McClain Forest Products - Pulp and Paper Facility in Western Grove, Arkansas

McClain Forest Products is a pulp and paper facility located in Western Grove, Newton County, Arkansas, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 321912 (Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing) and 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing), indicating a focus on wood product processing rather than traditional pulp and paper production. 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 wood products facility, it is subject to standards for air emissions, wastewater discharge, and hazardous waste management. Located in a rural area of Arkansas, the plant's operations may impact local air and water quality. The facility's proximity to the Buffalo National River region underscores the importance of environmental stewardship. Its role in the wood products sector contributes to the regional economy while necessitating compliance with environmental regulations to mitigate pollution.

The facility is situated in Newton County, Arkansas, a rural area characterized by forests and proximity to the Buffalo National River. Pulp and paper operations, including wood product manufacturing, can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, volatile organic compounds) and wastewater containing organic pollutants. The local environment may be sensitive to industrial discharges, making regulatory compliance critical for protecting water quality and ecosystems.