Air Emissions Permit Renewal for Presstran Industries - St. Thomas Auto Parts Plant
Official title: Magna International Inc. operating as Presstran Industries - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Magna's Presstran Industries plant in St. Thomas wants to renew its air emissions permit. The facility makes automotive parts using welding, plasma cutting, and other processes. These release nitrogen oxides, iron oxide, manganese, and hexavalent chromium into the air. The renewal would continue allowing the plant to operate with some flexibility in how it manages emissions.
Why This Matters
Live or work near Talbot Street in St. Thomas? This plant releases metals and chemicals into the air you breathe. Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Presstran Industries can continue operating under flexible emissions rules tied to production limits. The permit sets caps on how much the plant can produce and emit. Without renewal, the company would need to apply for a new approval with potentially stricter conditions.
Key Issues
- Should the plant's flexible air emissions permit be renewed?
- Are current emission controls adequate for protecting local air quality?
- What production limits should apply to the facility?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1322 for your submission.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1322 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.