National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc. - Cement Plant in Acworth, Georgia

National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc. operates a cement plant located at 4350 New McEver Road in Acworth, Georgia, United States. The facility is currently operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects. The facility 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), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement plants are subject to specific emission 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. The plant's location in Acworth, Georgia, places it within a region with significant construction activity, supporting local and regional infrastructure needs. The facility's environmental significance includes managing emissions from cement production processes, such as kiln operations and raw material handling, and adhering to EPA regulations to minimize environmental impact.

Cement plants are significant sources of air emissions, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's proximity to Acworth, a suburban area near Atlanta, means that community exposure to these emissions is a consideration. Regulatory oversight by the EPA under the Clean Air Act requires the plant to implement best available control technologies and continuous monitoring to reduce environmental impact. The local environmental context also includes water usage and potential runoff from raw material storage, managed under Clean Water Act permits.