HomeMy WebLinkAboutRISK MANAGEMENT (2)PILLSBURY BAKERIES AND FOODSERVICE
Risk Management Plan
Prepared for
Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice
6800 McDivitt Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93313
June, 1999
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Engineers & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
2029 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
PILLSBURY BAKERIES AND FOODSERVICE
RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Federal and State Regulations
Applicability
RMP Submission
RMP Review Process
RMP Updates
Covered Process Modification
General Requirements
2.1 Purpose and Scope
2.2 CalARP Program Management
2.3 Emergency Information Access
2.4 Registration
Executive Summary
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Accidental Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policies
Description of the Stationary Source and Regulated Substances
Worst-Case Release Scenario and Alternative Release Scenario
General Accidental Release Prevention Program and Chemical-
Specific Prevention Steps
Five-Year Accident History
Emergency Response Program
Planned Changes To Improve Safety
Five-year Accident History
Overview of Program 3 Prevention Program
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Description of Prevention Program
Process Safety Information
Process Hazard Analysis
Operating Procedures
Training
Mechanical Integrity
Management of Change
Pre-Startup Review
Compliance Audits
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
Incident Investigation
Employee Participation
Hot Work Permit
Contractors
External Events Analysis
RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Scenarios to be Analyzed
Compounds Included in the Offsite Consequence Analysis
Worst Case Release Scenario
Alternative Release Scenario
Population Impacts
Environmental Impacts
Overview of Emergency Response Program
7.1 CalARP and EPCRA Requirements
7.2 Facility Emergency Planning and Response
Other
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
Requirements
Recordkeeping
Audits
Inspections
Availability of Information to the Public
Permit Content and Permitting Authority
RMP Certification
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
RMP*Submit
State-Only Requirements
Sensitive Receptor Information
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Federal and State Regulations
Amendments to the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) were signed into law on
November 15, 1990 adding Section 112(r), which established the accidental
release prevention program. The purpose of this program is to prevent the
accidental release and to minimize the consequences of a release of a regulated
substance.
Section 112(r)(1) of the federal Clean Air Act states that the owners and
operators of stationary sources producing, processing, handling or storing such
substances have a general duty to:
· Identify hazards which may result from such releases using
appropriate hazard assessment techniques,
· Design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary
to prevent releases, and
· Minimize the consequences of accidental releases which do occur.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is mandated under the Clean
Air Act to establish rules and guidance for chemical accident prevention. On
June 20, 1996, EPA promulgated regulations in Part 68 of Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 68) that require sources to develop and
implement risk management plans (RMP).
The 1990 CAA Amendments also required that the Secretary of Labor
promulgate a chemical process safety standard designed to protect employees
from hazards associated with accidental releases of highly hazardous chemicals
in the workplace. In February, 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) published the Process Safety Management (PSM)
Standard. EPA has incorporated OSHA's PSM requirements into the accidental
release prevention program. California adopted an almost identical PSM
program under Section 5189, Title 8, California Code of Regulations in January,
1994.
California State Senate Bill 1889 requires California to implement the federal
accidental release prevention program. Effective January 1, 1997, state law
under Chapter 6.95, Article 2, of the California Health & Safety Code was
amended, replacing the Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) with
the California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP). The legislation
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also required the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) to adopt
implementing regulations and seek delegation of the program from the U.S. EPA.
OES obtained delegation from the U.S. EPA and issued final CalARP regulations
on November 16, 1998. These regulations are contained in Chapter 4.5, Division
2, Title 19, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The CalARP regulations
require the completion and submission of a Risk Management Plan (RMP) to the
local Administering Agency (AA). This document was prepared to meet the
requirements of the CalARP regulations.
1.2 Applicability
The CalARP regulations apply to the owner or operator of a stationary source
which handles more than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance in a
process. Regulated substances are listed in three separate tables in Section
2770.5 of the CalARP regulations.
At the Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice (Pillsbury) Bakersfield facility, there is
one process that handles a regulated substance above the threshold quantity.
The refrigeration system utilizes anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant to provide
process cooling for the spiral freezers, water and glycol chiller system, and cold
storage. The anhydrous ammonia is present in the refrigeration system above
the threshold quantity of 10,000 pounds listed in Table 1 in Section 2770.5.
Under the federal accidental release prevention regulations, the U.S. EPA has
classified processes into three categories ("Programs"), based on size and
potential risk. Pillsbury's ammonia-based refrigeration system is classified as a
Program 3 process and is also subject to PSM. A PSM program has been
developed for Pillsbury. Section 5 of this RMP provides a brief overview of the
PSM program.
1.3 RMP Submission
The owner or operator of a stationary source, which handles more than a
threshold quantity of a regulated substance in a process, shall submit a single
RMP to the AA. If a stationary source has a process with more than a threshold
quantity of a regulated substance as listed in Table 1 or 2 in Section 2770.5, the
owner or operator shall submit the RMP no later than the latest of the following
dates:
· June 21, 1999;
Three years after the date on which a regulated substance is first listed
under Section 68.130, 40 CFR Part 68; or
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The date on which a regulated substance is first present in a process,
above the threshold quantity, as listed in Section 2770.5 Table 1 or 2,
Chapter 4.5, Division 2, Title 19, CCR.
RMP information required by the U.S. EPA must also be submitted by the above-
listed dates to the U.S. EPA and to the AA. The U.S. EPA required information
must be submitted on diskette along with the certification statement to the RMP
Reporting Center, P.O. Box 3346, Merrifield, VA 22116-3346 by regular mail. If
sent by certified mail or overnight mail, this information must be sent to the RMP
Reporting Center, c/o Computer Based Systems, Inc., 4600 North Fairfax Drive,
Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203. RMP*SubmiFM is the software that has been
developed by the U.S. EPA for submitting the RMP. A hard copy of the
RMP*Submit information is included in Appendix A.
1.4 RMP Review Process
Section 2745.2 of the CalARP regulations states that the RMP shall be certified
complete by a qualified person and the stationary source owner or operator and
shall be submitted to the AA. The AA shall publish the initial notice in a local
newspaper of general circulation that the RMP has been submitted and the AA
has initiated the process for government and public review.
The AA shall review the RMP to determine if all of the required elements are
contained in the document and provide a written notice to the owner or operator
of any deficiencies. If no deficiencies are identified, the AA shall accept the RMP
as complete and submit the RMP for formal public review.
Within 15 calendar days after the AA determines that the RMP is complete, the
AA shall make the RMP available to the public for formal review and comment by
publishing a notice in a local newspaper of general circulation. The public shall
have 45 calendar days to comment following the publication date of the notice.
An evaluation review shall be conducted by the AA at the end of the formal public
review period. The AA shall take the public comments into consideration during
the evaluation period. The AA shall consider standard application of engineering
and scientific principles, site specific characteristics, technical accuracy, severity
of offsite consequences, and other information in the possession of or reviewed
by the AA. The evaluation review shall be completed within either 24 or 36
months, depending on the type of process.
The public shall have access to the RMP, including any electronic data
developed as part of the U.S. EPA reporting requirements. Classified information
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need not be included. Trade secrets are protected pursuant to Section 25538 of
the California Health and Safety Code.
1.5 RMP Updates
The owner or operator of a stationary source shall revise and update the RMP as
follows:
(1)
Within five years of its initial submission or most recent update required by
(2) through (7) below, whichever is later;
(2)
No later than three years after a newly regulated substance is first listed
by the U.S. EPA.
(3)
No later than the date on which a newly regulated substance is first
present in an already covered process above a threshold quantity;
(4)
No later than the date on which a regulated substance is first present
above a threshold quantity in a new process;
(5)
Within six months of a change that requires a revised Process Hazard
Analysis (PHA) or hazard review;
(6)
Within six months of a change that requires a revised offsite consequence
analysis;
(7)
Within six months of a change that alters the Program level that applied to
any covered process.
Revised RMPs shall be subject to the public review process described in Section
1.4.
Within 30 days of a change in the owner or operator, the new owner or operator
shall contact the AA to update the registration information. The new owner or
operator shall determine if RMP changes are necessary.
1.6 Covered Process Modification
When an owner or operator intends to make a modification to a stationary source
relating to a covered process, the requirements of Section 2745.11 of the
CalARP regulations must be met. These requirements apply if the modification
may result in a significant increase in either of the following:
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The amount of regulated substances handled at the stationary source as
compared to the amount of regulated substances identified in the
stationary source's RMP; or
The risk of handling a regulated substance as compared to the amount of
risk identified in the stationary source's RMP.
Section 2745.11 requires the owner or operator intending to make a modification
to do all of the following:
(1)
Where reasonably possible, notify the AA in writing of the owner or
operator's intent to modify the stationary source at least five calendar days
before implementing any modifications. As part of the notification process,
the owner or operator shall consult with the AA when determining whether
the RMP should be reviewed and revised. Where prenotification is not
reasonably possible, the owner or operator shall provide written notice to
the AA no later than 48 hours following the modification.
(2)
Establish procedures to manage the proposed modification and notify the
AA that the procedures have been established.
The owner or operator of the stationary source shall revise the appropriate
documents expeditiously, but not later than 60 days from the date of the
stationary source modification.
