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Chemical Substances in Batch 8 of the Challenge
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- The Challenge
News Release 
- Update on Batch 8
- Publication of Notice of Intent to Amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to Apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) Provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) to Four Batch 8 Substances
- Release of Draft Screening Assessment Report for Batch 8 Substances
- Release of Risk Management Scope Documents for Batch 8 Substances
- Background
- Timelines
- Stakeholder Information Workshops on the Challenge
- Contact Information
Update on Batch 8
New information was received from industry or interested stakeholders for all of the 14 substances in Batch 8 of the Challenge. All information that was received relating to the mandatory S.71 survey Notice, the voluntary questionnaire and the substance profiles for Batch 8 substances has been considered by Government officials in the preparation of draft screening assessments and risk management scope documents for these substances.
Publication of Notice of Intent to Amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to Apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) Provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) to Four Batch 8 Substances
(Public comment period January 30, 2010 to March 31, 2010)
For four substances in Batch 8 (CAS No. 626-39-1, 944-61-6, 65140-91-2 and 68551-44-0), the proposed conclusion of the draft screening assessment is that these substances do not meet the criteria set out in section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999).
However, while they are not in commerce above 100 kg per calendar year and they are not entering the environment, there is concern that new activities for these substances which have not been identified or assessed under CEPA 1999 could lead to these substances meeting the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act. Therefore, it was recommended that these substances be subject to the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions specified under subsection 81(3) of the Act, so that new uses of these substances are notified and will undergo ecological and human health risk assessments as specified in section 83 of the Act prior to the substance being reintroduced into Canada.
A Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under subsection 87(3) of CEPA 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of the Act applies to Benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo-; Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5,6-dimethoxy-; Phosphonic acid, [[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-, monoethyl ester, calcium salt (2:1) and Fatty acids, C6-19-branched, zinc salts was published in the Canada Gazette Vol. 144, No. 5 on January 30, 2010.
- Canada Gazette: Vol. 144, No. 5 - Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of this Act applies to four substances ( PDF Version - 1131 K)
There is a 60-day public comment period (from January 30, 2010 to March 31, 2010) associated with this Canada Gazette Notice. Details on how to submit public comments can be found within the Notice.
Release of Draft Screening Assessments for Batch 8 Substances
(Public comment period January 30, 2010 to March 31, 2010)
On January 30, 2010, 11 Notices relating to the release of draft screening assessments for the 14 substances in Batch 8 of the Challenge were published in the Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 144 No. 5 and the draft screening assessments were released on this Web site (see below).
There is a 60-day public comment period associated with these publications. Public comments may be submitted (from January 30, 2010 to March 31, 2010) on (a) the draft screening assessments and (b) the proposal to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). Details on how to submit public comments can be found within the applicable Canada Gazette Notices for each substance in the tables below. Please note that the public comment period will not be extended. Given the Government's commitment to finalizing the screening assessments by the deadlines specified below, any information received after the end of the public comment period may not be taken into consideration in the final assessment report.
Release of Risk Management Scope Documents for Batch 8 Substances
(Public comment period January 30, 2010 to March 31, 2010)
Under the Chemicals Management Plan's Challenge, the Government of Canada has committed from the outset to engaging stakeholders on the proposed management of the risks associated with substances in the Challenge. When the proposed conclusion of the draft screening assessment report is that a substance meets one or more of the criteria set out under section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), an accompanying risk management scope document is available to the public for a 60-day comment period. Please note that the public comment period will not be extended.
The risk management scope document is a preliminary outline of the options being examined for the management of a substance based on the proposed conclusions of the draft screening assessment report. Industry and other interested stakeholders are being invited to submit comments on the content of the risk management scope documents or to provide other information that would help inform decision making. Comments submitted on the Batch 8 risk management scope documents, by March 31, 2010, will be taken into consideration as the Government of Canada moves forward with the development of risk management approach documents.
The proposed risk management approach document will be a more detailed document building on the risk management scope document that outlines, in more depth, the proposed risk management actions, including the proposed choice of instrument. The release of the proposed risk management approach document will coincide with the publication of the final screening assessment report, anticipated on July 31, 2010. The proposed risk management approach document will also be subject to a 60-day public comment period.
