Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

BASIC FACILITY INFORMATION Substance Name & CAS # Chlorine CAS# 7782-50-5 Substance Name & CAS # Hexachlorobenzene CAS# 118-74-1 Substance Name & CAS # Sulphuric Acid CAS# 7664-93-9 Substance Name & CAS # Arsenic CAS#NA-02 Substance Name & CAS # Cadmium CAS#NA-03 Substance Name & CAS # Copper CAS#NA-06 Substance Name & CAS # Lead CAS#NA-08 Substance Name & CAS # Manganese CAS#NA-09 Substance Name & CAS # Mercury CAS#NA-10 Substance Name & CAS # Selenium CAS#NA-12 Substance Name & CAS # Zinc CAS#NA-14 Substance Name & CAS # Acetaldehyde CAS#75-07-0 Substance Name & CAS # Methanol CAS#67-56-1 Substance Name & CAS # Naphthalene CAS#91-20-3 Substance Name & CAS # 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin CAS#1746-01-6 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin CAS#19408-74-3 Substance Name & CAS # Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin CAS#3268-87-9 Substance Name & CAS # Octachlorodibenzofuran CAS#39001-02-0 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin CAS#39227-28-6 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin CAS#40321-76-4 Substance Name & CAS # 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran CAS#51207-31-9 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran CAS#55673-89-7 Substance Name & CAS # 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran CAS#57117-31-4 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran CAS#57117-41-6 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran CAS#57117-44-9 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin CAS#57653-85-7 Substance Name & CAS # 2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran CAS#60851-34-5 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Hepatchlorodibenzofuran CAS#67562-39-4 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran CAS#70648-26-9 Substance Name & CAS # 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran CAS#72918-21-9

LEGAL & TRADE NAME AND SITE ADDRESS Company Name Resolute FP Canada Inc. Facility Name Thunder Bay Operations Facility Address 2001 Neebing Avenue Coordinates (UTM/NAD 83) Easting 329659.00 Northing 5357463.00 Number of Employees 500 NPRI ID 930 Ontario MOE ID 5106

PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION Legal & Trade Name Address

Resolute FP Canada Inc, 111 Duke Street, Suite 5000, Montreal, Qc, H3C 2M1

Percent Ownership 100 per cent

Business Number 888791241BN001 PRIMARY NAICS CODES

2 Digit NAICS Code 32 – Manufacturing 4 Digit NAICS Code 3221 – Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills 6 Digit NAICS Code 322122 – Newsprint Mills

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION Facility Public Contact Ashleigh Marchl, Environmental Coordinator,

(807) 475-2131 Facility Technical Contact Ashleigh Marchl, Environmental Coordinator,

(807) 475-2131 Person Who Prepared Plan Ashleigh Marchl, Environmental Coordinator,

(807) 475-2131 Parent Company Contact Pascale Lagacé, Environmental Director, (514) 394-3675 Planner Responsible for Making Recommendations

Pascale Lagacé, Environmental Director, (514) 394-3675

TSRP0073

Planner Responsible for Certification

Pascale Lagacé, Environmental Director, (514) 394-3675

TSRP0073

TOXIC REDUCTION PLAN OVERVIEW

Statement of Intent Resolute FP Canada Inc, Thunder Bay Operations, is committed to playing a leadership role in protecting the environment. Whenever technically and economically feasible, the Resolute Thunder Bay is committed to reduce the use and/or creation of toxic substances identified in this Toxic Substance Reduction Plan (TSRP) Summary in compliance with all Federal and Provincial Regulations. This plan summary accurately reflects the content of the TSRP for Chlorine, Hexachlorobenzene, Sulphuric Acid, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Selenium, Zinc, Dioxins and Furans, and VOC’s.

Objectives of Plan The Thunder Bay Operation is committed to reviewing the use, creation and options for reduction of all toxic substances identified in this TRSP; consequently, this plan will determine the technical and economic feasibility of each option to determine which, if any, are viable for implementation at this time.

