Georgia Pacific Wood Products - Emporia - Plywood: Pulp and Paper Facility in Virginia

Georgia Pacific Wood Products - Emporia - Plywood is a pulp and paper facility located at 634 Davis St, Emporia, Virginia. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 321212 (Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing). As part of the pulp and paper sector, it represents a significant industrial operation in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media 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. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharge, and waste management practices typical for pulp and paper operations. The plant's environmental significance stems from its role in wood products manufacturing, a sector known for potential air emissions (e.g., volatile organic compounds, particulate matter) and water discharges. Its location in Emporia, Virginia, places it within a community where industrial activities are balanced with environmental oversight. The facility's compliance with EPA standards helps mitigate its environmental footprint.

The facility is situated in Emporia, Virginia, a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural land use. The pulp and paper sector is associated with potential environmental impacts including air emissions from drying and pressing processes, wastewater containing organic compounds, and solid waste from wood processing. Proximity to residential areas necessitates stringent adherence to EPA regulations to protect local air and water quality.