Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,496,421 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 $51,560 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
175 MAIN ST
CANTON, NC 28716
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- HAYWOOD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 31, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $51,560 · last Oct 23, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110009846480
How This Compares
#4
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#73
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,451,725 | — |
| 2016 | 2,548,195 | +4% |
| 2017 | 2,496,421 | -2% |
| 2018 | 2,540,905 | +2% |
| 2019 | 156,554 | -94% |
| 2020 | 2,454,711 | +1468% |
| 2021 | 2,459,042 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,310,860 | -6% |
| 2023 | 865,026 | -63% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 494,108 | 474,959 | 17 | 19,132 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 98,024 | 97,201 | 571 | 252 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 73,993 | 332 | 15,939 | 57,722 | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,699 | 52,791 | 908 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,177 | — | 44,177 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,680 | 36,680 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,162 | 35,162 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 27,887 | 27,226 | 353 | 308 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 775 | 775 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 202 | 156 | 45 | 2 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 131 | 127 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 82 | — | 37 | 45 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | |
| Formic acid | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 155,353 | 154,223 | 571 | 559 | — | |
| Catechol | 419 | — | 347 | 72 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 414 | 408 | — | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 368 | 368 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,266,653 | 1,198,735 | 34,012 | 33,906 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 268,385 | 1,093 | 62,927 | 204,365 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 151,026 | 151,026 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 146,567 | 145,049 | 1,518 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 129,499 | 128,396 | 571 | 532 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 115,976 | 115,976 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 102,409 | 1,774 | 8,967 | 91,668 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 79,922 | 77,322 | 2,053 | 547 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 54,185 | 54,185 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 30,598 | 30,055 | 9 | 534 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 28,017 | 731 | 2,016 | 25,270 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 25,701 | 1,452 | 2,151 | 22,098 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,146 | 13,342 | 3,692 | 4,112 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 17,805 | 17,452 | 4 | 349 | — | |
| Chloromethane | 8,633 | 8,631 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,766 | 457 | 130 | 3,179 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 421 | 414 | — | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 374 | 374 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 326 | — | 245 | 81 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 213 | 213 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 86 | 50 | 0 | 36 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Formic acid | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | HPV | Sep 22, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 26, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 24, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 20, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 9, 2021 | Mar 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2021 | Mar 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 23, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 13, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 14, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 15, 2018 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 9, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2017 | Dec 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2017 | Dec 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 9, 2016 | Jul 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Apr 16, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 2010 | May 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 1992 | Mar 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 15, 1992 | Mar 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 1990 | Jun 22, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.20 mg/L | 45.00 | +5% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.30 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +397% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.30 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +397% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,348.90 kg/d | 4,947.24 | +49% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 430.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +8% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,140.69 kg/d | 4,947.24 | +65% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,529.99 kg/d | 1,455.07 | +5% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +68% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 425.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +6% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,157.35 kg/d | 1,455.07 | +48% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,549.23 kg/d | 5,697.25 | +68% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 985.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +146% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +253% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | May 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 04-2024-7000 · Oct 24, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603770005 · Oct 23, 2023
$9,109
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603770004 · Oct 23, 2023
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603708816 · Aug 25, 2023
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0111 · Apr 14, 2023
$3,219
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603577928 · Mar 24, 2023
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0326 · Dec 1, 2022
$637
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-FK-2022-0001 · Apr 27, 2022
$20,275
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0104 · Apr 27, 2022
$10,275
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603005283 · Feb 17, 2022
$8,045
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602871705 · Oct 12, 2021
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0121 · Jun 12, 2019
$470
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0122 · Jun 10, 2019
$470
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601745971 · Feb 28, 2019
$2,339
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601786060 · Oct 9, 2018
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2016-0252 · Dec 13, 2016
$617
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2016-0251 · Dec 13, 2016
$367
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003148889-013 · Apr 7, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003148889-011 · Aug 19, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003148889-003 · Jan 15, 1992
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