SOUTHWIND MILLING COMPANY, LLC - Primary Metal Facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

SOUTHWIND MILLING COMPANY, LLC is a primary metal facility located at 4215 EMMETT SANDERS ROAD in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 236210, 331110, 331111, 331210, and 331221, indicating involvement in iron and steel mills and related activities. As a primary metal facility in the United States, SOUTHWIND MILLING COMPANY, LLC operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This includes compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. The facility's scale is typical for the sector, with processes such as iron and steel production that generate significant emissions and waste. The facility's location in Pine Bluff places it within an industrial area with proximity to the Arkansas River. Its operations contribute to the local economy but also require careful environmental management due to the pollution intensity of primary metal production. The plant's role in the supply chain for steel and iron products underscores its significance in the regional industrial landscape.

The facility is situated in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, near the Arkansas River, which is a key water resource. Primary metal production, particularly iron and steel, involves high energy consumption and emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gases. The plant's proximity to the river raises considerations for water quality under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity is moderate, with residential areas nearby, necessitating adherence to air and water quality standards to minimize health impacts.