FEDEX FREIGHT, INC Stormwater Outfall in Forrest City, Arkansas

FEDEX FREIGHT, INC operates a stormwater outfall facility located at 3333 COMMERCE RD in Forrest City, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 484122 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The NAICS code 484122 indicates a trucking terminal, which typically involves vehicle parking, fueling, and maintenance areas that can contribute pollutants such as oil, grease, and sediment to stormwater runoff. Best management practices (BMPs) are required to minimize these impacts. Located in St. Francis County, Arkansas, the facility's discharge may affect local water bodies in the Mississippi River basin. The regulatory framework requires monitoring and compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality. This facility contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in Forrest City, helping to mitigate flooding and pollution from industrial areas.

The facility is situated in Forrest City, Arkansas, within the Mississippi River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. Industrial stormwater discharges from trucking terminals can introduce pollutants like hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment into nearby streams, potentially impacting aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through NPDES permits and BMPs.