INLAND PAPERBOARD AND PACKAGING - Pulp and Paper Facility in Orange, Texas

INLAND PAPERBOARD AND PACKAGING is a pulp and paper facility located in Orange, Texas, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322130, which covers paperboard mills. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, which enforces multi-media compliance including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. In Texas, the plant is also subject to state-level environmental permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Typical pulp and paper mills of this scale employ chemical pulping processes, such as kraft or sulfite, which generate air emissions and wastewater requiring treatment. The plant's location in Orange, Texas, places it within an industrial corridor along the Gulf Coast, an area with a high concentration of petrochemical and manufacturing facilities. Its proximity to the Sabine River and nearby communities underscores the importance of its environmental management practices. The facility contributes to the regional economy by producing paperboard products used in packaging, serving downstream industries across the United States.

The facility is located in Orange, Texas, near the Gulf Coast, an area with a dense industrial base including petrochemical plants and refineries. The local environment is characterized by humid subtropical climate, with the Sabine River providing water resources but also posing flood risks. Communities in the region may be exposed to cumulative air emissions from multiple industrial sources, including particulate matter and sulfur compounds typical of pulp and paper production. Groundwater and surface water quality are key concerns due to potential discharges from industrial operations.