Plan Overview Information specific to each toxic substance is found in the following appendices:

• Appendix A – Chlorine • Appendix B - Hexachlorobenzene • Appendix C – Sulphuric Acid • Appendix D – Metals • Appendix E – VOC’s • Appendix F – Dioxins and Furans

Information for each toxic substance includes:

• Descriptions of processes that use or create the toxic substance • Annual costs associated with the toxic substance • Reduction Options and associated reduction estimates • Technical and Economic Feasibility of each option • List of options to be implemented

Toxic Substance Accounting Information Toxic Substance Accounting information, including records of methods used to track and quantify, quantifications and input and output analysis of all toxic substances identified in this TSRP can be found in the facility’s toxic substance accounting files.

Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

APPENDIX A – Chlorine

Description of Processes That Use or Create Chlorine Chlorine is used directly in the treatment of incoming water as a disinfectant to ensure high quality process water for the manufacturing of pulp and paper. Chlorine is also generated as a byproduct from the generation and use of chlorine dioxide in the kraft mill bleaching process. Please refer to the toxic substance accounting files for copies of updated flow sheets and detailed accounting info.

Options to be Implemented Option 1 and Option 2 will be implemented. The Thunder Bay Operation is committed to reviewing the use and generation of Chlorine and investigation into options to eliminate the use of Chlorine and reduce the creation of chlorine by 202,000 kg within 5 years as technology becomes available.

Option 1 – Elimination of elemental chlorine for mill water treatment

Description and Rational of Reduction The mill currently uses elemental chlorine as part of treating the incoming water. The project would evaluate the use of an alternative water disinfection chemical that does not contain any substances Reduction Category Materials and Feedstock Substitution

Option 2 – Near Neutral Bleaching in Kraft Mill

Description and Rational of Reduction The kraft mill is investigating the near-neutral bleaching technology, which would reduce the amount of chlorine dioxide required in the bleaching process. As a result, there will be a corresponding reduction in trace chlorine generated from the process. Reduction Category Equipment or Process Modifications

Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

APPENDIX B – Hexachlorobenzene

Description of Processes That Use or Create Hexachlorobenzene Resolute Forest Products Thunder Bay does not use Hexachlorobenzene, but generates Hexachlorobenzene as a by-product from the combustion of black liquor in the chemical recovery process. Black liquor is a by-product generated from the kraft pulping process and contains spent pulping chemicals and organics from the wood feedstock. The organic material is burned off, leaving the residual chemical to be recovered and converted back into a form that can be re-used in the pulping process. Please refer to the toxic substance accounting files for copies of updated flow sheets and accounting info.

Options to be Implemented The Thunder Bay Operation is committed to minimizing the creation of Hexachlorobenzene from the manufacturing process. However, based on the facility’s review, there are no technically or economically feasible options identified for the reduction of the creation of Hexachlorobenze.

Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

APPENDIX C – Sulphuric Acid

Description of Processes That Use or Create Sulphuric Acid Sulphuric Acid is used throughout the production process as either a reagent in the generation of Chlorine Dioxide or as a pH neutralizing agent for process control or effluent treatment purposes. Sulphuric Acid is also created as a by-product during the combustion of black liquor in the Chemical Recovery process. Please refer to the toxic substance accounting files for copies of updated flow sheets and detailed accounting info.

Options to be Implemented Option 2 will be implemented. The anticipated date for a reduction in use of 678 tonnes of Sulphuric Acid is by January 2013. Resolute does not intend to reduce the creation of Sulphuric Acid because there are no technically or economically feasible options available to reduce the creation of Sulphuric Acid. However, Resolute is committed to explore and evaluate new technology to reduce the use of this substance as it becomes available. The Thunder Bay Operation will not be implementing any options to reduce the creation of Sulphuric Acid.

Option 2 – 100% TMP Content in Paper Mill

Description and Rational of Reduction The paper mill can currently run a mix of TMP and Recycle feedstock on the paper machine. By shutting down the recycle plant and running 100% TMP on the paper machine there will be a reduction of the use of Sulphuric Acid in the recycle pulping process. Reduction Category Product Design or Reformulation

Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

APPENDIX D– Metals (Arsenic/Cadmium/Copper/Lead/Manganese/Selenium/Zinc)

Description of Processes That Use or Create Metals The kraft and newsprint processes use wood and recycle paper as feedstock, which contain trace metals that are naturally occurring. Within the process there are additional chemical additives that may also contain trace metals. The process also uses woody biomass as fuel for cogeneration purposes. The biomass contains trace metals that are naturally occurring. The facility does not create metals in the process. Please refer to the toxic substance accounting files for copies of updated flow sheets and detailed accounting info.

