Cianbro Corporation Baltimore Facility - Primary Metal Plant in Curtis Bay, Maryland

Cianbro Corporation Baltimore Facility is a primary metal plant located at 605 Pittman Rd., Curtis Bay, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), indicating involvement in steel production and fabrication. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting. As a primary metal facility, it is subject to stringent emissions standards and waste management requirements. The plant's location in an industrial area near Baltimore suggests it may be part of a larger industrial complex. Primary metal facilities like this one are significant due to their potential environmental impact, including air emissions of particulate matter and metals, water discharges, and generation of hazardous wastes. The facility's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed adds to its environmental significance, as it must comply with local water quality regulations.

The facility is situated in Curtis Bay, Maryland, an industrial area near the Chesapeake Bay. Primary metal operations can release pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and heavy metals into the air, and may discharge process water containing metals and other contaminants. The proximity to the bay necessitates compliance with the Clean Water Act and local watershed protection programs. Community proximity to industrial activities may raise concerns about air quality and environmental justice.