Felix Schoeller North America, Inc. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Pulaski, New York

Felix Schoeller North America, Inc. is a pulp and paper facility located at 179 County Route 2A in Pulaski, Oswego County, New York. The plant is currently operational and falls under NAICS codes 322121 (Paper Mills) and 322222 (Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing). As part of the global Felix Schoeller Group, this facility contributes to the production of specialty papers for various industrial applications. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes compliance with 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 are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards under the EPA's multi-media regulations. The plant's location in New York also requires adherence to state-level environmental permits and regulations. Pulp and paper facilities are significant industrial utilities due to their water and energy intensity. This plant's operations involve processes such as pulping, bleaching, and paper coating, which generate wastewater and air emissions. The facility's proximity to Lake Ontario and surrounding communities underscores the importance of its environmental management practices. Its role in the specialty paper market adds to its operational significance.

The facility is situated in Oswego County, near the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The region's industrial history includes paper manufacturing, which relies on abundant water resources. Pulp and paper mills are associated with potential environmental impacts including water discharge, air emissions, and solid waste generation. The plant's operations may affect local water quality and air quality, necessitating robust pollution control measures. Community proximity to the plant highlights the need for effective environmental stewardship.