Air Emissions Permit Renewal for Axens Alumina Plant - Brockville
Official title: Axens Canada Specialty Aluminas Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Axens Canada makes specialty alumina products at its Brockville plant. The company needs to renew its air emissions permit, which allows some flexibility in how it operates. The facility releases nitrogen oxides, aluminum oxide, particulate matter, and other substances into the air.
Why This Matters
Live near Brockville's industrial area? This plant releases nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and chromium into the air. The permit renewal decides what emission limits apply for the next few years.
What Could Change
If approved, Axens can continue operating with flexible production limits. The permit sets caps on how much the facility can emit. New conditions may be added based on current environmental standards.
Key Issues
- Should the air emissions permit be renewed with the current operational flexibility conditions?
- Are the emission limits for nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and chromium adequate to protect local air quality?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation page on the Environmental Registry of Ontario to submit your comments before January 26, 2026.
- Contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 to request supporting materials not available online.