Crown Zellerbach Corporation - Pulp and Paper Mill in Lebanon, Oregon

Crown Zellerbach Corporation is a pulp and paper facility located in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110, 322121, 322122, 322130, and others, indicating a large-scale integrated pulp and paper mill. Its location along Highway 20 places it in an industrial area of the Willamette Valley. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including 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 effluent guidelines and air emission standards, including the Cluster Rule. The plant's scale suggests significant production capacity typical of major mills in the Pacific Northwest. Pulp and paper mills are significant industrial water users and can generate substantial wastewater and air emissions. The facility's proximity to the South Santiam River and nearby communities underscores the importance of its environmental management systems. Its operational status indicates ongoing compliance with federal and state permits, contributing to the regional economy and industrial base.

The facility is located in the Willamette Valley, a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity. Pulp and paper mills are associated with high water consumption, wastewater discharge containing organic compounds, and air emissions including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The proximity to the South Santiam River and residential areas in Lebanon necessitates robust pollution control measures under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality permits.