Cascade Pacific Pulp Halsey Pulp Mill - Pulp and Paper Facility in Halsey, Oregon

Cascade Pacific Pulp Halsey Pulp Mill is a pulp and paper facility located at 30480 American Dr, Halsey, Oregon, in Linn County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 221330, 321211, 321212, 322110, 322121, 322122, and 322130, indicating a diverse range of activities including steam and air conditioning supply, sawmills, wood preservation, pulp mills, paper mills, and paperboard mills. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to specific EPA effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the pulp and paper industry. The plant's location in Oregon places it under state-level environmental regulations administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The Halsey Pulp Mill is part of the larger Cascade Pacific Pulp operations, contributing to the regional industrial base in the Willamette Valley. The facility's environmental significance stems from its potential air and water emissions typical of pulp and paper manufacturing, including particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and wastewater containing organic pollutants. Compliance with federal and state permits is essential for its continued operation.

The Halsey area in Oregon's Willamette Valley has a temperate climate with significant rainfall, which influences local water resources and runoff patterns. Pulp and paper mills like this one are significant industrial water users and can impact nearby water bodies through process wastewater discharges. The facility's proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates careful management of air emissions, particularly odorous sulfur compounds. The region's environmental regulatory framework, including the Clean Water Act and state-level permits, governs the plant's discharge limits and monitoring requirements.