Roanoke Cement Co Transfer Facility - Cement Plant in Front Royal, Virginia, USA

Roanoke Cement Co Transfer Facility is a cement plant located at 33 Prezanis Way in Front Royal, Virginia, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 423320 (Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers). As a transfer facility, it likely handles cement distribution rather than primary production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media 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 emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry. Cement plants are significant industrial facilities due to their energy-intensive processes and potential environmental impacts. The Roanoke Cement Co Transfer Facility plays a role in the regional construction materials supply chain, supporting infrastructure development in Virginia and surrounding areas. Its location in Front Royal, near the Shenandoah Valley, places it in a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural land use.

Cement plants are associated with emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide from clinker production. The facility's location in Warren County, Virginia, is near the Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains, areas valued for their natural beauty and ecological significance. Community proximity and air quality concerns are typical for such facilities, requiring adherence to EPA emissions limits and monitoring requirements.