Lone Star Ind Inc - Buzzi Unicem USA - Pryor Cement Plant, Pryor, Oklahoma | Cement Manufacturing Facility

Lone Star Ind Inc - Buzzi Unicem USA - Pryor Cement Plant is a cement manufacturing facility located at 2430 S 437 Rd, Pryor, Oklahoma, in Mayes County. The plant is operational and falls under the NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As part of the Buzzi Unicem USA network, it contributes to the regional construction materials supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Cement plants are subject to specific emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and may require Title V operating permits. The plant's scale is typical for a medium to large cement facility in the region. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's location in Pryor, Oklahoma, places it within an industrial area with access to raw materials and transportation networks. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through EPA-mandated monitoring and reporting under programs like the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

The Pryor area in Oklahoma has a mix of industrial and agricultural land use. Cement plants like this one are significant sources of air pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, which can affect local air quality. The facility's proximity to water bodies may require careful management of process water and stormwater runoff under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity is moderate, with residential areas nearby, necessitating compliance with EPA emissions standards and community right-to-know reporting.