Overview
Palouse Fiber Packaging is an operational pulp and paper facility in Pomeroy, Washington. It operates under US EPA multi-media regulations including CAA, CWA, RCRA, and TRI Section 313 reporting.
Palouse Fiber Packaging is an operational pulp and paper facility located at 141 W High St, Pomeroy, Washington, in Garfield County. The facility operates under NAICS code 322110, which covers pulp mills, paper mills, and paperboard mills. As a pulp and paper plant, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility is subject to comprehensive US EPA 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 frameworks require permits for air emissions, wastewater discharge, and hazardous waste management, as well as public disclosure of toxic chemical releases. The plant's location in a rural area of southeastern Washington may influence its operational scale and environmental impact. Pulp and paper facilities are significant industrial water users and can have substantial environmental footprints. Palouse Fiber Packaging's role in the local economy and its compliance with environmental regulations are key aspects of its operational context. The facility's proximity to the Palouse River and agricultural areas underscores the importance of its water management and pollution control practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Pomeroy, a small town in Garfield County, Washington, within the Palouse region known for agriculture and rolling hills. The area's water resources, including the Palouse River, are sensitive to industrial discharges. Pulp and paper mills typically generate wastewater with high biological oxygen demand and may release air pollutants like sulfur compounds and particulate matter. Community proximity and agricultural land use heighten the importance of stringent environmental management.
Frequently asked questions
Palouse Fiber Packaging is located at 141 W High St, Pomeroy, Washington 99347, in Garfield County, United States.
Palouse Fiber Packaging is a pulp and paper facility, classified under NAICS code 322110, which includes pulp mills, paper mills, and paperboard mills.
As a US industrial facility, Palouse Fiber Packaging is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxics Release Inventory reporting requirements.
Pulp and paper mills can release air pollutants like particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and generate wastewater with high organic content. They also consume significant water and energy resources.
Located in a rural agricultural area near the Palouse River, the facility must manage its discharges carefully to protect local water quality and minimize impacts on nearby communities and farmland.
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