I agree with the Canadian…

I agree with the Canadian Environmental Law Association that if OPG is granted this approval, the people who live in proximity to the generating station could suffer from adverse health impacts, such as respiratory problems, stemming from a variety of pollutants being emitted in their local area.

Sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, and sulphuric acid emissions may cause important impacts to human health, especially in combination with emissions from other industrial facilities in the area. The facility is located close to the towns of Bath and Napanee.

This is especially concerning considering the amounts of requested emissions. For example, the provincial air standard for sulphur dioxide is 690 µg/m3; in 2023, the province will be lowering this standard to only 100 µg/m3; but OPG has requested approval to emit 2026 µg/m3. That’s over 20 times higher than the standard coming into effect next summer.

The provincial government is planning on lowering these standards for important reasons: the main one being human health. Therefore, I am opposed to OPG's proposal for a site-specific air standard.

Thank you for your consideration.