NEENAH PAPER, Inc.-WHITING MILL
EPCRA OFF-SITE PLAN
I.
FACILITY IDENTIFICATION:
Neenah Paper-Whiting Mill
3243 Whiting Road
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5050
SERB I.D. #
001687-7
II. FACILITY COORDINATOR:
John M. Kohler, Environmental Engineer
715-345-5095 (Work)
715-355-1888 (Home)
John.kohler@neenah.com
ALTERNATE COORDINATOR:
Peter Meilahn
715-345-2216 (Work)
715-345-1940 (Home)
III.
CHEMICALS ON SITE: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
CAS#
7664-93-9
CHEMICAL NAME/TRADE NAME
Sulfuric Acid
MAX.AMOUNT
7,228 #
MAX.VUL.ZONE
<0.1 mile
OTHER CHEMICALS:
Please see Attachment D
IV.
PRIMARY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
Stevens Point Fire Department
9 1 1 or 344 1833
Stevens Point Police Department
9 1 1 or 346 1500
Portage County HazMat Team
9-1-1 or 715-345-5310
Waupaca County Hazardous Materials Team
715-258-4464
Portage County Ambulance Service
9 1 1 or 715-344 1833
Department of Natural Resources
715-344 2752
Portage County Emergency Management
715-346 1398
American Red Cross
877-618-6628
V.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE AT/FROM FACILITY:
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PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Neenah Papers, Inc.- Whiting Mill claims exemption from the requirements of 1910.120(p)(8).
The Mill has opted to evacuate their employees from the worksite location when a chemical spill
occurs and will not permit any of their employees to assist in handling hazardous material spills
larger than incidental spills.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Safety glasses
Fire extinguishers
Eye Wash Stations/Shower Stations
CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:
Sand
Absorbent Materials for incidental spills
Hand Shovels
Brooms
HazMat Spill Kit
Oil & Solvent Spill Kit
ABSORBENT MATERIALS:
See above
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT:
Facility wide alarm system & public address system
EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:
Contracts with excavation, clean-up and disposal companies
Contract with Veolia Environmental Services for chemical spill response/cleanup.
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT: Security puts out orange safety cones on the street when
mill evacuates.
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OUTSIDE RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
The Village of Whiting Fire Department is capable of handling minor HazMat incidents and they
have Mutual Aid Agreements with several other fire departments in Portage County. If the
incident extends beyond their capabilities trained personnel would be called to assist as
necessary.
Also, the following agencies are available for assistance as necessary:
Portage County HazMat Team
Local HazMat Team, Technician, Waupaca Co
Regional HazMat Team, Wausau Fire Dept
VI.
9-1-1 or 715-345-5310
715-258-4464 (1hr response time)
715-261-7900 (1hr response time)
GENERAL INFORMATION/ASSUMPTIONS:
The vulnerability zones set forth in this Plan are based on the EPA Technical Guidance for
Hazards Analysis; CAMEO generated printouts. The zones are based on a credible worst case
scenario and identify the potential area for impact should an air-borne release of a single EHS
chemical occur.
The vulnerability zones are NOT intended to be used as a guide for population protection in
fire-related incidents. Fire incidents were considered in the development of this plan and the
plan provides basic information about the facility for first responders to employ. However, in an
actual fire situation at this facility, the Incident Commander is strongly recommended to
reference the fire department's own individual agency pre-emergency plans and standard
operating procedures as well as the County's Emergency Operations Plan-Annex K: Fire
Service, as they may relate to this facility when making decisions at an incident involving fire.
Further, fire departments that would respond to an incident at this facility are strongly
encouraged to meet with facility representatives to determine ways to minimize an event at the
facility and to determine what additional information and factors should be taken into
consideration in the event of a fire should one occur.
The actual response to an incident shall be determined by the field incident commander and the
affected area may vary from the planning vulnerability zone identified in this Plan. Depending
on wind speed and wind direction, the amount of material released and other pertinent factors,
the ACTUAL vulnerability zone may be smaller, and in some instances larger, than the credible
worst case vulnerability zone identified herein.
The vulnerability zones determined in this plan are for general PLANNING PURPOSES.
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VII.
HAZARDOUS ANALYSIS FOR NEENAH PAPER-WHITING MILL:
A. Description of Facility: This facility produces high quality fine paper. The facility employs 215
full-time workers operating on a 10/4 schedule, working 10 straight days, then off 4 days. The
facility owns and occupies approximately 400 acres of land.
B. Location of Facility: Neenah Paper-Whiting Mill is located in the Village of Whiting 3243
Whiting Road. The facility is located in the most southwestern corner of the Village limits. The
wastewater treatment portion of the facility is located in the Village of Plover.
