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Domestic Substance List Inventory Update
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- Background
- Mandatory Section 71 Survey Notice (Biotechnology)
- Mandatory Section 71 Survey Notice (Chemicals)
- Voluntary Submission of Information
- Contact Information
Background
The Domestic Substance List (DSL) was first compiled in the early 1990's to identify substances that were in commerce in Canada between 1984 and 1986. At the time of compilation, basic information such as substance quantities, uses and industry sectors involved were collected.
As commercial activities with some substances can vary greatly over time, the DSL information is dated and may no longer represent current commercial activity in Canada.
On October 3rd, 2009 the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health published two Notices in the Canada Gazette entitled: Notice with respect to animate substances (micro-organisms) on the Domestic Substances List and Notice with respect to certain inanimate substances (chemicals) on the Domestic Substances List.
Mandatory Section 71 Survey Notice (Biotechnology)
The following Notice, issued on October 3, 2009 under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), entitled: Notice with respect to animate substances (micro-organisms) on the Domestic Substances List is targeted to manufacturers or importers of substances described in Schedule 1 to this Notice during the 2008 calendar year.
The Government of Canada is using the mandatory information gathering provisions of section 71 of CEPA, 1999 to gather information on approximately 
45 animate substances (micro-organisms) that would complement information collected or generated as part of the DSL assessment process to inform prioritization of the substances and subsequent risk assessment and management activities.
Every person to whom the Notice applies must comply with the Notice by no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), March 30, 2010. Please note that under subsection 71(4) of the Act, extensions may be granted in some cases upon 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.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 section 71 Notice with respect to animate substances (micro-organisms) on the Domestic Substances List ( PDF Version) ( eSubmissions)
- Guidance Document for completing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 section 71 Notice ( PDF Version) ( Word Version)
- Declaration of Non-Engagement ( eSubmissions)
- Declaration of Stakeholder Interest ( eSubmissions)
Mandatory Section 71 Survey Notice (Chemicals)
The following Notice, issued on October 3, 2009 under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), entitled: Notice with respect to certain inanimate substances (chemicals) on the Domestic Substances List is targeted to manufacturers or importers of substances described in Schedule 1 to this Notice during the 2008 calendar year.
The Government of Canada is using the mandatory information gathering provisions of section 71 of CEPA, 1999 to gather information on approximately 500 inanimate substances (chemicals) that would complement information collected or generated as part of the DSL Categorization process to inform prioritization of these substances and subsequent risk assessment and management activities.
Every person to whom the Notice applies must comply with the Notice by no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), March 30, 2010. Please note that under subsection 71(4) of the Act, extensions may be granted in some cases upon 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.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 section 71 Notice with respect to inanimate substances (chemicals) on the Domestic Substances List ( PDF Version) ( eSubmissions)
- Guidance Document for completing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 section 71 Notice ( PDF Version) ( Word Version)
- Declaration of Non-Engagement ( eSubmissions)
- Declaration of Stakeholder Interest ( eSubmissions)
Voluntary Submission of Information
The Ministers are also inviting the submission of additional information on these substances that could be deemed beneficial by interested stakeholders. Organizations that may be interested in submitting additional information in response to this invitation include those that manufacture, import or export this substance whether alone, in a mixture or in a product.
Contact Information
Response to the Notice must be submitted to the Minister of the Environment, to the attention of the:
DSL Surveys Coordinator
Chemicals Management Plan
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: DSL.SurveyCo@ec.gc.ca
Telephone:
1-800-567-1999 (Toll Free in Canada)
819-953-7156 (Outside of Canada)
Facsimile: 819-953-7155 or 1-800-410-4314
