The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 15, 1995 LEGAL NOTIC Province of British Columbia APPLICATIONS FOR AMENDMENT OF A PERMIT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT THIS APPLICATION is to be filed with the Regional Waste Manager at 333 VICTORIA 2 STREET, NELSON, British Columbia V1L 4K3 “any person who may be adversely affected by the discharge or storage of the waste may within 30 days from the last date of posting under section 3 (a) or publication, service or display under section 4, write to the manager stating how he is affected.” PREAMBLE - The purpose of this application is TO ADJUST CELGAR’S AIR PERMIT IN LIGHT OF THE PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED DURING THE FIRST 20 MONTHS OF OPERATION OF THE MODERNIZED MILL. STONE VENEPAL (CELGAR) PULP INC SUITE 1700, PARK PLACE 666 BURRARD STREET VANCOUVER, B.C. VANCOUVER, B.C. V6C 2x8 V6E 3R3 hereby apply for amendment(s) as described below to Permit No. PA 03080 granted on OCTOBER 6, 1977, last amended February 13, 1995, which authorizes the discharge of CONTAMINANTS from a PULP MILL located at CASTLEGAR, B.C. to THE AIR. AMENDMENTS REQUESTED CELGARS REQUEST AIR PERMIT CHANGES TO REFLECT OPERATING EXPERIENCES AMENDMENTS REQUESTED “4) Change the characteristics of the contaminants from No. 2 power boiler as per SECTION 1,3.2 by substituting the 24 hour average limits on SO emissions while buming DNCGe and CNCGs with the following: CITIC B.C, INC 1000 - 1055 WEST GEORGIA STREET POST OFFICE BOX 11130 ROYAL CENTRE “Typical SOp emissions resulting from the incineration of DNCGs and/or CNCGs during periods when the recovery boiler and/or the lime kiln can not burn these odorous gases.” The existing kiln burner is being replaced during next month’s maintenance shut down in ordet to be able to reliably incinerate CNCGs. Engineering of works necessary to allow the recovery boiler to act as the primary DNCG incinerator is in progress. This installation should be completed by late summer. Both the kiln and the recovery boiler will provide capture of most of the SO generated. No. 2 power boiler will remain as the back up DNCG and CNCG incinerator. The magnitude of SO2 emissions from No. 2 power boiler is a function of the strength of odorous NCG gases generated by the pulping process; hence the use of “typical” to describe the emissions as opposed to numerical limits. Existing particulate and opacity permit limits should remain in effect 2). Change the characteristics of the TRS and SOo emissions from the recovery boiler as per SECTION 1.4.2 from: Total Reduced Sulphur Sulphur Dioxide to: Total Reduced Sulphur Sulphur Dioxide 2 Although 1 hour average TRS were less than 3 ppm for 88% of the time in 1994, brief “spikes” over 5 ppm during start ups, shut downs and periods of combustion process upsets were experienced over 5% of the ti While the frequency of these “spikes” should be reduced as more experience with boiler operations is gained, it is not realistic to anticipate total compliance based on 1 hour averages. 1 hour average 1 hour average S ppm 150 ppm 12 hour average 4 hour average Use of a 12 hour averaging period, as is typically done in other North American jurisdi will allow 100% compliance with the existing 5 ppm limit except for rare emergency conditions. Although 1 hour average SO: were below 50 ppm for over 0% of the time, “spikes” over the permit limit of 150 ppm occurred during 7 hours in 1994 as a result of start ups, shut downs and process upsets. Add the’ following reporting requirements which is currently in effect to SECTION 23 “The permittee shall submit a summary of NCG bypasses, including the location and duration, to the Regional Waste Manager as part of the monthly source monitoring report.” 6) Delete SECTION 2.6 which required an evaluation of sludge incineration An industry-federat government study of sludge incineration at a coastal kraft pulp mill has confirmed that effluent treatment plant sludge is not a significant source of dioxin and furan emissions. Incineration of sludge in No. 2 power boiler has been successfully accomplished since start up of the new mil 7) Delete SECTION 2.7 which required an evaluation of the relationship between TRS/SO9/NOp2 from the new recovery boiler A report on this evaluation has been provided to the Regional Waste Manager. It was that no ing’ exists, Fortunately all three contaminants are present in the discharge at much lower levels that was anticipated during the 1990 Major Project Review Hearings. 