Hawaiian Cement Cement Div. - Cement Plant in Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

Hawaiian Cement Cement Div. is a cement plant located at 91-055 Kaomi Loop in Kapolei, Hawaii, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, indicating a medium-scale cement manufacturing operation typical of the region. As a cement plant in the United States, the facility operates under comprehensive environmental regulations administered by the US EPA. These include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions control, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharge, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. The facility likely utilizes dry or wet kiln processes common in the cement industry, with potential for energy recovery and alternative fuel use. The plant serves the construction industry in Hawaii, providing cement for infrastructure and building projects. Its location in Kapolei places it within an industrial area with proximity to residential communities, necessitating stringent environmental management to mitigate dust, emissions, and noise impacts.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The Hawaiian Cement facility operates in a tropical island environment where air quality and water resources are particularly sensitive. Proximity to residential areas in Kapolei requires careful management of fugitive dust and kiln emissions. The plant's operations are subject to Hawaii's state implementation plan under the Clean Air Act, and its wastewater discharges must comply with the Clean Water Act to protect local marine ecosystems.