GOODHART SONS, INCORPORATED - Primary Metal Facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

GOODHART SONS, INCORPORATED is a primary metal facility located at 2515 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills), 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing), 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing), 334513 (Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals), and 481111 (Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation). As a primary metal operation, it is part of a sector with significant environmental oversight. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States 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. Primary metal facilities in the US typically involve processes such as smelting, refining, and casting, which can generate emissions of particulate matter, metals, and other pollutants. Primary metal plants in Pennsylvania often range from medium to large operations. Environmental and operational significance: The facility is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, an area with a mix of industrial and agricultural land use. Primary metal facilities can have substantial environmental footprints due to energy consumption, water use, and waste generation. Compliance with EPA regulations is critical for minimizing impacts on local air and water quality. The facility's role in the regional industrial supply chain contributes to the local economy but also requires robust environmental management.

The facility is situated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, within a region characterized by a mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential areas. Primary metal operations like this one can be sources of air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides) and wastewater discharges containing metals and other contaminants. The proximity to community areas necessitates adherence to stringent EPA standards under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act to protect public health and the environment.