EMPIRE BLENDED PRODUCTS INC Cement Plant in Bayville, New Jersey

EMPIRE BLENDED PRODUCTS INC is a cement plant situated at 250 HICKORY LN in Bayville, Ocean County, New Jersey. The facility is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector that produces cement for construction and infrastructure projects. Cement plants in the United States are subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Portland cement manufacturing apply to facilities like this one. Additionally, facilities must report toxic releases under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313. The plant's operations involve energy-intensive processes such as raw material grinding, kiln firing, and clinker cooling, which generate emissions including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. This facility serves the local and regional construction market in New Jersey. Cement plants are significant for their role in providing essential building materials, but they also have environmental impacts due to energy consumption and emissions. The plant's location in a coastal area may require attention to stormwater management and potential impacts on local water bodies.

The cement plant is located in Bayville, New Jersey, a coastal community near Barnegat Bay. The area's environmental context includes sensitive estuarine ecosystems that can be affected by industrial emissions and runoff. Cement production generates dust, greenhouse gases, and other pollutants that may impact local air quality and water resources. Proximity to residential areas and recreational waters necessitates robust environmental management practices to minimize ecological and community impacts.