GCC Dacotah Terminal Cement Plant, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, USA

GCC Dacotah Terminal is a cement plant situated at 1102 W 25th St, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in the United States. As a cement production facility, it falls under NAICS code 327310, indicating its role in manufacturing cement, a key material for construction and infrastructure projects. The plant is operational and serves the local and regional market. The facility operates within 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), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement plants in the U.S. are subject to specific emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and must comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the cement manufacturing industry. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's location in Scottsbluff, a city in western Nebraska, places it in a region with agricultural and industrial activity. Its operational status contributes to the local economy and construction supply chain, while its environmental impact is managed through federal and state permits.

Cement plants like GCC Dacotah Terminal are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gases such as CO2. The facility's location in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is in a semi-arid region with agricultural land use. Community proximity to the plant may raise concerns about air quality and dust emissions. Regulatory oversight by the EPA ensures compliance with emission limits and reporting requirements under the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws.