Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GA PACIFIC BRUNSWICK CELLULOSE, INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 969,320 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
-
1400 WEST NINTH STREET
BRUNSWICK, GA 31521
View on map ↗ - County
- GLYNN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 10 · last Oct 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 1, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110020517412
How This Compares
#14
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#216
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
6
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)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,231,975 | — |
| 2016 | 1,206,972 | -2% |
| 2017 | 969,320 | -20% |
| 2018 | 1,183,273 | +22% |
| 2019 | 925 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,178,443 | +127285% |
| 2021 | 1,139,961 | -3% |
| 2022 | 1,269,106 | +11% |
| 2023 | 973,043 | -23% |
| 2024 | 1,017,053 | +5% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 526,490 | 480,000 | 46,000 | 490 | — | |
| Ammonia | 226,500 | 210,500 | 16,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 120,000 | 120,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 102,021 | 83,000 | 19,000 | 21 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 65,800 | 800 | 45,000 | 20,000 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 49,305 | 44,000 | 5,300 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 29,005 | 29,005 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 27,007 | 27,007 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,171 | 17,070 | 1,100 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8,830 | 330 | 7,200 | 1,300 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,005 | 3,005 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 780 | 310 | — | 470 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 631 | 230 | 401 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 410 | — | 410 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 305 | 305 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 90 | 31 | 46 | 13 | — | |
| Catechol | 70 | — | 70 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 8 | 4 | 5 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 510 | 350 | — | 160 | 600 | |
| Formic acid | 260 | — | 260 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 32 | 44 | 6 | 22 | |
| Catechol | 64 | — | 64 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 546,434 | 501,993 | 43,287 | 1,154 | — | |
| Ammonia | 237,592 | 227,069 | 10,523 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 125,145 | 125,145 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 83,052 | 80,708 | 2,338 | 6 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 52,089 | 46,579 | 5,504 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 50,731 | 803 | 42,248 | 7,680 | 4,789 | |
| Phenol | 30,446 | 30,442 | — | 4 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 28,361 | 28,361 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,958 | 17,874 | 1,082 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,651 | 314 | 6,753 | 584 | 298 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,179 | 1,179 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 612 | 238 | 374 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 496 | 323 | — | 173 | 117 | |
| Formic acid | 308 | — | 308 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 32 | 43 | 6 | 3 | |
| Catechol | 68 | — | 68 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 321,843 | 309,640 | 11,832 | 371 | — | |
| Ammonia | 242,760 | 226,365 | 16,395 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 135,209 | 135,209 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 86,992 | 84,689 | 2,301 | 2 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 55,518 | 219 | 41,701 | 13,598 | 37,830 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 39,024 | 35,290 | 3,731 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 37,149 | 37,148 | — | 1 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 21,878 | 21,878 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,270 | 17,158 | 1,111 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,835 | 294 | 6,665 | 876 | 2,357 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,116 | 1,116 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 949 | 629 | — | 320 | 922 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 273 | 250 | 23 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 268 | — | 268 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 84 | — | 84 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 83 | 29 | 43 | 11 | 20 | |
| Chlorine | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 358,548 | 342,765 | 14,744 | 1,039 | — | |
| Ammonia | 250,294 | 226,825 | 23,469 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 201,467 | — | 201,453 | 14 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 127,916 | 127,916 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 97,187 | 94,658 | 2,517 | 12 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 66,451 | 233 | 63,458 | 2,760 | 39,632 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 40,815 | 36,878 | 3,930 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 37,902 | 37,899 | — | 3 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 23,122 | 23,122 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,154 | 17,489 | 664 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,040 | 309 | 6,470 | 261 | 2,469 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,332 | 1,332 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 901 | 724 | — | 177 | 965 | |
| Formic acid | 363 | — | 363 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 274 | 252 | 22 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 119 | 31 | 41 | 47 | 21 | |
| Chlorine | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 18 | — | 18 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 3,300 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 3,400 | 19,000 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 8,500 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,700 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 78,000 | 53,000 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 23,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 7,700,000 | 8,400,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 270,000 | 230,000 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 4,100 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEI, INC.
INDEPENDENCE, LA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 96 | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 12, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 8, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Sep 18, 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Feb 3, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Apr 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Apr 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2020 | Apr 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jul 25, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | May 25, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | May 21, 2017 | May 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2002 | Jun 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 2001 | Sep 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 22, 1994 | Oct 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 22, 1994 | Oct 29, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +200% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,802.57 kg/d | 10,896.00 | +17% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,270.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,718% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 617.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +54% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 717.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +79% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 565.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +41% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 474.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +19% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,014.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +154% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 416.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +4% | Jun 2023 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603625278 · May 8, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF012231 · May 24, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602175780 · Apr 9, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-5005 · Feb 1, 2011
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD002270239-001 · May 24, 2002
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD002270239-JLB · Sep 29, 1995
$127,169
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD002270239-000 · Sep 30, 1994
$160,256
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000625 · Oct 22, 1991
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000181 · Sep 15, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000017 · Sep 1, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000016 · Jan 31, 1985
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000015 · Oct 12, 1983
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