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For example, atmospheric pollutant concentrations are often overestimated by using maximum emission rates for point sources, an approach recommended by regulatory agencies that may not reflect typical operating conditions, especially for sources with variable emissions. To better understand how emission variability affects modeled pollutant concentrations, this study presents a novel probabilistic modeling framework designed to estimate pollutant concentrations from industrial sources, with a focus on integrating variability in emission rates. The framework incorporates a Monte Carlo screening method combined with AERMOD (American Meteorological Society\/Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Model) to evaluate the atmospheric dispersion of emissions. This approach provides a more flexible and data-driven method for determining emission rates compared to traditional modeling methods. The utility of the method was demonstrated through an application to the pulp and paper industry that included modeling of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from a virtual kraft pulp mill. A base AERMOD simulation, using maximum emission rates, predicted the highest concentration of ambient nitrogen dioxide (NO2), representing a worst-case scenario. In contrast, using emission rates derived from the Monte Carlo screening method, the estimated ambient NO2 concentrations were substantially lower. 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