Overview
Cargill Peanut Prods. is a pulp and paper facility located in Dawson, Georgia, United States. It operates under NAICS code 311911, indicating a focus on peanut processing.
Cargill Peanut Prods. is a pulp and paper facility situated at 715 N. Main St., Dawson, Georgia, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 311911, which corresponds to roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing. This facility is part of the broader industrial utilities sector, serving the food processing industry in the region. 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 food processing plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the sector. Cargill Peanut Prods. plays a significant role in the local economy of Dawson and Terrell County, providing employment and supporting the agricultural supply chain. The facility's environmental impact is managed through permits and compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring that operations align with community and environmental standards.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Dawson, Georgia, within the coastal plain region of the southeastern United States. This area is characterized by a humid subtropical climate, with abundant rainfall and proximity to the Flint River basin. Industrial facilities in this region must manage water usage and wastewater discharge carefully to protect local water resources. The surrounding community is primarily rural, with agriculture being a key economic activity. The plant's operations, including potential emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from peanut processing, are subject to EPA regulations to minimize air and water pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Cargill Peanut Prods. is located at 715 N. Main St., Dawson, Georgia 31742, United States.
Cargill Peanut Prods. is a pulp and paper facility that processes peanuts, operating under NAICS code 311911 for roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing.
As a U.S. industrial facility, Cargill Peanut Prods. is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements.
The facility is currently operational, serving the food processing industry in Dawson, Georgia.
The facility operates under federal and state permits that regulate air emissions, wastewater discharge, and waste management to comply with environmental standards.
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