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2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Purpose and Scope
California's Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) regulations require the
owner or operator of a stationary source which handles more than a threshold
quantity of a regulated substance in a process to develop and submit a Risk
Management Plan (RMP). Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice (Pillsbury)'s
facility in Bakersfield, California utilizes a refrigeration process that handles
ammonia, a regulated substance, in quantities greater than the threshold
quantity.
The CalARP regulations implement the federal accidental release prevention
regulations. The objective of the CalARP program is to prevent accidental
releases of chemicals that have the potential to affect public health and the
environment.
This RMP describes the risk management program which has been developed
for Piilsbury's Bakersfield facility. In accordance with the regulations, this
program incorporates a management system, a hazard assessment, a
prevention program, and an emergency response program. Pillsbury's ammonia-
based refrigeration system is classified as a Program 3 process, and therefore,
must comply with the requirements of Section 2735.5(f) of the CalARP
regulations.
2.2 CalARP Program Management
Section 2735.6 of the CalARP regulations requires the development of a
management system to oversee the implementation of the risk management
program elements. The owner or operator is to assign a qualified person or
position that has the overall responsibility for the development, implementation,
and integration of the risk management program elements. When responsibility
for implementing individual requirements of the CalARP program is assigned to
persons other than the one described above, the names or positions of these
people shall be documented and the lines of authority defined though an
organization chart or similar document.
Pillsbury has assigned overall responsibility for the development, implementation,
and integration of the RMP elements to the Plant Manager. An organization
chart which defines the lines of authority for implementing individual elements of
the RMP is provided as Figure 2.1.
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Plant Manager
Quality, Sanitation,
and Safety
Manager
Plant
Operators
Maintenance Manager
Mechanics
Technicians
RMP ORGANIZATION CHART
Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice
Figure 2.1
2.3 Emergency Information Access
Section 2735.7 of the CalARP regulations states that the AA shall provide
immediate access to all components of the CalARP program upon request of a
state or local emergency response agency. If any of the components of the
CalARP program are designated as "trade secret" as defined in Section
6254.7(d) of the Government Code and Section 1060 of the Evidence Code, the
emergency response agency or agencies shall be given notice that the
information released shall be used only in connection with the official duties of
the agency or agencies and shall not otherwise be released.
2.4 Registration
Registration information listed in Section 2740.1 of the CalARP regulations must
be completed and submitted with the RMP to the U.S. EPA. A copy of this
information must be provided to the AA.
Appendix A includes a hard copy of the RMP*Submit information that has been
transmitted to the U.S. EPA. Section 1 of the enclosed RMP*Submit forms,
included in Appendix A, contains the required registration information.
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3.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Section 2745.3 requires that the owner or operator provide in the RMP an
executive summary that includes a brief description of the elements described
below.
3.1 Accidental Release Prevention and Emergency Response Policies
Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice (Pillsbury) utilizes anhydrous ammonia in the
refrigeration system at their Bakersfield production facility. It is Pillsbury's policy
to comply with all applicable governmental regulations. Further, it is Pillsbury's
objective to be a responsible citizen of the community in all of its business
activities.
Pillsbury emphasizes safe and environmentally sound operating practices and
procedures through their employee training programs. In addition to job specific
training, operators and maintenance personnel receive training in accident
prevention, safety, and first aid. Additionally, an emergency action plan has been
prepared for Pillsbury and a chain of command to respond to emergencies has
been established.
Pillsbury has developed a detailed Compliance Audit Checklist which is used to
evaluate compliance with the Process Safety Management (PSM) and CalARP
regulations. At least every three years, Pillsbury will audit these programs and
any findings of noncompliance will be documented and responded to and the
deficiencies will be corrected.
3.2 Description of the Stationary Source and Regulated Substances
Pillsbury owns and operates a bakery products production facility located at 6800
McDivitt Drive in Bakersfield, California. The plant began operation in July, 1991.
The refrigeration system was upgraded in 1992. Figure 3.1 shows the location of
the facility.
The ammonia based refrigeration system at Pillsbury provides cooling for the
process equipment and finished product storage and handling areas. The major
components of the refrigeration system are the booster compressors, intercooler,
high stage compressors, evaporative condensers, thermosyphon receiver,
controlled pressure receiver, glycol chiller, process water chiller, evaporators,
and a suction accumulator. The system is also equipped with an air purger, oil
drain pot, emergency ventilation system, and an emergency refrigeration control
box which discharges to a scrubber tank. Volume I, Section II of the PSM
Supporting Document describes the ammonia refrigeration process in detail.
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During normal operation, the anhydrous ammonia is distributed throughout the
refrigeration system. However, during major maintenance activities, the entire
refrigeration system can be "pumped down" to evacuate the ammonia from the
system and store it in the controlled pressure receiver. The maximum quantity of
ammonia that can be stored in the controlled pressure receiver is approximately
17,700 pounds.
The characteristics and hazards of anhydrous ammonia are discussed briefly in
Section 6.0 of this document and more extensively in Volume I, Section II of the
PSM Supporting Document. For purposes of the offsite consequence analyses,
40 CFR Part 68 and the CalARP regulations define the toxic endpoint for
anhydrous ammonia as 0.14 mg/I (200 ppm).
A concentration of 200 ppm has been established by the American Industrial
Hygiene Association as the Emergency Response Planning Guideline Level 2
(ERPG-2). ERPG-2 is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is
believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to one hour without
experiencing or developing irreversible or other serious health effects or
symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take protective action.
3.3 Worst-Case Release Scenario and Alternative Release Scenario
Offsite consequence analyses are used as tools to assist in emergency response
planning. The CalARP regulations and 40 CFR Part 68 require the owner or
operator of a stationary source to analyze the offsite impacts due to an accidental
release of a regulated substance. The offsite consequence analysis for a
Program 3 process must analyze the worst-case release scenario and an
alternative release scenario. Since Pillsbury's ammonia-based refrigeration
system is considered a Program 3 process, both release scenarios were
evaluated in the offsite consequence analysis.
The offsite consequence analysis must include an estimate of the residential
population within an area potentially affected by the accidental release scenario.
This area is defined as a circle with a radius equivalent to the distance the
release would travel with concentrations at or above the endpoint. The circle
also defines the area in which potential environmental receptors must be
identified.
The worst case release is defined by the U.S. EPA as the total release of the
contents of the single largest vessel or pipe within 10 minutes. For liquefied
gases stored under pressure, the entire contents of the vessel or pipe are
assumed to be released as a vapor. A total vapor release is highly unlikely.
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However, this standardized worst case scenario was developed for emergency
response agencies to use for planning purposes.
An alternative release scenario is a release that is more likely to occur than the
worst-case release scenario. For Pillsbury, the alternative release scenario was
selected based on the results of the Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for the
ammonia-based refrigeration system. A credible release event with a high
discharge rate would potentially have the greatest offsite impact. A leak from a
valve packing was identified in the PHAs as having a medium probability of
occurrence with a discharge rate high enough to cause an offsite impact, and
therefore, was chosen as the alternative release scenario.
Pillsbury has analyzed the offsite consequences of the worst-case and
alternative release scenarios, as documented in Section 6.0 of the RMP. For the
worst-case release scenario, the release of approximately 17,700 lbs. of
ammonia over a 10 minute period within the engine room, the plume would travel
1.2 miles at concentrations at or above the endpoint. Sensitive receptor
information is provided in Section 6.0 and in Appendix C. Using 1990 Census
data, the population potentially affected within the worst-case release scenario
circle is 13,000 people. There are no environmental receptors within the worst
case release scenario circle.
In the alternative release scenario, a packing leak from an isolation valve located
outdoors on the roof was modeled as a release of liquefied ammonia stored
under pressure. For a release of 22 Ib/min of anhydrous ammonia, the model
calculated that the plume would travel less than 0.1 mile at concentrations at or
above the endpoint. The alternative release scenario circle includes the nearby
industrial facilities and roadways.
No residences are located within the 0.1 mile radius of the location of the
alternative release at the Pillsbury facility. As such, there would be no population
impacts from the alternative release scenario. There were also no sensitive
receptors or environmental receptors within the alternative release scenario
circle.
The ammonia refrigeration equipment is located within buildings except for a few
pipelines and isolation valves located on the roof. Even without consideration of
the emergency ventilation and scrubbing systems, the potential impact from a
release within a building would be greatly reduced according to EPA's Offsite
Consequence Analysis Guidance. If a release were to occur in the engine room,
the emergency ventilation and scrubbing systems would further reduce any
potential offsite impacts. The modeling performed for the worst-case release
scenario includes a mitigation factor which assumes that the release is within an
enclosed space, in direct contact with the outside air.
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3.4
General Accidental Release Prevention Program and Chemical-
Specific Prevention Steps
A PSM program, which meets the requirements of the general accidental release
prevention program, has been developed at Pillsbury to address the anhydrous
ammonia system. The PSM program, which is described in Section 5.0 of the
RMP, includes the following chemical-specific prevention steps:
Written process safety information, including information pertaining to the
hazards of ammonia, the technology of the process, and the equipment in
the process has been compiled.
An initial Procbss Hazard Analysis (PHA) was performed and will be
updated and revalidated at least every five years.
Written operating procedures have been developed and implemented, and
are reviewed at least annually.
Safe work practices, such as Iockout/tagout, confined space entry,
opening process equipment or piping, and control over entrance into the
facility have been developed and implemented.
Each employee involved in operating the ammonia system has received
initial training and refresher training at least every three years.
