MID-CONTINENT COAL & COKE - Primary Metal Facility in Portage, Indiana

MID-CONTINENT COAL & COKE is a primary metal facility located at 1150 East Boundary Road in Portage, Porter County, Indiana. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills), 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills), and 423520 (Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers), indicating its role in coke production and metal manufacturing. As a primary metal facility in the United States, it 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. The plant's processes likely involve coal coking and iron/steel production, which are energy-intensive and generate emissions such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds. The facility is situated in an industrial area near the southern shore of Lake Michigan, within a region known for heavy manufacturing and steel production. Its operations contribute to the local economy and supply chain for construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. Environmental oversight includes air permits and wastewater discharge permits to manage pollution from coke ovens and metal processing.

The facility is located in Portage, Indiana, within the Great Lakes region, which has a history of industrial activity and associated environmental challenges. Primary metal facilities like this one are significant sources of air emissions, including particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, and require stringent controls under the Clean Air Act. The proximity to Lake Michigan also necessitates careful management of water discharges to protect aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.