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Deadlines associated with the Challenge
As each batch of substances in the Challenge progresses through the various assessment, management and regulatory stages, there are important deadlines for the submission of information and comments by stakeholders. To view deadlines for substances in each Challenge batch, click on the links below:
- Section 71 Survey Notices
- Substance Profiles and Voluntary Questionnaires
- Draft Screening Assessment Reports and Risk Management Scope Documents
- Notices of Intent to Apply the Significant New Activity Provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to Chemical Substances
- Notice of Intent to Amend the Domestic Substances List to Indicate that Chemical Substances Meet the Reduced Regulatory Requirement Polymer Criteria as Specified in the New Substances Notification Regulations
- Proposed Risk Management Approach Documents
- Proposed Orders Adding Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Section 71 Survey Notices
Section 71 Notices are mandatory (binding at law) for those who meet the requirements of the Notices.
There are specific deadlines for responding to the section 71 Notices for each batch of substances on the Challenge. To apply for an extension, a written request and justification must be received by the Minister of the Environment prior to the deadline. The deadlines for responding to the section 71 Notices are as follows:
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for responding to s.71 Notice |
|---|---|
| Batch 1 | June 5, 2007 |
| Batch 2 | September 12, 2007 |
| Batch 3 | December 18, 2007 |
| Batch 4 | March 18, 2008 |
| Batch 5 | June 17, 2008 |
| Batch 6 | September 30, 2008 |
| Batch 7 | January 13, 2009 |
| Batch 8 | June 2, 2009 |
| Batch 9 | July 14, 2009 |
| Batch 10 | October 20, 2009 |
| Batch 11 | January 26, 2010 |
| Batch 12 | April 27, 2010 |
Substance Profiles and Voluntary Questionnaires
Please note that the voluntary questionnaire template does not have to be filled out in its entirety. Only pertinent information that will help Environment Canada and Health Canada in their assessment of the substance and in development of risk management measures needs to be provided. If the information to be provided does not fit into the format of the Challenge questionnaire, Environment Canada and Health Canada will accept and consider new and relevant information in other formats.
If no new information is received through comments on the substance profiles, or in response to the section 71 Notice or the voluntary questionnaire, Government of Canada will nonetheless be moving forward with the appropriate risk management activities at the end of the Challenge period in the interest of safeguarding human health and the environment.
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for providing comments on Substance Profiles and responding to Questionnaire |
|---|---|
| Batch 1 | August 2, 2007 |
| Batch 2 | November 13, 2007 |
| Batch 3 | February 19, 2008 |
| Batch 4 | May 16, 2008 |
| Batch 5 | August 15, 2008 |
| Batch 6 | November 27, 2008 |
| Batch 7 | March 6, 2009 |
| Batch 8 | July 31, 2009 |
| Batch 9 | September 10, 2009 |
| Batch 10 | December 17, 2009 |
| Batch 11 | March 25, 2010 |
| Batch 12 | June 23, 2010 |
Draft Screening Assessment Reports and Risk Management Scope Documents
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for providing comments on draft Screening Assessment Reports and Risk Management Scope Documents |
|---|---|
| Batch 1 | March 19, 2008 |
| Batch 1 - CHPD (CAS No. 54079-53-7) | September 1, 2010 |
| Batch 2 - Bisphenol A (CAS No. 80-05-7) | June 18, 2008 |
| Batch 2 - CAS No. 540-97-6, 541-02-6, 556-67-2, 732-26-3, 4474-24-2, 62-56-6, 78-79-5, 106-89-8, 108-05-4, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | July 16, 2008 |
| Batch 2 - CAS No. 2778-42-9, 15086-94-9, 70161-19-2, 83006-67-1 and 125351-99-7 | July 23, 2008 |
| Batch 3 | October 22, 2008 |
| Batch 4 | March 25, 2009 |
| Batch 5 | April 22, 2009 |
| Batch 6 | July 29, 2009 |
| Batch 6 - CAS No. 85-86-9, 6358-57-2, 7147-42-4 and 19800-42-1 | December 1, 2010 |
