Brownlee Farm Center, Inc. - Executive Summary |
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Accidental Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policies Review: Management is committed to the safe use of anhydrous ammonia. Safety programs include formal training and on-the-job training activities. Material Safety Data Sheets and other chemical related safety information is made available to employees. Facility Description and Regulated Substances: This facility receives, stores, and ships anhydrous ammonia for re-sale purposes only (retail to the end user - crop production). This is a minor portion of the facility's business. This facility is primarily a fertilizer and ag-chem retail facility. the facility has two 50-ton storage tanks. The facility receives inbound anhydrous ammonia via transport trucks and rail cars. The two-tank system is used for storage of the material until it is sold for use by the customer. Worst-case Scenario: The Worst-case Scenario would be release of the entire volume of one of the two on-site storage tanks or the release of the entire vo lume of a delivery rail car. Alternate-release Scenario: The Alternate-release Scenario assumed a rupture of a 2-inch pipe or hose with employee intervention by closing a valve two (2) minutes after the release began. Accidental Release Prevention Program: Release prevention activities involve daily inspections, routine equipment inspections, and an annual maintenance inspection/evaluation of all equipment. Operating and maintenance procedures have been developed. Employee training programs are continuously reviewed and updated. Five-year Accident History: There have been no accidental releases with the past five (5) years that resulted in off-site impacts. Emergency Response Program: Emergency response activities include coordination with the Tifton/Tift County Emergency Management Agency. Employees are aware of the facility Emergency Response Plan. A copy is available upon request. Planned Changes to Improve Safety: Equipment, procedures, and training activities are being re viewed and will be updated to improve safety as determined by the ongoing review process. |