Air Permit Amendment for Cabot Carbon Black Facility - Sarnia
Official title: Cabot Canada Ltd. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
A carbon black manufacturing plant in Sarnia wants to swap out two old boilers for a rental unit. The facility already emits nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, benzene, and other pollutants. This amendment would update their air emissions permit to allow the boiler change.
Why This Matters
Live near Sarnia's industrial corridor? This facility releases pollutants including benzene and hydrogen cyanide into the air. Any equipment changes could affect local air quality. Residents with health concerns about industrial emissions should pay attention.
What Could Change
If approved, Cabot can install a rental boiler to replace their existing units. The permit will include production limits and operational flexibility conditions with an expiry date. The company must reapply when those conditions expire.
Key Issues
- Should the boiler replacement be approved given the facility's existing air emissions?
- Are the proposed operational flexibility limits adequate to protect air quality?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1358 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with the ERO number in your message.
- You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.