CEMEX, INC, BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL - Cement Plant in Birmingham, Alabama, USA

CEMEX, INC, BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL is a cement plant situated at 4700 Shuttlesworth Road in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of the global building materials company CEMEX, this terminal serves the southeastern United States. The facility is classified under NAICS 327310, which covers cement manufacturing, and is currently operational. The plant operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. As a cement facility, it is subject to specific New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Portland cement manufacturing industry. Cement plants are significant sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pollutants due to the calcination process and fuel combustion. The Birmingham terminal likely plays a key role in distributing cement to local construction markets. Its proximity to urban areas necessitates compliance with stringent air quality regulations to minimize community exposure.

Cement manufacturing is energy-intensive and generates substantial CO2 emissions from both the calcination of limestone and combustion of fossil fuels. The plant's location in an industrial area of Birmingham may contribute to local air quality concerns, particularly particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. Alabama's regulatory framework under the EPA requires permits and monitoring to control these emissions.