Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO. (ROME LINERBOARD MILL)
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,790,173 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
-
238 MAYS BRIDGE RD SW
ROME, GA 30165
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- FLOYD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 15, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110054076389
How This Compares
#4
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#61
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
5
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)
-11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,694,312 | — |
| 2016 | 2,751,374 | +2% |
| 2017 | 2,790,173 | +1% |
| 2018 | 2,350,917 | -16% |
| 2019 | 2,384,706 | +1% |
| 2020 | 2,039,093 | -14% |
| 2021 | 2,542,014 | +25% |
| 2022 | 2,282,623 | -10% |
| 2023 | 2,268,780 | -1% |
| 2024 | 2,395,534 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,373,915 | 1,370,000 | 3,900 | 15 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 299,200 | 299,000 | 200 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 242,970 | 270 | 17,000 | 225,700 | — | |
| Ammonia | 120,554 | 120,500 | 54 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 92,401 | 92,100 | 300 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,000 | — | 79,000 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 54,100 | 1,100 | — | 53,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,000 | 50,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 36,740 | 340 | 5,600 | 30,800 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 25,133 | 25,055 | 76 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 9,045 | 9,014 | 0 | 31 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,929 | 39 | 790 | 6,100 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,396 | 36 | 960 | 4,400 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 120 | 110 | — | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 15 | — | 13 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,243,215 | 1,240,000 | 3,200 | 15 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 296,160 | 296,000 | 160 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 235,360 | 260 | 18,000 | 217,100 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120,000 | — | 120,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 110,826 | 110,750 | 76 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 85,051 | 84,800 | 250 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53,100 | 1,100 | — | 52,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 36,420 | 320 | 5,700 | 30,400 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 23,316 | 23,250 | 65 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,242 | 8,212 | 0 | 30 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,726 | 36 | 810 | 5,880 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,226 | 36 | 990 | 4,200 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 100 | — | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 7 | 0 | 7 | — | |
| Catechol | 13 | — | 11 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,354,014 | 1,350,000 | 4,000 | 14 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 300,200 | 300,000 | 200 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 233,580 | 280 | 16,000 | 217,300 | — | |
| Ammonia | 120,940 | 120,750 | 190 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 91,201 | 90,900 | 300 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55,200 | 1,200 | — | 54,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 47,000 | 47,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 35,150 | 350 | 5,300 | 29,500 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 24,323 | 24,250 | 72 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,741 | 8,713 | 0 | 28 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,778 | 41 | 747 | 5,990 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,356 | 46 | 910 | 4,400 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 100 | — | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | — | |
| Catechol | 14 | — | 12 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,600 |
| Methanol | — | — | 6,817,600 | 6,000,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 13,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 86,827 | 9,200 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 15,200 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 296,600 | 434,800 |
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 | HPV | May 30, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 10, 2018 | Jun 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 27, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1999 | Feb 3, 2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 461.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,629.70 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +715% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,975% | Dec 2020 | 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 3602018839 · Oct 15, 2019
$24,303
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601845616 · Apr 18, 2019
$142,607
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601620459 · Oct 10, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD003312758-001 · Jun 12, 2018
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-8030 · Feb 29, 2016
$375
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2052 · Jul 30, 2013
$11,505
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000771 · Jul 14, 2003
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000658 · Jul 16, 1993
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