CALPORTLAND ORO GRANDE Cement Plant, Oro Grande, California, USA

CALPORTLAND ORO GRANDE is a cement plant situated in Oro Grande, San Bernardino County, California, United States. The facility is operational and engaged in cement manufacturing, classified under NAICS code 327310. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, which includes facilities that produce essential materials for construction and infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement plants are subject to specific emission standards and permitting requirements due to their potential environmental impact. Cement production is energy-intensive and involves significant raw material processing, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. The facility's location in California places it under state-level regulations that may include additional requirements for emissions reductions and environmental compliance. The plant plays a role in supplying cement for regional construction and infrastructure projects.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. The facility's location in the Mojave Desert region of California means it operates in an arid environment where water resources are limited and air quality can be affected by dust and emissions. Community proximity to industrial facilities in San Bernardino County may raise concerns about local air quality and health impacts.