Overview
Houston Cement Company East Terminal is a harbour facility in Houston, Texas, handling cement and related materials. It operates under US EPA regulations for stormwater and cargo handling.
Houston Cement Company East Terminal is a harbour facility located at 156 Clinton Drive in Houston, Harris County, Texas. It serves as a key terminal for cement and bulk materials, supporting the regional construction and industrial sectors. The facility is operational and situated along the Houston Ship Channel, a major maritime corridor. As a harbour handling dry bulk cargo like cement, the terminal manages stormwater runoff and dust control in compliance with US EPA NPDES permits and the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges. The facility's operations are subject to MARPOL Annex V for garbage and Annex VI for air emissions, though specific compliance details are not disclosed. The terminal's location in the Houston metropolitan area places it within a dense industrial and port complex. Its role in distributing cement contributes to local infrastructure development, while environmental management focuses on minimizing impacts on nearby waterways and air quality.
Environmental context
The terminal is located on the Houston Ship Channel, a busy industrial waterway with sensitive estuarine habitats. Handling cement generates dust and stormwater runoff that must be managed to prevent sediment and pollutant discharge into the channel. The facility's proximity to residential areas also requires careful control of noise and air emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Houston Cement Company East Terminal is located at 156 Clinton Drive, Houston, Texas 77015, United States.
The terminal handles cement and other dry bulk materials, serving the construction and industrial sectors in the Houston region.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for stormwater runoff, as well as MARPOL Annex V for garbage management.
Dust control measures such as covers and water sprays are typically used, along with stormwater management systems to capture and treat runoff before discharge, in compliance with local permits.
The Houston Ship Channel provides deep-water access for bulk carriers, making it a strategic location for cement imports and distribution to the greater Houston area.
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