Overview
Penn Iron & Metal Co/Erie is a primary metal facility located in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. It operates under NAICS code 331111, indicating iron and steel mills.
Penn Iron & Metal Co/Erie is a primary metal facility situated at 1515 East Ave, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills. This places it within the broader industrial utilities sector, focusing on metal production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes multi-media regulations such as 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 waste management requirements. Penn Iron & Metal Co/Erie plays a role in the regional industrial landscape of Erie, Pennsylvania. The facility's operations contribute to the local economy and supply chain for metal products. Its environmental significance is tied to the inherent pollution intensity of primary metal production, including air emissions and process waste, which are regulated under EPA programs.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, a city on the shores of Lake Erie. The local environmental context includes proximity to the Great Lakes, which are sensitive to industrial discharges. Primary metal facilities like this one can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur dioxide) and wastewater containing metals. Community proximity is a factor, as the plant is situated in an urban area, requiring adherence to EPA regulations to minimize environmental and health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Penn Iron & Metal Co/Erie is located at 1515 East Ave, Erie, Pennsylvania 16503-1570, USA.
Penn Iron & Metal Co/Erie is a primary metal facility, specifically an iron and steel mill (NAICS 331111), involved in the production of metal products.
The facility is currently operational.
As a primary metal facility in the US, it is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements.
NAICS 331111 corresponds to iron and steel mills, which are facilities that produce iron and steel from raw materials or scrap, often involving high energy use and emissions.
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