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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Air Quality »   Air Quality Permitting »   Methyl Bromide Log Fumigation

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

Ecolab, Inc - New Hanover County

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. 

  • Final Permit 11/08/2021
  • Final Permit Review  11/08/2021 

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. 

  • Final Permit 09/29/2021
  • Final Permit Review 09/29/2021 
  • Hearing Officer's Report  
  • Transmittal Memo
  • Final Environmental Justice Report
  • August 31 Public Hearing - WebEx Recording
  • Draft Permit
  • Draft Permit Review
  • Draft Environmental Justice Report
  • August 31 Public Hearing Information

Previous Permitting Documents:

  • Permit 11/03/2020
  • Permit Application
  • Add Info - 1/8/2021
  • Add Info - 1/21/2021
  • Ecolab Response 2/5/2021
Flowers Timber Company, Inc -Wayne County

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. 

  • Final Permit 09/29/2021
  • Final Permit Review 09/29/2021
  • Hearing Officer's Report
  • Transmittal Memo
  • Final Environmental Justice Report
  • August 30 Public Hearing - WebEx Recording
  • Draft Permit
  • Draft Permit Review
  • Draft Environmental Justice Report
  • August 30 Public Hearing Information

Previous Permitting Documents:

  • Permit 09/20/2017
  • Notice of Intent to Modify - 2018
  • Permit Application
  • Ecolab Responses to Questions - 1/19/2021
  • Add Info - 1/21/2021
  • Ecolab Response - 2/5/2021

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  • Acciones de Permiso e información sobre Fumigación de troncos con Bromuro de Metilo

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