OIL TECHNOLOGY, INC./U.S. STEEL GARY - Primary Metal Facility in Gary, Indiana

OIL TECHNOLOGY, INC./U.S. STEEL GARY is a primary metal facility situated at One North Broadway in Gary, Indiana, within Lake County. The plant is operational and classified under the Primary Metal sector, with NAICS codes spanning iron and steel mills, ferroalloy manufacturing, and other metal-related industries. This indicates a large-scale integrated operation typical of major U.S. steel producers. 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 stringent emissions standards for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, as well as wastewater discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant's location in Gary, a historic steelmaking hub on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, places it within a densely industrialized region. Its operations contribute significantly to local employment and the regional economy, while also posing potential environmental impacts due to emissions and waste generation typical of integrated steel mills.

The facility is situated in Gary, Indiana, within the Great Lakes region, an area with significant industrial history and environmental sensitivity. Primary metal manufacturing, particularly iron and steel production, involves high energy consumption and emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and greenhouse gases. The proximity to Lake Michigan raises concerns about water usage and potential discharges affecting aquatic ecosystems. Community proximity to the plant may lead to exposure to industrial pollutants, necessitating robust environmental management and compliance with EPA regulations.