Overview
Gautier Steel Holdings Inc/Gautier Steel Johnstown is a primary metal facility located at 80 Clinton St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It operates in the iron and steel sector, including NAICS codes 331110, 331111, 331221, and 561510.
Gautier Steel Holdings Inc/Gautier Steel Johnstown is a primary metal facility located at 80 Clinton St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The facility operates in the iron and steel sector, encompassing NAICS codes 331110 (iron and steel mills), 331111 (steel mills), 331221 (rolled steel shape manufacturing), and 561510 (waste treatment and disposal). As an operational plant, it contributes to the regional industrial landscape of Cambria County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental 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. Primary metal facilities in the U.S. are subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and effluent guidelines for the iron and steel sector. The plant's scale is typical for a regional steel producer, with operations likely involving electric arc furnaces or basic oxygen furnaces, depending on the specific processes. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and heavy metals, as well as wastewater discharges containing metals and process chemicals. Community proximity to Johnstown, a city with a population of around 20,000, necessitates robust environmental management to minimize local impacts. The facility's role in the regional economy and its compliance with EPA regulations are key aspects of its operational context.
Environmental context
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is located in the Allegheny Mountains region, with a history of heavy industry including steel and coal. The local environmental context for primary metal facilities involves potential air emissions of criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, as well as water discharges affecting the Conemaugh River watershed. Community proximity to industrial operations requires careful monitoring of air quality and water resources to protect public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 80 Clinton St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901-2200, in Cambria County.
It is a primary metal facility involved in iron and steel manufacturing, including steel mills and rolled steel shape production.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements for the iron and steel sector.
The facility is currently operational.
Primary metal facilities typically have high pollution intensity due to emissions of particulate matter, metals, and greenhouse gases, requiring stringent environmental controls.
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