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Clean Air Act
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RCRA
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION (CYPRESS BEND)
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,319,354 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5082 HIGHWAY 4 NORTH
ARKANSAS CITY, AR 71630
View on map ↗ - County
- DESHA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 6, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110012414985
How This Compares
#5
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#156
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
1
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)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,661,574 | — |
| 2016 | 1,604,809 | -3% |
| 2017 | 1,319,354 | -18% |
| 2018 | 939,264 | -29% |
| 2019 | 651,268 | -31% |
| 2020 | 1,459,756 | +124% |
| 2021 | 1,209,113 | -17% |
| 2022 | 1,049,100 | -13% |
| 2023 | 1,197,401 | +14% |
| 2024 | 834,797 | -30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 311,391 | 297,577 | 11,770 | 2,044 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 170,226 | 168 | 46,609 | 123,449 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 118,008 | 118,008 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 83,715 | 74,453 | 9,262 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 39,386 | 38,518 | 837 | 31 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 27,114 | 20,983 | 6,126 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 25,456 | 25,452 | — | 4 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,862 | 351 | 1,224 | 18,287 | — | |
| Phenol | 15,932 | 15,918 | — | 14 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,514 | 9,725 | 778 | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,028 | 7,028 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,448 | — | 3,448 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,853 | 1,853 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 811 | 467 | 42 | 302 | — | |
| Catechol | 48 | — | 46 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 607,929 | 594,241 | 12,533 | 1,155 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 276,987 | 172 | 49,630 | 227,185 | — | |
| Ammonia | 91,478 | 76,194 | 15,284 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 55,524 | 55,524 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 37,465 | 36,619 | 827 | 19 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 30,753 | 346 | 1,303 | 29,104 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,953 | 20,839 | 6,098 | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 25,306 | 25,304 | — | 2 | — | |
| Phenol | 15,740 | 15,731 | — | 9 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,434 | 9,600 | 828 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,099 | 7,099 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,461 | 72 | — | 5,389 | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,488 | — | 3,488 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,874 | 1,874 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 856 | 481 | 45 | 330 | — | |
| Catechol | 50 | — | 49 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 570,742 | 554,817 | 14,073 | 1,852 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 203,320 | 176 | 55,728 | 147,416 | — | |
| Ammonia | 94,272 | 80,852 | 13,420 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 39,240 | 38,338 | 869 | 33 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,143 | 21,762 | 6,380 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 26,570 | 26,566 | — | 4 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 23,167 | 347 | 1,464 | 21,356 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,215 | 19,215 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 16,431 | 16,416 | — | 15 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,920 | 10,061 | 849 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,151 | 7,151 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,608 | 72 | — | 3,536 | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,524 | — | 3,524 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,883 | 1,883 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 852 | 488 | 50 | 314 | — | |
| Catechol | 57 | — | 55 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 825,757 | 810,858 | 13,931 | 968 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 184,192 | 170 | 55,165 | 128,857 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,492 | 22,014 | 6,474 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,811 | 27,811 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 26,998 | 26,996 | — | 2 | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,319 | 10,181 | 16,138 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,848 | 23,945 | 885 | 18 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,172 | 339 | 1,449 | 17,384 | — | |
| Phenol | 16,669 | 16,661 | — | 8 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,988 | 10,183 | 801 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,205 | 8,205 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,018 | — | 4,018 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,679 | 70 | — | 2,609 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,183 | 2,183 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 722 | 468 | 50 | 204 | — | |
| Catechol | 56 | — | 55 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 953,566 | 938,561 | 14,284 | 721 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 210,283 | 180 | 56,566 | 153,537 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 128,360 | 128,360 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 30,377 | 23,282 | 7,093 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 27,603 | 27,601 | — | 2 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 26,920 | 25,995 | 910 | 15 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,851 | 339 | 1,486 | 20,026 | — | |
| Phenol | 16,990 | 16,983 | — | 7 | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,558 | 7,280 | 7,278 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,851 | 10,041 | 806 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,205 | 8,205 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,018 | — | 4,018 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,190 | 70 | — | 3,120 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,168 | 2,168 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 754 | 480 | 51 | 223 | — | |
| Catechol | 58 | — | 57 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 645,249 | 630,845 | 13,927 | 477 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,015 | 6,015 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 587,861 | 574,293 | 12,953 | 615 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 185,227 | 1 | 51,292 | 133,934 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38,336 | 26,645 | 11,183 | 508 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 29,163 | 28,058 | 912 | 193 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 27,445 | 27,437 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,239 | 336 | 1,347 | 17,556 | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,343 | 9,105 | 9,238 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 9,352 | 9,352 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,327 | 6,483 | 777 | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,873 | 5,873 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,094 | — | 4,094 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,757 | 70 | — | 2,687 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,304 | 2,304 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,357 | 1,355 | — | 2 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 529 | 294 | 46 | 189 | — | |
| Catechol | 53 | — | 52 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 964,997 | 951,764 | 12,329 | 904 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 179,514 | 1 | 48,821 | 130,692 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38,049 | 26,451 | 11,094 | 504 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 30,291 | 30,284 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,645 | 24,652 | 830 | 163 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 25,213 | 307 | 1,282 | 23,624 | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,608 | 8,300 | 14,308 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 9,133 | 9,133 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,339 | 6,490 | 801 | 48 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,678 | 5,678 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,987 | — | 3,987 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,730 | 70 | — | 2,660 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,247 | 2,247 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,348 | 1,346 | — | 2 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 523 | 292 | 43 | 188 | — | |
| Catechol | 49 | — | 48 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,180,616 | 1,166,576 | 13,059 | 981 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 229,103 | 1 | 67,908 | 161,194 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,254 | 29,219 | 12,468 | 567 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 33,448 | 309 | 1,358 | 31,781 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 30,990 | 30,982 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Ammonia | 29,044 | 9,187 | 19,857 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,529 | 24,393 | 880 | 256 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 9,101 | 9,101 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,395 | 6,483 | 836 | 76 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,884 | 5,884 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,975 | — | 3,975 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,318 | 70 | — | 3,248 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,237 | 2,237 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,315 | 1,312 | — | 3 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 545 | 285 | 26 | 234 | — | |
| Catechol | 52 | — | 51 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,201,607 | 1,187,378 | 13,547 | 682 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 269,266 | 1 | 70,444 | 198,821 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 46,930 | 32,266 | 14,026 | 638 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 37,297 | 316 | 1,409 | 35,572 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 29,826 | 29,818 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,744 | 24,586 | 912 | 246 | — | |
| Ammonia | 17,288 | 6,760 | 10,528 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,667 | 8,667 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,334 | 6,385 | 876 | 73 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,749 | 5,749 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,996 | 72 | — | 3,924 | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,793 | — | 3,793 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,131 | 2,131 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,336 | 1,334 | — | 2 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 553 | 290 | 27 | 236 | — | |
| Catechol | 54 | — | 53 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 7,700,592 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 2 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 100,934 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 410,720 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 140,766 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 131,975 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 39,357 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 894 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 7,593 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 10,868 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 3,797 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,221 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Oct 20, 2009 | Apr 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 24, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 31, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 12, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 6, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 18, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 25, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 12, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 11, 1994 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,453.48 kg/d | 6,375.89 | +33% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,280.47 kg/d | 12,257.86 | +57% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,100.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7,233% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +3,600% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +84% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +23% | Feb 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601205871 · Oct 6, 2017
$9,600
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600921500 · Jan 18, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD077388536-001 · Jan 4, 2010
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