Written mechanical integrity procedures have been established and
implemented.
A Management of Change (MOC) program has been developed and
implemented to address all proposed changes to the ammonia system.
Pre-startup safety reviews are performed when a modification is made to
the ammonia system that is significant enough to require a change in the
process safety information.
Audits are conducted at least every three years to evaluate compliance
with the CalARP regulations.
Incident investigation procedures have been established.
A written plan of action regarding the implementation of employee
participation has been developed and implemented.
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Hot work permits are issued for all hot work operations conducted on or
near the ammonia system.
A Contractor Safety Policy has been developed and implemented.
To ensure that the general accidental release prevention program and the
chemical-specific prevention steps are implemented, Pillsbury has assigned
overall responsibility for the RMP elements to the Plant Manager. The Plant
Manager has the overall responsibility for the development, implementation, and
integration of the RMP elements.
3.5 Five-Year Accident History
As discussed in Section 4.0 of this document, Pillsbury has not had any
accidental releases from the ammonia-based refrigeration system that have
resulted in deaths, injuries, or significant property damage on site, or known
offsite deaths, injuries, evacuations, sheltering in place, property damage, or
environmental damage in the last five years.
3.6 Emergency Response Program
Pillsbury has established an emergency action plan and a chain of command to
respond to emergencies and to notify emergency responders when there is a
need for a response. These procedures are described in Section 7.0 of the
RMP.
3.7 Planned Changes To Improve Safety
Based on the PHA revalidation performed in June, 1999, no changes were
recommended.
Section 5.0 describes the accidental release prevention program in place at
Pillsbury. Through this program, Pillsbury regularly evaluates the need for any
changes to improve safety. Currently, Pillsbury does not have any additional
changes planned to improve safety.
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4.0 FIVE-YEAR ACCIDENT HISTORY
Section 2750.9 of the CalARP regulations requires the owner or operator to
include in the RMP a discussion of the five-year accident history at the facility.
The accident history shall include information on all accidental releases from
covered processes that resulted in deaths, injuries, evacuations, sheltering in
place, property damage, or environmental damage.
Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice has not had any accidental releases from
covered processes at their Bakersfield facility that have resulted in deaths,
injuries, or significant property damage on site, or known offsite deaths, injuries,
evacuations, sheltering in place, property damage, or environmental damage in
the last five years.
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5.0 OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM 3 PREVENTION PROGRAM
5.1 Description of Prevention Program
Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice (Pillsbury)'s ammonia-based refrigeration
system is classified as a Program 3 process under the federal and California
accidental release prevention regulations. Therefore, Pillsbury must comply with
the requirements of Section 2735.5(f) of the CalARP regulations.
Section 2735.5(f) states that the owner or operator of a stationary source with a
process subject to Program 3 shall:
(1) Develop and implement a management system as provided in Section
2735.6;
(2)
Conduct a hazard assessment as provided in Sections 2750.1 through
2750.9;
(3) Implement the prevention program requirements of Section 2760.1
through 2760.12;
(4)
Develop and implement an emergency response program as provided in
Sections 2765.1 to 2765.2; and,
(5)
Submit as part of the RMP the data on prevention program elements for
Program 3 processes as provided in Section 2745.7.
The CalARP program management system required by Section 2735.6 has been
developed and implemented by Pillsbury, as discussed in Section 2.2 of this
document.
Pillsbury conducted a hazard assessment in accordance with Sections 2750.1
through 2750.9. The hazard assessment is presented in Section 6.0 of the RMP.
The emergency response program at Pillsbury, which meets the requirements of
Section 2765.1 and 2765.2, is described in Section 7.0.
Pillsbury developed and implemented a Process Safety Management (PSM)
program which is consistent with the prevention program requirements of Section
2760.1 through 2760.12. The PSM program for the Pillsbury is described in
detail in the PSM Supporting Document, Volumes I and II. The elements of the
Program 3 prevention program and the PSM program are briefly discussed below
in Sections 5.2 through 5.14.
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The data on the prevention program elements listed in Section 2745.7 of the
CalARP regulations is provided in Section 7 of the RMP*Submit forms. These
forms are included in Appendix A of this document. Since RMP*Submit was
developed by the U.S. EPA, only the federally required data elements are
included on these forms. The external events analysis information required by
Section 2745.7(q) of the CalARP regulations is not included in RMP'Submit;
therefore, it is addressed in this section of the RMP.
5.2 Process Safety Information
The CalARP regulations and the PSM regulations require the owner or operator
to complete a compilation of written process safety information. This compilation
is-to enable the owner or operator and the employees involved in operating the
process to identify and understand the hazards posed by those processes
involving regulated substances. The process safety information shall include
information pertaining to the hazards of the regulated substances used or
produced by the process, information pertaining to the technology of the process,
and information pertaining to the equipment in the process.
Pillsbury compiled the process safety information in Volume I, Section II and
Volume II, Section I of the PSM Supporting Document. Information is provided
on the health and physical hazards of anhydrous ammonia, the technology of the
ammonia-based refrigeration system which utilizes anhydrous ammonia, and the
equipment in the process.
5.3 Process Hazard Analysis
The owner or operator is required to perform an initial Process Hazard Analysis
(PHA) on processes covered by the CalARP regulations. The PHA shall be
appropriate to the complexity of the process and shall identify, evaluate, and
control the hazards involved in the process. To assure that the PHA is consistent
with the current process, the PHA shall be updated and revalidated at least every
five years after completion of the initial PHA.
The PHA shall address:
(1) The hazards of the process;
(2)
The identification of any previous incident which had a likely potential for
catastrophic consequences;
(3)
Engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and
their interrelationships such as appropriate application of detection
methodologies to provide early warning of release.
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(4) Consequences of failure of engineering and administrative control;
(5) Stationary source siting;
(6) Human factors;
(7)
A qualitative evaluation of a range of the possible safety and health effects
of failure of controls; and,
(8)
The PHA shall include the consideration of external events, including
seismic events, if applicable. PHAs completed for other programs where
external events were not considered shall be updated to include external
events. [The CalARP regulations contain this requirement; however, the
federal accidental release prevention regulations do not require this
analysis.]
Pillsbury performed PHAs in June, 1991 in conjunction with the Risk
Management and Prevention Program (RMPP), which meet the requirements of
the initial PHAs for the RMP program. The June, 1991 PHAs were reviewed in
March, 1992 when the RMPP was revised to address the installation of new
equipment. These PHAs were also revalidated in June, 1999. The PHA
methodology used for the initial PHAs and the revalidations was the Hazard and
Operability Study (HazOp) approach. Volume I, Section III of the PSM
Supporting Document describes the PHAs and the method for updating and
revalidating the PHAs. The matrices which recorded the PHAs are included in
Volume II, Section II of the PSM Supporting Document.
5.4 Operating Procedures
Written operating procedures are to be developed and implemented that provide
clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered
process consistent with the process safety information. These procedures must
address steps for each operating phase, operating limits, safety and health
considerations, and safety systems and their functions. Operating procedures
must be readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a process.
Operating procedures are to be reviewed as often as necessary to assure that
they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from
changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to
stationary sources. The owner or operator shall certify annually that these
operating procedures are current and accurate.
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The owner or operator is required to develop and implement safe work practices
to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as Iockout/tagout;
confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over
entrance into the stationary source by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or
other support personnel. These safe work practices are to apply to employees
and contractor employees.
Pillsbury has developed operating procedures for the ammonia-based
refrigeration system. These procedures are contained in the Refrigeration
Manual, which is located in the engine room and the Maintenance Manager's
office at the facility. Additionally, Volume I, Section IV of the PSM Supporting
Document discusses the steps for each operating phase, operating limits, safety
and health considerations, and safety systems associated with the ammonia
system.
Pillsbury has implemented procedures for issuing work authorizations to ensure
safe work practices. These safe work practices concern Iockout/tagout, confined
space entry, opening process equipment and piping, hot work permits, control
over entrance to the facility, and contractor requirements. Volume I, Section IV
of the PSM Supporting Document provides information on the locations of these
procedures.
The Plant Manager ensures that the operating instructions and plant procedures
are certified annually. Certification forms are maintained in Volume II, Section III
of the PSM Supporting Document.
5.5 Training
Each employee presently involved in operating a process, and each employee
before being involved in operating a newly assigned process, must be trained in
an overview of the process and in the operating procedures. The training is to
include emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency
operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the
employee's job tasks.
The CalARP regulations allow for employer certification in lieu of initial training
for those employees already involved in operating a process on June 21, 1999.
The owner or operator must certify in writing that the employee has the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely carry out the duties and responsibilities
as specified in the operating procedures. Refresher training must be provided at
least every three years. The owner or operator is to prepare and maintain a
record of training for each employee.
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Training at the Pillsbury is provided to all operations and maintenance personnel
prior to the performance of any of their duties unsupervised at the plant. All plant
personnel are required to complete an indoctrination training course prior to
working unsupervised with any of the systems at the plant. In addition, all
operations and maintenance personnel are specifically trained for their
responsibilities within the plant.
In addition to the initial indoctrination training, all of the refrigeration technicians
working at the Pillsbury Bakersfield facility are trained through a program
developed by the Pillsbury Company (corporate entity). The Pillsbury Company
training program utilizes course work and hands on experience with the
refrigeration equipment to increase the skill level of the refrigeration technicians.
