EXL TUBE Primary Metal Facility, North Kansas City, Missouri

EXL TUBE is a primary metal facility located at 811 Atlantic St, North Kansas City, Missouri, in Clay County. The facility operates in the industrial utilities sector, focusing on primary metal production, with NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing). As an operational plant, it contributes to the regional industrial landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media 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. Given its primary metal classification, EXL TUBE likely involves processes such as steelmaking or rolling, which are subject to specific emission limits and waste management requirements. EXL TUBE's location in North Kansas City places it within an industrial corridor near the Missouri River. The facility's operations support downstream manufacturing and construction sectors. Its environmental significance stems from potential emissions of particulate matter, metals, and process wastes, which are regulated under federal and state permits to minimize community and ecological impact.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of North Kansas City, near the Missouri River. Primary metal facilities like EXL TUBE can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, metals) and wastewater containing heavy metals. The proximity to the river necessitates careful management of stormwater and process discharges under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity may raise concerns about air quality and noise, requiring compliance with local zoning and EPA standards.