FIBERMARK Pulp and Paper Facility, Bloomsbury, New Jersey

FIBERMARK is a pulp and paper facility located at 1 County Road 519 in Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322120, which covers paper mills. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of air pollutants and generation of wastewater. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes 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 new source performance standards under the CWA, as well as maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for air emissions under the CAA. The plant's location in New Jersey also subjects it to state-level environmental regulations administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Pulp and paper facilities like FIBERMARK play a critical role in the supply chain for paper products, but they also have a notable environmental footprint. The industry is a major consumer of water and energy, and its processes can release pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and chlorinated compounds. The plant's proximity to the Delaware River watershed may influence local water quality considerations.

The facility is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, a region characterized by mixed land use including agriculture, residential areas, and industrial sites. The nearby Delaware River and its tributaries are important ecological resources. Pulp and paper mills can impact local water bodies through discharge of process wastewater containing organic matter, solids, and potentially toxic compounds. Air emissions from the plant may include sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, which can affect local air quality. Community proximity to the facility is a consideration for environmental justice and health risk assessments.