Overview
REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLC is a primary metal facility located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The plant operates in the industrial utilities sector, serving the metal production industry.
REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLC is a primary metal facility situated at 11610 S. Ave. O in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing), indicating its role in steel production and processing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations 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 and water discharges. The plant's location in Chicago, a major industrial hub, places it within a region with significant industrial activity. Its operations contribute to the local economy and supply chain for steel products, while also being subject to environmental oversight to manage pollution risks associated with metal production.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an urban industrial area of Chicago, near residential communities. Primary metal production involves processes such as smelting and refining, which can release pollutants including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and heavy metals. The plant's proximity to populated areas necessitates stringent compliance with EPA regulations to minimize environmental and health impacts. Local air quality and water resources are managed through permits and monitoring programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 11610 S. Ave. O, Chicago, Illinois 60617-7329, United States.
It is a primary metal facility involved in iron and steel mills and rolled steel shape manufacturing, as indicated by its NAICS codes 331111 and 331221.
The plant is currently operational.
As a primary metal facility in the United States, it must comply with EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements.
NAICS 331111 covers iron and steel mills, while 331221 covers rolled steel shape manufacturing. These codes indicate the facility produces steel from raw materials and processes it into shapes.
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