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HomeMy WebLinkAbout035-470-026 CF Archiveka Ist fi, roPan"N HAZARDOUS MATERIALS B USINESS PLAN AVD EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR Ist PROPANE OF AMADOR, INC. 855 Kings Station Road Ione, Amador County, California 95640 Revision Date: October 15, 2005 Page 1 of 19 10 15/21005 Copyright (, 1998-_1005 l st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to chancre without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or b�, any means. electronic or mechanical, for any purpose:. without the express written permission of Ist Propane f=ranchisin`_. Inc. P.O. Boy 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 95083 * 910-354-402' * Fax: 916-;54-1533 A\, St First Ens pane 1 st propane of Amador, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................... Emergency Action Safety & Reporting .............................................. 4 Facility Plot Plans & Drawings.......................................................... General Product Information............................................................. 6 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).................................................... 7 Accidental Release Prevention Guideline ............................................... 8 EmergencyAction Plan....................................................................... 9 Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities............................................... 10 General Emergency Action Procedures ................................................ 10 Emergency Action Planning Scenarios ................................................... 13 EmployeeTraining........................................................................... 19 Plan Review and Update Procedures........................................................ 119 Page 2 of 19 101 Si2005 Copyright r 1998-2005 1st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Inflormation in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any Corm or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for am purpose, without the express written permission of I st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta. CA 95683 * 916-154-4022 * Fax: 916-354-1533 rpsrRat In Simko R;t INTRODUCTION la The owners, management and employees of Is' Propane of Amador, Inc. are committed to the prevention of any accidental release of propane. If an accidental release should occur, the company is prepared to work with the local fire department and other emergency response authorities to mitigate any release and minimize the impact of the release to people, property and the environment. This Emergency Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 68 Subpart E 68.95 (a)(1)-(4). The purpose of this plan is to prepare for and evaluate the involvement of the company in an incident involving the accidental release of propane before, during, or after transfer operations to or from a propane storage tank and to evaluate risks associated with the company's management and handling practices of propane at the Carbondale Industrial Park facility. The development of this Action Plan prepares the company in handling an accidental propane release and identifies appropriate emergency resources. The criteria outlined in this Action Plan are based on a set of assumptions that may or may not exist during an actual propane release incident. This Emergency Action Plan is a company document and is intended to be useful to company owners, operators and employees before, during and after an accidental propane release incident. It shall be the responsibility of 1 st Propane® management and employees (full or part time) to familiarize themselves with the information contained in this plan in order to effectively carry out their duties in the event of an accidental incident. Bulk Plant Facilitv - Operations The primary activity at 1st Propane of Amador, Inc.'s bulk plant facility is to store and distribute propane; store unused retail propane tanks; parking of company vehicles and storage of small parts and materials. The propane stored at this site is distributed by Ist Propane® bulk propane delivery trucks (Bobtail) to retail residential, commercial and agricultural customers throughout Amador and Eastern Sacramento Counties. The propane is stored in one (1) 18,840 water gallon capacity above ground ASME pressure vessel (tank) located on the site. The tank contains a maximum capacity of 16,014 Gallons or 67,899 pounds of liquid propane. Access and use of the 1 st Propane® bulk plant facility is restricted to the owners, management and employees of 1't Propane of Amador, Inc. including other company authorized persons and contractors. The 1 st Propane® bulk plant facility is normally an unmanned facility. Page 3 of 19 10/ 15 2005 Copyright ' 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be -eproduced ur transmitted in any Corm or by any means, electronic: or mechanical. for any purpose, without the express \%r :ten permission of 1 st Propane Franchising, inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Nlurieta. CA 9568? * 916-354-4022 * Fax: b-354-1 31 ISt Prowne EMERGENCY ACTION SAFETY & REPORTING For Compliance with California Code of Regulations Section 2731, Aboveground Fuel Storage Facilities, Small Generator Programs & Small Hazardous Materials Business Plan Facilities General Safety Instructions 1. Secure area and ensure safety of public and personnel. 