Risk: High Primary Metal Operational

United States Steel Corporation, Great Lakes Works, EGL at Dearborn - Primary Metal Facility in Michigan

DEARBORN, Michigan, United States

Overview

United States Steel Corporation's Great Lakes Works EGL at Dearborn is a primary metal facility in Michigan. It operates under US EPA regulations, including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.

United States Steel Corporation, Great Lakes Works, EGL at Dearborn is a primary metal facility located at 3000 Miller Rd, Dearborn, Michigan. This operational plant is part of a major integrated steel producer in the United States, focusing on steel production and related processes. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, which includes 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 with NAICS code 331111 (iron and steel mills), it is subject to sector-specific emissions standards and permitting requirements. The Great Lakes Works facility plays a significant role in the regional industrial landscape, contributing to steel supply for various downstream industries. Its location near the Great Lakes and urban Dearborn underscores the importance of environmental management practices to mitigate potential impacts on air and water quality.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Dearborn, Michigan, near the Detroit River and the Great Lakes system. Primary metal production, particularly iron and steel, involves high-temperature processes that emit pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and greenhouse gases. The proximity to residential areas and water bodies necessitates stringent adherence to US EPA regulations to minimize environmental and community impacts.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 3000 Miller Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48120, United States.

It is a primary metal facility, specifically an iron and steel mill (NAICS 331111), involved in steel production.

The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements for industrial facilities.

The plant is currently operational.

Primary metal production can release air pollutants like particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, and requires careful management of water use and waste under EPA guidelines.

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