NEENAH INC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Appleton, Wisconsin

NEENAH INC is a pulp and paper facility situated at 430 E South Island St, Appleton, Wisconsin, in Outagamie County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120 (Paper Mills) and 322121 (Paper (except Newsprint) Mills), reflecting its role in the paper manufacturing sector. 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 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to EPA's Effluent Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard category. Typical processes involve pulping, bleaching, and papermaking, with potential emissions of volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and wastewater containing organic pollutants. The plant's location in Appleton, part of the Fox River Valley, places it in a region with a historical concentration of paper mills. Its operational status and scale suggest it contributes to local employment and the regional economy. Environmental significance includes water usage and discharge management, as well as compliance with air emission standards.

The facility is located in the Fox River Valley, an area with a long history of paper manufacturing. The region's water resources are critical for industrial processes, and the plant's operations are subject to Clean Water Act regulations governing wastewater discharge. Air emissions from pulp and paper mills, including sulfur compounds and particulate matter, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to residential areas in Appleton necessitates careful management of emissions and odors.