MILLER FERTILIZER CO. - Executive Summary |
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1. The Facility Policy: The management and employees of Miller Fertilizer are committed to the prevention of any accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia by utilization of proper equipment, regular inspections and maintenance and training of all persons that work with the material. Should an accidental release occur, the facility has orientated the local fire department and the local emergency planning committee so they can plan for response to any release and minimize the impact of the release to people and the environment. 2.Facility Information: The primary activity at the facility is the storage for sale to farmers. Anhydrous ammonia is received, stored, a nd distributed for direct application as a crop production nutrient. The maximum quantity stored would be 84117 3. The worst-case release scenario would be the release of the total contents of the storage released as a gas over 10 minutes. The maximum quantity released would be 84117 pounds, which represents the volume of the storage tank at 85 percent capacity as limited by design standards and company procedures. The distance to the endpoint of dispersion based on the model used .94 miles. 4. The alternative-case rele ase scenario is assumed to be a release from the rupture of a 2 inch transfer hose with 11908 pounds released over 2 minutes. The distance to the endpoint of dispersion is .59 miles. |