Columbia Pulp sets stage for pollution reduction practices
Pomeroy test plant drives DOE fee schedule changes and increased incentives
March 14, 2019

Times File Photo
The Columbia Pulp plant at Lyons Ferry uses waste straw, thus reducing emissions from burning and erosion concerns. The Pomeroy test plant played a big role in the Dept. of Ecology's consideration of fee reductions for research and development of processes that reduce pollution.
Pomeroy test plant drives DOE fee schedule changes and increased incentives
OLYMPIA – In an effort to encourage innovative approaches to pollution reduction, the Washington Department of Ecology is proposing to offer facilities a three-year, 75-percent reduction in permit fees for engaging in market research and development of products or processes that reduce pollution.
The proposal, as presented in a DOE media release, used the Columbia Pulp straw pulp mill as an example of a facility that could possibly qualify for reduced permit fees based on pollution production practices.
DOE Perm...
For access to this article please
sign in or
subscribe.
Reader Comments(0)