Georgia-Pacific Consumer Product Div LLC - Pulp and Paper Mill in Palatka, Florida

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Product Div LLC is a pulp and paper facility located in Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paper (except newsprint) mills. As part of Georgia-Pacific, a major forest products company, this facility is significant in the sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's location in Florida also involves state-level environmental regulations administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential impact on local water resources and air quality. Pulp and paper production is water-intensive and generates wastewater that requires treatment. The plant's proximity to the St. Johns River and surrounding communities necessitates compliance with discharge permits and emission controls to minimize ecological and health risks.

The Palatka area is situated along the St. Johns River, a major waterway in Florida. Pulp and paper mills like this one can affect water quality through effluent discharge, requiring adherence to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Air emissions from the facility, including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The surrounding region includes residential areas and natural habitats, making environmental management critical for community and ecosystem health.