Liberty Paper Inc - Pulp and Paper Facility in Becker, Minnesota

Liberty Paper Inc is a pulp and paper facility located at 13500 Liberty Ln, Becker, Minnesota, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322130 (Paperboard Mills) and 322299 (All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing), indicating a medium-to-large scale operation in the paper industry. 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 TRI Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper plant, it is subject to industry-specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's location in Sherburne County places it under Minnesota state environmental regulations as well. Pulp and paper facilities are significant for their water and energy usage, as well as potential emissions of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Liberty Paper Inc's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional economy and paper product supply chain. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River (approximately 10 miles east) may influence its water sourcing and discharge considerations.

The facility is situated in Becker, Minnesota, a rural area near the Mississippi River. The region's industrial mix includes energy generation and manufacturing. Pulp and paper operations typically involve significant water use and potential releases of air pollutants such as particulate matter and sulfur compounds. Community proximity is moderate, with residential areas nearby. The plant's environmental impact is managed through federal and state permits under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.