Forward Regulatory Plan 2022 to 2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada, chapter 2
Chemicals management
Regulations Amending the Release and Environmental Emergency Notification Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 the federal government must be notified immediately upon the release or likely release of a regulated substance. The Release and Environmental Emergency Notification Regulations designate, for the regulated community and the public, the names and telephone numbers of organizations providing 24 hour emergency notification service.
The administrative changes are required to reflect updates to Transport Canada’s Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations, 1995 incorporated as Part 3 in the Pollutant Discharge Reporting – into the new Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, as they are referenced in the regulations. Some names and telephone numbers also need to be updated. The Department has initiated a regulatory review under the Stock Review Plan. Following the outcome of this review and feedback from stakeholders, additional regulatory amendments will be considered.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan. ECCC has initiated a regulatory review in 2021-2022. The targeted completion date is December 2022.
The stock review is conducted in conjunction with the Deposit Out of the Normal Course of Events Notification Regulations.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
The Department is currently negotiating the renewal of the Federal-Provincial/Territorial Environmental Occurrences Notification Agreements.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
No impacts on Canadians or business as a result of proposed amendments to the regulations.
Consultations
No Notices of Objection were filed and no comments were received after the publication of the notice of availability of the negotiated draft agreements in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for a 60-day public comment period in January 2022. The Federal and Provincial/Territorial Ministers will sign the agreements in early 2023.
Under the Regulatory Stock Review Plan, the Department has also initiated a regulatory review and consultation with stakeholders is planned for summer/fall 2022 to obtain external feedback on the findings of the regulatory review.
Following the outcome of the renewal process, the regulatory review and based on the issues that surface, additional regulatory amendments may be required.
The Department is targeting pre-publication of the amendments in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2023 for a 60-day public comment period.
Further information
Additional information may be obtained using the contact below.
ECCC contact
Tanya Bryant
Director, Environmental Emergencies Division
Telephone: 819-934-4072
Email: tanya.bryant@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2016-2018 Forward Regulatory Plan Update
Regulations Amending the Concentration of Phosphorus in Certain Cleaning Products Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
The phosphorus limits in the existing Concentration of Phosphorus in Certain Cleaning Products Regulations do not apply to products used for metal cleaning or degreasing. The regulations will need to be amended to clarify that the limits do not apply to household cleaners marketed exclusively as metal cleaners or degreasing compounds, since the regulations can be misinterpreted to mean that the concentration limits do not apply to any product that can clean metal or degrease. This is in contradiction to amendments made in 2009 to limit the phosphorus concentration in household cleaning products and dish-washing compounds.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
This initiative is a clarification of the existing regulatory requirements and linkages with other regulatory initiatives are not expected.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
Potential impacts of this regulatory initiative will be addressed and evaluated as consultations progress.
Consultations
ECCC proposed an amendment to clarify that the phosphorus concentration limits in the regulations only apply to products used exclusively for metal cleaning and degreasing as part of a series of amendments that relate to World Trade Organization requirements and laboratory accreditation. Following stakeholder feedback, ECCC decided to defer the metal cleaner and degreaser amendment to allow for additional consultations on this issue.
A consultation document was published on January 10, 2017 for a 30-day public comment period.
The proposed amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on March 31, 2018 for a 75-day public comment period. Further consultations with implicated stakeholders on the metal cleaner and degreaser amendment took place in 2019 and will continue.
For regulatory transparency, republication of the proposed regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, is targeted for 2024.
Further information
Further information on this regulatory initiative can be obtained by emailing products.produits@ec.gc.ca.
ECCC contact
Matt LeBrun
Director, Products Division
Telephone: 819-938-4483
Email: matt.lebrun@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2012-2014 Forward Regulatory Plan
Prohibition of the Manufacture and Importation of Wheel Weights Containing Lead Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
The regulations will prohibit the manufacture and import of wheel weights that contain more than 0.1% by weight of lead used in vehicles designed to operate on Canadian roads or those required to be registered under a province or territory in Canada.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
There are no international or domestic agreements or cooperation initiatives related to lead in products.
The regulations will align Canada with existing regulations regarding the manufacture and import of lead wheel weights in the United States (California, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont and Washington), the European Union, and Japan, which have already implemented prohibitions for lead wheel weights on vehicles.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
The regulations will directly impact one Canadian manufacturer and a number of importers/distributors, as most wheel weights used in Canada are imported. More details on the impacts can be found in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement published with the proposed regulations.
Impacts on international trade have not yet been evaluated.
