Superior Deshler Inc. Deshler Plant - Executive Summary |
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Risk Management Plan- Executive Summary for Superior Deshler Inc., Deshler, NE Superior Deshler Inc. receives, stores and distributes Anhydrous Ammonia at the facility located on Hwy 136 west of Deshler, Nebraska. The maximum storage quanity of Anhydrous is 140,196 lbs..The facility has a written emergency response plan and has provided state and local authorities the emergency planning and community right to know information as required under SARA Title III. Worst Case Scenario- A maximum of 140,196 lbs of Anhydrous Ammonia could be released in a gaseous state over a duration of 10 minutes at 14,020 lbs/min into the rural area surrounding the plant up to 1.10 miles radius. The offsite consequences could include approximately 900 people, including residential, schools and commercial industrial personnel. Alternative Release Scenario- A transfer hose failure of Anhydrous Ammonia has the potential to release 26,638 lbs. of product in a gaseous state over 2 minutes at a rate of 13,319 lbs/min in the urbanl area surrounding the plant up to .59 miles. The offsite consequences could include appoximately 600 people. The effected population would include residential, school and commerical industrial individuals. The owners, management and employees at the facility are prepared to work with local fire department and other authorities to minimize the impact of any release to the community and the enviornment. The facility has had no such release in the past 5 years. Complying with safety standards for the storage and handling of Anhydrous Ammonia and completing regular maintenance on the equipment at the facility will continue to prevent any accidental releases at the Superior Deshler Inc. plant at Deshler , Nebraska. |