The permit authorizes Domtar to increase the amount of green logs processed at its woodyard from 2.2 million tons per 12 months to a limit of 4.4 million tons. Domtar will not make any physical modification at the mill or increase pulp production.

The permit modification increases emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and triggers more stringent emissions regulations. As a result, Domtar will be required to implement the best available control technology at its woodyard, including the best practices for operation and maintenance. Air dispersion modeling reviewed by DAQ found that the increase in VOC emissions is not expected to cause an exceedance of federal health-based air quality standards.

The permit includes conditions that ensure ambient levels of all pollutants emitted by the facility comply with emission standards, including applicable health-based standards, beyond the facility's fence line. The facility will be subject to recordkeeping and reporting requirements and regular inspections.

Copies of the final permit, final permit review, permit application and a one-page project fact sheet are available online.