Cleveland Cliffs Steel Corp/ Butler Works - Primary Metal Facility in Butler, Pennsylvania

Cleveland Cliffs Steel Corp/ Butler Works is a primary metal facility located at 210 Pittsburgh Rd, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331110 and 331111, indicating iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing. As part of the Cleveland-Cliffs group, it plays a key role in the domestic steel supply chain. The facility operates under the US EPA's multi-media regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. As a primary metal plant, it involves energy-intensive processes such as blast furnaces or electric arc furnaces, with typical capacities ranging from medium to large scale. The plant's location in Butler County places it within Pennsylvania's industrial corridor, benefiting from access to raw materials and transportation networks. Environmental significance stems from the sector's inherent pollution intensity, including emissions of particulate matter, greenhouse gases, and process wastewater. The facility's proximity to the community of Butler requires adherence to stringent permit limits and monitoring. Its operational status underscores ongoing contributions to local employment and the regional economy, while regulatory compliance ensures environmental safeguards.

The Butler area experiences a temperate climate with moderate precipitation, influencing stormwater management at industrial sites. As a primary metal facility, the plant faces regulatory scrutiny under the Clean Air Act for emissions of criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, and under the Clean Water Act for process wastewater discharges. Community proximity in Butler necessitates robust environmental management to minimize local impacts.