- The policy only applies to…

- The policy only applies to new or expanding facilities; this is not good enough in Hamilton where we have existing facilities that are currently contributing signification emissions.

- A focus on benzene and benzo(a)pyrene is not enough – there need to be firm timelines for adding other substances to the list;

-There should be prohibitions on approvals of new facilities when the levels of a pollutant in a community are greater than 100x the ambient air quality criterion (AAQC); (The Beach strip in Hamilton)

-The policy should also consider non-routine sources of air pollution (Sarnia example flaring);

- The policy should be based on a range of information sources, including all monitoring data, emissions information, and community concerns, and improve and expand air monitoring networks in areas such as Chemical Valley and Hamilton;

- There is a need to establish a legally binding, transparent approach for expanding the policy to consider cumulative effects in all Ontario communities, with priority being placed upon other communities with significant levels of industrial air pollution.

[Original Comment ID: 212388]