Martin Marietta Materials Incorporated Cement Plant, Raleigh, North Carolina

Martin Marietta Materials Incorporated operates a cement plant located at 6028 Triangle Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing), 212313 (Crushed and Broken Granite Mining), and 32731 (Cement Manufacturing). As a major producer in the region, the plant contributes to the local construction and infrastructure sectors. The plant operates under 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), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Cement plants are subject to specific emission limits for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The facility likely holds a Title V operating permit and complies with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the cement manufacturing sector. The environmental significance of this cement plant is tied to its emissions profile and resource consumption. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates carbon dioxide from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's proximity to Raleigh, a growing urban area, may raise considerations regarding air quality and community impact. The facility's role in supplying materials for local construction underscores its economic importance.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's location in Raleigh, North Carolina, places it in a region with growing urban development, which may increase community exposure to emissions. The plant operates under EPA regulations that require monitoring and control of emissions, as well as management of hazardous wastes under RCRA. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources from mining and manufacturing activities.