This is the moment to STOP ZENITH ENERGY’s expansion
Kate Murphy, Senior Community Organizer, Columbia Riverkeeper
This is it—our chance to stop Zenith Energy is here! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) just announced the public comment period for Zenith’s draft Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP). This is the last permit Zenith needs to expand its dangerous fuel facility in Northwest Portland. From now until December 16 at 5 p.m., DEQ is accepting public comments about Zenith’s draft air permit. This is our moment to stand up and demand that DEQ protect us from Zenith Energy’s plans to increase the threat of harm to our communities and our environment for years to come.
The next couple of months are going to be very busy, and your participation is so important! Check out the Zenith schedule of events below to stay informed about opportunities to engage. Stay tuned for the comment guide, coming soon.
What To Do
- Sign the petition.
- Attend the events below and come in person to the public hearing on 11/19.
- Spread the word!
Zenith Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Public Comment Period
This is the opportunity we have been waiting for to submit comments to DEQ in opposition to Zenith’s proposed air permit.
WHEN: Now until December 16, 2024 at 5 p.m.
HOW: Sign our petition and add your personal comments here
Public Information Meeting with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
This is an opportunity to ask DEQ questions about the Zenith proposal.
Please read the Question and Answer document ahead of time.
WHEN: Monday Oct. 28, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Online. Join online via Zoom
Join via phone by calling 253-215-8782 and entering Webinar ID: 831 8919 3595, Passcode: 231943.
First Zenith Public Hearing and Rally – In person
All hands on deck! This is our one chance to show up in person and let DEQ see the strength of the opposition to Zenith’s proposal. DEQ will share information about the draft air quality permit, answer questions, and accept verbal comments.
WHEN: Tuesday Nov. 19, 2024, Public Hearing from 7 to 9 p.m., Rally starts at 6 p.m.!
WHERE: Buckley Center Auditorium, University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd. Can’t make it in person? Join online via Zoom
Join via phone by calling 253-215-8782 and entering Webinar ID: 834 7518 7849, Passcode: 846241.
Second Zenith Public Hearing – Virtual
This is our second chance to show up and give virtual testimony in opposition to Zenith’s proposal. DEQ will share information about the draft air quality permit, answer questions, and accept verbal comments.
WHEN: Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Online. Join online via Zoom
Join via phone by calling 253-215-8782 and entering Webinar ID: 863 2834 0687, Passcode: 865793
Additional Resources
- Oregonian Article on expansion
- Columbia Riverkeeper Air Permit Fact Sheet