After the training programs, the operators and maintenance personnel are tested
to ensure competency in job skill levels and safe work practices. There are three
different skill level designations (Level I, Level II, and Level III) that the
refrigeration technicians can achieve in the Pillsbury Company training program.
The refrigeration technicians must successfully complete the training program
before they are allowed to attempt the next training phase.
In addition to the Pillsbury Company training program, Pillsbury Bakeries and
Foodservice utilizes industry groups, such as the Refrigerating Engineers and
Technicians Association (RE'T'A) and the International Institute of Ammonia
Refrigeration (ILAR) for training materials and guidelines. These industry groups
provide a variety of safety training courses and materials to the ammonia
refrigeration industry.
Prior to any operations or maintenance personnel working on the ammonia
system, they must complete a detailed initial training program including the
following elements:
Overview of the process and equipment
Operating instructions, including emergency operations and shutdown
Operating limits
Site specific safety information
Safety systems and their functions
Safe work practices, including:
· Lockout/tagout
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Confined space entry
Opening process equipment or piping
· Site security
California's PSM program does not contain the employer certification in lieu of
training provision. As such, all personnel involved in the ammonia-based
refrigeration system prior to June 21, 1999 completed the initial training program.
Refresher training is provided and training records are maintained. Volume I,
Section V of the PSM Supporting Document contains a description of the training
program at Pillsbury.
5.6 Mechanical Integrity
The owner or operator must establish and implement written procedures to
maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. The mechanical integrity
of the following process equipment must be maintained:
Pressure vessels and storage tanks;
Piping systems (including piping components such as valves);
Relief and vent systems and devices;
Emergency shutdown systems;
Controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and
interlocks) and,
· Pumps.
Employees that are involved in maintaining the integrity of process equipment
must be properly trained. Inspections and tests must be performed following
good engineering practices, at a frequency consistent with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Each inspection and test must be properly documented.
Deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits must be corrected.
During new construction, the owner or operator must assure that the equipment
is suitable for the process application and is installed properly. The owner or
operator must also assure that maintenance materials, spare parts and
equipment are suitable for the process application.
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At Pillsbury, scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance programs
have been implemented for all major pieces of equipment in the ammonia
refrigeration system. Routine maintenance is conducted at specified intervals
based on manufacturers' recommendations, generally accepted engineering
practices, and/or operating experience. A daily journal and a maintenance
logbook are utilized to record the maintenance history for each major piece of
process equipment.
The Maintenance Manager utilizes the maintenance logbook, daily journal, and
the current status reports to generate a maintenance activity sheet for the
refrigeration system. This maintenance activity sheet lists all preventative and
response.maintenance activities that need to be performed on the refrigeration
system. Plant personnel utilize the maintenance activity sheet to plan and
schedule activities for the week. Maintenance activities include inspecting and
testing process equipment, replacing parts, and calibrating instruments. As each
maintenance activity is performed at the facility, it is signed off on the
maintenance activities sheet.
A system is in place at Pillsbury for reporting potentially faulty or unsafe
equipment and correcting deficiencies that are found. All new process
equipment is evaluated prior to acquisition to assure that the equipment is
suitable for the intended process application. During construction, inspections
are performed to assure the equipment is properly installed. All maintenance
materials and spare parts to be used with the new process equipment are
verified to assure that they meet design specifications and the applicable codes.
Volume I, Section VIII of the PSM Supporting Document describes the
mechanical integrity procedures in place at Pillsbury.
5.7 Management of Change
Written procedures must be established and implemented by the owner or
operator to manage changes (except for "replacement in kind") to process
chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and changes to stationary
sources that affect a covered process. The procedures must assure that the
following considerations are addressed prior to any change:
(1) The technical basis for the proposed change;
(2) Impact of change on safety and health;
(3) Modifications to operating procedures;
(4) Necessary time period for the change; and,
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(5) Authorization requirements for the proposed change.
Employees must be trained prior to startup of the process. If the change results
in a change in the process safety information, the information must be updated
accordingly and a pre-startup safety review must be conducted. If the change
results in a change in the operating procedures, the procedures must be
updated.
Pillsbury has developed a Management of Change (MOC) program that meets
the requirements of the PSM and CalARP programs. All proposed changes to
the ammonia-based refrigeration system are submitted to the MOC review
committee using the Process Change Request Form. Volume I, Section X of the
PSM Supporting Document describes the MOC review procedure in detail.
The MOC program assures that all changes to the ammonia-based refrigeration
system are properly evaluated and documented. New process hazard analyses
are performed if needed and any necessary changes are made to the process
safety information, operating procedures, and maintenance procedures. A
follow-up report is included with the Process Change Request Forms, which
documents that the appropriate updates were made, the employees were
trained, and the pre-start up safety review was performed. These forms are filed
in Volume II, Section X of the PSM Supporting Document.
5.8 Pre-Startup Review
When a modification is significant enough to require a change in the process
safety information, the owner or operator must perform a pre-startup safety
review. This review is to confirm that prior to introduction of regulated
substances to a process:
(1) Construction and equipment is in accordance with design specifications;
(2)
Safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures are in place
and are adequate;
(3)
That the management of change requirements have been met and a PHA
has been performed as necessary;
(4)
Training of each employee involved in operating a process has been
completed.
Pillsbury has developed and implemented a Pre-Start Up Safety Review
Checklist to facilitate the pre-startup review and to assure documentation of the
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review. The pre-startup safety review is described in Volume I, Section VII of the
PSM Supporting Document. Completed Pre-Start Up Safety Review Checklists
are filed in Volume II, Section X of the PSM Supporting Document.
5.9 Compliance Audits
The owner or operator must certify that they have evaluated compliance with the
provisions of Article 6 (Sections 2760.1 through 2760.12) of the CalARP
regulations at least every three years. The purpose of these compliance audits is
to verify that the procedures and practices developed for the CalARP program
are adequate and are being followed. Compliance audits are to be conducted by
a least one person knowledgeable in the process. A report of findings must be
developed and the owner or operator must promptly respond to the findings and
document that deficiencies have been corrected. The owner or operator must
retain the two most recent compliance audit reports.
Pillsbury has developed a detailed Compliance Audit Checklist which they use for
the PSM program. This checklist was reviewed and found to meet the
requirements of Article 6 of the CalARP regulations.
All items of noncompliance are documented on a Compliance Audit Findings
Form. These items are responded to and the deficiencies are corrected. The
compliance auditing program at Pillsbury is described in Volume I, Section XIII of
the PSM Supporting Document. All completed forms are retained in Volume II,
Section IX of the PSM Supporting Document.
5.10 Incident Investigation
Each incident which resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in, a
catastrophic release of a regulated substance, must be investigated by the owner
or operator of the facility. The incident investigation must be initiated as promptly
as possible, but not later than 48 hours following the incident. An incident
investigation team must be established and must consist of at least one person
knowledgeable in the process involved and other persons with appropriate
knowledge and experience to thoroughly investigate and analyze the incident.
An incident investigation report must be prepared at the conclusion of the
investigation which includes at a minimum:
(1) Date of the incident;
(2) Date investigation began;
(3) A description of the incident;
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(4) The factors that contributed to the incident; and,
(5) Recommendations resulting from the investigation.
The owner or operator must establish a system to promptly address and resolve
the incident report findings and recommendations. Resolutions and corrective
actions must be documented. The report must be reviewed with all affected
personnel whose job tasks are relevant to the incident findings including contract
employees where applicable. Incident investigation reports must be retained for
five years.
Written procedures for investigating incidents that resulted in, or could have
reasonably resulted in, a catastrophic release of anhydrous ammonia have been
developed by Pillsbury. The Plant Manager is responsible for initiating the
incident investigation as promptly as possible utilizing these procedures. If the
Plant Manager is not available, the Safety Manager will ensure that the
investigation is initiated within 48 hours of the incident.
Volume I, Section Xl of the PSM Supporting Document describes the incident
investigation procedures which are in place at Pillsbury. Copies of completed
Incident Investigation Reporting Forms will be retained for at least five years.
5.11 Employee Participation
The PSM standard and the CalARP regulations specifically require employers to
develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of employee
participation. Employees and their representatives must be consulted on the
conduct and development of the PHAs and on the development of the other
elements of process safety management. The owner or operator must provide
employees and their representatives with access to PH^s and all other
information required to be developed under the PSM standard and the CalARP
regulations.
At Pillsbury, all affected employees attend a training session where the facility's
PSM and CalARP programs are explained. In this training session, the
employee's right to access information generated by the PSM and CalARP
programs and the role that the employees play in the development and
implementation of these programs is presented. Details of the training programs
are discussed in Volume I, Section V of the PSM Supporting Document.
Pillsbury employees were involved in all stages of development of the PHA for
the ammonia-based refrigeration system. Employees also have been involved in
the management of change program, including the PHA. Pillsbury employees
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have access to all of the information developed as part of the PSM and CalARP
programs. The location of this information is discussed in Volume I, Section I of
the PSM Supporting Document.
5.12 Hot Work Permit
The owner or operator must issue a hot work permit for hot work operations
conducted on or near a covered process. The permit must document that the fire
prevention and protection regulations have been implemented prior to beginning
the hot work operations, indicate the date(s) authorized for hot work, and identify
the object on which hot work is to be performed. The permit must be kept on file
until completion of the hot work operations.
