RON SIMPSON Cement Plant, Kansas City, Missouri | United States Industrial Utilities

RON SIMPSON is a cement plant situated at 2533 Guinotte Street in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. The facility is operational and classified 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 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 and permit requirements under these regulations. The plant's scale is typical for a cement facility in the Midwest region, serving local and regional markets. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's location in an industrial area of Kansas City places it near communities that may be affected by air emissions and truck traffic. The facility's environmental significance includes its contribution to local air quality and its role in the regional construction supply chain.

The cement plant is located in an industrial area of Kansas City, Missouri, near the Missouri River. Cement manufacturing involves high-temperature kilns that emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's proximity to residential areas may raise concerns about air quality and health impacts. Local environmental conditions, such as prevailing winds and topography, can influence pollutant dispersion. The plant operates under EPA regulations that require monitoring and control of emissions to minimize environmental and community impacts.