Ash Grove Cement Company-Durkee: Cement Plant in Durkee, Oregon, USA

Ash Grove Cement Company-Durkee is a cement plant located at 33060 Shirttail Creek Road in Durkee, Oregon, within Baker County. As a cement manufacturing facility, it is classified under NAICS 327310 and is part of the broader industrial utilities sector. The plant is operational and serves the regional construction market. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Cement plants are subject to specific emission standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The plant likely holds a Title V operating permit under the CAA and may report toxic releases under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in rural Oregon, near the Snake River, may influence its environmental management practices. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local construction and infrastructure development.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gases. The Durkee facility is situated in a rural area of eastern Oregon, where air quality is generally good but can be impacted by industrial emissions. Proximity to the Snake River watershed requires careful management of water discharges under the Clean Water Act. The plant's operations are subject to EPA regulations and state-level permits to minimize environmental impact.