Beemsterboer Slag Corporation Contractor of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC - Primary Metal Facility in East Chicago, Indiana

Beemsterboer Slag Corporation, contractor of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC, is a primary metal facility located at 3001 Dickey Rd, East Chicago, Indiana. Operating under NAICS code 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills), the plant specializes in processing slag generated from steelmaking operations. As a contractor for Cleveland-Cliffs, one of North America's largest steel producers, this facility plays a key role in the integrated steel production cycle in the Great Lakes region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a primary metal operation, it is subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries, as well as effluent limitations for the iron and steel manufacturing point source category. The plant's slag processing activities involve crushing, screening, and magnetic separation to recover metallic iron and produce aggregate products. Located in East Chicago, Indiana, the facility is situated in a heavily industrialized area along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The region is home to numerous steel mills, refineries, and chemical plants, forming one of the largest industrial corridors in the United States. The plant's operations contribute to the circular economy by recycling byproducts from steel production, reducing waste sent to landfills, and providing raw materials for construction and other industries.

The East Chicago area has a long history of heavy industry, leading to legacy environmental concerns such as soil and water contamination from past industrial activities. The facility's slag processing operations involve handling materials that may contain trace metals, requiring proper management to prevent fugitive dust emissions and stormwater runoff. Proximity to residential communities necessitates adherence to air quality standards and community right-to-know reporting under the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program. The plant's location in Lake County, Indiana, places it within the jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for state-level permitting and compliance.