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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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County
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.

3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 (2015–2020) -100% overall
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.

Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603822763 · Dec 18, 2023
$25,656
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2002-0115 · May 30, 2002
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case NH-N00000021 · Oct 19, 2000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-NHD000842575-000 · Aug 27, 1996
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-NHD000649665-000 · May 16, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 01-1994-N029 · Nov 8, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 01-1992-N038 · Oct 21, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 01-1989-N021 · Dec 15, 1988

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