Strict controls coming for pulp and paper mills

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Stricter controls will clamp down on the pulp and paper industry according to a Wednesday announcement by Federal Environment Minister Lucien Bouchard.

The new regulations will be phased in over the next four years and should eliminate carcinogenic discharges of dioxins and furans from mills.

Bouchard said even though the industry took steps to reduce its pollution, they weren't enough.

The Canadian Pulp and Paper Association said it's industry has committed $1.2 billion to programs to reduce dioxins and furans in mill discharges to undetectable levels.

An association official said research to reduce dioxin discharges is evidence of the industry's commitment to the environment.