Written procedures for issuing and obtaining hot work permits are contained in
the Hot Work Permit Instructions. A copy of the Hot Work Permit Instructions is
included in Volume II, Section VII of the PSM Supporting Document. Hot work
permits are retained for a least six months after their date of issuance.
5.13 Contractors
Section 2760.12 of the CalARP regulations applies to contractors performing
maintenance or repair, turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work on or
adjacent to a covered process. The responsibilities of the owner or operator and
the contract owner or operator are outlined in the CalARP regulations and in the
PSM standard.
Pillsbury has developed and implemented a Contractor Safety Policy, which is
provided in Volume I, Section VI of the PSM Supporting Document. The
Contractor Safety Policy outlines the employer responsibilities; contractor
responsibilities; entrance, presence and exit of contractors; and contractor audits.
A compliance statement indicating that the policy requirements have been met is
signed by the contractor. Compliance statements are kept in Volume II, Section
V of the PSM Supporting Document.
5.14 External Events Analysis
Section 2745.7(q) of the CalARP regulations requires that the owner or operator
submit information regarding the external events analysis. This information is not
required by the federal accidental release prevention program (40 CFR Part 68),
and therefore, does not need to be submitted to the U.S. EPA. Appendix B
contains the information required by Section 2745.7(q) of the CalARP
regulations.
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Federal regulations in 40 CFR Section 68.20 require owners or operators of a
stationary source to analyze the offsite impacts due to an accidental release of a
regulated substance. The regulations provide definitive guidance regarding the
release parameters to be utilized in the offsite consequence analysis. In
addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's RMP Offsite Consequence
Analysis Guidance document dated April 15, 1999 details the methodology to be
followed when preparing an offsite consequence analysis.
Similar to the federal regulations, the CalARP regulations require an offsite
consequence analysis that generally follows the federal requirements. Section
2750.7 of the CalARP regulations requires that the offsite consequence analysis
be reviewed and updated at least once every five years. Also, the offsite
consequence analysis must be revised within six months of any change in the
processes, quantities stored or handled, or other change that could be expected
to increase or decrease the distance to the endpoint by a factor of two or more.
6.1 Scenarios to be Analyzed
Under both the federal and state regulations, an offsite consequence analysis
must analyze a standardized worst-case release scenario and an alternative
release scenario. The worst-case release is defined as a release (over a ten
minute period) of the largest quantity for a regulated substance from a vessel or
pipe that results in the greatest distance to an endpoint (see Section 6.2 for the
definition of endpoint). Although, it is highly unlikely that a worst-case release
would actually occur, all owners and operators subject to the regulations are
required to determine the worst-case release scenario from their process.
Alternative release scenarios under the CalARP program are releases that (1)
are more likely to occur, and (2) that will reach an endpoint offsite, unless no
such scenario exists. Factors in selecting the alternative release scenario
include the past operation of the process (5 year accident history) and the
Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) prepared for the process. Pursuant to Section
2750.4(b)(2) release scenarios considered should include:
1. Transfer hose releases due to splits or sudden hose uncoupling;
Process piping releases from failures at flanges, joints, welds, valves and
valve seals, and drains or bleeds;
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Process vessel or pump releases due to cracks, seal failure, or drain,
bleed, or plug failure;
Vessel overfilling and spill, or over pressurization and venting through
relief valves or rupture disks; and
Shipping container mishandling and breakage or puncturing leading to a
spill.
Only Program 2 and 3 processes are required to prepare an alternative release
scenario. The ammonia-based refrigeration system at the Pillsbury Bakeries and
Foodservice (Pillsbury) facility is a Program 3 process, and an alternative release
scenario for the process must be analyzed in the offsite consequence analysis.
6.2 Compounds Included in the Offsite Consequence Analysis
Both toxic and flammable compounds are listed in the CalARP regulations.
However, to be subject to the accidental release programs, a process must
contain more than the threshold quantity for the individual compound. Since
Pillsbury does not handle flammable compounds in quantities greater than the
threshold quantity, only toxic compounds are addressed in the offsite
consequence analysis.
At Pillsbury, anhydrous ammonia is utilized as the refrigerant in the refrigeration
system which provides cooling for the freezers, coolers, and chillers. Anhydrous
ammonia is a chemical composed of three parts hydrogen and one part nitrogen
(NH3). It has a molecular weight of 17.03 and is lighter than air. Ammonia is
gaseous at standard temperature and pressure and can be liquefied under
sufficient pressure.
Anhydrous ammonia is shipped as a nonflammable gas and is an irritant to the
eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Depending on the concentration and
duration of exposure, the health effects of ammonia gas range from mild to
severe irritation to the lining of the nose, eyes, throat, and lungs. Exposure to
ammonia in sufficiently high concentrations can be fatal. Ammonia has a
perceptible odor as Iow as 5 ppm and is readily detectable at 20 to 50 ppm.
Additional information on the physical and chemical properties of ammonia and
the health effects of ammonia exposure are presented in Volume I, Section II of
the PSM Supporting Document.
The offsite consequence analysis must determine the distance a release would
travel, under pessimistic atmospheric conditions, in concentrations above the
established endpoint. Appendix A to 40 CFR Part 68 and Appendix A to the
CalARP regulations define the federal and state endpoints for toxic chemicals,
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respectively. Under both the federal and state accidental release programs the
endpoint for anhydrous ammonia is 0.14 mg/L (approximately 200 ppm).
The endpoint for ammonia is equivalent to the Emergency Response Planning
Guideline Level 2 (ERPG-2) established by the American Industrial Hygiene
Association (AIHA). ERPG-2 is defined as "the maximum airborne concentration
below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed for up to
one hour without experiencing or developing irreversible or other serious health
effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take protective
action." Further, the AIHA states that at the ERPG-2 there is likely to be a strong
odor and some eye irritation, but serious health effects are unlikely.
6.3 Worst-Case Release Scenario
A worst-case release is defined in Section 2750.3 of the CalARP regulations as
the total release of the contents of the single largest vessel or pipe within 10
minutes. For liquefied gases stored under pressure, the entire contents of the
vessel or pipe are assumed to be released as a gas (vapor).
The CalARP regulations further require, in the selection of the worst-case release
scenario, the analysis of an additional scenario if such scenario would result in a
greater distance to an endpoint beyond the facility boundary. This additional
scenario would be based on smaller quantities handled at higher process
temperature or pressure and proximity to the boundary of the facility.
Due to the behavior of liquid ammonia stored under pressure, a total vapor
release is highly unlikely. If liquid ammonia is released to the atmosphere from a
pressure vessel or pipeline, a portion of the liquid will immediately flash to the
vapor phase. The remainder of the liquid ammonia released from the vessel will
form a pool and evaporate over time. The rate of evaporation would depend on
the type'of material the ammonia is spilled on (i.e. concrete, wood, steel, etc.),
the temperature of the material, and any potential heat sources.
The amount of liquid that flashes to the vapor phase is dependent on the storage
pressure in the vessel prior to the release. In general, the higher the storage
pressure prior to the release, the greater the percentage of liquid ammonia that
would flash to the vapor phase. For example, if liquid ammonia were to be
released from the high pressure side of the refrigeration system, approximately
21 percent of the liquid would flash to the vapor phase. If the liquid release were
to occur on the Iow pressure side of the refrigeration system, approximately 8
percent would flash.
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6.3.1 Release Rate
Under a worst-case release, the entire contents of the single largest
vessel or pipeline are assumed to be released as a vapor in 10 minutes.
The major components of the refrigeration system are the booster
compressors, intercooler, high stage compressors, evaporative
condensers, thermosyphon receiver, controlled pressure receiver, glycol
chiller, process water chiller, evaporators, and a suction accumulator. The
system is also equipped with an air purger, oil drain pot, emergency
ventilation system, and an emergency refrigerant control box which
discharges to a scrubber tank.
The controlled pressure receiver is the largest vessel at Pillsbury. No
other vessel or pipeline release would result in a worst-case release
scenario with a greater distance to an endpoint. As such, a catastrophic
failure of the controlled pressure receiver was selected as the worst-case
release scenario.
During normal operation, the anhydrous ammonia is distributed throughout
the refrigeration system. However, during major maintenance activities,
the entire refrigeration system can be "pumped down" to evacuate the
ammonia from the system and store it in the controlled pressure receiver.
The maximum quantity of ammonia that can be stored in the controlled
pressure receiver is approximately 17,700 pounds.
The ammonia refrigeration equipment is located within buildings except for
a few pipelines and isolation valves located on the roof. Even without
consideration of the emergency ventilation and scrubbing systems, the
potential impact from a release within a building would be greatly reduced.
If a release were to occur in the engine room, the emergency ventilation
and scrubbing systems would further reduce any potential offsite impacts.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's RMP Offsite Consequence
Analysis Guidance document provides a mitigation factor of 55 percent for
a release which occurs in a fully enclosed, non-airtight space that is
directly adjacent to the outside air.
6.3.2 Modeling Parameters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration have developed the RMP*Comp model
(Version 1.06) for offsite consequence analyses associated with a Risk
Management Plan. The RMP*Comp model is a planning tool and is not
recommended for emergency response situations. The default
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parameters shown in Table 6.1 are utilized by the RMP*Comp model for
the worst-case release scenario.
