Overview
Palouse Enterprises is a pulp and paper facility in Starbuck, Washington, operating under NAICS 322110. The plant is operational and serves the industrial utilities sector in the United States.
Palouse Enterprises is a pulp and paper facility located at 1351 Highway 261 in Starbuck, Washington, within Garfield County. The plant operates under NAICS code 322110, which covers pulp mills, and is classified as an operational industrial utility in the United States. As a pulp and paper facility, it represents a significant component of the region's industrial base, processing wood fiber into paper products. 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 due to their potential environmental impact. The plant's location in rural Washington suggests it may have access to timber resources and water bodies for process needs. Palouse Enterprises plays a role in the local economy by providing jobs and supporting the forestry sector. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, contributing to the supply of paper products in the region. Environmental oversight by state and federal agencies ensures compliance with pollution control measures, though the sector is inherently resource-intensive and requires careful management of wastewater and air emissions.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of southeastern Washington, near the Palouse River. The region's economy is heavily agricultural, with wheat and legumes as primary crops. Pulp and paper operations in such settings must manage water usage and effluent discharge carefully to protect local waterways. The proximity to agricultural lands means that any potential air emissions or water discharges could affect both crops and natural habitats. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and state permits is critical to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Palouse Enterprises is located at 1351 Highway 261 in Starbuck, Washington, within Garfield County, United States.
Palouse Enterprises is a pulp and paper facility that processes wood fiber into paper products, operating under NAICS code 322110.
As a U.S. industrial facility, Palouse Enterprises is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements for hazardous substances.
Palouse Enterprises is currently operational, indicating ongoing production of pulp and paper products.
The pulp and paper sector is resource-intensive, requiring significant water and energy. It can generate wastewater, air emissions, and solid waste, necessitating strict environmental management and regulatory compliance.
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