St. Anthony - Executive Summary |
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This facility complies with requirements for Anhydrous Ammonia storage and it is our policy to adhere to all applicable federal, stat and local laws. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the Clemons Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. This facility is a retail fertilizer and chemical sales business. We offer anhydrous ammonia for sale to farmers for growing corn. The ammonia plant consists of two 12,000 gal. storage tanks plus associated piping and valves. Our worst-case scenario is failure of both storage tanks when filled to the greatest amount allowed, resulting in a vapor cloud. According to EPA tables the end point is 6.9 miles. Within the distace to the endpoint there is a population of 2565. We have never had an accident involving anhydrous ammonia that caused death, injuries, property or enviromental damage, evacuations or shelterings in place. In the vent of an emergency involving our anhydrous ammonia storage, it is ou r policy to notify the Clemons Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. We do not plan any additional changes. |