Commercial Metals Co / CMC Steel Oklahoma - Primary Metal Facility in Durant, Oklahoma

Commercial Metals Co / CMC Steel Oklahoma is a primary metal facility located at 2353 E. Main St, Durant, Oklahoma, in Bryan County. The facility operates under NAICS codes 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 331111 (Steel Foundries), indicating integrated steelmaking and foundry operations. As part of Commercial Metals Company, a major recycler and manufacturer of steel products, this plant contributes to the regional industrial base. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 like this one are subject to stringent emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as wastewater discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant's steelmaking processes likely involve electric arc furnaces (EAFs), which are common in secondary steel production and have specific environmental controls. This facility plays a key role in the local economy of Durant and the broader region by providing steel products and recycling scrap metal. Its environmental significance stems from the inherent pollution intensity of primary metal production, including energy consumption, air emissions, and solid waste generation. The plant's proximity to the community necessitates robust environmental management and compliance with federal and state regulations to mitigate potential impacts.

The facility is located in Durant, Oklahoma, a city in Bryan County near the Red River. The region has a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses. Primary metal facilities like this one are significant sources of air emissions, including particulate matter and greenhouse gases, and require careful management of process water and solid wastes. The plant's operations are subject to EPA multi-media regulations, and its environmental performance is influenced by the effectiveness of pollution control technologies and compliance with permits.