Overview
VERSO PAPER DOVER WOODYARD is a pulp and paper facility located in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
VERSO PAPER DOVER WOODYARD is a pulp and paper facility situated at 131 Landfill Rd in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine. As part of the industrial utilities sector, this operational plant contributes to the region's paper production capacity. The facility's location in rural Maine places it within a state known for its forest products industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States 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 in the US are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, often requiring permits for wastewater discharge and air pollutant releases. As a pulp paper plant, VERSO PAPER DOVER WOODYARD plays a role in the local economy and industrial landscape of Maine. The facility's environmental significance relates to its potential emissions and water use, typical of the sector. Community proximity and the inherent pollution intensity of pulp and paper production are key considerations for environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Maine, a state with extensive forest resources. Pulp and paper production involves processes that can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, volatile organic compounds) and wastewater with high biological oxygen demand. The proximity to local communities and water bodies necessitates compliance with EPA regulations to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
VERSO PAPER DOVER WOODYARD is located at 131 Landfill Rd, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426, United States.
It is a pulp and paper facility, part of the industrial utilities sector, involved in the production of paper products.
As a US industrial facility, it is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements.
The facility is currently operational.
Pulp and paper mills can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur compounds) and wastewater with high organic loads, requiring treatment and permits under the Clean Water Act.
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