Glenoit Corporation - Tarboro Fabric Division - Executive Summary |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The accidental release prevention and emergency response policies at your facility: This propane facility handles propane, which is considered a regulated flammable substance by EPA. The same properties that make propane valuable as a fuel also make it necessary to observe certain safety precautions in handling propane to prevent unnecessary human exposure, to reduce the threat to our own personal health and to reduce the threat to nearby members of the community. It is our policy to adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations. Safety depends upon the manner in which we handle propane, the safety devices inherent to the design of this facility, the safe handling procedures that we use and the training of our personnel. This facility complies with NFPA-58 requirements for LP-Gas storage. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the local fire authority. A description of your facility and the regulated substances hand led: The primary purpose of this facility is textile manufacturing. We receive propane by transport truck and store it in one 30,000 gallon tank for use as a backup fuel when natural gas is discontinued and to fuel fork trucks. Access to the process is restricted to authorized employees and contractors. The maximum amount of propane that can be stored at this facility is 26,400 gallons (@ 88% capacity). The worst case and alternative release scenarios: The worst-case release scenario is failure of the 30,000 gallon storage tank when filled to its maximum allowable capacity (88% @ 60 F), resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. The distance to the endpoint of 1 psi overpressure is 0.39 miles. This distance extends beyond the facility boundary and there are estimated to be 98 residents, a hospital and a navigable river within the distance to endpoint. The alternative release scenario is failure of a 25 foot length of 4 inch hose due to pull-away after loading. The excess flow valv es function to stop the flow. The contents of the hose are released. The vapor expands and upon finding an ignition source, it explodes. The distance to the endpoint of 1 psi overpressure is 175 feet. This distance extends beyond the facility boundary and there are no receptors within the distance to endpoint. The general accidental release prevention program and chemical-specific prevention steps: This facility complies with EPA's accident prevention rule and all applicable state and local codes and regulations. The propane system is designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with NFPA-58 and state law. Five-year accident history: This facility has never had an accident involving propane that caused deaths, injuries, property or environmental damage, evacuations, or shelterings in place. The emergency response program: In the event of an emergency, it is our policy to notify the Tarboro Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. Planned changes to improve safety: None. |