Table 6.1 RMP*Comp Default
Parameter Default Value
Release duration 10 min.
Wind speed
Atmospheric stability class
Ambient Temperature
Parameters
3.4 mile/hour (1.5 meters/sec)
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In addition to the default parameters, the user must specify the release
category (toxic or flammable) and the surface roughness of the area
surrounding the site. A release from the ammonia-based refrigeration
system would be considered a toxic gas release scenario. There are
many obstacles in the immediate area of the Pillsbury facility. Therefore,
the surface roughness of the area was designated as urban.
6.3.3 Modeling Results
The data for the worst-case release scenario were input into the
RMP*Comp model. Again, for the worst-case release of a liquefied gas
stored under pressure, RMP*Comp assumes that the entire contents of
the vessel or piping is released as a vapor. For a release of
approximately 17,700 lbs of anhydrous ammonia in 10 minutes within the
engine room, the plume would travel 1.2 miles at concentrations at or
above the endpoint. Figure 6.1 shows the area that would potentially be
impacted by a worst-case release from the Pillsbury facility.
6.4 Alternative Release Scenario
An alternative release scenario is a release that is more likely to occur than the
worst-case scenario. The alternative release scenario should be selected based
on the past operating history and the results of the PH^s for the process. The
regulations require that the alternative release scenario reach an endpoint offsite,
unless no such scenario exists.
6.4.1 Release Rate
The PHAs for the Pillsbury facility identified deviations from the design
intent that could generate release events for the ammonia-based
refrigeration system based on the design of the facility, potential operator
error and external events, such as an earthquake. These release events
were reviewed to determine whether there was a high likelihood of
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occurrence or a significant offsite consequence if the release were to
occur. The releases associated with a high likelihood of occurrence were
typified by very Iow release rates that would not create an offsite
consequence.
A credible release event with a high discharge rate would potentially have
the greatest offsite impact. A leak from the packing of an isolation valve in
the liquid ammonia pipeline on the roof of the building was selected as the
alternative release scenario to be analyzed in the offsite consequence
analysis.
For purposes of the alternative release scenario, the normal operating
pressure of 30 psig for the liquid ammonia line from the controlled
pressure receiver was used. A very large leak in the packing of the
isolation valve was assumed to result in a 1/16 inch by 1/4 inch opening in
the packing. Based on the properties of liquid ammonia at 30 psig, a
release rate of 22 Ib/min was calculated.
6.4.2 Modeling Parameters
The RMP*Comp model was also used for the alternative release scenario.
The pump seal failure was modeled as a release within a building of
liquefied ammonia stored under pressure. As specified in the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis
Guidance document, several default parameters are different than the
worst-case release.
The default parameters for the alternative release scenario are listed in
Table 6.2. Similar to the worst-case release, a toxic gas release scenario
in an urban area was input into the model. The duration of the release
does not impact the results of the RMP*Comp model run.
Table 6.2 RMP*Comp Default Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Wind speed
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6.4.3 Modeling Results
The data for the alternative release scenario was input into the
RMP*Comp model. For a release of 22 Ib/min of anhydrous ammonia, the
plume would travel less than 0.1 mile at concentrations at or above the
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endpoint. The RMP*Comp model states that all distances shorter than 0.1
mile should be reported as 0.1 mile.
6.5 Population Impacts
The offsite consequence analysis must include an estimate of the residential
population within an area potentially affected by the accidental release scenarios.
This area is defined as a circle with a radius equivalent to the distance the
release would travel with concentrations at or above the endpoint. The circle
also defines the area in which potential environmental receptors must be
identified.
6.5.1 Worst-Case Release
The Pillsbury facility is located on McDivitt Drive in Bakersfield, California.
The immediate area surrounding the plant consists of industrial facilities
and commercial businesses.
Figure 6.1 represents the 1.2 mile distance from the plant potentially
affected by the worst-case release. For the worst-case release scenario,
sensitive receptor information and maps were purchased from
Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR). This information is included
in Appendix C. The 1990 Census data was used by EDR to determine
the population within the area affected by the worst-case release scenario.
EDR estimated the population potentially affected by the worst-case
release, based on a uniform population density, to be 13,000 people.
The offsite consequence analysis must identify the presence of schools,
hospitals, long term health care facilities, child day care facilities, prisons,
parks, recreational areas, and major commercial, office, and industrial
buildings. Data provided by EDR was used to identify the presence of
schools, hospitals, long term health care facilities, child day care facilities,
and prisons. Since the EDR information did not address parks,
recreational areas, and major commercial, office, and industrial buildings,
their presence was determined by a review of the 1999 Thomas Guide for
Central Valley Cities, U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) maps, and
observations of the area.
Based on a review of the above-described information, the sensitive
receptors within the worst-case release scenario circle include schools,
parks, recreational areas, and major commercial, office, and industrial
buildings.
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6.5.2 Alternative Release Scenario
The 0.1 mile radius from the alternative release scenario would affect the
Pillsbury plant parking lot, nearby industrial facilities and nearby roadways.
Based on observations of the area, there are no residences and there
would be no population impacts from the alternative release scenario.
There are also no sensitive receptors within the alternative release
scenario circle.
6.6 Environmental Impacts
An offsite consequence analysis is required to consider environmental receptors
potentially affected by a release. Environmental receptors include natural areas
such as national or state parks, forests, or monuments; officially designated
wildlife sanctuaries, preserves, or refuges; and federal wilderness areas.
6.6.1 Worst-Case Release
The worst-case release includes the area within a 1.2 mile radius of the
plant (see Figure 6.1). The Gosford 7.5 minute U.S.G.S. map was
reviewed for environmentally sensitive receptors. According to the map,
no environmentally sensitive areas would be impacted by the worst-case
release from the Pillsbury facility.
6.6.2 Alternative Release Scenario
The area potentially impacted by the alternative release is considerably
less than the area potentially impacted by the worst-case scenario. Since
the worst-case scenario would not affect any environmentally sensitive
receptors, the smaller alternative release scenario also would not affect
any environmentally sensitive areas.
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7.0 OVERVIEW OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM
7.1 CalARP and EPCRA Requirements
The owner or operator of a stationary source with a Program 3 process is
required to comply with the emergency response program requirements outlined
in Section 2765.2 if employees respond to accidental releases of regulated
substances. However, an exemption to Section 2765.2 exists for owners and
operators of stationary sources whose employees do not respond to accidental
releases, provided certain criteria has been met under Section 2765.1.
Section 2765.2 of the CalARP regulations contains the requirements for an
emergency response program. The emergency response program specified by
this section must include the following elements:
(1)
An emergency response plan, which shall be maintained at the stationary
source and contain at least the following:
(A)
Procedures for informing and interfacing with the public and local
emergency response agencies about accidental release,
emergency planning, and emergency response;
(B)
Documentation of proper first-aid and emergency medical treatment
necessary to treat accidental human exposures; and,
(c)
Procedures and measures for emergency response after an
accidental release of a regulated substance;
(2)
Procedures for the use of emergency response equipment and for its
inspection, testing, and maintenance;
(3)
Training for all employees in relevant procedures and relevant aspects of
the Incident Command System; and,
(4)
Procedures to review and update, as appropriate, the emergency
response plan to reflect changes at the stationary source and ensure that
employees are informed of changes.
Section 2765.1 (b) states that the owner or operator of a stationary source whose
employees will not respond to accidental releases of regulated substances need
not comply with the requirements of Section 2765.2 provided they meet the
following:
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For stationary sources with any regulated toxic substance held in a
process above the threshold quantity, the stationary source is included in
the community emergency response plan developed under Section 11003
of Title 42 of the United States Code (USC).
(2)
For stationary sources with only regulated flammable substances held in a
process above the threshold quantity, the owner or operator has
coordinated response actions with the local fire department; and,
(3)
Appropriate mechanisms are in place to notify emergency responders
when there is a need for a response.
Section 11003 of Title 42 of the USC (EPCRA) describes the requirements for
comprehensive emergency response plans. Each local emergency planning
committee (LEPC) was to complete preparation of an emergency plan in
accordance with Section 11003 by October 17, 1988. The LEPC must review
the emergency plan at least once per year.
The emergency plan must include, but is not limited to, each of the following:
(1)
Identification of facilities subject to the requirements of Subchapter I,
identification of routes likely to be used for the transportation of extremely
hazardous substances, and identification of additional facilities
contributing or subjected to additional risk due to their proximity to facilities
subject to Subchapter I.
(2)
Methods and procedures to be followed by facility owners and operators
and local emergency and medical personnel to respond to any release of
such substances.
(3)
Designation of a community emergency coordinator and facility
emergency coordinators, who shall make determinations necessary to
implement the plan.
(4)
Procedures providing reliable, effective, and timely notification by the
facility emergency coordinators and the community emergency
coordinator to persons designated in the emergency plan, and to the
public, that a release has occurred.
(5)
Methods for determining the occurrence of a release, and the area or
population likely to be affected by such release.
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(6)
A description of emergency equipment and facilities in the community and
at each facility in the community subject to Subchapter I, and an
identification of the persons responsible for such equipment and facilities.
(7)
Evacuation plans, including provisions for a precautionary evacuation and
alternative traffic routes.
(8)
Training programs, including schedules for training of local emergency
response and medical personnel.