C. Who Delivers Chemicals:
Sulfuric Acid
Courtney Industrial Batter, Inc., Rhinelander, WI, 715-369-5554 delivers the tow motor
batteries, which contain the sulfuric acid. Hydrite Chemical, Wausau, WI, 715-848-1890,
delivers sulfuric acid, in one gallon containers, to the lab.
Spectrum XD3899
Hercules Company, 1313 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19894-0001, (302)594-5000
D. Seasonal Storage Information: All chemicals are present 365 days a year.
E. Where are Chemicals Stored: The majority of Sulfuric Acid is stored within the tow motor
batteries. The batteries are used and stored throughout the facility. The battery charging station
is located in building 34 as noted on the site plan. A one-gallon container of sulfuric acid may
also be found in the lab.
F. Description of Containers: The Sulfuric Acid is stored within the individual tow motor
batteries. The container of sulfuric acid used in the lab, is a one-gallon glass container. One
tote typically on site for Spectrum XD3899
G. Greatest Potential for Release: The greatest potential for release of the Sulfuric Acid may be
if/when a tow motor battery was to be damaged. The greatest potential for a release of the
remaining chemicals would be the failure of the service piping or valve during product receipt.
H. Warning Systems: There are signs present throughout the facility regarding Hazard
Communications.
I. Accessibility Concerns: Plant is gated – must contact security guard at front office to gain
access.
.
J. Special Considerations (environmental concerns, potential for affecting other jurisdictions,
streams, marshes, etc): The entire facility is surrounded by the Wisconsin River, the Plover
River, various marshes and slews of the rivers. It should also be noted that the facility is located
in the Village of Whiting and the Waste Water Treatment Plant is located within the Village of
Plover. Both Village of Whiting Fire Dept and the Village of Plover Fire Dept should be
dispatched in the event of an incident.
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VIII.
SPECIAL FACILITIES AFFECTED:
It has been determined that there are No Special Facilities located within the <0.1 mile
vulnerability risk zone. The attached risk zone map indicates the area that may be affected
(Attachment B).
IX.
POPULATION PROTECTION:
Evacuation/Shelter procedures are covered in the Portage County Emergency Operations Plan
Annex E.
The Ben Franklin Jr. High School has been designated as the Mass Care Shelter Facility for
the evacuees of Neenah Paper-Whiting Mill and the surrounding area. The American Red
Cross and Community Human Services will coordinate shelter operations. During an actual
incident, the designated shelter facility may change depending on various conditions. The
On-Scene Incident Commander would make that determination.
A listing of available shelters, their location and capacity, is available; Attachment 2, Annex E,
Evacuation & Shelter, Portage County Emergency Operations Plan. Sufficient sheltering is
available in the area to accommodate sheltering needs.
Each Special Facility in Portage County has been sent information regarding the merits of
In-Place Sheltering along with the "Recommended Shelter In-Place Instructions" as provided by
the State Emergency Response Board.
The determination whether to "shelter in-place" or "evacuate", will be made by the Incident
Command Team or Incident Commander at the time of the incident.
X.
TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES:
Should evacuation of Special Facilities be necessary, a list of Transportation Resources, along
with contact information, is available; Attachment 3, Annex E, Evacuation & Shelter, Portage
County Emergency Operations Plan.
XI.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: See Page 4
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Facility Layout and Site Information
Attachment B: Vulnerability Zone Maps indicating Special Facilities
Attachment C: Material Safety Data Sheet on each EHS Chemical
Attachment D: Other Chemicals On-Site
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ATTACHMENT D
Other Chemicals On-Site
CAS Number
10043-01-3
471-34-1
124-38-9
0074-98-6
7664-38-2
7681-52-9
9005-27-0
13463-67-7
1310-58-3
1310-73-2
25213-24-5
7664-93-9
Chemical Name
#2 Fuel Oil
Aluminum Sulfate
Precipitated Calcium
Carbonate (PCC)
Carbon Dioxide
Liquified Petroleum (LP) Gas
NU PHOS 2001 Ammonium
Polyphosphate Solution
Spectrum XD3899
Lead
Sodium Hypochlorite (15%)
Bleach
Clineo 715 Starch
Titanium Dioxide
Hercon 195 sizing
Potassium Hydroxide (ACE-MALL 204T)
ACE K-8280
CATO 232 Starch
Celvol Polyvinyl Alcohol
Solution
FWC 950 Acid Boilout
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Amount (Pounds)
293,568
44,302
113,000 (stored in silo)
28,000
2,000
44,310
1 Tote on-site
45,104 (mostly tow motor
batteries)
30,271
295,550
80,000
125,000
24,800
25,400
130,000
11,000
5,680
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