Eastern Fine Paper - Pulp and Paper Facility in Brewer, Maine, United States

Eastern Fine Paper is a pulp and paper facility located at 517 South Main St, Brewer, Maine, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 237990, 322120, and 322121, indicating involvement in paper manufacturing and related activities. As a pulp and paper facility, it represents a significant industrial presence in the Penobscot County area. 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. Pulp and paper mills in the US are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, and typically employ chemical recovery processes and wastewater treatment systems. Eastern Fine Paper contributes to the local economy and industrial base of Brewer, Maine. The pulp and paper sector is a traditional industry in the region, with facilities often located near water bodies for process water and transportation. The plant's environmental significance includes potential emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and wastewater discharges, which are regulated under state and federal permits.

The facility is situated in Brewer, Maine, near the Penobscot River, which provides water resources for industrial processes. The pulp and paper sector is known for its high water usage and potential for releasing pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and chlorinated compounds. Community proximity to the plant may raise concerns about air emissions and odor. Maine's environmental regulations, enforced by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, align with federal standards to mitigate these impacts.