Consultations
In 2014, ECCC held consultations on proposed risk management options to encourage the use of alternatives to lead wheel weights.
In spring 2017, ECCC consulted on a regulatory approach to prohibit the manufacture and import of lead wheel weights.
The proposed regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on July 3, 2021, for a 70-day public comment period. The Department is targeting publication of the final regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in fall 2022.
Further information
Further information is available through the CEPA Registry – Regulations Prohibiting the Manufacture and Import of Wheel Weights Containing Lead in Canada.
ECCC contact
Matt LeBrun
Director, Products Division
Telephone: 819-938-4483
Email: matt.lebrun@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2017-2019 Forward Regulatory Plan
Amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
The Products Containing Mercury Regulations (the regulations) have been in effect since November 8, 2015. They prohibit the manufacture and import of products containing mercury or any of its compounds, with some exemptions.
Minor changes must be made to three product categories exempted from the regulations to fully align them with the requirements of the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Other amendments are proposed to align with recent industry standards and international regulatory initiatives for mercury-containing products, to improve certain administrative aspects of the regulations and to remove or add end dates for some exemptions in the regulations, such as compact fluorescent lamps.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
This initiative aims to align Canada with the requirements of the Minamata Convention on Mercury for mercury-containing products, and other international initiatives where possible.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
This initiative will increase the environmental and health benefits of the regulations by further reducing mercury in products in Canada. These amendments will align further with international initiatives. Some importers and manufacturers of mercury-containing products that will be prohibited may be impacted. These impacts will be minimal, since mercury-free options are available.
Consultations
A consultation document outlining the regulatory proposal was published on February 1, 2018, for a 60-day comment period.
The Department is targeting publication of the proposed regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2022 for a 70-day public comment period.
Further information
Further information is available through the CEPA Registry – Products Containing Mercury Regulations.
ECCC contact
Matt LeBrun
Director, Products Division
Telephone: 819-938-4483
Email: matt.lebrun@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2018-2020 Forward Regulatory Plan
Coal Tar-Based Sealant Products Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
The assessment of coal tars and their distillates concluded in 2021 that the substances constitute a risk to the environment and to human health and were added to the List of Toxic Substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The risk management objective proposed for coal tar-based sealant products is to eliminate releases from coal tar-based sealant products to protect human health and the environment.
To achieve this risk management objective, regulations prohibiting the import and manufacture of coal tar-based sealant products in Canada are being developed. This approach will eliminate further releases and exposure from refined coal tar-based sealant products.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
There are no international or domestic agreements or cooperation initiatives related to Coal Tar-Based Sealant Products. However, regulatory initiatives targeting the use of coal tar-based sealant products were initiated in the United States and in the European Union. The proposed regulations will aim to align with these international initiatives where possible.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
The proposed regulations are expected to protect human health and the environment by eliminating further releases and exposure from refined coal tar-based sealant products.
There may be some business impacts for the importers and manufacturers of these products. However, these impacts are expected to be minimal, since alternatives to coal tar-based products are widely available.
Consultations
A consultation document for the proposed regulations was published in December 2021 for a 60-day public consultation comment period, to provide stakeholders an opportunity to submit input on the proposal.
The proposed regulations are targeted for publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in summer 2023 for a 70-day public comment period.
Further information
Further information is available through the CEPA Registry.
ECCC contact
Matt LeBrun
Director, Products Division
Telephone: 819-938-4483
Email: matt.lebrun@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021-2023 Forward Regulatory Plan
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
This initiative would further restrict the manufacture, use, sale and import of perfluorooctane sulfonate, its salts and its precursors (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid, its salts and its precursors (PFOA), long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts and their precursors (LC-PFCAs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and products containing them, by removing or providing time limits for certain exemptions. It would also prohibit the manufacture, use, sale, and import of Dechlorane plus (DP) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE), and products containing them, with exemptions.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative responds to an outstanding issue raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations (SJCSR). The SJCSR sent a letter on October 19, 2017, and a follow-up letter on April 22, 2021. The SJCSR is seeking clarification regarding the reference to two regulations that have been repealed (transitional clause in sections 16 and 27).
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with the Department’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
This initiative is aligned, to the extent applicable, with the objectives of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the Canada-United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
For some of the substances, there may be business impacts affecting various sectors and supply chains, including plastic and rubber materials, electrical and electronic equipment, adhesives and sealants, automotive, aircraft, transportation, and recycling.
