Hampton Lumber Company Banks Mill - Pulp and Paper Facility in Banks, Oregon

Hampton Lumber Company Banks Mill is a pulp and paper facility situated at 13620 NW Commerce St, Banks, Oregon, in Washington County. The plant operates within the United States' industrial sector, focusing on pulp and paper production, which includes sawmill and paper mill activities as indicated by its NAICS codes. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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. As a pulp and paper plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the industry. The plant's operational status is active, and it contributes to the regional economy and industrial landscape of Oregon. Pulp and paper facilities are significant for their role in producing essential materials, but they also require careful environmental management due to potential emissions and wastewater discharges.

The facility is located in Banks, Oregon, a rural area in Washington County. The local environment includes forested landscapes and proximity to the Tualatin River watershed. Pulp and paper operations can generate air emissions such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, as well as wastewater with high biological oxygen demand. The plant's environmental context involves managing these impacts under EPA regulations to protect local air and water quality.