Verso Paper Quinnesec Mill - Pulp and Paper Facility in Quinnesec, Michigan

Verso Paper Quinnesec Mill is a pulp and paper facility located in Quinnesec, Michigan, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paper (except newsprint) mills. This places it within the broader industrial utilities sector, specifically in the pulp and paper industry, which is known for its significant water and energy usage. 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. As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's scale is typical for a large integrated mill in the Great Lakes region, which often involves both pulping and papermaking processes. Environmentally, the Quinnesec Mill is situated in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, an area with abundant water resources from the Menominee River and surrounding forests. The facility's operations have implications for local water quality and air emissions, particularly from chemical pulping processes. Its role in the regional economy and its compliance with environmental regulations are key aspects of its operational significance.

The Quinnesec Mill is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a region characterized by extensive forests and water bodies. The pulp and paper industry is a major source of industrial pollution, with potential impacts on air quality from boilers and recovery furnaces, and on water quality from wastewater discharges containing organic compounds and chlorinated substances. Community proximity to the plant necessitates careful management of emissions and effluents to protect public health and the environment.