International Paper - Valliant Mill: Pulp and Paper Facility in Valliant, Oklahoma

International Paper - Valliant Mill is a pulp and paper facility situated in Valliant, Oklahoma, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills), 322121 (Paper Mills), and 322130 (Paperboard Mills), indicating an integrated operation that produces pulp, paper, and paperboard. Located in McCurtain County, the facility is part of International Paper, a global leader in the pulp and paper industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental 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 mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards under the CWA and CAA. The plant's scale is typical of large integrated mills in the US South, which are major producers of containerboard and other paper products. The Valliant Mill plays a significant role in the local economy and the regional paper industry. Its environmental significance stems from the inherent pollution intensity of pulp and paper manufacturing, which involves chemical pulping processes that generate air emissions, wastewater, and solid waste. The facility's proximity to communities in southeastern Oklahoma necessitates robust environmental management and compliance with EPA regulations to mitigate potential impacts on air and water quality.

The Valliant Mill is located in a region with a mix of forested areas and agricultural land. Pulp and paper manufacturing is a resource-intensive industry that can impact local water resources through wastewater discharge and air quality through emissions of particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act, which sets effluent limits for pulp and paper mills, and the Clean Air Act, which regulates emissions from boilers and recovery furnaces. Community proximity to the plant underscores the importance of monitoring and controlling pollutants to protect public health and the environment.