Cascades Tissue Group PA Inc Ransom Mill - Pulp and Paper Facility in Ransom, Pennsylvania

Cascades Tissue Group PA Inc Ransom Mill is a pulp and paper facility located at 1 Main St, Ransom, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, and 488119, indicating paper mill operations and related support activities. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces 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 in the US are subject to effluent guidelines and air emission standards, including the Pulp and Paper Cluster Rules. The plant's location in Pennsylvania places it within a region with a strong industrial history and active environmental oversight. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential impact on local water resources and air quality. Pulp and paper production involves processes such as pulping, bleaching, and drying, which can generate pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and wastewater containing organic compounds. The plant's proximity to communities in Ransom and surrounding areas underscores the importance of compliance with environmental permits and community engagement.

The facility is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, a region with a mix of urban and rural areas. The local environment includes the Susquehanna River basin, which is sensitive to industrial discharges. Pulp and paper mills are significant water users and can impact water quality through effluent discharge. Air emissions from such facilities may include sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, affecting local air quality. Community proximity to the plant necessitates robust environmental management to mitigate potential health and ecological risks.