Overview
ARMCO STEEL CO LP GREY IRON FNDY is an operational primary metal facility in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. It operates under NAICS code 331111, indicating iron and steel foundry activities.
ARMCO STEEL CO LP GREY IRON FNDY is a primary metal facility located in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which covers iron and steel foundries. This facility is situated in Boyd County, along the Ohio River, an area with a strong industrial history. The facility operates within the U.S. regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting. As a grey iron foundry, it likely involves melting iron and casting processes, which generate emissions of particulate matter, metals, and other pollutants. The plant's scale is typical for a foundry in the region, serving the steel and metal products supply chain. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources due to process emissions and wastewater. The facility's proximity to the Ohio River and the Ashland community necessitates compliance with environmental permits and pollution control measures. Its role in the primary metal sector contributes to the regional industrial economy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Ashland, Kentucky, along the Ohio River, an area with a mix of industrial and residential zones. Primary metal facilities like this grey iron foundry are subject to U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act for emissions of particulate matter and metals, and the Clean Water Act for process wastewater discharges. Community proximity raises concerns about exposure to air pollutants and potential health impacts, requiring robust emission controls and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Greenup Ave & 23rd St & Floodwall, Ashland, Kentucky 41105-0191, United States.
It is a primary metal facility, specifically a grey iron foundry, classified under NAICS code 331111.
As a U.S. primary metal facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI Section 313 reporting requirements.
Grey iron foundries emit particulate matter, metals (e.g., lead, manganese), and volatile organic compounds from melting and casting processes.
The facility's proximity to Ashland and the Ohio River means potential air and water quality impacts, requiring pollution controls to protect public health and the environment.
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