Overview
Packaging Corporation of America Inc operates a pulp and paper facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 and 322211.
Packaging Corporation of America Inc is a pulp and paper facility located at 441 S 53rd Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills) and 322211 (Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing). As part of the broader industrial utilities sector, this facility contributes to the production of paper products in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, and must obtain permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Title V of the CAA. As a pulp and paper plant, the facility's environmental significance relates to its potential for water and air emissions, including wastewater discharges and air pollutants from pulping processes. The plant's location in an industrial area of Phoenix places it within a community that may be affected by its operations. Compliance with EPA regulations is critical for minimizing environmental impact and ensuring sustainable operations.
Environmental context
The Phoenix metropolitan area experiences a hot desert climate with limited water resources, making water management a key environmental concern for industrial facilities. Pulp and paper plants are water-intensive and generate wastewater containing organic compounds and solids. Air emissions from pulping and papermaking processes can include particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and sulfur compounds. Proximity to residential areas in Phoenix necessitates stringent pollution control measures to protect community health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 441 S 53rd Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85043-4726, United States.
This facility is a pulp and paper plant, producing pulp and corrugated solid fiber boxes under NAICS codes 322110 and 322211.
The plant must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting. It requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharge and Title V permits for air emissions.
Pulp and paper mills can generate wastewater with high organic load, air emissions like particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and solid waste. Proper treatment and pollution control are essential to minimize environmental harm.
Phoenix's arid climate and limited water resources make water conservation and efficient wastewater treatment important. The facility must also manage air emissions to meet local air quality standards in a growing urban area.
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