Air Emissions Permit Amendment for Roseburg Fibreboard Plant - Pembroke
Official title: ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS CANADA LTD. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Roseburg Forest Products wants to update its air emissions permit for its medium-density fibreboard plant in Pembroke, Ontario. The changes include upgrading dust burners and replacing press hoods with a scrubber system. The facility releases pollutants including benzene, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides into the air.
Why This Matters
Live near Pembroke? This factory releases benzene and other pollutants into the air you breathe. The permit changes could affect local air quality. If you have concerns about industrial emissions in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Roseburg can increase the output of its dust burners and install a new press scrubber system. The permit sets limits on how much the facility can produce and emit. These operational flexibility conditions will eventually expire, requiring another renewal application.
Key Issues
- Should the dust burner output limits be increased?
- Is replacing press hoods with a scrubber system adequate for air quality protection?
- Are the emission limits for benzene, particulate matter, and other pollutants appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Some supporting materials may need to be viewed in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.