8) Change the following portions of SECTION 3.1, the monitoring and reporting requirements: BEFORE 6 samples mid 1995 while boiler at full capacity No. 1 power boiler used infrequently as a standby but not yet at full capacity BEFORE bi-monthly quarterly continuous as required by Regional Manager AFTER before 6 samples before mid 1996 while No.1 NO Power Boiler No. 2 Particulate Power Ni Boiler Opacity Chlorinated Organics Continuous NO monitoring showed that levele were lower than expected and did not vary appreciably. Opacity monitor relocated to the kiln where particulate emission problems have been experienced BEFORE AFTER NOp Quarterly nil CO continuous nil Recovery Boiler CO emissions are not regulated. Monitoring strictly for intemal process control will continue. Auditing by the Ministry is not necessary. BEFORE AFTER Lime Particulate monthly monthly until Klin compliance verified for 3 consecutive months - then quarterly TRS monthly quarterly NO2 monthly nil Opacity nil continuous Modifications to the kiln precipitator during the April shut down is expected to bring the i issi into i Opacity monitor added to ir optimize precipitator operations. BEFORE monthly AFTER Smelt TRS quarterly Dissolving Tank SO. Chlorine ch Dioxide Generator quarterly nil bi-weekly monthly 9) Change SECTION 3.6.1, ambient air quality monitoring requirements, as follows: BEFORE AFTER Castlegar Hospital TRS continuous continuous Robson $02 and TRS cdhtinuous continuous (cost sharing of the Robson SO> station is proposed) Scottie’s Marina TRS continuous continuous Portable SOgorTRS as requested by Regional Manager nil The portable monitor is currently being used to measure ambient S09 at Scotties Marina. Since SOo levels at Scottie's and Robson are virtually the same under all weather conditions, it is proposed to use this monitor for measuring TRS at the Castlegar Hospital. The existing TRS monitor will be available to the Ministry for use at other locations in the region. Cost sharing of the Robson S02 station is proposed since Celgar’s emissions are a minor influence on ambient SO2 levels. Castlegar cost share PMj 9 every 6 days nil Celgar agreed to fund 1/3 of the Ministry's particulate monitoring system until the 1995 envi review was 10) Delete the following portion of SECTION 3.6.2, meteorological monitoring posers The preferred solution to this compliance dilemma is to lower the permit limit to 50 ppm based on a 24 hour averaging period. This approach recognizes both the variable nature of combustion processes and the normally low SOo emissions from the recovery boiler. 3) Change the characteristics of the TRS and SOp emissions from the lime kiln as per SECTION 1.5.2 from : Total Reduced Sulphur Dioxide to Total Reduced Sulphur 20 ppm Sulphur Dioxide 350 ppm TRS emissions appear related to the efficiency of the washing step immediately prior to the introduction of lime mud into the kiln. Although washing efficiencies typicai of good industrial practice have been achieved, stack testing has confirmed that the TRS emissions still fluctuate mostly in the 10 to 20 ppm range. 1 hour average SO emissions from the kiln during worst case conditions of burning CNCGs averaged only 165 ppm in ae 1994. However, about 5% of these 1 hour ne ecco average readings exceeded 350 ppm. The current limit of 350 ppm can be achieved 100% of the time if the averaging period is extended to 24 hours Sulphur 12 ppm 1 hour average 350 ppm 24 hour average surescsazal cepa 88 pm Ltt 4) Change the characteristics of the TRS and SO» emissions from the dissolving tank as per SECTION 1.6.2 from Total Reduced Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur 20 ppm 40 ppm to: 3 Total Reduced Sulphur 40 ppm TRS emissions are dependent upon the efficiency of the caustic scrubber. Testing during periods when the scrubber was operating well within its design limits has shown that TRS levels fluctuate mostly in the range of 10 to 40 ppm. Re emissions have been essentially zero due to very high reactivity between SO. and the caustic scrubbing solution. Dissolving tank SO> emissions are not reguiated at other kraft mills in the province for this reason thie permit requirement is redundant. 5) Delete the following portion of SECTION 2.3, the Bypass clause “The use of No. 2 Wood Fired Power Boiler for the incineration of low volume-high HC) gases (NCG) during lime kiln outages must be approved in writing by the Regional Waste Manager where advance notice is possible. In the event of an emergency or condition beyond the control of the permittee, Subsection 2.2 above applies.” This clause was developed in response to concerns during the 1990 Major Project Review Hearings that SO emissions from No. 2 power boiler while burning concentrated NCGs right adversely impact local ambient S0p levels. Monitoring at Robeon and at Scottie’s Marina has since confirmed that these concerns were not warranted. The Regional Waste Manager already has direct computer access to our continuous S02 monitor on No. 2 power boiler. “By March 31, 1993 the permittee shall begin to operate: DA ical station of an and a wind vane above the new recovery building... This station may be shut down on April 1, 1995, following the ion of 1 i year of data...” The existing permit requirement will have been fulfilled by the time a decision is reached on this amendment application. 