Comments and information submissions on the risk management scope documents should be submitted to the address provided farther below.
| CAS No. | Chemical Substance Public Summary |
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* Substances for which no response was received to the notice published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 140, No. 9, under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, on March 4, 2006, but for which stakeholders indicated in their Declaration of Non-Engagement forms an interest in the substances. 1 No risk management scope documents were prepared for these substances because the proposed conclusion of the draft screening assessment reports is that they do not meet any of the criteria set out under section 64 of CEPA 1999. 2 These substances have been grouped into one Screening Assessment Report. | ||||
| 626-39-1* 2 | Benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo- |
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| 944-61-62 | Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5,6-dimethoxy- |
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| 2215-35-2 | Zinc, bis[O,O-bis(1,3-dimethylbutyl) phosphorodithioato-S,S']-, (T-4)- |
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| 17540-75-9 | Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(1-methylpropyl)- |
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| 65140-91-22 | Phosphonic acid, [[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-, monoethyl ester, calcium salt (2:1) |
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| 68551-44-02 | Fatty acids, C6-19-branched, zinc salts |
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| 70331-94-1* | Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, (1,2-dioxo-1,2-ethanediyl)bis(imino-2,1-ethanediyl) ester |
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| 72102-55-7 | Methylium, [4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]bis[4-(ethylamino)-3-methylphenyl]-, acetate |
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| 75768-65-9 | Phosphonium, triphenyl(phenylmethyl)-, salt with 4,4 -[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]bis[phenol] (1:1) |
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| CAS No. | Chemical Substance Public Summary |
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1 No risk management scope documents were prepared for these substances because the proposed conclusion of the draft screening assessment reports is that they do not meet any of the criteria set out under section 64 of CEPA 1999. | ||||
| 75-52-5 | Methane, nitro- |
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| 79-46-9 | Propane, 2-nitro- |
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| 88-72-2 | Benzene, 1-methyl-2-nitro- |
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| 139-13-9 | Glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)- |
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| 25013-16-5 | Phenol, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy- |
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Background
Launch of Batch 8
On January 31, 2009, the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health released a Notice in the Canada Gazette for the eighth group of substances identified under the Challenge, entitled: Notice of eighth release of technical information relevant to substances identified in the Challenge. Industry and interested stakeholders were asked to submit information (by responding to a mandatory survey notice, if applicable, and/or a voluntary questionnaire) that could be used to inform risk assessment and to develop and benchmark best practices for risk management and product stewardship.
In order to gather information on these Batch 8 Challenge substances from industry and interested stakeholders, a mandatory survey Notice was issued under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). This Notice applied to the 14 substances in Batch 8 of the Challenge.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) section 71 Notice with respect to certain Batch 8 Challenge substances ( PDF Version, Word Version, eSubmissions)
- Guidance Document for completing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) section 71 Notice ( PDF Version, Word Version)
- Declaration of Non-Engagement ( eSubmissions)
- Declaration of Stakeholder Interest ( eSubmissions)
Industry and interested stakeholders were also invited to complete a voluntary questionnaire or to submit a Declaration of Stakeholder Interest.
- Challenge Questionnaire ( PDF Version, Word Version)
- Guidance Document for completing the Challenge Questionnaire ( PDF Version)
In addition, Environment Canada and Health Canada released "substance profiles" for each of these substances, summarizing the scientific information and any relevant uncertainties and specifying the information necessary for improved decision-making.
| Approximate Number | Type of Response |
|---|---|
| 32 | Responses to the mandatory S.71 Notice on Batch 8 substances (responses were received relating to 11 substances in the batch) |
| 8 | Requests for extension of the deadline for S.71 Notice responses granted. |
| 7 | Voluntary submissions of Questionnaires for Batch 8 substances (questionnaires were received relating to 5 substances in the batch) |
| 44 | Expressions of "Stakeholder Interest" in substances in Batch 8 (responses were received relating to 14 substances in the batch) |
| 24 | Other submissions (e.g. studies, additional information) (submissions were received relating to 10 substances in the batch) |
Timelines
| Date | Substances Affected | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2009 | All Batch 8 substances | Release of "Batch 8" of the Challenge and the accompanying technical documents. |
| 2 June 2009 | All Batch 8 substances | Deadline for submission of information under the section 71 notice on "Batch 8" substances (if no extension granted). |
| 31 July 2009 | All Batch 8 substances | Deadline for submission of additional information by interested stakeholders, including on the extent and nature of the management/stewardship of "Batch 8" substances. |
| 30 January 2010 | All Batch 8 substances | Publication in Canada Gazette and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessment, (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. |
| 30 January 2010 | CAS No. 626-39-1, 944-61-6, 65140-91-2 and 68551-44-0 | Publication in Canada Gazette of Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to apply the Significant New Activity provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) and start of 60-day public comment period. |
| 31 March 2010 | All Batch 8 substances | End of 60-day public comment periods |
| No later than 31 July 2010 | Publication in Canada Gazette of final assessment decision under subsection 77(6), release of Government's proposed risk management approach document, and start of 60-day public comment period on the proposed risk management approach document. |
Stakeholder Information Workshops on the Challenge
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:
Substances Management Information Line
Chemicals Management Plan
Gatineau (QC) K1A 0H3
Telephone: 1-800-567-1999 (in Canada) or 819-953-7156
Fax: 819-953-7155
E-mail: substances@ec.gc.ca
