GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP PARTICLEBOARD - Pulp and Paper Facility in Vienna, Georgia

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP PARTICLEBOARD is a pulp and paper facility located at 838 Shiloh Rd, Vienna, Georgia, in Dooly County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 321219 (Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing), 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing), and 325211 (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing). As part of the pulp and paper sector, it represents a medium-to-large scale industrial operation typical of the southeastern United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. These regulations govern air emissions, wastewater discharges, hazardous waste management, and chemical release reporting. In Georgia, the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) implements these federal programs through state permits. Pulp and paper facilities are significant for their environmental footprint, involving high water and energy use, as well as emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and odorous sulfur compounds. The plant's location in rural Georgia places it in an area with agricultural and industrial activity, where community proximity and local environmental quality are important considerations.

The facility is situated in Dooly County, Georgia, a rural area with a mix of agriculture and light industry. The pulp and paper sector is known for its high water consumption and potential for air emissions, including particulate matter and sulfur compounds. Proximity to residential areas in Vienna requires careful management of odors and emissions. The region's climate and hydrology influence wastewater discharge impacts on local water bodies.