws. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the Rowan 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 famers for the purpose of crop production. On site we have a 30,000 gallon and an 8,000 gallon storage tank for anhydrous ammonia. These tanks are filled to a amximum of 85% capacity to allow for product expansion. Worst Case Release Scenario: Our worst case scenario is a gas release from one of the storage tanks. According to EPA's RMP Comp the distance to endpoint is 3.20 miles. There are residences within the distance to endpoint, with a total of 267 peol pe being 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 ammonia that caused death, injuries, propert or environmental damage, evacuations or shelterings in place. The Emergency Response Program: In the event of an emergency involving our anhydrous ammonia facility, it is our policy to notify the Rowan Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. We have discussed this policy with the fire departement. Members of the fire departmenthave inspected our anhydrous ammonia facility. Planned Changes to Improve Safety: None |