NIPPON PAPER CO - Pulp and Paper Facility in Port Angeles, Washington

NIPPON PAPER CO is a pulp and paper facility located at 1902 Marine Dr, Port Angeles, Washington. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, and 322122, indicating it engages in pulp mills, paper mills, and paperboard manufacturing. As a major industrial utility in the region, it contributes to the local economy and industrial base. 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. These regulations require the facility to manage emissions, wastewater, and hazardous waste, and to publicly report releases of toxic chemicals. The pulp and paper sector is known for its significant water and energy use, as well as air emissions such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. NIPPON PAPER CO plays a key role in the regional industrial landscape, providing paper products and supporting employment in Clallam County. The facility's location near the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic National Park underscores the importance of stringent environmental management to protect local ecosystems and communities. Its operational status and compliance with federal regulations are critical for maintaining sustainable industrial activity in the Pacific Northwest.

The facility is situated in Port Angeles, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, an area known for its temperate rainforests and proximity to the Olympic National Park. The local environment is sensitive to industrial emissions, particularly water discharges into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and air emissions that can affect air quality in the region. The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including sulfur compounds, particulate matter, and wastewater containing organic pollutants. Community proximity to the plant necessitates robust environmental controls to minimize health and ecological impacts.