Central Plains Cement Company LLC - Cement Plant in Sugar Creek, Missouri

Central Plains Cement Company LLC is a cement manufacturing facility located at 2200 N. Courtney Road in Sugar Creek, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, indicating it produces cement, a key material for construction and infrastructure. As a cement plant, it operates at a scale typical of medium to large industrial facilities in the region. The facility 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 for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as requirements for managing hazardous waste and reporting chemical releases. Cement production is energy-intensive and involves significant raw material processing, contributing to local economic activity and construction supply chains. The plant's location in Sugar Creek, near Kansas City, places it within an industrial corridor with access to transportation networks. Its environmental significance includes potential air emissions and resource consumption, which are regulated to minimize community and ecological impacts.

The cement plant is situated in Sugar Creek, Missouri, within the Kansas City metropolitan area. The region has a mix of industrial, residential, and agricultural land uses. Cement production generates emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility's proximity to the Missouri River and surrounding communities necessitates compliance with EPA air and water quality standards to mitigate environmental and health risks.