Air Emissions Permit Update for Chapleau Sawmill and Biomass Plant
Official title: GreenFirst Forest Products (QC) Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
GreenFirst Forest Products wants to consolidate two air quality permits for its sawmill and biomass power plant in Chapleau, Ontario. The facility produces lumber and generates electricity by burning wood waste. It releases various pollutants including particulate matter, lead, and dioxins.
Why This Matters
Live in or near Chapleau? This facility releases pollutants into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on emissions like lead, dioxins, and particulate matter. If you have concerns about air quality in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the company would operate under a single consolidated air permit instead of two separate ones. The permit includes production limits and operational flexibility conditions that will eventually expire and need renewal.
Key Issues
- Should the two existing air permits be consolidated into one?
- Are the emission limits adequate to protect local air quality?
- What production limits should apply to the facility?
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 of Ontario before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.