Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. - Primary Metal Facility in North Jackson, Ohio

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. is a primary metal manufacturing facility located at 2058 S. Bailey Road, North Jackson, Ohio, United States. The plant is operational and specializes in the production of stainless steel and alloy products, serving industries such as aerospace, power generation, and automotive. As a primary metal facility, it operates under NAICS codes 331110 (iron and steel mills) and 331111 (steel product manufacturing from purchased steel). 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 for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, as well as wastewater discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant's scale is typical for a specialty steel mill in the region, with operations involving melting, casting, and finishing processes. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential emissions of particulate matter, metals, and greenhouse gases from steelmaking processes. Community proximity to North Jackson and surrounding areas necessitates compliance with local air quality standards and waste management practices. The plant's role in the supply chain for critical industries underscores its economic importance, while its environmental footprint is managed through federal and state permits.

The facility is located in North Jackson, Ohio, within the Mahoning Valley region, which has a historical industrial base including steel and metalworking. The local environmental context involves potential air emissions of particulate matter and metals from steel production, as well as wastewater discharges from cooling and processing operations. The plant's proximity to residential areas requires adherence to EPA air quality standards and community right-to-know reporting under TRI. The region's climate and hydrology influence stormwater management and potential impacts on local waterways.