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Chemical Substances in Batch 11 of the Challenge
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On September 26, 2009, the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health released a Notice in the Canada Gazette for the eleventh group of substances identified under the Challenge, entitled: Notice of eleventh release of technical information relevant to substances identified in the Challenge. Industry and interested stakeholders are invited to submit any information that may be used to inform risk assessment and to develop and benchmark best practices for risk management and product stewardship.
For each substance in Batch 11, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the following:
- The Challenge
- Substance Profiles
- Mandatory Section 71 Survey Notice
- Voluntary Questionnaire
- Timelines
- Information Workshops for Stakeholders
- Contact Information
Substance Profiles for Batch 11 Substances
| CAS No. | Chemical Substance Public Summary |
Substance Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 1 This substance did not meet the categorization criteria specified under section 73 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, but was determined to be a priority for assessment from a health perspective. | ||
| 98-01-1 | 2-Furancarboxaldehyde |  HTML PDF |
| 103-23-1 | Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester | HTML PDF |
| 107-22-21 | Ethanedial | HTML PDF |
| 140-88-5 | 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester | HTML PDF |
| 149-57-5 | Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl- | HTML PDF |
Mandatory Section 71 Survey Notice
The following Notice, issued under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, entitled: Notice with respect to Batch 11 Challenge substances applies to the 16 substances in the eleventh group identified under the Challenge.
Every person to whom the Notice applies must comply with the Notice by no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, January 26, 2010. Please note that under subsection 71(4) of the Act extensions for a maximum of two months may be granted in some cases on written request. To apply for an extension, a written request and justification must be received by the Minister of the Environment prior to the deadline.
- CEPA 1999 section 71 Notice with respect to certain Batch 11 Challenge substances
( PDF Version, Word Version, eSubmissions) - Guidance Document for completing the CEPA section 71 Notice
( PDF Version, Word Version) - Declaration of Non-Engagement ( eSubmissions)
- Declaration of Stakeholder Interest ( eSubmissions)
Voluntary Questionnaire
In addition, industry and interested stakeholders are also invited to submit, within six months (on or before March 25, 2010), further information regarding the scientific properties of these substances, or best management practices associated with the use of these substances that might contribute to improved decision-making. Information on the type of information that could be submitted, and logistics for submitting information is detailed in the Challenge Questionnaire and related Guidance Document below.
- Challenge Questionnaire ( PDF Version, Word Version)
- Guidance Document for completing the Challenge Questionnaire ( PDF)
Timelines
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 26 September 2009 | Release of "Batch 11" of the Challenge and the accompanying technical documents. |
| 26 January 2010 | Deadline for submission of information under the section 71 notice on "Batch 11" substances (if no extension granted). |
| 25 March 2010 | Deadline for submission of additional information by interested stakeholders, including on the extent and nature of the management/stewardship of "Batch 11" substances. |
| Anticipated on 3 July 2010 | If no information received: Publication in Canada Gazette and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessments, (b) the proposals to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2), and (c) the risk management scope documents. |
| Anticipated on 2 October 2010 | If specified information is received: Publication in Canada Gazette and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessments, (b) the new information received, (c) the proposal to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2), and (d) the risk management scope documents. |
| Anticipated on 8 January 2011 | When no information is received during challenge period: Publication in Canada Gazette of final assessment decisions under subsection 77(6), release of Government's proposed risk management approach documents, and start of 60-day public comment period on the proposed risk management approach documents. |
| Anticipated on 2 April 2011 | When information is received during challenge period: Publication in Canada Gazette of final assessment decisions under subsection 77(6), release of Government's proposed risk management approach documents, and start of 60-day public comment period on the proposed risk management approach documents. |
Information Workshops for Stakeholders
The Government of Canada regularly hosts stakeholder information workshops to help further explain the Challenge, the associated documentation and how to participate.
For information on the latest stakeholder information workshops on the Challenge, please click on the following link:
Contact Information
Completed questionnaires or requests for additional information should be sent to:
DSL Surveys Coordinator
Chemicals Management Plan
Gatineau (QC) K1A 0H3
Telephone: 1-888-228-0530 (in Canada) or 819-956-9313
Fax: 819-953-7155
E-mail: DSL.surveyco@ec.gc.ca
