Title Ebco Metal Finishing Ltd.

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1 Title Ebco Metal Finishing Ltd. About us About our new facility Ebco Metal Finishing Ltd. has been safely and successfully operating in the Lower Mainland since Family owned and operated, we deliver high quality metal finishing and hot-dip galvanizing services for projects here and around the world. 32ND AVENUE We recently built a new facility in Campbell Heights in Surrey which when fully operational will employ approximately 40 people, most of whom live nearby. The new galvanizing operation will replace our current facility in Richmond. Our Richmond facility operates safely and in accordance with air permitting requirements; however to improve and expand our business, we need a new Key improvements with the new facility include: State of the art galvanizing equipment Fully-enclosed galvanizing kettle with filters to capture particulate emissions Tough, puncture- and crack-resistant chemical tanks to minimize the potential for leaks Plastic lined chemical containment pits isolated from storm and sanitary facility. We are moving so we can grow our sewers to capture and contain chemicals in the unlikely event of a 180TH STREET 192ND STREET business, be closer to our customers and employees, and reduce our impact spill or leak on the environment. Our new purposebuilt facility will use many of the modern 24TH AVENUE technologies and emissions controls that we have been testing in Richmond, and it will be cleaner, safer and more efficient. 20TH AVENUE

2 Galvanizing What is Galvanizing? Galvanizing is the process of applying a zinc coating to steel to prevent rust. This includes cleaning and dipping steel products into special high-grade zinc metal. Galvanized steel reduces the need for maintenance, is less toxic than paint (no Volatile Organic Compounds), and can have a life span of up to 75 years or more, with little effect on the surrounding environment. Galvanized steel is 100% recyclable. What is Zinc? Zinc is a naturally occurring element found in air, water and soil. Zinc is considered essential for all life humans, animals and plants. GALVANIZED STEEL IS USED FOR: Construction Agricultural Hydro electric Bridges Highway structures including guardrails, light poles and signs It is found in many consumer, agriculture, industrial and infrastructure products, including: Sunscreen Cold remedies Fertilizer Farm equipment Car tires Zinc has many beneficial properties: Boosts immunity by helping to regulate the production of cells in our body Makes it possible for cells to multiply, an essential process during pregnancy A vital element for plant growth; zinc deficiencies can affect the yield and quality of food crops

3 Galvanizing Key Steps in Galvanizing The Galvanizing Process Receive steel products from manufacturers Remove oil and dirt from steel Cleaning in a cleaning solution Clean rust from steel in a mild Rinsing acid solution Dip cleaned steel in a water-based solution to prepare metal for coating Pickling Coat steel in heated high-grade zinc metal in an enclosed area Air cool the coated steel Rinsing Package coated steel products for delivery Flux solution Drying Zinc bath Cooling and inspection

4 179 St 180 St 181 St 183 St 184 St 190 St 191 St 192 St 194 St About the permit application How does modelling work? Sensitive receptors Air quality dispersion models are used to DISPERSION MODELLING CONSIDERS Eldon Brk assess emissions from a specific facility A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCLUDING: Clover Brk 33 Ave based on: Meteorology and land use Erickson Crk Laura Brk 32 Ave 1) Facility conditions: Terrain 29A Ave Keery Crk Keery Crk 188 St Raw materials used Receptors Breaks Brk Keery Park 28 Ave Dall Brk Product throughput Building downwash (emissions being Justin Brk Erickson Crk 27 Ave Latimer Park Operating conditions forced to ground level) 25 Ave 2) Background conditions in the area, Background ambient concentrations 24 Ave 129A - including: In addition to assessing air quality at our 21A Ave 22 Ave 129B - Terrain Wind direction Weather conditions facility, several off-site representative sensitive receptor points were included. Preliminary air quality predictions have shown no appreciable increases from homson Crk 20 Ave Redwood Dr 182 St 127A - McMillan Rd Twin Crks Crks Twin Twin Crks Twin Crks 16 Ave 21 Ave 128A - Little Campbell Riv These modelling inputs are used to predict potential impacts on local air quality. Metro Vancouver reviewed and approved Ebco s air dispersion modelling plan prior to our commencing the assessment and will be reviewing all modelling results. background levels. Sensitive receptors are areas of particular interest; for example, schools, hospitals, daycares, residences and seniors facilities. LEGEND Creek Residence Business School

