Fibred-Maryland, Inc. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Cumberland, Maryland

Fibred-Maryland, Inc. is a pulp and paper facility located at 10900 Day Road Southeast in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 325221, which corresponds to cellulosic fiber manufacturing. This sector is a key part of the regional industrial landscape, supporting downstream paper and packaging industries. 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) reporting under Section 313. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, particularly for volatile organic compounds and particulate matter. The plant's scale and technology are typical for the sector, with processes involving chemical pulping or mechanical refining. Fibred-Maryland, Inc. plays a role in the local economy of Cumberland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. The facility's environmental significance stems from its potential emissions and water use, which are regulated under federal and state permits. Community proximity and the inherent pollution intensity of pulp and paper manufacturing contribute to its operational context.

Cumberland, Maryland, is located in the Appalachian region, characterized by forested hills and the Potomac River watershed. Pulp and paper facilities in this area must manage air emissions of sulfur compounds and particulate matter, as well as wastewater discharge containing organic pollutants. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on water quality in nearby streams and air quality in the valley, requiring compliance with EPA multi-media regulations.