2. Stop spillage at source if it is safe to do so. 3. Initiate containment activities if it is safe to do so. 4. Report the release as outlined below in Reporting Section. 5. Initiate cleanup activities Reporting Section In case of an imminent release or an actual release, call in this order: 1) 24 Hour Emerzenev Phone Number: 2) Primary Emer,ency Coordinator Name: Title: Mobile Phone: 3) Secondary Emeraenev Coordinator Name: Title: Phone: Business Office Telephone: Business Office Fax: Bulk Plant Address: Business Office Address: Mailing Address: Page 4 of l9 1-209-274-2800 1-209-274-6184 1st Propane of Amador, Inc. 855 Kings Station Road Ione, California 95640 1st Propane of Amador, Inc. 106-4 East Main Street Ione, California 95640 1st Propane of Amador, Inc. P.O. Box 177 Ione, California 95640 1-800-728-2482 Michael G. Crossgrove Facility Manager 916-761-7801 David Hutchinson Route Sales/Delivery Driver 916-704-1665 Owner Telephone: 1-916-354-4022 Owner Fax: 1-916-354-1533 Owner: 1st Propane Franchising, Inc. 14670 Cantova Way, Suite 208 Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 Mail: 1st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 10/1: 2005 Copyright S 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document s subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Ist Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 128. Rancho Murieta. CA 95683 * 916-354-4022 * Fax: 916-3,54-15._ M"92 Pronai 1s� 6 E%p NMb _ FACILITY PLOT PLANS & DRAWINGS Page 5 of 19 10/ 1512005 Copyright �� 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Iniormation in this document is Subject to change without notice. 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SIJ 5 3' -- F? o.t J P L#:?c�- 4 RC L -16F S7 -Ac- 14 3 2ISco PsZ Pa,-aSS• 94&L%*" V ALvS. 2 Cam B 1A.1 A7 it* A iJ E tw t TP OLy—jAt6C— AVrS9JRC— 6AYU,&E 1 �l i 5 p. SLE •P -Lo arr GA.v GE St rPo ane Firsiu�Servlce MOM 1stPropane Franchising PcS�T��t_E nRoPp.�� STo2A,�� Co►JTo.t 1..1 E � tie/� • /� g 'R�� , O l �,,list panvice e GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION PROPANE Propane (CAS # 74-98-6), a colorless, odorless, flammable hydrocarbon gas, is produced predominantly from natural gas and the distillation of petroleum products at refineries and is used widely as a fuel gas. Propane gas has a boiling point at 14.7 psia of -44° F. and remains in a vapor state at normal atmospheric pressures and temperatures. Propane is stored and transported as a liquid under pressure. Propane is liquefied by a process of compression and/or cooling. This facilitates storage and transportation by greatly reducing the space requirements, since approximately 270 gallons of vapor can be contained as one gallon of liquid under pressure. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. For this reason, an identifying odorant (Ethyl Mercaptan, CAS # 75-08-1) is injected into the Propane before transporting the product so that the presence of the gas can be quickly detected. A description of the chemical and physical properties of propane, and information on health hazards, protective equipment, control measures, and first aid are presented in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which follows on page 7 of this emergency plan. Page 6 of 19 10/15/2005 Copyright C 1998-2003 1 st Propane Franchisin„ Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 10 part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any firm or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Ist Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 93683 * 916-35-4--1022 * Fax: 916-354-153, 1st MP19R� :MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (NISDS) Page 7 of 19 1015/2005 Copyright (:' 1998-200-5 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is Subject to change without notice. No part of'this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express w itten permission of 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 * x)16-354-40_"_ * Fax: 910-354-1533 ISt R.dr mpane ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION GUIDELINE Accidental release prevention is an on-going program that provides a means of assuring safe operations for the storage and handling of propane at the facility. The purpose of such a program is to compile and manage safety information and evaluate operating procedures to assist the facility management and employees in understanding the hazards and requirements associated with the processes and equipment involving propane. Most hazardous materials incidents are the result of human error. These errors can result from the following reasons: • Careless operation of equipment. • Improper inspection and maintenance of equipment. • Improper operating of equipment because of poor ergonomics, training or incorrect labeling. • Unavailability of equipment when the need arises. The combination of common events, each of which is unlikely to result in a serious consequence, can and often does result in a series of apparently simple and seemingly unrelated events that cause an accidental release. The possibility exists that even when proper training is given to personnel, there will be human