Consultations
A Notice of intent to amend the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on October 13, 2018, for a 30-day public comment period.
A consultation document describing the proposed regulatory approach was published on the CEPA Registry on December 20, 2018, for a 60-day public comment period.
The proposed Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 14, 2022 for a 75-day public comment period. The publication of the final Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II, is targeted for 2023.
Further information
For additional information on this initiative, please visit: https://Canada.ca/prohibited-chemical-substances, or contact interdiction-prohibition@ec.gc.ca.
ECCC contact
Christina Paradiso
Executive Director, Chemicals Management Division
Telephone: 613-797-3612
Email: christina.paradiso@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2019-2021 Forward Regulatory Plan
Regulations Amending the Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing, and Reverse Etching Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
The 2009 Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations require the control of air releases of hexavalent chromium compounds from regulated activities.
The proposed amendments will further reduce regulated release limits, harmonize requirements with other jurisdictions, and update and clarify regulatory requirements.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
The provinces and territories are engaged in developing proposed amendments in an effort towards domestic regulatory cooperation.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
The proposed amendments are expected to result in an overall reduction of air releases of hexavalent chromium compounds. The affected stakeholder groups are regulatees, most of whom are small and medium-sized enterprises. Impacts may include a need to familiarize and comply with updated requirements, including lower release limits and amended reporting requirements.
Consultations
Consultations took place in 2014 and in 2017. Renewed consultations (publication of a discussion document describing the proposed regulatory approach) are planned for late summer 2022.
The proposed regulations are targeting publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2023 for a 60-day public comment period.
Further information
For more information, refer to the current regulations or see the CEPA Registry.
ECCC contact
Nicole Folliet
Director, Chemical Production Division
Telephone: 613-293-8798
Email: nicole.folliet@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021-2023 Forward Regulatory Plan
Order Amending the Export Control List in Schedule 3 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
Amendments to the Export Control List (ECL) are proposed to add several substances for which the use is being prohibited or further restricted in Canada under the proposed amendments to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022. One pesticide is also proposed to be added to the ECL pursuant to a regulatory action under the Pest Control Products Act, which prohibited its use in December 2021.
Other changes to the ECL are also proposed to reflect the outcomes of the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (Rotterdam Convention) and to align the description of certain listings with domestic risk management instruments and international agreements, such as the Stockholm Convention.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
This initiative does not require regulatory cooperation efforts.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
Potential impacts of this regulatory initiative will be addressed and evaluated as consultations progress.
Consultations
A consultation document describing the proposed regulatory approach was published on the CEPA Registry on March 12, 2020, for a 30-day public comment period which ended on May 22, 2020.
The proposed Order was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 14, 2022, for a 75-day comment period. The publication of the final Order in the Canada Gazette, Part II, is targeted for 2023.
Further information
Further information is available through the CEPA Registry.
ECCC contact
Nicole Folliet
Director, Chemical Production Division
Telephone: 613-293-8798
Email: nicole.folliet@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021-2023 Forward Regulatory Plan
Regulations Amending the PCB Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
The Department has undertaken stakeholder pre-consultation on potential amendments that would address compliance challenges related to radioactive PCB waste. Views were also sought on restrictions related to the import and export of PCB waste.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
This initiative does not require regulatory cooperation efforts.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
Impacts will be assessed during the regulatory development process.
Consultations
Stakeholder pre-consultation was undertaken via a discussion document that was published on September 24, 2020 for a 60-day consultation period. Comments received are being considered in the development of draft amendments. The Department is targeting publication of proposed amendments in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2023 for a 60-day public comment period.
Further information
Additional information may be obtained at pcbprogram@ec.gc.ca.
ECCC contact
Astrid Télasco
Director, Waste Reduction and Management Division
Telephone: 819-938-4478
Email: astrid.telasco@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021-2023 Forward Regulatory Plan
Recycled Content and Labelling for Plastic Products Regulations
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
Recycled content and labelling for plastic products regulations are proposed that will prohibit the use of the chasing-arrows symbols on plastic products unless 80 percent of Canadians have access to recycling systems that accept and have reliable end markets for these products. These Regulations will also set minimum recycled content requirements for certain plastics products. In addition, new rules may be introduced to regulate the use of terms such as “compostable”, “degradable” or “biodegradable” in the labelling of plastic packaging and single-use plastic items.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
This initiative requires international regulatory cooperation efforts. Global Affairs Canada will be engaged to ensure the World Trade Organization is informed of this regulatory initiative.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
Impacts will be assessed during the regulatory development process and recorded in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement.
