Overview
The C Reiss Coal Co - Duluth Dock is a harbour facility in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, handling coal and other bulk commodities on the western tip of Lake Superior.
The C Reiss Coal Co - Duluth Dock is a harbour facility located at 50th Ave W and Lesure St in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It operates on the western tip of Lake Superior, a key node in the Great Lakes shipping network, and is classified under NAICS codes 423520 (Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers) and 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations). The facility is operational and serves as a bulk cargo terminal, primarily handling coal and related commodities. As a harbour in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for shoreside stormwater management. The Great Lakes region is subject to additional environmental oversight under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Typical harbour operations involve bulk cargo handling, with dust control and stormwater runoff management being key environmental considerations. The Duluth Dock plays a role in the regional energy and industrial supply chain, connecting Minnesota and the broader Midwest to domestic and international coal markets. Its location on Lake Superior provides access to the St. Lawrence Seaway, facilitating trade with Canada and overseas. The facility's environmental significance lies in its proximity to the Great Lakes ecosystem, requiring careful management of coal dust and runoff to protect water quality.
Environmental context
The facility is situated on the shores of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, which supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem and provides drinking water for millions. Coal handling operations generate dust and stormwater runoff that must be managed to prevent contamination of the lake. The US EPA VGP and NPDES permits require best management practices for dust suppression, sediment control, and spill prevention. The cold climate of Duluth also presents challenges for winter operations and ice management.
Frequently asked questions
The C Reiss Coal Co - Duluth Dock is located at 50th Ave W and Lesure St in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, on the western tip of Lake Superior.
The Duluth Dock primarily handles coal and other bulk commodities, as indicated by its NAICS codes for coal merchant wholesalers and port operations.
The facility must comply with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater runoff, along with Great Lakes-specific protections.
Standard practices include dust suppression systems, stormwater collection and treatment, and spill prevention measures as required by NPDES permits and the VGP.
The dock serves as a key transshipment point for coal moving between the Midwest and international markets via the St. Lawrence Seaway, supporting regional energy and industrial supply chains.
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