FRASER PULP MILL (FORMER )
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $25,656 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
650 MAIN ST
BERLIN, NH 03570
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- COOS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $25,656 · last Dec 18, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110007681632
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -67% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 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 |
|---|
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 3, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 15, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2009 | Jan 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2009 | Jan 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 28, 1993 | May 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 28, 1993 | May 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 22, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 22, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 1989 | Jun 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 1989 | Jun 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1989 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +7% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.25 % | 80.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 % | 100.00 | +88% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.30 % | 100.00 | +19% | Mar 2015 | 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.