Consultations
A consultation paper on the proposed rules for labelling was published on the CEPA Registry on July 25, 2022 and open for public comment until October 7, 2022.
Webinar and targeted consultations will take place throughout fall 2022 and possibly early 2023.
The Department is targeting publication of the proposed Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in early fall 2023.
Further information
Further information is available on the Government of Canada’s website at Zero plastic waste: the need for action.
ECCC contact
Tracey Spack
Director, Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division
Telephone: 613-355-0373
Email: tracey.spack@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2022-2024 Forward Regulatory Plan
Regulations Amending the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
In order to keep pace with recent scientific advances, respond to transparency recommendations made by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on strengthening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and to prepare for program priorities that are part of the Chemicals Management Plan Post 2020, amendments to the Regulations are being proposed. Amendments are expected to include new information schedules, improve identification of metabolites of micro-organisms and rationalize or remove regulatory requirements for certain organisms.
Stakeholder consultations may lead to more amendments.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Regulatory cooperation efforts were undertaken domestically with departments that are involved directly or indirectly in biotechnology. As well, international frameworks were considered, with the goal of aligning the proposed regulatory initiative with international practices.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
The proposed initiative will provide better oversight for animate products of biotechnology and protect Canadians and the environment from potential risks. The proposed amendments will affect manufacturers and importers of new higher organisms and microorganisms not on the Domestic Substances List. Changes have the potential to benefit international trade or investment by reducing barriers that affect Canadian competitiveness. In addition, changes will enhance Canadians’ access to novel and life-saving biologic drugs, such as gene therapies, by removing unnecessary barriers to rapid regulatory approval of clinical trials.
Consultations
Consultations were held in 2006, 2007, 2009 and most recently June 1-2, 2016, by face-to-face and by webinar for the higher organisms amendments. Additional consultation related to transparency in the New Substances Program took place in May 2018 at the CMP multi-stakeholder workshop and was also part of the Post-2020 consultation process in 2020.
Consultations are expected to take place in fall 2022. Stakeholders will be engaged via surveys and discussions. Webinars and individual/group engagements with stakeholders may also be considered.
Further information
Should you need more information, please contact the New Substances Program at substances@ec.gc.ca.
ECCC contact
Bratati Kar
Acting Unit Head, Regulatory Science Policy
Telephone: 819-938-5808
Email: bratati.kar@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2014-2016 Forward Regulatory Plan
Regulations Amending the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers)
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
Amendments will be considered for regulations under the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) in order to reflect relevant technological and scientific advances and minimize regulatory burden.
Specific amendments are to be determined following stakeholder consultations.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
ECCC will work as needed with domestic partners to advance this regulatory initiative.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
Protecting human health and the environment from harmful substances is a core function of the federal government. A review and potential amendments will help fulfill that mandate by improving the federal government’s ability to identify and manage harmful substances, particularly those that are not on the Domestic Substances List. Amending regulations may also impact manufacturers and importers of chemicals or polymers.
Consultations
Consultations are expected to take place in late fall 2022. Stakeholders will be briefed and feedback will be sought on the intent to seek amendments. Stakeholders will be engaged via surveys and encouraged to discuss/ask questions.
Further information
Additional information may be obtained using the contact below.
ECCC contact
Thomas Kruidenier
Acting Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division
Telephone: 1-800-567-1999
Email: substances@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2022-2024 Forward Regulatory Plan
Orders Adding Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Enabling Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Description
From time to time, the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health will recommend further orders under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), which authorizes the Governor-in-Council to add substances concluded to be “toxic” to Schedule 1 of CEPA.
Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations
This initiative does not respond to an issue or concern raised by the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Departmental regulatory stock review plan
This initiative is not associated with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s regulatory stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
As part of the risk assessment process, Canada considers the approaches and conclusions of other countries.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
As mandated by CEPA, risk assessments are published for a 60-day comment period before a substance is added to Schedule 1 of CEPA. The public and other stakeholders are consulted on the assessment of costs and benefits of any risk management proposals associated with risk assessments. Regulatory Impact Analysis Statements are published with Orders adding substances to Schedule 1 of CEPA.
Consultations
The proposed orders will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for a 60-day comment period. Timing and further details of proposed additions are to be determined.
Further information
List of published risk assessments
ECCC contact
Thomas Kruidenier
Acting Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division
Telephone: 1-800-567-1999
Email: substances@ec.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2012-2014 Forward Regulatory Plan
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