(9) Methods and schedules for exercising the emergency plan.
The Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice (Pillsbury) facility is located within the
jurisdiction of the Region V LEPC. Region V includes the counties of Fresno,
Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare, with headquarters in
Fresno. A community emergency response plan has been prepared by the
Region V LEPC, which is entitled the Region V Hazardous Materials Response
Plan. This plan is intended to meet the requirements of Section 11003 of Title 42
of the USC.
Section I.G of the Region V Hazardous Materials Response Plan identifies
facilities impacted by the plan. Section I.G states that Hazardous Materials
Business Plans are to be submitted to the Administering Agency (AA) and
handlers of specified chemicals are required to be registered with the AA. This
information is made available to local emergency response agencies.
7.2 Facility Emergency Planning and Response
Due to the limited number of personnel on-site at the Pillsbury facility, personnel
from outside of the immediate release area will not respond to an accidental
release 'of ammonia beyond evacuation of the facility. Appropriate mechanisms
are in place to notify emergency responders when there is a need for a response.
Pillsbury has filed a Hazardous Materials Business Plan and has registered the
anhydrous ammonia with the AA, as specified by the Region V Hazardous
Materials Response Plan. Therefore, in accordance with Section 2765.1(b) of
the CalARP regulations, Pillsbury does not need to develop and implement the
emergency response program required by Section 2765.2.
Although Pillsbury is exempt from the CalARP emergency response program,
emergency planning and response procedures are in place at the facility.
Volume I, Section XII of the PSM Supporting Document discusses emergency
procedures at the Pillsbury facility.
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Pillsbury's emergency action plan complies with the provisions of 29 CFR
1910.38(a) (and Section 3220 of Title 8, CCR) and provides emergency
response procedures for the handling of small releases as required by 29 CFR
1910.119(n). A copy of the Emergency Action Plan is provided in Volume II,
Section XI of the PSM Supporting Document.
In the event of a release, a determination shall be made as to the on-site and off-
site hazards. If there is a threat to the health and safety of the public or the
environment, the following numbers will be called: 911 and 1-800-852-7550 or 1-
916-262-1621. These numbers will notify the appropriate local response
personnel and the State Office of Emergency Services. Figure XII-1 in Volume I
of the PSM Supporting Document shows the steps for handling an accidental
release.
The emergency response program information required by Section 2745.8 of the
CalARP regulations is provided in Appendix A of this document.
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8.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Recordkeeping
Section 2775.1 of the CalARP regulations requires the owner or operator to
maintain records supporting the implementation of the CalARP regulations for
five years, unless otherwise specified in Article 6 of the CalARP regulations.
Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice retains all records required by the PSM
program and the CalARP regulations for a minimum of five years or as otherwise
specified in Article 6 of the CalARP regulations.
8.2 Audits
The Administering Agency (AA) is required to periodically audit RMPs to review
the adequacy of the RMPs. The AA will require revisions to the RMPs when
necessary to ensure compliance with the CalARP regulations. Based on the
audit, the AA may issue the owner or operator a written preliminary determination
of necessary revisions to the RMP.
If the AA issues a preliminary determination, the owner or operator must respond
in writing. The response is to state that the owner or operator will implement the
revisions contained in the preliminary determination in accordance with the
specified timetable or shall state that the owner or operator rejects the revisions
in whole or in part. For each rejected revision, the owner or operator must
explain the basis for rejecting the revision.
After providing the owner or operator an opportunity to respond, the AA may
issue the owner or operator a written final determination of necessary revisions to
the RMP. The AA must also develop a time table for implementing these
revisions. Thirty days after completion of the actions detailed in the
implementation schedule, the owner or operator will be in violation unless the
owner or operator revises the RMP.
The public shall have access to the preliminary determinations, responses, and
final determinations, excluding information which has been designated as trade
secret.
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8.3 Inspections
The AA must inspect every stationary source that is required to be registered by
the CalARP regulations at least once every three years to determine whether the
stationary source is in compliance with the CalARP regulations.
8.4 Availability of Information to the Public
The RMP shall be available to the public, excluding those components which
have been designated as trade secret.
8.5 Permit Content and Permitting Authority
Section 2775.6 of the CalARP regulations is applicable to any stationary source
that is subject to the CalARP regulations and to Part 70 or 71 of Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The 40 CFR Part 70 or 71 permit ('q'itle V"
air permit) must contain:
(1) A statement listing 40 CFR Part 68 as an applicable requirement;
(2) Conditions that require the source owner or operator to submit:
(A)
A compliance schedule for meeting the requirements of the CalARP
regulations by the date provided in Section 2735.4(a)(1) of the
CalARP regulations, or,
(B)
As part of the compliance certification submitted under Section
70.6(c)(5) of 40 CFR, a certification statement that the source is in
compliance with all requirements of the CalARP regulations,
including the registration and submission of the RMP.
Any additional relevant information requested by the AA, the State Office of
Emergency Services (OES), or the appropriate Air Pollution Control District
(APCD)/Air Quality Management District (AQMD) must be submitted by the
owner or operator.
The appropriate APCD or AQMD shall, at a minimum:
(1)
Verify from the AA that the source owner or operator has registered and
submitted an RMP when required.
(2)
Verify from the AA that the source owner or operator has submitted a
source certification or in its absence has submitted a compliance
schedule.
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Initiate enforcement action based on the above-listed requirements, as
appropriate.
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Section 2745.2 of the CalARP regulations states that the RMP shall be certified
complete by a qualified person and the stationary source owner or operator.
Completeness shall be determined in accordance with Sections 2745.3 through
2745.9. Section 2745.9 requires the owner or operator to submit in the RMP a
single certification that, to the best of the signer's knowledge, information, and
belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the information is true, accurate, and
complete.
A "qualified person" is defined as "a person who is qualified to attest, at a
minimum to: (1) the validity and appropriateness of the process hazard analyses
(PHA) performed pursuant to Section 2760.2; (2) the completeness of a risk
management plan; and (3) the relationship between the corrective steps taken by
the owner or operator following the PHAs and those hazards which were
identified in the analyses".
The following certifications have been provided.
On behalf of Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice, I certify that the RMP is
complete. Further, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief formed
after reasonable inquiry, the information submitted is true, accurate, and
complete.
i~' ~--) Raj Rangaswamy
Signature Print Name
Plant Manager r~ / ~
Title Date
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As a qualified person, I have reviewed and can attest to the validity and
appropriateness of the PHAs performed in June, 1991 and reviewed in March,
1992 and the revalidation of the PHAs in June, 1999; and the relationship
between the corrective steps taken by the owner or operator following the PHAs
and those hazards which were identified in the analyses. I also certify that the
RMP for Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice is complete. Further, to the best of
my knowledge, information, and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the
information submitted is true, accurate, and complete.
Signature
Karl W. Luft, P.E.
Print Name
Principal Mechanical Engineer
LUFT Engineers & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Title
Date
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APPENDIX B
State-Only Requirements
APPENDIX B
External Events Analysis
Section 2745.7(q) of the CalARP regulations requires that the owner or operator
submit information regarding the external events analysis. This information is not
required by the federal accidental release prevention program (40 CFR Part 68),
and therefore, does not need to be submitted to the U.S. EPA.
The following external events analysis information is to be submitted by the
owner or operator:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The types of natural and human caused external events considered in the
PHAs;
The magnitude or scope of external events which were considered. If
seismic events are applicable, the parameters used in consideration of the
seismic analysis and which edition of the Uniform Building Code was used
when the process was designed;
For each external event, with a potential to create a release of a regulated
substance that will reach an endpoint offsite, Sections (e)(1) through (e)(6)
of Section 2745.7 should be applied. These sections state as follows:
(e)(1) The expected date of completion of any changes resulting from the
PHA;
(e)(2) Major hazards identified;
(e)(3) Process controls in use;
(e)(4) Mitigation systems in use;
(e)(5) Monitoring and detection systems in use; and,
(e)(6) Changes since the last PHA.
The date of the most recent field verification that equipment is installed
and maintained as designed.
The PHA considered release events due to the following natural and human
causes:
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Natural
· Fire
Fires caused by natural ignition sources, such as lightning, have the
potential to raise the temperature and pressure of the contents of pressure
vessels high enough to cause a release from the vessel's pressure safety
valves. Fires can also cause support structures to fail resulting in line
failures due to impact or improper support.
· Lightning
In addition to causing fires, lightning can interfere with electronic control
signals or cause equipment to short out electrically and result in control
system failures.
Extreme temperatures (high or Iow)
Extreme temperatures, both high and Iow, can cause electronic control
systems, such as computers and programmable logic controllers, to
malfunction or fail. Electric motors may shut down if they are operating at
maximum capacity during high temperatures due to the activation of
thermal overload protection. Temperature extremes may also affect
process cooling, such as cooling towers and air to air heat exchangers,
sufficiently to cause process parameters to deviate from design intent.
Temperature extremes may also cause power failures.
Earthquakes (seismic)
Seismic events may cause ground accelerations that could result in the
following:
Structural damage to equipment and/or supports resulting in line
failures due to improper support or impact from falling debris.
Force rotating equipment, such as compressors, to shut down due
to high vibration.
Power outages.
· Flooding
Flooding can cause electrical and electronic equipment to short out
resulting in control system failures. Flooding can also undermine support
structures and cause line failures due to improper support.