Toxic Substance Use and Creation Reduction Options Based on the facility’s review, there are no technically or economically feasible options identified for the reduction of the use of Copper, Manganese, Selenium or Zinc, therefore there are no reduction options being implemented to reduce their use.

Options to be Implemented Option 2 and Option 3 will be implemented. As a result of the options implemented, arsenic will be reduced by 14 kg, cadmium by 0.30 kg, lead by 0.49 kg, and mercury by 0.14 kg for a total reduction of 14.93 kg. The anticipated date to reduce the total amount of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury used at the site is January 1, 2015.

Option 2 – 100% TMP Content in Paper Mill

Description and Rational of Reduction The paper mill can currently run a mix of TMP and Recycle feedstock on the paper machine. By shutting down the recycle plant and running 100% TMP on the paper machine there will be a reduction of metals use from the recycle pulping process. Reduction Category Product Design or Reformulation

Option 3 – Near Neutral Bleaching in Kraft Mill

Description and Rational of Reduction Implementation of Near Neutral Bleaching in Kraft Bleach Plant. Successful implementation will result in a decrease in chemical usage in the bleach plant and corresponding reduction in chlorine dioxide usage. As a result, there will be a corresponding reduction in the material feedstock used to generate chlorine dioxide of which contains trace amounts of metals. Reduction Category Equipment or Process Modifications

Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

APPENDIX E – VOC’s (Acetaldehyde/Methanol/Naphthalene)

Description of Processes That Use or Create VOC’s During the production of kraft pulp and newsprint, VOC’s are created during the heating and cooking of wood chips and wood fibre. The VOC’s are created as a result of the release of naturally occurring organic material present in the feedstock. Please refer to the facility’s toxic substance accounting files for copies of updated flow sheets, accounting info and detailed process descriptions.

Toxic Substance Use and Creation Reduction Options Based on the facility’s review, there are no technically or economically feasible options identified for the reduction of the creation of Acetaldehyde. Resolute Thunder Bay is committed to reviewing the generation of, and investigate options to reduce Acetaldehyde as technology becomes available.

Options to be Implemented Option 2 will be implemented. The anticipated date to reduce the creation of 25 kg of Naphthalene and 718 kg of Methanol is January 1, 2013.

Option 2 – 100% TMP Content in Paper Mill

Description and Rational of Reduction The paper mill can currently run a mix of TMP and Recycle feedstock on the paper machine. By shutting down the recycle plant and running 100% TMP on the paper machine there will be a reduction of VOC creation from the recycle pulping process. Reduction Category Product Design or Reformulation

Toxic Substance Reduction Plan Summary

APPENDIX F – Dioxins and Furans 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Octachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Hepatchlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran

Description of Processes That Use or Create Dioxins and Furans The Thunder Bay Operation does not use dioxins or furans. Trace levels of the compounds are created as part of biomass combustion and elemental chlorine free bleaching of kraft pulp. As part of the chemical recovery process and the steam and power process, biomass in the form of black liquor or wood residuals are combusted to create steam which is used for process heating and on-site electricity generation. During the process of combustion trace levels of the dioxin/furan compounds are created. The facility also uses elemental chlorine free bleaching technology to bleach the kraft pulp. During this process there are also trace amounts of dioxins and furans created. Please refer to the toxic substance accounting files for copies of updated flow sheets, detailed process descriptions and accounting info.

Reduction Options The Thunder Bay Operation is committed to minimizing the creation of dioxins and furans from the manufacturing process. However, the facility has not identified any options that are technically and economically feasible to reduce the creation of dioxins and furans from the process.

Options to be Implemented Based on the Technical and Economic Feasibility it was determined that the options identified do not have the necessary payback and may result in net negative environmental impact. Therefore the facility does not plan on implementing any of the identified options.