106695 - US STEEL GARY COMPLEX: Primary Metal Facility in Gary, Indiana

106695 - US STEEL GARY COMPLEX is a primary metal facility located at 1 NORTH BROADWAY 91E2 in Gary, Indiana, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills. As a large-scale integrated steel mill, it is a significant industrial utility in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US 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. These regulations govern air emissions, wastewater discharges, and hazardous waste management. The plant's primary metal processes involve iron and steel production, which are associated with high energy consumption and significant environmental oversight. The US STEEL GARY COMPLEX plays a critical role in the regional industrial landscape, providing steel products for various downstream sectors. Its location in Gary, Indiana, places it within the Great Lakes region, where water resources and industrial activity are closely monitored. The facility's environmental performance is subject to regular reporting and compliance under federal and state permits.

The facility is situated in Gary, Indiana, within the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically sensitive region. Primary metal production, particularly integrated steelmaking, involves processes such as coke ovens, blast furnaces, and basic oxygen furnaces, which generate air emissions including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Wastewater from steel production may contain heavy metals and oils, requiring treatment under Clean Water Act permits. Community proximity to the plant means local residents may be affected by industrial emissions, and the facility is subject to TRI reporting for toxic chemical releases.