Cascades Holding US Inc. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Rockingham, North Carolina

Cascades Holding US Inc. operates a pulp and paper facility located at 805 Midway Road in Rockingham, North Carolina. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS code 322121, which covers paper mills (except newsprint). As part of the pulp and paper sector, this facility is involved in the production of paper products from wood pulp. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, and typically require National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. Pulp and paper production is water-intensive and generates significant wastewater and solid waste. The plant's location in Rockingham, North Carolina, places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential impact on local water resources and air quality, requiring compliance with stringent environmental regulations to mitigate pollution.

The Rockingham area in North Carolina features a humid subtropical climate with moderate rainfall, which can influence water availability and runoff patterns for industrial facilities. The pulp and paper sector is known for high water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as chlorinated compounds, dioxins, and particulate matter. Proximity to residential communities may raise concerns about air emissions and odor. The facility's operations are subject to EPA multi-media regulations, including air permits under the CAA and wastewater permits under the CWA.