I have reviewed the projected emission calculations, and I think these data, although probably representing best estimates, are still speculative. I don't think we are able to reasonably judge emissions until the plant is operational. I also think that the MEF report needs to elaborate on standards regarding quality assessment and quality control of the data collected. Detection limits need to be specified because data quality depends strongly on how we define the word 'undetectable'. Data generation should come from laboratories that are licensed for this kind of analysis, and routinely checked with 'blind' samples where concentrations are known only by an impartial third party.
More thought needs to be given to impacts on an ecosystem level.
Blais et al. 1998. These are concerns that particularly affect northern climates like our own. In brief, I recommend that these questions be treated with the seriousness that they deserve. I recommend that the Comit de Suivi insists on a complete assessment of the bioaccumulation of these organochlorine chemicals in both terrestrial and aquatic food chains. The latter should probably focus on the Nicolet River and lakes downstream.