Methyl Bromide Log Fumigation Permitting Actions and Information

On the issue of methyl bromide in log fumigation use, the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) established an Acceptable Ambient Level and designated it as a state Toxic Air Pollutant, effective November 1, 2020. Read more information here.

Log fumigation facilities must comply with 15A NCAC 2D .0546 and were required to submit a permit modification application with changes to include, but not limited to, appropriate control measures, monitoring protocols, and recordkeeping.

Permitting Information

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Ecolab, Inc. 
2202 Burnett Boulevard
Wilmington, NC 28402
Facility ID: 6500356

2021 Permitting Documents:

On November 8, 2021, DAQ issued a time-limited modification to allow an alternate operating scenario, due to supply chain issues. 

On September 29, 2021, DAQ issued the permit for Ecolab, Inc to continue operations in New Hanover County within the limits required under a new state emissions rule regulating log fumigation. 

Previous Permitting Documents:

Flowers Timber Company, Inc.
140 Greenfield Cemetery Rd.
Seven Springs, NC 28578
Facility ID: 9600280

2021 Permitting Documents:

On September 29, 2021, DAQ issued the permit for Flowers Timber Company, Inc to continue operations within the limits required under a new state emissions rule regulating log fumigation. 

Previous Permitting Documents:

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