Delay in publication of final decision under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Scientific evaluations or risk assessments are conducted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to determine whether there are risks resulting from exposure of Canadians to a substance or from releases of a substance into the environment. If the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the Ministers) have conducted an assessment under Part 5 to determine whether a substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic, the final decision will include a statement under paragraph 77(6)(b) of CEPA, indicating the measure that the Ministers propose to take and, as per paragraph 77(6)(a), a summary of the scientific considerations on the basis of which the measure is proposed.
With the amendments made to CEPA in 2023 by the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, section 77(8) of CEPA now requires that, if more than two years have elapsed after the publication of the statement under paragraph 77(1)(a) without the statement under 77(6)(b) having been published, the Minister of the Environment shall publish the reasons for the delay in the Environmental Registry and the estimated time frame within which the statement under paragraph 77(6)(b) is to be published.
The table below presents the information required by section 77(8). Please note that the estimated time frames in the table are subject to change. Notification regarding updates to this table will be provided by the program via email. Please contact Substances Management Information Line to be added to the distribution list.
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| Substance or substance groups assessed | Reason(s) for delay in publishing measures that the Ministers propose to take | Estimated timeframe for publication |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohols Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2026 |
| Aliphatic Amines Group | Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Late 2026 |
| Alkanolamines and Fatty Akanolamides Group | Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Early 2026 |
| Aluminum-containing Substances Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received. | Early 2027 |
| Aromatic Amines Group | Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Late 2026 |
| Copper and its Compounds | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Early 2026 |
| Esters Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2026 |
| Flame Retardants Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received andto address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2030 |
| Furan Compounds Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2030 |
| Gas Oils and Kerosenes | Delayed to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2026 |
| Hexamethylenetetramines Group | Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Early 2026 |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | Delayed to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2026 |
| Low Boiling Point Napthas | Delayed to address complexities associated with the substances. | Early 2027 |
| NMP and NEP | Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Late 2026 |
| Parabens Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Early 2026 |
| Petroleum Coke Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Early 2027 |
| Salicylates Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2026 |
| Substituted Phenols | Delayed to allow for analysis of high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substance. | Late 2026 |
| Terpenes and Terpenoids - phenylpropanoids and Aldehydes | Delayed to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2027 |
| Certain Organic Flame Retardants Substance Grouping: 2-Propanol, 1-chloro-, phosphate (3:1) (TCPP) and 2-Propanol, 1,3-dichloro-, phosphate (3:1) (TDCPP) | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2030 |
| Terpenes and Terpenoids- Monocyclicand Bicyclic Sesquiterpenes Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received and to address complexities associated with the substances. Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Late 2030 |
| Thiophosphate Alkyl Esters Group | Delayed to allow for analysis of the high volume of complex information received andto address complexities associated with the substances. | Late 2026 |
| Zinc and its Compounds | Delayed to account for shifting federal priorities. | Late 2026 |
Nathalie Morin
Director General
Science Policy, Planning and Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
Greg Carreau
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health
Contact
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