Asphalt Plant Production Increase - Napanee (R.W. Tomlinson)
Official title: R. W. TOMLINSON LIMITED - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
R.W. Tomlinson wants to double asphalt production at their Napanee plant to 200,000 tonnes per year. The facility emits benzene, lead, nickel, and other pollutants. Ontario is asking if this increase should be approved.
Why This Matters
Live near Napanee? This plant already releases benzene, lead, and particulate matter into the air. Doubling production could mean more emissions in your neighbourhood. If you're concerned about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
What Could Change
If approved, the plant could produce up to 200,000 tonnes of asphalt annually. The approval would include conditions on operational flexibility with an expiry date, requiring future renewal applications.
Key Issues
- Should the plant's annual asphalt production limit be increased to 200,000 tonnes?
- Are the air emission controls adequate for increased production?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1364 in your message.
- You can also mail your comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.