Share your thoughts: Proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Current status: Closed
On March 22, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector in the Canada Gazette, Part I. It is open for a 60-day public comment period ending on May 21, 2025.
The input gathered through this process will be taken into consideration when preparing the final release guidelines.
Background
The purpose of the proposed release guidelines is to provide guidance and concentration targets to reduce industrial effluent releases of substances of concern.
The initial substances included in the proposed release guidelines are:
- TMTD (CAS RN 137-26-8)
- BENPAT (CAS RN 68953-84-4)
Join in: How to participate
You are invited to review and submit your comments on the proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector.
Send an email with your ideas or comments using the contact information below. Please include “Consultation on proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector” in the subject line of your email.
Any person who provides information to the Minister of the Environment may request that it be treated as confidential under section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
Privacy Act Notice Statement
The personal information is collected under the authority of section 5 of the Department of the Environment Act and subsection 7(1) of the Financial Administration Act.
ECCC is undertaking public consultation on its proposed Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used in the Rubber Product Manufacturing Sector. The information is collected, used and disclosed by ECCC for the purpose of policy analysis, regulatory options, research, program operations and/or communications. Your participation and decision to provide any information is voluntary.
The personal information created, held or collected by ECCC is protected under the Privacy Act. Information will be used, disclosed and retained in accordance with the conditions listed in the Personal Information Bank Outreach Activities PSU 938.
Any questions or comments regarding this privacy notice may be directed to ECCC’s Access to Information and Privacy Division at ECATIP-ECAIPRP@ec.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied that your privacy has been adequately respected, you have the right to file a complaint. You may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by calling their information center at 1-800-282-1376 or by visiting their contact page.
Who is the focus of this consultation
We would like to hear from:
- manufacturers, formulators and distributors in the rubber product manufacturing sectors
- non-governmental organizations
- general public
- Indigenous communities
- other interested persons
Key documents for discussion
Related information
- List of environmental release guidelines - Canada.ca
- TMTD website - Canada.ca
- BENPAT website - Canada.ca
Contact us
Email: pgpc-dppc-cmp-cpd@ec.gc.ca