Overview
RES DBA Steel Dynamics - Roanoke Bar Division is a primary metal facility in Roanoke, Virginia, producing steel products. It operates under US EPA multi-media regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
RES DBA Steel Dynamics - Roanoke Bar Division is a primary metal facility located at 102 Westside Blvd NW, Roanoke, Virginia. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327992, 331110, 331111, 423140, and 493110, indicating activities in steel manufacturing and related distribution. As part of the Steel Dynamics network, it contributes to the regional industrial base. The facility operates under the US EPA's multi-media regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting. Primary metal facilities in the United States typically employ electric arc furnace (EAF) technology for steel production, which has lower carbon intensity compared to integrated mills but still requires stringent emissions controls for particulate matter and other pollutants. The Roanoke Bar Division plays a key role in supplying steel products to construction, automotive, and industrial sectors. Its location in Roanoke, Virginia, places it within a region with a mix of urban and industrial land use, requiring careful management of emissions and community engagement. The facility's environmental performance is subject to regular reporting and inspections under federal and state permits.
Environmental context
Roanoke, Virginia, is situated in the Roanoke Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate, which can influence air dispersion patterns and water quality in local streams. Primary metal facilities like this one are significant sources of air emissions (particulates, metals) and water pollutants (heavy metals, process water). Community proximity to the facility necessitates robust environmental management to minimize health impacts and comply with EPA standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 102 Westside Blvd NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24038, United States.
This primary metal facility produces steel products, likely including bars and other long steel products, serving construction and industrial markets.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI Section 313 reporting for toxic releases.
Many US primary metal facilities use electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, which recycles scrap steel and has lower emissions than traditional blast furnaces.
The facility operates under permits that limit air and water emissions, and it reports toxic releases to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory for public transparency.
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