Georgia Pacific Consumer Products Pulp and Paper Mill, Camas, Washington

Georgia Pacific Consumer Products is a pulp and paper facility located at 401 NE Adams St, Camas, Washington, in Clark County. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322120 (Paper Mills) and 322121 (Paperboard Mills), indicating its role in producing paper and paperboard products. As part of the larger Georgia Pacific corporation, this facility is a significant industrial utility in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations 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 subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards due to their potential environmental impact. The plant's location in Washington State also means compliance with state-level environmental permits. This facility plays a key role in the local economy and industrial landscape of Camas. Pulp and paper production is resource-intensive, requiring significant water and energy inputs. The plant's proximity to the Columbia River may influence its water use and discharge practices. As a major employer and industrial operation, it contributes to the regional industrial base while operating under stringent environmental oversight.

The Camas area is located in the Pacific Northwest, characterized by a temperate climate and abundant water resources from the Columbia River. Pulp and paper mills in this region must manage air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, volatile organic compounds) and wastewater discharges containing organic compounds and solids. Community proximity to industrial facilities raises considerations for odor control and environmental justice. The facility's operations are subject to EPA's Cluster Rules for pulp and paper, which regulate air and water emissions comprehensively.