5 About the permit application Preliminary Modelling Results Predicted concentrations from the facility contribute a small percentage to the total amount of air quality concentrations between 0.03% and 11% of objective levels, depending on the substance. When combined with background levels the ambient conditions remain well below Metro Vancouver objective levels. Comparisons of predicted emissions Maximum air quality concentrations at Sensitive Receptors per hour during normal operations Substance PM 2.5 Zinc Chlorine Nickel Averaging Period Objective Background in μg/m 3 (% of Objective) Facility Only in μg/m 3 (% of Objective) Cumulative in μg/m 3 (% of Objective) 24-hour (60%) 0.51 (2%) 15.6 (62%) Annual (70%) 0.04 (0.5%) 5.6 (70.5%) 1-hour (0.6%) 2.1 (11%) 2.3 (11.6%) Annual (0.3%) 0.02 (1.0%) 0.03 (1.3%) 1-hour 15 n/a* 0.43 (2.8%) 0.43 (2.8%) Annual 1.5 n/a* (0.3%) (0.3%) 1-Hour (70%) (1.3%) 0.23 (71.3%) Annual (1.7%) (0.07%) (1.8%) SMOG-FORMING EMISSIONS AMMONIA 4 ZINC 1-Hour (24%) 2.8 (1.5%) 46.0 (25.5%) Ammonia Annual (13%) 0.03 (0.03%) 12.2 (13.3%) Ammonium Chloride 24-Hour 120 n/a* 0.10 (0.09%) 0.10 (0.09%) 10 Sulphuric Acid 10-Minute (0.78%) 1.3 (10%) 1.3 (10.8%) 24-Hour 7 n/a* 0.27 (3.9%) 0.27 (3.9%) 2 Dustfall 30-day 53 n/a* 0.41** (0.78%) 0.41** (0.78%) The primary substances of interest related to Ebco s new facility are fine particulate matter, ammonia and zinc. * n/a = no background monitoring data available ** Dustfall units measured in mg/100 cm 2

6 Air Quality and Human Health in Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver objectives are health-based guidelines that are consistent in most jurisdictions in North America. Metro Vancouver and their partners have made significant progress in reducing air emissions in our region to protect our health and environment. TRANSPORTATION REPRESENTS ALMOST 50% OF SMOG-FORMING AIR EMISSIONS (INCLUDING PARTICULATE MATTER) IN METRO VANCOUVER AGRICULTURAL & DOMESTIC ANIMALS ARE THE #1 SOURCE OF AMMONIA EMISSIONS 9.2% OTHER SOURCES Marine transportation vehicles 10% Land transportation vehicles 23% Non-road engines 16% Natural sources 11% Agriculture 7% Chemical product use 16% Other 6% WOOD STOVES ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 25% OF PARTICULATE MATTER IN OUR AIRSHED AND CONTAIN TOXIC AIR POLLUTANTS 14.5% 9.0% 36.1% WASTEWATER TREATMENT MOBILE SOURCES AGRICULTURAL ANIMALS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, All industry (including Ebco) 6% Commercial, institutional and residential buildings 5% AIR QUALITY HEALTH RISKS WERE IDENTIFIED AS LOW MORE THAN 99% OF THE TIME 31.1% DOMESTIC ANIMALS Source: Metro Vancouver website Source: Caring for the Air, Metro Vancouver 2015

7 Thank you Our Commitment We will be a good neighbour. We are committed to operating in compliance with permit conditions that Metro Vancouver requires. Metro Vancouver is now accepting public comments regarding our permit request. your comments EbcoComments@metrovancouver.org For more information Pages/default.aspx March 2016 Metro Vancouver grants approval for temporary operations May 2016 Environmental Appeal Board grants stay of the Approval August 2016 to February Ebco consultants conduct Air Quality Modelling February Ebco submits air quality permit application April Start of public comment period April Community information meeting April/May Public comment period continues To be determined Metro Vancouver reviews application To be determined Permit decision WE ARE HERE