errors. However, proper training of employees, coupled with proper inspection and maintenance of equipment has been shown to decrease the human error factor. It is the policy of Ist Propane® to address, through proper training and operating procedures, every possible area that may adversely affect safety or cause an accidental release of propane. The facility has established operating procedures which provide clear written instructions and steps to be taken for the safe conduct of operating activities and the safe storage and handling of propane. Risk reduction and prevention measures at the facility include the following; • Continued training of employees, including training on normal operation procedures. emergency shut -downs and emergency operations. • On-going inspection and maintenance of equipment. • Evaluation of accidents and near -miss incidents. • Regular Monthly Safety Meetings Page 8 of 19 10/ 15/-'005 Copyright c 1998-2005 11 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No par. of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means. electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of I st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 95683, * 91 o-351-4022 * Fax: 916-35.1-153: 1st /�MmP��jI� 9nIn 4s R'\$ EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Any witness or any company employee, authorized agent or designee of the company, upon discovery, must immediately report a propane release or threatened release. Should an accidental release or threatened release of propane occur at the lst Propane of Amador, Inc. facility that, because of its quantity or concentration, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or the environment if released into the work place or environment, an immediate verbal emergency notification must be made to the following departments and agencies: Emeraencv Contacts: Professional Emergency Resources Services (PERS) Amador County Fire Protection District -Ione Amador County Sheriff -Ione California Highway Patrol Amador County Environmental Health State Office of Emergency Services National Response Center Terrorist Report Line Medical EmerQencv Resources: Poison Control Center Ambulance/Paramedic Service Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital Sutter Amador Hospital Post — EmerQencv Contacts: Central Vallev Region Water Quality Control Board California Dept of Fish & Game California EPA Dept of Toxic Substances Control News Vledia Contacts (800) 728-2482 911 or (209)274-4548 911 or (209)274-2412/(209)223-6500 911 or (209)223-1235 (?09)223-6439 (800)852-7550 (800)424-8802 (800) 222-1222 911 or (209)223-5513 (209)754-3521 (209)223-7501 (916) 255-3000 (916) 358-2900 (916)323-604? .Amador Lederer Dispatch 209-223-1767 KFBK News Radio 1530 AM 916-929-5325 Cell Phone Calls #1530 Page 9 of 19 10/15/2005 Copyright c' 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change: �Nithout notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of 1st Propane Franchising, Inc;. P.U. Box 1284Rancho Murieta.0 A 95683 * 91(i-354-4022 *l=ax: 910--354-15" Ii It R.stpane Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation such as a explosion, fire, or release, the emergency coordinator (or his/her designee when the emergency coordinator is on call) shall: • Identify the character, exact source, amount, and aerial extent of any released hazardous materials. • Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the explosion, fire, or release. This assessment must consider both direct and indirect effects (e.g. the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that are generated, the effects of any hazardous surface water run-off from water or chemical agents used to control fire, etc.). • Activate internal facility communication systems and notify all personnel. • Notify appropriate local authorities (i.e. call 911) • Notify the State Office of Emergency Services at 1-800-852-7550. • Monitor for leaks, pressure build-up, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes. or other equipment shut down in response to the incident. • Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other hazardous materials at the facility. General - Emergency Action Procedures (1) The first person becoming aware of an emergency should activate the emergency notification and warning system. (2) Employees in the immediate vicinity of the propane release should take immediate action to evacuate the plant. If possible to do so without risk to their own personal health and safety they should activate the facilities "Emergency Shutdown System" (ESS) thereby closing the propane systems Emergency Shutdown Valves (ESV). (3) Following evacuation from the bulk plant facility, a person aware of the release is to call . the response agencies listed as the Emergency Contacts of this emergency plan, as well as affected neighbors. The reports should be as accurate as possible as to the exact location of the release. (4) 1st Propane® management or employees at the site should survey the emergency so that Emergency Responders can be intelligently briefed when they arrive. (5) After evacuating the bulk plant, all 1st Propane® personnel should immediately move to the designated "offsite evacuation meeting area" located East of the facility at the intersection of Michigan Bar Road and the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. Page 10 of 19 10/15/2005 Copyright 'c, 1998-2005 1st Propane Franchising. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for uny purpose, without the express written permission of Ist Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho tifurieta, CA 95683 * 916-351-1022 * Fax: 916-354-1533 �S'1� A� 11e IMbSr Control of Discharge (1) Employees in the immediate vicinity of the propane release should take immediate action to evacuate the plant and activate the emer2encv notification and warni system, (2) If possible to do so without risk to their own personal health and safety they should activate the facilities ``Emergency Shutdown System" (ESS) thereby closing the propane systems Emergency Shutdown Valves (ESV). (3) If ignition occurs, consider using fire extinguishers, but only if the source of gas has already been safely shut off. Controlling Sources of Ignition (1) Activate the Bulk Plant Emergency Shutdown System. (2) Do not start vehicle motors or other internal combustion engines. (3) If possible, mobilize fire extinguishers so that they will be readily available should ignition occur. Procedures when Emergence Responders arrive 1 st Propane® Personnel will brief Emergency Responders on the emergency, its seriousness and actions taken by company employees. (1) Upon request, 1 st Propane® personnel will provide technical advice only. (2) 1 st Propane® personnel will not take part in or interfere with the Emergency Responders procedures. Post -incident Procedures Before normal facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident, the emergency coordinator shall: 1. Provide for proper storage and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other materials that results form an explosion, fire or release at the facility. 2. Ensure that no materials that is incompatible with the release material is transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the facility affected b the incident until approved cleanup procedures are completed. 3. Ensure that emergency equipment is cleaned, fit for its intended use, and available for use. 4. Notify the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Countv of Amador's Environmental Health Department that the facility is in compliance with requirements. Page 1 1 of 19 10/ 15 � 100 5 Copyright 1998-2005 I st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document S subject to change without notice. No part of this document may Ile reproduced or transmitted in any form or by an% nneans, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express %�Titten permission of 1st Propane Franchising, Inc. i'.O. Box I284 Rancho Vturieta. CA 95083 * ()I 0-.3_54-4022 * Fax: 1) 16-3)54-15.33 Post-Incident Reporting The time, date and details of any hazardous materials incident that requires implementation of this plan shall be noted in the facility's operating records. Within 15 days of any hazardous materials emergency incident or threatened hazardous emergency incident which triggers implementation of this plan, a written Emergency Incident Report, including but not limited to a description of the incident and the facility's response to the incident, must be submitted to CalEPA's DTSC and Amador County Environmental Health Department. The report shall include at a minimum: 1. Name, address and telephone number of the facility's owner/operator; ?. Name, address and telephone number of the facility; date and time of incident (e.g. fire, explosion, etc.); J. Names and quantities of materials involved and extent of injuries, if any; 4. An assessment of actual potential hazards to human health or the environment, where applicable; 5. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident. 6. Cause(s) of the incident and actions taken in response to incident; 7. Administrative or engineering controls designed to prevent such incidents in the future. Inspecting, Testing and Maintenance of Emergency Equipment (1) Emergency Shutoff Valves • Make sure remote controls on these valves are always accessible and both controls and valves are operational. • Keep access routes free from mud, parked vehicles, or temporarily stored objects. • Inspect the condition and operation of valves, actuators, cables and fuse links. Replace or repair defective or worn equipment as needed. • Test all valves and shutoff system for proper operation by activating remote control shutdown equipment during full flow conditions. (?) Approved Flashlights • Flashlights used around the plant must be of the type approved for hazardous areas. (3) Fire Extinguishers • Fire extinguishers shall be strategically located, properly charged and operable at all times. • Inspection should be performed monthly and the extinguisher re -tested annually. (4) Safety Inspections • Bulk Plant safety inspections and propane cargo tank inspections shall be conducted on a regular basis by qualified persons in accordance with 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc., Operations Manual. Paye 12 of 19 10/ 15 � 2005 Copyright Q. 1998-2005 l st Propane f=ranchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part ofthis document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of 1 st Propane Franchising, inc. P.U. