International Paper- New Bern Mill – Emissions Trend

Vanceboro, NC · 2019–2023 · Parent: International Paper Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for International Paper- New Bern Mill, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 777.9K in 2019 and closed at 784.0K in 2023 – a flat trend of 0.8% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Methanol at 2.6M, followed by Hydrogen sulfide at 496.8K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this paper facility.

Overall Trend
→ Stable (+0.8%)
2019 Total
777.9K lbs
2023 Total
784.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0161.5K322.9K484.4K645.8K807.3K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 777.9K lbs 15 -
2020 797.8K lbs 16 +2.6%
2021 805.2K lbs 16 +0.9%
2022 807.3K lbs 16 +0.3%
2023 784.0K lbs 16 -2.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 496.9K 514.6K 514.0K 516.4K 517.8K 2.6M
Hydrogen sulfide 100.6K 103.9K 100.0K 97.0K 95.3K 496.8K
Ammonia 50.9K 48.2K 47.8K 49.1K 45.5K 241.5K
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 43.4K 46.5K 45.2K 42.7K 40.7K 218.6K
Acetaldehyde 18.2K 19.2K 18.9K 18.1K 17.4K 91.8K
Phenol 14.6K 15.7K 15.3K 14.4K 13.7K 73.7K
Manganese compounds 24.3K 19.1K - - 25.0K 68.4K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds - - 32.1K 35.7K - 67.8K
Chlorine dioxide 12.5K 12.3K 12.3K 13.9K 11.0K 61.9K
Formaldehyde 7.9K 8.4K 8.2K 7.9K 7.6K 40.0K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 5.4K 6.2K 7.8K 8.2K 6.8K 34.4K
Chlorine 2.9K 2.9K 2.6K 2.7K 2.6K 13.6K
Lead And Lead Compounds - - 792 869 - 1.7K
Lead compounds 277 425 - - 520 1.2K
Formic acid 148 144 146 180 155 771

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is International Paper- New Bern Mill getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, International Paper- New Bern Mill's total toxic releases have remained relatively stable.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.