Mobile Soil and Groundwater Remediation Permit Amendment - VEI Contracting
Official title: VEI Contracting Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
VEI Contracting wants to expand the chemicals it can use when cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater across Ontario. The company operates mobile remediation equipment that treats pollution on-site. This amendment would add 13 new types of treatment compounds to their existing air emissions permit.
Why This Matters
Live near a contaminated industrial site in Ontario? This company might be the one cleaning it up. The chemicals they use can affect local air quality during remediation. If you're concerned about pollution cleanup methods in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, VEI Contracting could use a broader range of treatment chemicals at contaminated sites across Ontario. This includes oxidants, reductants, surfactants, and bioaugmentation compounds. The expanded toolkit could speed up cleanups but also means more chemical compounds being used in remediation projects.
Key Issues
- Should VEI Contracting be allowed to use 13 additional types of remediation chemicals?
- Are the proposed chemical compounds safe for use in mobile soil and groundwater treatment?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note that some supporting materials may only be available in person.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before January 9, 2026. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.