Michigan Approves Permit to Reduce Emissions at Graphic Packaging's Kalamazoo Mill
Michigan regulators have approved an air permit for Graphic Packaging International's Kalamazoo mill, aimed at reducing emissions by retiring two older boilers and an outdated production line. The plan is expected to significantly lower nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds, while also addressing community odor concerns linked to hydrogen sulfide emissions. The permit allows for increased production on a newer machine without raising daily production caps and is not anticipated to invoke additional federal oversight.
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Michigan regulators are proposing an air permit for Graphic Packaging International's Kalamazoo mill that aims to reduce air pollution by retiring two older boilers and an outdated production line. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has outlined plans to decommission the K3 production line and shut down Boilers 8 and 9, resulting in an estimated annual reduction of 100 tons of nitrogen oxides, 79 tons of carbon monoxide, 27.6 tons of volatile organic compounds, and smaller reductions in other pollutants.
This permit will also allow increased production limits on the newer K2 coated recycled board machine without raising daily production caps. The plan addresses ongoing odor issues linked to hydrogen sulfide emissions, which have raised health concerns in the surrounding community.
The facility's odor management plan must include measures for monitoring and mitigating odors. The permit is not expected to trigger additional federal oversight as it would reduce overall pollution.
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