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 95083 * 916-354--1.022 * Pax: 916-354-15", 1p� 1414MMEWOrMMMAO�ace "N EMERGENCY .ACTION PLANNING SCENARIOS Scenario #1) Overfilling of a bulk storage tank and product spill from a pressure relief valve. Scenario #?) Transportation accident at the facility involving a bulk transport truck/trailer with piping damage and fire. Scenario #3) Catastrophic release from storage container by disgruntled employee.af Scenario #1: Overfilling a bulk storage tank and product spill from a pressure relief valve. Propane tanks are designed to be filled to a maximum liquid level of approximately 85% and the remaining 15% of capacity is normally occupied by propane vapor. The 15% of container capacity containing the propane vapor allows the liquid propane adequate space to expand and contract with a change in the ambient air temperature surrounding the container. As the result of either the incapacity of the propane transfer attendant or through human operator error, the possibility exists to overfill a bulk propane storage tank. If a bulk propane storage tank was overfilled to 100% of the container's capacity, an increase in the ambient air temperature at the facility will cause the propane liquid in the container to expand raising the internal pressure in the bulk storage tank and the container may reach a hydrostatic condition. A hydrostatic condition in the container could cause the containers pressure relief safety valves to open as designed thereby relieving the excess pressure inside the container. when the internal container pressure drops below the pressure relief valve setting, the valve will once again close however, during the time the pressure relief valves are open propane liquid and vapor will be discharged to the atmosphere. Incident Action Plan The initial action by the "Emergenev Coordinator" should be to implement site management procedures: • Call Emergency Response Telephone Number shown on Shipping Papers and 911. • Isolate the area for at least 330 feet in all directions. • Deny entry to unauthorized personnel • Keep everyone upwind of the incident area. • Remove bystanders to a safe area • Establish Hazard Control Zones • Keep out of low areas. Page 13 of 19 10/15/2005 Copyright (' 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any term or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.U. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta, CA 05683 * 916-3-54-4022 * Fax: 916-354-1533 St Pepan IMb swvko -�R� Evacuation Large Spill • Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least %2 mile. Fire DO NOT EXTINGUISH -k PROPANE FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED. • If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, isolate for 1 mile in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1 mile in all directions. Small Fires • Dry Chemical or CO? Large Fires • Water Spray or Fog • Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Spill or Leal: • Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). • All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. • Do not touch or walked through spilled material. • Stop leak if you can do it safely without personal risk. • If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. • The fire department can spray water onto the shell of the bulk propane storage tank to cool the propane in the container thereby lowering the internal container pressure. • The fire department can use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift by dispersing the discharged propane with hose lines using nozzles set on a fog pattern. • Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. • Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. • Isolate area until propane has dispersed. • A combustible gas indicator (CGI) should be used to monitor the concentration of propane in the air and in the direction the discharged propane may be moving in response to local wind conditions. Method of Control At the request of the Fire Department's Incident Commander and if it is safe to do so without personal risk, remove excess propane liquid from the storage container by pumping it back into the propane transport truck cargo tank, into a bobtail truck cargo tank or into a spare retail domestic tank. Page 14 of 19 10/15/2005 Copyright :c; 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose:, without the express written permission of 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284Rancho Niurieta, CA 95683' * Q 16-3 6-354-4022 * Fax: 916-354- 1-5-3 ASt f2pan ftwinsmim V Scenario #2: Transportation accident at facility involving a bulk transport truck/trailer with piping damage and fire. 1 st Propane does not own or operate bulk transport trucks and trailers however propane is delivered to the 1 st Propane facility by a wholesale propane supplier who owns and operates bulk transport trucks and trailers. Since these types of vehicles are periodically present there is a remote possibility of an accident of this type occurring at the 1 st Propane facility. MC -331 cargo tanks have a maximum design pressure of 500 psig. They are constructed from steel sheets that are formed into a cylindrical shape, and then welded along the seams. Hemispherical or elliptical tank heads are welded to the barrel to form the tank. All MC -331 cargo tanks have relief valves, temperature, pressure and liquid level gauges, liquid and vapor transfer lines and valves; and remote