# 2026-19665: Domtar pays $1.9M to clean up NC river pollution damage

2026-19665, Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, is a Federal Register notice from Justice Department published 2026-09-25, effective 2026-09-16 (as of 2026-10-02).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19665
- Title: Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Justice Department
- Citation: 91 FR 60982
- Published: 2026-09-25
- Effective: 2026-09-16
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-02

## In one line

Domtar pays $1.9M to clean up NC river pollution damage

## Summary

The government and North Carolina are settling with Domtar Paper Company for $1.9 million to fix environmental damage near Plymouth, NC. Domtar will pay money for restoration projects, protect land by the Roanoke River, and improve local fish habitats and parks. This deal helps clean up pollution and supports nature, with payments and actions happening soon.

## Effects PRIA read

- Domtar pays $1.905 million for restoration: benefit, low. Domtar Paper Company will pay a total of $1,905,000 to resolve natural resource damage claims. Of that amount, $1,750,000 will go into the Department of Commerce Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving (DARR) Fund to pay for restoration projects near the Plymouth Mill Superfund Site, and $155,0…
- Conservation agreement to protect Roanoke River land: benefit, low. As part of the settlement, Domtar will record a conservation agreement on property adjoining the Roanoke River to preserve bottomland forest. The preservation is intended to benefit water quality and fish nursery habitat near the Town of Plymouth.
- Restoration actions to improve fish and park areas: benefit, low. The Consent Decree requires Domtar to complete restoration projects benefiting fish in the Roanoke River, including reduced cooling water intake withdrawals, lighting improvements at the facility, and improvements to the Town of Plymouth Waterfront Park. These actions are intended to restore injure…

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## Sources
- [2026-19665 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/25/2026-19665/notice-of-lodging-of-proposed-consent-decree-under-the-comprehensive-environmental-response)
- [2026-19665 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-25/pdf/2026-19665.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19665 (as of 2026-10-02).