Overview
Lafarge Frederick Ready Mix is a cement plant in Frederick, Maryland, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
Lafarge Frederick Ready Mix is a cement plant located at 1000 E South St, Frederick, Maryland, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing). As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector serving the Frederick area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes 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 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The plant's scale is typical for a ready-mix concrete facility, with local distribution to construction projects in Frederick County. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's proximity to residential areas in Frederick may raise community concerns about dust, noise, and air quality. However, as a ready-mix facility, it primarily blends cement with aggregates and water, reducing on-site clinker production emissions compared to integrated cement plants.
Environmental context
Frederick, Maryland, is located in a region with moderate air quality concerns, influenced by industrial activities and transportation. Cement plants in the area must comply with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulations, which enforce federal EPA standards. The facility's operations may contribute to local particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, typical for the sector. Community proximity to the plant necessitates adherence to dust control and noise mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
Lafarge Frederick Ready Mix is located at 1000 E South St, Frederick, Maryland 21705, United States.
It is a cement plant and ready-mix concrete facility, classified under NAICS codes 327310 and 327320.
The plant operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting. It must comply with NESHAP and NSPS for cement manufacturing.
Cement plants emit CO2, particulate matter, and NOx. They also consume significant energy and water. Regulatory controls aim to minimize these impacts through emission limits and best practices.
The facility is part of the LafargeHolcim group, a global building materials company.
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