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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExplosives-Partner-Worksheet.pdfOMB No. 2506-0177 (exp.9/30/2021) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, DC 20410-1000 This Worksheet was designed to be used by those “Partners” (including Public Housing Authorities, consultants, contractors, and nonprofits) who assist Responsible Entities and HUD in preparing environmental reviews, but legally cannot take full responsibilities for these reviews themselves. Responsible Entities and HUD should use the RE/HUD version of the Worksheet. Explosive and Flammable Hazards (CEST and EA) – PARTNER https://www.hudexchange.info/environmental-review/explosive-and-flammable-facilities 1. Is the proposed HUD-assisted project itself the development of a hazardous facility (a facility that mainly stores, handles or processes flammable or combustible chemicals such as bulk fuel storage facilities and refineries)? ☒ No → Continue to Question 2. ☐ Yes Explain: Click here to enter text. → Go directly to Question 5. 2. Does this project include any of the following activities: development, construction, rehabilitation that will increase residential densities, or conversion? ☐ No → If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. ☒ Yes → Continue to Question 3. 3. Within 1 mile of the project site, are there any current or planned stationary aboveground storage containers that are covered by 24 CFR 51C? Containers that are NOT covered under the regulation include: • Containers 100 gallons or less in capacity, containing common liquid industrial fuels OR • Containers of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) or propane with a water volume capacity of 1,000 gallons or less that meet the requirements of the 2017 version of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 58. If all containers within the search area fit the above criteria, answer “no.” For any other type of aboveground storage container within the search area that holds one of the flammable or explosive materials listed in Appendix I of 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C, answer “yes.” ☐ No → Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide all documents used to make your determination. ☒ Yes → Continue to Question 4. 4. Visit HUD’s website to identify the appropriate tank or tanks to assess and to calculate the required separation distance using the electronic assessment tool. To document this step in the analysis, please attach the following supporting documents to this screen: • Map identifying the tank selected for assessment, and showing the distance from the tank to the proposed HUD-assisted project site; and • Electronic assessment tool calculation of the required separation distance. Based on the analysis, is the proposed HUD-assisted project site located at or beyond the required separation distance from all covered tanks? ☒ Yes → Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. ☐ No → Go directly to Question 6. 5. Is the hazardous facility located at an acceptable separation distance from residences and any other facility or area where people may congregate or be present? Please visit HUD’s website for information on calculating Acceptable Separation Distance. ☐ Yes → If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide map(s) showing the location of the project site relative to residences and any other facility or area where people congregate or are present and your separation distance calculations. ☐ No → Continue to Question 6. Provide map(s) showing the location of the project site relative to residences and any other facility or area where people congregate or are present and your separation distance calculations. 6. For the project to be brought into compliance with this section, all adverse impacts must be mitigated. Mitigation measures may include both natural and manmade barriers, modification of the project design, burial or removal of the hazard, or other engineered solutions. Describe selected mitigation measures, including the timeline for implementation, and attach an implementation plan. If negative effects cannot be mitigated, cancel the project at this location. Note that only licensed professional engineers should design and implement blast barriers. If a barrier will be used or the project will be modified to compensate for an unacceptable separation distance, provide approval from a licensed professional engineer. Click here to enter text. Worksheet Summary Provide a full description of your determination and a synopsis of the information that it was based on, such as: • Map panel numbers and dates • Names of all consulted parties and relevant consultation dates • Names of plans or reports and relevant page numbers • Any additional requirements specific to your program or region Include all documentation supporting your findings in your submission to HUD. The following resources were reviewed to determine the presence or planned addition of tanks within a 1 mile radius of the project location: • Google Earth to identify tanks within a 1-mile radius of the project location. Screenshot of image is attached showing location of tanks identified. Review results: Assumptions • Tanks under 1,000 and disregarded as not covered by the regulation. Five such tanks were identified. • When contents of a tank could not be ascertained with certainty, diesel was assumed as the contents in order to maintain a conservative estimate of reasonable distance. Findings: • Five Kenworth Truck Company is located approximately 4,800 feet from the project location. A tank present on the property has an estimated volume of 100,000 gallons. HUD’s Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) Electronic Assessment Tool was used to determine ASD. The ASD for a 100,000 gallon tank is 1,884 feet, which is below the distance of 4,800 feet between the tank and the subject property. • Platt Electric Supply is located approximately 4,386 feet from the project location. A tank present on the property has an estimated volume of 8,000 gallons. HUD’s Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) Electronic Assessment Tool was used to determine ASD. The ASD for a 8,000 gallon tank is 658 feet, which is below the distance of 4,386 feet between the tank and the subject property. • Lakeside Boat Service, Inc. is located approximately 4,668 feet from the project location. A tank present on the property has an estimated volume of 12,000 gallons. HUD’s Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) Electronic Assessment Tool was used to determine ASD. The ASD for a 12,000 gallon tank is 779 feet, which is below the distance of 4,668 feet between the tank and the subject property. • A set of 2 tanks with volume of approximately 2,000 gallons were identified located at Lakeside Boat Service, Inc., approximately 4,495 feet away from the project location. HUD’s Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) Tool was used to determine ASD. The ASD for a 2,000 gallon tank is 370 feet, which is below the distance of 4,495 feet between the tank and subject property. • A set of six tanks west of the Lakeside Boat Service, Inc. property are located approximately 4,808 feet from the project location. The tanks had an estimated volume of 240,000 gallons each. HUD’s Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) Electronic Assessment Tool was used to determine ASD. The ASD for a 240,000 gallon tank is 2,713 feet, which is below the distance of 4,808 feet between the tanks and the subject property. References: Google, Inc. Google Earth Pro. accessed January 7, 2022. HUD. 2020. Acceptable Separation Distance Electronic Assessment Tool. https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/asd-calculator/. Accessed January 7, 2022.