Overview
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC - Port Hudson Operations is a pulp and paper facility in Zachary, Louisiana, USA. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC - Port Hudson Operations is a pulp and paper facility located at 1000 W. Mount Pleasant Road in Zachary, Louisiana, USA. The facility is operational and situated in East Baton Rouge Parish, with coordinates 30.659943, -91.283177. As a pulp and paper plant, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes multi-media 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 in the US are typically large-scale operations, and this facility likely involves processes such as pulping, bleaching, and papermaking, with associated emissions and wastewater treatment. The Port Hudson Operations plant contributes to the local economy and industrial base in Louisiana, a state with a strong presence in the pulp and paper industry. The facility's environmental significance includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, given the sector's pollution intensity. Community proximity and regulatory oversight are key factors in its operational context.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Zachary, Louisiana, within the Mississippi River corridor, an area with a high concentration of industrial facilities. The local environmental context includes the potential for air emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and odorous sulfur compounds typical of pulp and paper mills. Water discharges may affect nearby water bodies, requiring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The region's climate, with hot summers and frequent rainfall, can influence air dispersion and water quality dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1000 W. Mount Pleasant Road, Zachary, Louisiana 70791, USA.
As a pulp and paper facility, it produces pulp and paper products, likely including consumer tissue and towel products.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements.
Pulp and paper mills in the US are generally large-scale operations, often producing hundreds of thousands of tons per year.
The sector is associated with high water and energy use, air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur compounds), and wastewater discharges requiring treatment.
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