The following policy updates apply to anhydrous ammonia storage tanks (tanks) in the state of Kansas as of 2/13/2021. The state has issued new retirement dates for the “railcars” that have been modified and used as fixed storage tanks for decades. This policy is intended to apply to the Fertilizer Industry within the state. It does not apply to ammonia refrigeration vessels.
The new policies address:
- Rail car tanks with pressure stamps of 250 psi or higher
- Tanks (including rail car tanks) with working pressures LESS THAN 250 p.s.i. or with unknown/unverifiable working pressures
- How tanks may remain in service without service time or location restrictions
1) Rail car tanks with pressure stamps of 250 psi or higher:
- Shall not be placed into service;
- If currently in service, shall NOT be relocated and placed back into service;
- If currently in service, shall be TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE by January 1, 2030
2) Tanks (including rail car tanks) with working pressures LESS THAN 250 p.s.i. or with unknown/unverifiable working pressures:
- Shall not be placed into service;
- If currently in service, shall NOT be relocated and placed back into service;
- If currently in service, shall be TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE by December 31, 2022
3) Tanks not meeting the requirements of item 4 below:
- Shall not be placed into service;
- If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
- If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by January 1, 2030.
4) Tanks that may remain in service without service time or location restrictions shall meet the following:
- The tank was designed and manufactured for anhydrous ammonia storage with a minimum design pressure of 250 p.s.i.;
- The tank information is complete and readily available by:
- The manufacturer’s data plate (original or replacement) is legible, attached to the tank, and includes the National Board Registration Number; or
- The build sheet or U-1-A form is available and clearly linked to the tank; or
- Recertification documentation is available and clearly linked to the tank
- The tank is without damage;
- All repairs and modifications to the tank have been made by and/or approved by a certified R-stamp holder and the documentation is available for inspection;
- The tank and its installation comply with KDA statutes and regulations.
This policy supersedes previously issued policies and approvals regarding anhydrous ammonia storage tanks.
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