Weyerhaeuser NR Company-Dierks Mill Gas Extraction Facility, Dierks, Arkansas

Weyerhaeuser NR Company-Dierks Mill is a gas extraction facility situated at 13051 Highway 278 in Dierks, Howard County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes including 113310 (Logging), 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 321113 (Sawmills). This diverse classification suggests the facility may integrate gas extraction with broader industrial activities. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The facility's location in rural Arkansas places it in a region with moderate seismic and climate hazard exposure, typical for the area. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure network supports energy supply for industrial and residential use. Its integration with lumber-related NAICS codes indicates potential synergy with forestry operations, contributing to the regional economy. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas.

The facility is located in a rural area of Howard County, Arkansas, near the Dierks community. The region experiences moderate climate hazards including occasional severe storms and flooding. Seismic activity is low. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing population exposure risks. The facility's gas extraction operations are subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.