Nevada Cement Co - Cement Plant in Fernley, Nevada, USA

Nevada Cement Co is a cement manufacturing facility located at 1290 W Main St, Fernley, Nevada, in Lyon County. The plant operates under NAICS code 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and is classified as a cement plant within the industrial utilities sector. Its operational status is active, serving regional construction markets. As a cement plant, Nevada Cement Co engages in the production of cement through high-temperature kiln processes, which involve significant energy consumption and raw material handling. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. It is also subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The plant's location in Fernley, Nevada, places it within a region with a growing industrial base and proximity to transportation corridors. Cement production is a key input for infrastructure and building projects, making this facility an important part of the local and regional supply chain. The environmental significance includes potential air emissions from kiln operations and the need for compliance with EPA standards to minimize community and environmental impacts.

Cement plants like Nevada Cement Co are associated with emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide from the clinker production process. The facility's location in Fernley, Nevada, is in a semi-arid region with low population density, which may reduce direct community exposure. However, the plant must comply with EPA air quality standards and may be subject to state-level regulations under the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. Water use for cooling and dust control is a consideration in the arid climate.