Johnston Farms - Ranches - Executive Summary |
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PREVENTION & RESPONSE POLICY Johnston Farms uses a comprehensive environmental management system approach to integrate both accidental release prevention and emergency response requirements under the "One Plan" format. STATIONARY SOURCE & REGULATED SUBSTANCES Johnston Farms is a potato, bell pepper, and citrus farming operation with retail produce sales at the main office. Ton containers of chlorine are used to sanitize produce wash water and treat irrigation resevoir water. A qualified vendor is responsible for the chlorine handling and water treatment apparatus. WORST CASE SCENARIO The worst case toxic gas relese scenario is considered to be a ton container of chlorine releasing its entire contents in ten minutes under specified weather conditions. ALTERNATIVE RELEASE SCENARIO The alternative toxic gas release scenario is considered to be a ruptured valve on the chlorine ton container with a maximum release rate of 15 pounds per minute under typical weather conditions. ACCIDENT AL RELEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM Johnston Farms has integrated the California Accidental Release Program (CalARP) requirements within a comprehensive environmental mangement system based on the "One Plan" format. FIVE YEAR ACCIDENT HISTORY Johnston Farms has not had an accidental release of a regulated substance during the past five years. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM Johnston Farms uses a comprehensive environmental management system approach to integrate both accidental release prevention and emergency response requirements under the "One Plan" format. PLANNED CHANGES TO IMPROVE SAFETY All chlorine containers will be secured to anchored truncheons or otherwise chocked and secured while in service or storage. All regulated substance storage areas will be labeled with the appropriate National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) hazard warning placards. |