Nucor Cold Finish Nebraska - Primary Metal Facility in Norfolk, Nebraska

Nucor Cold Finish Nebraska is a primary metal facility located at 2301 W Omaha Ave in Norfolk, Nebraska. The plant is operational and falls under the primary metal sector, with NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As part of the Nucor Corporation, it contributes to the regional industrial landscape of Madison County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. As a primary metal facility, it is subject to emissions standards for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, as well as stormwater and wastewater discharge permits. The plant's location in Nebraska places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. Nucor Cold Finish Nebraska plays a role in the domestic steel supply chain, providing cold-finished steel products for various end uses. The facility's environmental significance lies in its adherence to federal environmental regulations and its contribution to the local economy. The plant's operational status and compliance with regulatory requirements are key aspects of its environmental profile.

The facility is situated in Norfolk, Nebraska, an area with a continental climate and proximity to the Elkhorn River. Primary metal facilities like this one can generate emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and metals from melting and finishing operations. Wastewater may contain oils, heavy metals, and suspended solids. The plant's location in a mixed industrial and agricultural region necessitates careful management of air and water discharges to minimize impact on local communities and ecosystems.