Air Emissions Permit for Glencore Sudbury Smelter Complex
Official title: GLENCORE CANADA CORPORATION - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Glencore wants to consolidate all its air emission permits for the Sudbury Smelter Complex into one new approval. The facility processes nickel-copper concentrate and emits substances including lead, nickel, benzene, and dioxins. This new permit would also cover emission sources that were never formally approved before.
Why This Matters
Live near Sudbury? This smelter releases lead, nickel, and cancer-causing chemicals into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in Greater Sudbury, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Glencore gets a single permit covering all air emissions at the facility, including sources that were never formally permitted. The approval will include production limits and flexibility conditions with an expiry date, requiring future renewal applications.
Key Issues
- Should previously unapproved emission sources be formally permitted?
- Are the proposed emission limits adequate to protect public health?
- What production limits should apply to the facility?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1243 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with the ERO number in your message.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include the ERO number 025-1243 in your email or letter