emergency valve controls. Openings for transferring p pane ro li liquid and or are locate in the bottom of the tank, either in the underside of q vapor the shell and/or in the bottom half of the rear head. Openings for the pressure relief valves are located in the top of the tank. Most propane cargo tank are un -insulated and required to have the upper two-thirds of the tank painted white, aluminum, or a similar heat reflective color. Standard operating procedures for these types of vehicles requires that all primary shutoff valves be closed except during periods of product transfer. If this type of accident were to occur at any time other than during product transfer, the maximum amount of propane that could be spilled would only be a few gallons from the piping system itself. If the accident occurred during product transfer, the flow of propane could be immediately halted by activating the emergency shutdown system thereby closing the main self closing stop valves and thus sealing the propane inside the cargo tank. Incident Action Plan The primary objective for this type of emergency is to control or stop the propane liquid from escaping the bottom of the tank truck. The initial action by the "Emergency Coordinator" should be to implement site management procedures: • Call Emergency Response Telephone Number shown on Shipping Papers and 911. • Isolate the area for at least 330 feet in all directions. • Deny entry to unauthorized personnel • Keep everyone upwind of the incident area. • Remove bystanders to a safe area • Establish Hazard Control Zones • Keep out of low areas. • Call the propane transport company for technical assistance. Page 15 of 19 Copyright .0 1998-1005 1 st Propane franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means. electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of 1 st Propane franchising. Inc:. P.O. Box '4284 Rancho Murieta, CA 05683 i * 916-X54--1.0?? * Fax: 910->54-15 �� St an nwp2p:1, Evacuation Large Spill • Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least t/2 mile. Fire DG NOT EXTINGUISH A PROPANE FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED. • If the bulk storage tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, isolate for 1 mile in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1 mile in all directions. Small Fires • Dry Chemical or CO2 Large Fires • Water Spray or Fog • Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Spill or Leak • Eliminate ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). • All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. • Do not touch or walked through spilled material. • Stop leak if you can do it safely without personal risk. • If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. • The fire department can spray water onto the shell of the bulk propane storage tank to cool the propane in the container thereby lowering the internal container pressure. • The fire department can use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift by dispersing the discharged propane with hose lines using nozzles set on a fog pattern. • Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. • Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. • Isolate area until propane has dispersed. • A combustible gas indicator (CGI) should be used to monitor the concentration of propane in the air and in the direction the discharged propane may be moving in response to local wind conditions. Method of Control At the request of the Fire Department's Incident Commander and if it is safe to do so without personal risk, assist the transport truck operator in removing propane liquid from the transport truck cargo tank by pumping it into the bulk storage tank, into a bobtail truck cargo tank or into spare retail domestic tanks. Page 16 of 19 10/ 15X005 Copyright 0 1998-2005 l st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted ;n any torm or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of I st Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1'_84 Rancho Murieta, C A 95683 * 916-354-4022 * Fax: 916-354-15-33 St Etoeepan. WYu', Scenario #3: Catastrophic release from multiple storage containers by disgruntled employee: A disgruntled employee could release propane to the atmosphere from both the bulk storage tank and the bobtail delivery truck however the flow of propane out of the containers would be less than the maximum closing flow rating of the containers passive excess flow valves. If the propane discharge went un -noticed the contents of the containers could be emptied. If the propane was discharged as a vapor it would mix with air and could create a flammable mixture. If the propane was discharged as a liquid it would quickly vaporize and then mix with air and could then create a flammable mixture. The discharged propane vapor would probably continue to disperse and mix with air and drift with the prevailing wind in a North East direction. A propane vapor cloud would probably drift with the prevailing wind across Michigan Bar road where it could be ignited by passing vehicles, however if it were not ignited by vehicles it would eventually completely disperse and mix with open air until it became to lean to support combustion. The only other business within 1/2 mile is a Clay the plant located approximately 300 feet to the South West of the 1 st Propane