Overview
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC - Port Hudson Operations is a pulp and paper facility in Zachary, Louisiana. 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 Mt Pleasant Rd, Zachary, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, 322122, and 322291, indicating paper mills and related manufacturing. As part of the larger Georgia-Pacific group, it is a significant industrial utility in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental laws 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 are known for high water and energy use, and this facility likely employs chemical pulping or recycling processes typical of the sector. Louisiana's industrial base includes numerous petrochemical and paper facilities, and this plant contributes to the state's manufacturing output. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential emissions and effluent discharges, which are regulated under the CWA through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and under the CAA for air emissions. The plant's proximity to Zachary and Baton Rouge means it operates in a mixed urban-industrial area, requiring compliance with community air quality standards. Its role in producing consumer paper products makes it a key part of the supply chain, but also a focus for environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, an area with a high concentration of industrial facilities including petrochemical plants and refineries. The local environmental context includes the Mississippi River corridor, which influences water availability and discharge regulations. Pulp and paper mills are significant water users and can generate pollutants such as chlorinated compounds, suspended solids, and biochemical oxygen demand. Community proximity to Zachary and Baton Rouge means air quality and water quality are key concerns, with regulatory oversight from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the US EPA.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1000 W Mt Pleasant Rd, Zachary, Louisiana 70791, in East Baton Rouge Parish, United States.
This facility is a pulp and paper mill, producing paper products such as tissue, paper towels, or other consumer paper goods, typical of Georgia-Pacific's operations.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions, Clean Water Act for wastewater discharges, and RCRA for hazardous waste management. It also reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Pulp and paper mills are resource-intensive, using large amounts of water and energy. They can release pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and chlorinated organics. Modern facilities employ treatment systems and best practices to minimize environmental impact.
Industrial utilities in Louisiana are regulated by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the US EPA. Key permits include NPDES for water discharges, Title V air permits, and solid waste permits under RCRA.
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