JEWELL COAL & COKE CO - Primary Metal Facility in Knoxville, Tennessee

JEWELL COAL & COKE CO is a primary metal facility situated at 300 Forest Park Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee, in the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills, including coke production. As a primary metal plant, it plays a role in the industrial supply chain for steel manufacturing. 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. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharges, waste management, and chemical releases. In Tennessee, the facility is also subject to state-level environmental permits administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Primary metal facilities like this one are significant due to their potential environmental impact, including air emissions of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, water usage, and generation of solid wastes. The facility's location in Knoxville places it within an urban industrial context, with proximity to residential areas and the Tennessee River watershed, which may influence local environmental monitoring and community engagement.

The facility is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within the Tennessee River watershed. Primary metal operations, particularly coke production, can generate air emissions such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, as well as process wastewater containing metals and organic compounds. The proximity to urban areas and water bodies necessitates compliance with EPA regulations to mitigate potential impacts on air quality and water resources.