facility. There are no residences and other business's located within %2 mile of the propane facility. If the leaking propane was discovered by another employee or encountered by an emergency responder, the leaks could be stopped by closing the emergency shutoff valves on the vehicle and bulk storage containers. Incident .action Plan The primary objective for this tvpe of or is to control or stop the propane liquid and/or vapor from escaping from propane containers. The initial action by the "Emergency Coordinator" should be to implement site management procedures: • Call Emergency Response Telephone Number shown on Shipping Papers and 911. • Isolate the area for at least 330 feet in all directions. • Deny entry to unauthorized personnel • Keep everyone upwind of the incident area. • Remove bystanders to a safe area • Establish Hazard Control Zones • Keep out of low areas. • Call the affected propane company for technical assistance. Page 17 or 19 10/1{ri); Copyright (" 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to chance without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any rreans, electronic or mechanical, fur any purpose, without the express written permiss.on of I st Propane Franchisin Inc. P.U. Box 1284 Rancho N/lurieta, CA 9568.3 * ()16-.3-54-4022 * Fax: 916-3,54-1 i 1st P2pan Aw In SWW" Evacuation Large Spill • Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least %2 mile. Fire DO NOT EXTINGUISH A PROPANE FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED. • If the bulk storage tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, isolate for 1 mile in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1 mile in all directions. Small Fires • Dry Chemical or CO2 Large Fires • Water Spray or Fog • Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Spill or Leak • Eliminate ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). • All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. • Do not touch or walked through spilled material. • Stop leak if you can do it safely without personal risk. • If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. • The fire department can spray water onto the shell of the bulk propane storage tank to cool the propane in the container thereby lowering the internal container pressure. • The fire department can use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift by dispersing the discharged propane with hose lines using nozzles set on a fog pattern. • Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. • Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. • Isolate area until propane has dispersed. • A combustible gas indicator (CGI) should be used to monitor the concentration of propane in the air and in the direction the discharged propane may be moving in response to local wind conditions. Nlethod of Control At the request of the Fire Department's Incident Commander and if it is safe to do so without personal risk, assist in closing all emergency shutoff valves and/or other manual shutoff `-alves. Page 18 of 19 10/ 15/20.1-5 Copyright C 1998-2005 l st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Intormation in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of I st Propane Franchising, [tic. P.O. Box 1284 Rancho Murieta. CA 95683 * 916-354--M22 * Fax: ')16-354-153 1st Pro M� ligb swvko ®R EMPLOYEE TR.AIN'ING Initial and refresher training shall be provided periodically to ensure that all employees understand their assigned job functions and their role in emergency situations. 1 st Propane of Amador, Inc. will ensure that each employee responsible for storage and transfer of propane at its Carbondale Industrial Park facility has been trained and is competent in the operating and emergency procedures. 1 st Propane of Amador, Inc. provides all employees with the NPGA/PERC Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). CETP is a formal structure for training, testing and documentation to assure that workers in the propane industry have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work safely and effectively. CETP is a three step training program. During the 1 st step of the program the employee completes self -instructed CD-ROM training programs. The 2nd step includes formal classroom training and the 3rd step includes hands-on field training. Credentials are issued after successful completion of all three steps of the program. PLAN REVIEW & UPDATE PROCEDURES 1 ST Propane of Amador, Inc. reviews its Emergency Action Plan annually. Any chanes or modifications to the plan are done only with the express written consent and direction of the 1't Propane of Amador, Inc. board of directors. All revisions are documented and copies forwarded to the appropriate facilities and local agencies. Revision History I REVISION DATE: REVIEWED BY: REVISED SECTIONS (LIST) I REVISION DATE: REVIEWED BY: REVISED SECTIONS (LIST) Page 19 of 19 10/ 15/200-5 Copyright (' 1998-2005 1 st Propane Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any Corm or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Ist Propane Franchising, Inc. P.O. Box 1284Rancho Murieta. CA 9-568-3 * x)16-354-- 011 *fax: 916--354-1 X33 3 NOR TH PTN. S 112 SEC. 37_ T.19N.R.4E. M. v78-o3o.�t�i3 004 CUSTER (04D S. P,/? SAND 0&6-D� . ...................... ......................... . ... .................. I' M�Jijtw,