NUCOR YAMATO STEEL CO - Primary Metal Facility in Armorrel, Arkansas

NUCOR YAMATO STEEL CO is a primary metal facility located at 5929 AR-18 in Armorrel, Mississippi County, Arkansas. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 324199, 331110, 331111, 331200, 331513, and 562990, indicating involvement in iron and steel manufacturing and related activities. As part of the primary metal sector, it represents a significant industrial operation in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental laws 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 require permits for air emissions, wastewater discharges, and hazardous waste management, as well as annual reporting of toxic chemical releases. The plant's compliance with these standards is essential for its continued operation. As a steel manufacturing facility, NUCOR YAMATO STEEL CO contributes to the local economy and industrial base of Mississippi County. The plant's environmental significance lies in its potential emissions of particulate matter, greenhouse gases, and process wastewater. Its location in a rural area may influence community proximity considerations. The facility's role in the steel supply chain underscores its importance to regional infrastructure and construction sectors.

The facility is situated in Mississippi County, Arkansas, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The primary metal sector, particularly steel production, is associated with emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide from furnaces and material handling. Wastewater from cooling and processing may contain heavy metals and suspended solids. Community proximity is a consideration, as the plant is located near Armorrel, a small town. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA ensures that emissions and discharges are managed through permits and monitoring.