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· High winds
High winds can result in flying debris and cause damage to equipment or
structures. High winds can also cause structure damage due to oscillating
motions (natural frequencies) or by downing trees and power poles.
Power outages may also occur if the power lines touch each other.
Human Caused
· Fire
Human caused fires have the same impacts on processes as the naturally
caused fires discussed previously, Examples of ignition sources for
human caused fires include sparks from welding/grinding operations and
improperly stored combustible materials (near high heat sources).
Operator error
Operator errors can be caused by plant personnel, contractors, and even
vendors. In the process hazard analyses, operator error is usually
identified by the specific action of the operator or the result of the specific
act.
Examples of operator errors by plant personnel, and contractors
performing similar duties, would include the following:
Improper valve alignment including
- Block valves being left open
- Isolation valves left closed
- Misdirecting flow of fluids
- Trapping liquids with high thermal expansion properties
(such as ammonia or propane)
Not following standard operating procedures or safe work practices.
Utilizing improper replacement parts.
Vehicle impacts (cars, trucks, cranes, forklifts, etc.).
Examples of operator errors by vendors could include the following:
Overfilling storage tanks.
Supplying contaminated product.
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Supplying replacement pads that are not within requested
specifications, leading to component failure.
Based on the PHAs performed in June, 1999, no changes were recommended.
The release events (either natural or human caused) identified during the PHAs
for the ammonia refrigeration system that have the potential to reach the
endpoint (200 ppm) offsite include:
Line failures on pipelines from external events
Releases associated with system overpressure due to a fire in the building
Leaks from valve packings
The major hazards identified and the process controls, mitigation systems, and
monitoring and detection systems in use are listed in Table B.1.
For the purpose of analyzing failures associated with external events, it was
assumed that the external event would be of sufficient magnitude and scope to
cause the deviation or failure.
Seismic analyses were incorporated into the design of the Pillsbury Bakeries and
Foodservice facility, using the 1988 edition of the UBC and the parameters of
Seismic Zone No. 4. All changes that have been made to the refrigeration
system since it was installed have been designed to the applicable editions of the
UBC and the parameters of Seismic Zone No. 4 in effect at the time of
installation.
The most recent field verification that the equipment is installed and maintained
as designed was performed in May, 1999.
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Tal .1
Date PHA
Recommendations Major Hazards Process Controls In Mitigation, Systems In Monitoring/Detection
Release Event Completed Identified Use Use Systems In Use
~Pipeline designed and
installed per UMC &
Toxic release. Failure ASME B31.5 and Ammonia monitoring &
of pipeline due to physically located away detection system with
Line Failure N/A external event. None from vehicular traffic, equipment shutdowns.
Valve Packing --
Leak N/A Toxic release. None None None
Pressure Relief
Valve Release & Sprinkler systems, fire
Emergency extinguishers, materials of
Refrigerant Toxic release, construction for engine Ammonia monitoring &
Control Box (Fire Overpressure due to fire room (concrete). Diffusion detection system with
Dump) Release N/A in building. None system installed in 1992. equipment shutdowns.
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APPENDIX C
Sensitive Receptor Information
EDR - Offsite Receptor Report
Pillsbury Bakeries+Food Svc.
6800 McDivitt Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Inquiry Number: 370389.1s
May 17, 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Executive Summary
Census Map
Census Findings
Receptor Map
Map Findings
Records Searched/Data Currency Tracking Addendum
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A search of available records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR). The EDR Offsite Receptor
Report provides information which may be used to comply with the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program 112-R.
"The rule requires that you estimate in the RMP residential populations within the circle defined by the endpoint for your
worst-case and alternative release scenarios (i.e., the center of the circle is the point of release and the radius is the
distance to the endpoint). In addition, you must report in the RMP whether certain types of public receptors and
environmental receptors are within the circles."
The address of the subject property, for which the search was intended, is:
PILLSBURY BAKERIES+FOOD SVC.
6800 MCDIVITT DR.
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
Distance Searched: 1.200 miles from subject property
RECEPTOR SUMMARY
An X indicates the presence of the receptor within the search radius.
Residential Population
Estimated population within search radius: 12701 persons.
Other Public Receptors
Type
Within Search Radius
Sites Total
Day Care Centers: []
Medical Centers: []
Nursing Homes: []
Schools: []
Hospitals: []
Arena: []
Prison: []
Environmental Receptors
Type
Within Search Radius
Sites Total
Federal Land: []
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CENSUS MAP - 370389.1s
Target Property o 1/4 1/2 1 MUms
Roads I I ' r
Waterways
Census Tracts
TARGET PROPERTY:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
I-AT/LONG:
Pillsbury Bakeries+Food Svc.
6800 McDivitt Dr.
Bakersfield CA 93313
35.3145 / 119.0791
CUSTOMER:
CONTACT:
INQUIRY #:
DATE:
Luff Environmental Consultants
Mr. John Haley
370389.1 s
May 17, 1999 10:35 pm
CENSUS FINDINGS
Map ID Tract Number Total Population Population in Radius Total Area(sq.mi.) Area in Radius(sq.mi.)
T1 0028.05 4252 302.4 3.23 0.23
T2 0028.08 2972 530.7 1.45 0.26
T3 O028.09 8780 6174.5 1.28 0.90
T4 0028.10 10503 5006.7 1.26 0.60
T5 0031.11 1372 686.8 5.03 2.52
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RECEPTOR MAP - 370389.1s
LA6OROUGH DR
WHITE LN
SCHIRRACT
WHITE LN
SCHIRRACT
DISTRICT BLVD
ALDRINI
DISTRICT BLVD
PANAMA LN
· A, Target Property
/~/ Roads
/Y Waterways
." Environmental or Public Receptor
/V Federal Lands Linear Features
/'V Federal Lands Area
PANAMA
1/4
1/2
I Miles
TARGET PROPERTY:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
I-AT/LONG:
Pillsbury Bakeries+Food Svc.
6800 McDivitt Dr.
Bakersfield CA 93313
35.3145/119.0791
CUSTOMER:
CONTACT:
INQUIRY#:
DATE:
Luft Environmental Consultants
Mr. John Haley
370389. ls
May 17, 1999 10:38 pm
MAP FINDINGS
Map ID
Direction
Distance
Distance (ft.)
Elevation
Site
EDR ID
Database
1
WNW
1-2 mi
5833
Higher
Name:
NCES ID:
Address:
School ID:
Telephone:
Local Code:
School Type:
School Level:
County:
TEVIS JUNIOR HIGH
060639009338
3901 PIN OAK PARK BLVD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
5781
805-664-7211
Mid-size Central City
Regular Elementary and Secondary Schools
Middle
KERN
Lowest Grade: 07
Highest Grade:08
060639009338
CCD
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RECORDS SEARCHED/DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
CENSUS
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Telephone: 301-457-4100
1990 U.S. Census data was used to estimate residential population following these EPA guidelines:
"Census data are presented by Census tract. If your circle covers only a portion of the tract, you should
develop an estimate for that portion...Determine the population density per square mile (total population
of the Census tract divided by the number of square miles in the tract) and apply that density figure to
the number of square miles within your circle."
FED LAND: Federal Lands
S~urce: USGS
Telephone: 703-648-5094
Federal lands data. Includes data from several Federal land manangement agencies, including Fish and Wildlife Service.
Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Forest Service. Includes National Parks, Forests, Monuments;
Wildlife Sanctuaries, Preserves, Refuges; Federal Wilderness Areas.
Date of government version: 09/09/97.
HCFA: Provider of Services Listing
Source: The Health Care Financing Administration
Telephone: 410/786-3000
A listing of hospitals with Medicare provider number, produced by The Health Care Financing Administration
(HCFA), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
HCFA runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Date of government version: 06/01/98.
CCD: Common Core of Data
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
555 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20208-5651
The Common Core of Data (CCD) is the National Center for Education Statistics' primary database on elementary
and secondary public education in the United States. CCD is a comprehensive, annual, national statistical
database of all public elementary and secondary schools and school districts, which contains data that are
comparable across all states.
Date of government version: 1995-96.
GNIS: Geographic Names Information System
Source: USGS
Telephone: 703-648-5094
The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), developed by the USGS in cooperation with the U.S. Board on
Geographic Names (BGN), contains information about almost 2 million physical and cultural geographic features
in the United States. The GNIS is our Nation's official repository of domestic geographic names information.
Date of government version: 03/01/98.
PRV_SCH: Private Schools
EDR indicates the location of buildings and facilities - private schools ~ where individuals who are public
receptors are likely to be located.
DAYCARE: Daycare Centers
EDR indicates the location of buildings and facilities - daycare centers - where individuals who are public
receptors are likely to be located.
MEDCEN: Medical Centers
EDR indicates the location of buildings and facilities - medical centers - where individuals who are public
receptors are likely to be located.
NURSING: Nursing Homes
EDR indicates the location of buildings and facilities - nursing homes - where individuals who are public
receptors are likely to be located.
ARENA: Arenas
EDR indicates the location of buildings and facilities - arenas - where individuals who are public receptors
are likely to be located.
PRISON: Prisons
EDR indicates the location of buildings and facilities - prisons - where individuals who are public receptors
are likely to be located.
BOP: Bureau of Prisons Facilities Source: Federal Bureau of Prisons
List of facilities operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Date of government version: 07/01/98.
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