| Batch 7 | November 4, 2009 |
| Batch 8 | March 31, 2010 |
| Batch 8 - CAS No. 65140-91-2 | December 1, 2010 |
| Batch 9 | May 19, 2010 |
| Batch 10 | August 25, 2010 |
| Batch 11 | December 1, 2010 |
| Batch 12 | March 9, 2011 |
Notices of Intent to Apply the Significant New Activity Provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to Chemical Substances
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for providing comments on Notice of intent to apply SNAc provisions |
|---|---|
| Batch 1 - CAS No. 75-56-9, 106-88-7, 120-80-9, and 123-31-9 | September 1, 2010 |
| Batch 2 - CAS No. 70161-19-2 and 83006-67-1 | July 23, 2008 |
| Batch 2 - CAS No. 62-56-6, 106-89-8, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | March 23, 2011 |
| Batch 3 - CAS No. 4395-65-7, 60352-98-9 and 74336-60-0 | October 22, 2008 |
| Batch 3 - CAS No. 111-15-9 | May 6, 2009 |
| Batch 3 - CAS No. 110-49-6, 111-77-3 and 2425-85-6 | April 2, 2011 |
| Batch 4 - CAS No. 1154-59-2, 1176-74-5, 64325-78-6, 68443-10-7 and 70776-86-2 | March 25, 2009 |
| Batch 5 - CAS No. 6232-56-0 | April 22, 2009 |
| Batch 6 - CAS No. 107-05-1, 117-82-8, and 1937-37-7 | January 27, 2010 |
| Batch 6 - CAS No. 1229-55-6, 3118-97-6, 6250-23-3, 6253-10-7, 6300-37-4, 6535-42-8, 21811-64-3 and 93805-00-6 | May 5, 2010 |
| Batch 7 - CAS No. 6407-74-5, 6407-78-9, 1325-86-6, 6786-83-0 and 29398-96-7 | November 4, 2009 |
| Batch 8 - CAS No. 626-39-1, 944-61-6, 65140-91-2 and 68551-44-0 | March 31, 2010 |
| Batch 9 - CAS No. 475-71-8, 1326-05-2, 14295-43-3, 38465-55-3 and 58161-93-6 | May 19, 2010 |
| Batch 9 - CAS No. 509-34-2 | November 17, 2010 |
| Batch 10 - CAS No. 124751-15-1 | August 25, 2010 |
| Batch 10 - CAS No. 42739-61-7 | March 16, 2011 |
| Batch 11 - CAS No. 603-33-8, 10448-09-6, 40615-36-9, 64111-81-5, 69430-47-3 and 125328-28-1 | December 1, 2010 |
| Batch 12 - CAS No. 116-66-5, 68583-58-4 and 101200-53-7 | March 9, 2011 |
Notice of Intent to Amend the Domestic Substances List to Indicate That Chemical Substances Meet the Reduced Regulatory Requirement Polymer Criteria as Specified in the New Substances Notification Regulations
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for providing comments on Notice of intent to amend the DSL to indicate that a substance meet the RRR polymer criteria |
|---|---|
| Batch 11 - CAS No. 68952-02-3 and 70900-21-9 | December 1, 2010 |
Proposed Risk Management Approach Documents
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for providing comments on Risk Management Approach Documents |
|---|---|
| Batch 1 | September 3, 2008 |
| Batch 2 - Bisphenol A (CAS No. 80-05-7) | December 17, 2008 |
| Batch 2 - the remaining substances in the batch where risk management is deemed necessary | April 1, 2009 |
| Batch 3 | May 6, 2009 |
| Batch 4 | September 30, 2009 |
| Batch 5 | October 21, 2009 |
| Batch 6 | January 27, 2010 |
| Batch 6 - CAS No. 85-86-9 | November 9, 2011 |
| Batch 7 | May 5, 2010 |
| Batch 8 | September 29, 2010 |
| Batch 9 | November 17, 2010 |
| Batch 10 | March 16, 2011 |
| Batch 11 | November 9, 2011 |
Proposed Orders Adding Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
| Challenge Substance Batch | Deadline for providing comments on proposed Order adding substances to Schedule 1 |
|---|---|
| Batch 1 - CAS No. 54079-53-7, 75-56-9, 106-88-7, 91-20-3, 26471-62-5, 584-84-9, 91-08-7, 120-80-9 and 123-31-9 | November 19, 2008 |
| Batch 2 - CAS No. 62-56-6, 78-79-5, 80-05-7, 106-89-8 541-02-6, 556-67-2, 732-26-3, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | July 15, 2009 |
| Batch 3 - CAS No. 110-49-6, 111-77-3, 1589-47-5 and 2425-85-6 | July 15, 2009 |
| Batch 4 - CAS No. 64-67-5, 77-78-1 and 68921-45-9 | December 2, 2009 |
| Batch 5 - CAS No. 79-06-1 and 115-96-8 | December 2, 2009 |
| Batch 6 - CAS No. 100-44-7 | April 28, 2010 |
| Batch 6 - CAS No. 85-86-9 | December 14, 2011 |
| Batch 7 - CAS No. 90-94-8, 96-29-7 and 2426-08-6 | June 30, 2010 |
| Batch 9 - CAS No. 93-15-2, 1314-62-1, 7328-97-4 and 7758-01-2 | October 30, 2010 |
| Batch 10 - CAS No. 302-01-2 | February 26, 2011 |
| Batch 11 - CAS No. 103-23-1, 68412-48-6 and 68953-84-4 | December 14, 2011 |
