PACIFIC STATES PLYWOOD SITE - Pulp and Paper Facility in Springfield, Oregon

PACIFIC STATES PLYWOOD SITE is a pulp and paper facility located at 419 S 28TH ST, Springfield, Oregon, in Lane County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 321212 (Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing) and 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings). As a pulp and paper operation, it represents a significant industrial presence in the region. 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. Pulp and paper mills in the US are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, often requiring permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Title V of the CAA. The plant's scale is typical for a plywood manufacturing site, which involves wood processing and chemical use. Environmentally, pulp and paper facilities can have significant impacts due to water consumption, wastewater discharge, and air emissions from boilers and drying processes. The plant's location in Springfield, near the Willamette River, underscores the importance of compliance with water quality regulations. Its operational status indicates ongoing industrial activity contributing to the local economy and regional wood products sector.

The facility is situated in Springfield, Oregon, within the Willamette Valley, an area known for its forest products industry. Pulp and paper operations like this one can generate air emissions from combustion processes and volatile organic compounds, as well as wastewater containing organic pollutants. Proximity to the Willamette River necessitates careful management of water discharges under the Clean Water Act. The surrounding community may be affected by industrial odors and truck traffic, typical for such facilities in mixed-use areas.