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CLEARWATER PAPER CORP - PPD & CPD
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,007,087 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $807,481 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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803 MILL ROAD
LEWISTON, ID 83501
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- NEZ PERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $807,481 · last Aug 19, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110053991720
How This Compares
#10
of 114 TRI reporters in ID
#207
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,001,296 | — |
| 2016 | 967,969 | -3% |
| 2017 | 1,007,087 | +4% |
| 2018 | 1,328,320 | +32% |
| 2019 | 480,591 | -64% |
| 2020 | 1,395,647 | +190% |
| 2021 | 1,243,540 | -11% |
| 2022 | 1,032,702 | -17% |
| 2023 | 931,686 | -10% |
| 2024 | 898,298 | -4% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 459,101 | 437,316 | 21,785 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 20,126 | 171 | 19,955 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,131 | 1,131 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 87 | — | 87 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 7 | 6 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 384,885 | 364,439 | 20,446 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 178,934 | 150,947 | 27,987 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 99,462 | 98,753 | 709 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 71,989 | 71,989 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 61,172 | 163 | 61,009 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 56,678 | 56,677 | 1 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 52,834 | 46,724 | 6,110 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 27,134 | 27,133 | 1 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,169 | 15,161 | 8 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,241 | — | 10,241 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,528 | 3,528 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,416 | 251 | 3,165 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,241 | 1,241 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 873 | 873 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 34 | 126 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 159 | 159 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 87 | — | 87 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 416,634 | 396,656 | 19,978 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 182,741 | 153,785 | 28,956 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 100,958 | 100,333 | 625 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 73,612 | 73,612 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 59,775 | 162 | 59,613 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 57,209 | 57,208 | 1 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,603 | 40,929 | 4,674 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 27,691 | 27,690 | 1 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,367 | 15,359 | 8 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,356 | — | 12,356 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,528 | 3,528 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,333 | 240 | 3,093 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,203 | 1,203 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 872 | 872 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 164 | 164 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 157 | 34 | 123 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 86 | — | 86 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 5 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 209,825 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,527 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 18,428 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 33,630 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 16,809 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 944,364 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 262,370 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 10,245,020 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 8,943 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 201,983 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN TANK TECHNOLOGIES
YAKIMA, WA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 136 |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 6, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 6, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 2011 | Feb 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 21, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Jul 21, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2009 | Nov 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2009 | Nov 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 4, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 4, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 1999 | Feb 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 10, 1999 | Feb 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 10, 1999 | Feb 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 15, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 7, 1997 | Sep 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 7, 1997 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 16, 1995 | Nov 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 1995 | Nov 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1995 | Nov 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 1990 | Apr 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 1990 | Apr 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 11, 1986 | May 19, 1988 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.62 kg/d | 13.08 | +4% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.03 kg/d | 13.08 | +23% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.90 kg/d | 7.81 | +27% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.03 kg/d | 13.08 | +7% | Nov 2016 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2025-0033 · Feb 20, 2025
$440,393
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2024-0110 · Jun 7, 2024
$322,088
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2024-0033 · Feb 29, 2024
$45,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-017 · Mar 10, 2022
Judicial
· Case 10-2012-0154 · Aug 19, 2015
$300,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2015-0081 · Apr 23, 2015
$6,300
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-001 · Dec 6, 2012
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-016 · Apr 15, 2010
$16,480
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-014 · Jul 21, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-013 · Nov 27, 2001
INIT. 3008(H) I.S. CA ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-012 · Aug 29, 2001
Judicial
· Case 10-1997-0178 · Sep 8, 2000
$500,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-009 · Jun 15, 2000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-010 · Jan 20, 2000
$90,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1999-0216 · Sep 30, 1999
$20,625
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1994-0250 · Nov 24, 1995
$17,850
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IDD009061375-005 · Aug 16, 1995
Judicial
· Case 10-1991-0129 · Oct 5, 1994
$603,800
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-1992-N043 · Apr 7, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-1992-N039 · Mar 31, 1992
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