North Central Cooperative - Hutchins Facility - Executive Summary |
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Executive Summary - North Central Cooperative - Hutchins Facility Accidental Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policy: 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 Briit Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. Description of Facility: This facility is a retail farm supplier. We sell anhydrous ammoina to famers for the purpose of crop production. On site we have one 12000 gallon storage tank and one 18000 gallon storage tank. These tanks are filled to a maximum 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 2.30 miles. There are residences with the distance to endpoint with a total of 260 people be ing affected. General Accident Release Prevention 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, property 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 Britt 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. |