Grays Harbor Paper LP - Pulp and Paper Facility in Hoquiam, Washington

Grays Harbor Paper LP is a pulp and paper facility located at 801 23rd St, Hoquiam, Washington, in Grays Harbor County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 32211, 322000, 322100, 322120, and 322121, indicating its role in the pulp, paper, and paperboard manufacturing sector. As a medium-to-large scale facility in the Pacific Northwest, it contributes to the region's industrial base. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, 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 emissions, wastewater discharges, waste management, and chemical reporting. The pulp and paper sector is known for its water and energy intensity, and facilities like this typically employ chemical recovery boilers, bleaching processes, and wastewater treatment systems to comply with environmental standards. Grays Harbor Paper LP's location in Hoquiam, near the Grays Harbor estuary, places it in an ecologically sensitive coastal area. The facility's operations are subject to local air and water quality standards, and its community proximity requires careful management of emissions and effluents. The plant's role in the regional economy and its adherence to federal and state environmental regulations are key aspects of its operational profile.

The Grays Harbor area features a temperate rainforest climate with high precipitation, which influences local water resources and runoff patterns. The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and sulfur compounds. Community proximity to the facility in Hoquiam necessitates robust environmental management to mitigate potential impacts on air quality and the nearby Grays Harbor estuary.