Air Emissions Permit for Sigmapac Metal Fabrication - Scarborough
Official title: Sigmapac Engineered Services Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
A metal fabrication shop in Scarborough wants a permit to release air emissions from paint booths, welding, and heating equipment. The chemicals include xylenes, ethylbenzene, and industrial isocyanates used in coatings.
Why This Matters
Live or work near 71 Melford Drive in Scarborough? This facility would release paint fumes and welding exhaust into your neighbourhood air. The chemicals listed can affect air quality for nearby residents and workers.
What Could Change
If approved, Sigmapac could operate paint booths, welding exhausts, and a dust collector at this Scarborough location. The permit would set limits on emissions of xylenes, ethylbenzene, and isocyanates released into the air.
Key Issues
- Should this metal fabrication facility be approved to emit paint and welding fumes in this Scarborough location?
- Are the proposed emission controls adequate to protect nearby air quality?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Supporting materials may be available to view in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca.