DEQUEEN & EASTERN RAILROAD LLC Stormwater Outfall, DeQueen, Arkansas

DEQUEEN & EASTERN RAILROAD LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 412 E Lockesburg St in DeQueen, Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from railroad operations, classified under NAICS codes 482110, 482111, and 482112 for rail transportation. As a stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance. The facility's discharge is likely regulated under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater, given its railroad sector classification. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from railroad infrastructure, which can include contaminants such as oils, greases, and heavy metals. Proper management helps protect local water bodies in the DeQueen area, including the Rolling Fork River and surrounding watersheds. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions ensures that stormwater discharges do not impair water quality.

The facility is located in DeQueen, Arkansas, within the Red River Basin. Stormwater runoff from railroad operations can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals, which may impact local waterways. The area's climate includes significant rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent flooding and water quality degradation. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits ensures that discharges are monitored and controlled to protect aquatic ecosystems.