Overview
CURTIS FINE PAPERS is a pulp and paper facility located in Adams, Massachusetts, United States. It operates under NAICS code 322110, indicating a focus on pulp mills.
CURTIS FINE PAPERS is a pulp and paper facility located at 115 Howland Avenue in Adams, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 322110, which corresponds to pulp mills. This places it within the broader industrial utilities sector, specifically in the pulp and paper industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media regulations 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 mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards under the EPA's pulp and paper regulations. Pulp and paper facilities like CURTIS FINE PAPERS play a significant role in the local economy and industrial landscape of Adams. The facility's operations involve processing wood fibers into paper products, which requires substantial water and energy use. Its environmental impact is managed through permits and compliance with federal and state environmental laws, ensuring that emissions and discharges are within regulated limits.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Adams, a town in the Berkshire region of Massachusetts, known for its forested landscapes and proximity to the Hoosic River. Pulp and paper operations can generate air emissions such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, as well as wastewater containing organic pollutants. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on water quality in the Hoosic River and air quality in the surrounding community. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection helps mitigate these risks through permits and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
CURTIS FINE PAPERS is located at 115 Howland Avenue in Adams, Massachusetts, within Worcester County, United States.
CURTIS FINE PAPERS is a pulp and paper facility that processes wood fibers into paper products, operating under NAICS code 322110 for pulp mills.
Pulp and paper facilities in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and must report releases under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313.
The facility operates under permits from the EPA and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, which set limits on air emissions, wastewater discharges, and waste management to minimize environmental impact.
NAICS code 322110 is for pulp mills, which are facilities that manufacture pulp from wood or other materials for use in paper production. This code indicates the primary activity of CURTIS FINE PAPERS.
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