Guide Details Best Environmental Management Practices For Ready Mixed Plants

NRMCA’s Environmental Management for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry covers water and air quality; admixture, chemical and fuel storage; noise abatement; hazardous waste; fleet maintenance; site aesthetics; plant closures; environmental security; and, sustainability

Source: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md.

NRMCA’s Environmental Management for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry covers water and air quality; admixture, chemical and fuel storage; noise abatement; hazardous waste; fleet maintenance; site aesthetics; plant closures; environmental security; and, sustainability. The 250-page publication also discusses the organizational structure of regulatory bodies governing the ready mixed concrete industry, e.g., Environmental Protection Agency and state/local environmental departments, plus protocols to prepare for inspections and audits. To fully explore the environmental issues surrounding ready mixed production, input for the guide was obtained from nearly all major U.S. producers. Orders can be placed online atmy.nrmca.org/scriptcontent/BeWeb/Orders/ProductDetail.cfm?pc=2PEMRM.