NUCOR CORP - NUCOR STEEL, Blytheville, Arkansas | Primary Metal Industrial Utilities

NUCOR CORP - NUCOR STEEL is a primary metal facility located in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills), 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills), and 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing), reflecting its role in steel production and processing. As part of Nucor Corporation, one of the largest steel producers in the U.S., this facility contributes to the regional industrial base. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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. As a primary metal plant, it is subject to specific emission standards and permitting requirements for air pollutants, wastewater discharges, and hazardous waste management. The plant's scale is typical of large integrated steel mills in the United States, with electric arc furnace (EAF) technology commonly used by Nucor. Environmentally, the facility's operations involve significant energy consumption and potential emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and greenhouse gases. Its location in Blytheville, near the Mississippi River, provides access to transportation and water resources. The plant plays a key role in supplying steel for construction, automotive, and industrial applications, supporting the regional economy and downstream industries.

The facility is situated in Mississippi County, Arkansas, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The region's proximity to the Mississippi River influences local hydrology and ecology. Primary metal production, particularly steelmaking, is associated with air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, metals) and energy-intensive processes. The plant's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with permits controlling emissions and discharges. Community proximity to the facility may raise concerns about air quality and noise, though specific impacts depend on local monitoring and compliance.