B.F. Iron & Metal, Inc. - Primary Metal Facility in Ashland, Kentucky

B.F. Iron & Metal, Inc. is a primary metal facility situated in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills. As a primary metal operation, it plays a role in the regional industrial landscape of northeastern Kentucky. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental 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. Primary metal facilities in the U.S. are subject to specific emission standards and permitting requirements, particularly for air pollutants like particulate matter and sulfur dioxide. Located near the Ohio River, the plant's operations may have implications for local water resources and air quality. The facility's proximity to Ashland, a community with a history of industrial activity, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance and environmental management in the primary metal sector.

The facility is situated in Boyd County, Kentucky, near the Ohio River, a major waterway that supports regional industry and ecology. Primary metal production, particularly iron and steel, involves high-temperature processes that generate air emissions such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. The plant's location in an area with a history of industrial activity means that cumulative environmental impacts from multiple sources may be a concern. Regulatory oversight by the U.S. EPA and Kentucky Division for Air Quality ensures that emissions and waste management are monitored and controlled.