ST TISSUE - FRANKLIN FACILITY: Pulp and Paper Plant in Franklin, Virginia

ST TISSUE - FRANKLIN FACILITY is a pulp and paper plant situated at 34050 UNION CAMP DR in Franklin, Virginia. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120 (Paper Mills), 322121 (Paper (except Newsprint) Mills), and 322291 (Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing), reflecting its role in producing tissue and other paper products. The plant 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) reporting under Section 313. Pulp and paper facilities are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, particularly for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards. As a pulp and paper facility, ST TISSUE - FRANKLIN FACILITY contributes to the local economy and industrial base of Isle of Wight County. The sector is known for high water and energy usage, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The plant's environmental performance is monitored through permits and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with state and federal standards.

The facility is located in Franklin, Virginia, within the coastal plain region near the Blackwater River. The area's industrial history includes pulp and paper manufacturing, which can impact local water resources and air quality. The plant's proximity to the river necessitates careful management of wastewater discharges under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity and the sector's inherent pollution intensity (including emissions of sulfur compounds and particulate matter) are key environmental considerations.