Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Longview, Washington

Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. is a pulp and paper facility located at 300 Fibre Way in Longview, Washington, within Cowlitz County. The plant is operational and represents a significant industrial presence in the region, classified under multiple NAICS codes including 322121 (Paper Mills) and 322130 (Paperboard Mills). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations such as 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 for the industry. Pulp and paper production is a water-intensive process that generates significant wastewater and air emissions. The facility's location near the Columbia River in Washington highlights the importance of compliance with water quality standards. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional economy and paper product supply chain.

The Longview area is situated along the Columbia River, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for industrial and recreational purposes. Pulp and paper mills like this one are significant sources of water pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and chlorinated compounds. Air emissions include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Proximity to residential areas in Longview necessitates stringent environmental management to minimize community exposure.