11) Amend SECTION 3.8.2 as follows: BEFORE The permittee shall submit data collected at the meteorological site described in Subsection 3.6 to the Regional Waste Manager once every three months. This data must be submitted in a machine readable format as specified by the Regional Waste Manager. In addition, upon interrogation by modem, the meteorological data storage system shall be capable of transferring the most recent 6 hourly values via telecommunication link to the Regional Waste Manager. AFTER The permittee shall provide facilities to allow the Regional Waste Manager to download up to one month of stored ical data via icati links. This amendment recognizes the existing system of electronic data transfer utilized by the Ministry 12) Amend SECTION 3.8.3, reporting requirements as follows BEFORE The permittee shall in addition submit to the Regional Waste Manager an annual report that summarizes source and ambient monitoring for the previous calendar year. The annual report shall document changes in the process and pollution control equipment modifications that have been made to reduce discharges of S09 from the incineration of NCGs and chlorine compounds from the chlorine dioxide generator. Annual reports are due on March 31 of the year following the year in which the data was collected. Annual reports are to be made available to the Castlegar Library and the Selkirk College Library for viewing by the public. AFTER The permittee shall submit an annual report to the Regional Waste Manager that summarizes source and ambient monitoring for the previous calendar year and identifies actions to resolve any outstanding air pollution issues. Annual reports are due on March 31 of the following year and shall be made available to the Castlegar Library and the Selkirk College Library for viewing by the public. Dated this 7th day of MARCH, 1995 JIM McLAREN Telephone No. 604-365-4212 . A copy of this application was posted at the site ih accordance with the Waste Management Regulations on MARCH 7; 1995. Letters of concern about this application will be forwarded to the applicant. Celgar's 1994 Environmental Performance Report | is avail for public ig at Castlegar Library & Selkirk College Library. For Aimost 8,000 injuries Is A High Price To Pay Speeding. Please, Slow Down. LEGAL NOTICE of our effluent will continue in THIS. APPLICATION ie: to filed with the Regional Waste Manager at 333 VICTORIA STREET, NELSON British Columbia V1L 4K3 “any person who may be adversely affected by the discharge or storage of the section 3 (a) or publication, service or display under section 4, write to the manager stating how he is affected.” PREAMBLE - The purpose of this application is TO ADJUST CELGAR’S EFFLUENT PERMIT IN LIGHT OF THE PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED DURING THE FIRST 20 MONTHS OF i OF THE MODERNIZED L. We STONE VENEPAL (CELGAR) PULP INC SUITE 1700, PARK PLACE 666 BURRARD STREET VANCOUVER, B.C V6C 2x8 and CITIO B.C, INC. 3000-1055 WEST GEORGIA STREET POST OFFICE BOX 11130 ROYAL CENTRE _ VANCOUVER, B.C. V6E3R3 => hereby apply for amendment(s) as described below to Permit No PEO1272 granted on September 17, 1973, last amended March 23, 1994, which authorizes the discharge of EFFLUENT from a PULP MILL located at CASTLEGAR, B.C. to THE COLUMBIA RIVER jeral regulations. Copies of these analyses will be provided to the Medical Health Officer 6) Change SECTION 2.4, which currently requires monthly submission of effluent and receiving water analyses, to refer only to effluent data. The only Columbia River. sampling envisioned will be undertaken on a three year cycle in accordance with the f ‘al on these study findings will be available to the Regional Waste Manager and the public. 7) Delete SECTION 2.5.1 which specified the effluent requirements for the new mill start up period from July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994. This clause is now redundant. 8) Change SECTION 2.5.2 which specifies~ ongoing effluent requirements for the modernized mill as follows: BEFORE Discharge daily average Total Suspended 24 hr sample Solids Trout Toxicity at 2nd Clarifiers bbe sample monthly average annual discharge wr Ammonia monthly average 5 mg/l Orthophosphate monthly average 2 mg! AFTER Discharge monthly average 135,000m3/day een monthly average, 6 tonnes/day J 1994 WEDNESDAY March 22, 1995 e Castlegar t wet to surt the internet/1B the 'net ay VARIABLE Weather 3A ' 75 Cents + G.S.T. “The weekly newspaper with a dally commitment’ JEFF GABERT Sun Staff More than 400 people turned out at the Castlegar Community Complex Sunday afternoon to bear witness to a historic event as Premier Mike Harcourt signed The Columbia Basin Accord. Harcourt called the accord “an unprecedented shift of power to the people of the Columbia Basin.”