Overview
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co is an operational harbour facility in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States. It handles grain and barge operations along the Arkansas River.
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co is a harbour facility located at 1800 Riverfront Rd in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key hub for grain and barge logistics along the Arkansas River, supporting agricultural exports and inland waterway transport. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management. Its NAICS codes (332618, 424510, 488310, 493110) indicate activities ranging from fabricated metal manufacturing to grain and field bean merchant wholesaling, port and harbor operations, and general warehousing. This diverse classification suggests a multi-modal facility handling both cargo storage and transfer. As a harbour on the Arkansas River, the facility plays a role in the regional agricultural supply chain, connecting local grain producers to domestic and international markets. Its location in a riverine environment necessitates careful management of stormwater runoff and potential grain dust emissions to minimize impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
Environmental context
The facility is situated on the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and riverine habitats. Operations involve bulk grain handling, which can generate dust and require stormwater management to prevent runoff into the river. The facility's proximity to the river necessitates compliance with Clean Water Act regulations, including NPDES permits for industrial stormwater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co is located at 1800 Riverfront Rd, Van Buren, Arkansas 72956, United States.
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co is a harbour facility that handles grain and barge operations, supporting agricultural exports and inland waterway transport along the Arkansas River.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility must comply with the U.S. EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management under the Clean Water Act.
The facility primarily handles grain and other agricultural commodities, as indicated by its NAICS codes for grain and field bean merchant wholesaling and port and harbor operations.
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