Iron ore pellet sector: environmental performance agreement overview
This environmental performance agreement is in effect from January 5, 2018 to June 1, 2026.
Objective
The objective of this agreement is to implement the base level industrial emissions requirements (BLIERs) developed for the iron ore pellet sector.
Signatories
This agreement has been negotiated between:
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Iron Ore Company of Canada
- ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P.
Key requirements
The participating companies agree to:
- achieve and maintain the BLIERs for emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
- participate in a nitrogen oxides (NOx) technical working group
- the working group will prepare a report including opportunities for the reduction and/or improved control of NOx emissions
Deadlines
Type of reports | Deadline |
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Annual report | June 1 (each calendar year of this agreement, starting in 2018) |
NOx working group report | 2020 to 2021 |
ECCC public reporting | Annually |
Where to submit
All annual reports are to be submitted electronically to ec.epa-epe.ec@canada.ca.
Performance results
Both companies submitted their annual report by the June 1 deadline. Reports indicate that both companies are on track to meet their emissions targets for PM2.5 and SO2 in 2019. The NOx working group was created in July 2018 and is composed of industries, experts from the private sector, ECCC and provinces. We participated in the first meeting held on September 19, 2018.
Verification results
We received and verified the annual reports, which include PM2.5 and sulfur content in fuel data. However, these requirements are applicable from July 2018. Based on insights from the data received, we will make modifications to the reporting template. These modifications are intended to improve next year’s reporting.
Background information
Federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers are taking action to better protect human health and the environment by endorsing and implementing the air quality management system. It includes:
- Canadian ambient air quality standards for fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone and SO2
- BLIERs
- local air zone management by the provincial/territorial jurisdictions
Summary of instruments to implement BLIERs
The Government of Canada led a federal, provincial and territorial consensus process with stakeholder involvement to complete the development of BLIERs. For the iron ore pellet sector, quantitative BLIERs were developed for PM2.5 and SO2 and qualitative BLIERs were developed for NOx.
Response to comments
A draft agreement was posted for public consultation on the Government of Canada's environmental performance agreements website for 60 days. No comments were received from stakeholders.
Contact us
Mining and Processing Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: ec.mmp-tmm.ec@canada.ca
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