Summary of Public Comments received on Aviation Fuels Draft Screening Assessment Report for Stream 3 of the Petroleum Sector Stream Approach
Comments on the draft Screening Assessment Report for aviation fuels under the Chemicals Management Plan’s Petroleum Sector Stream Approach (PSSA).
A summary of comments and responses is included below, organized by topic:
- Persistence and Bioaccumulation
- Risk Assessment Conclusion
- Risk Management
| Topic | Comment | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Persistence and Bioaccumulation | Even though components of these substances meet the persistence and bioaccumulation criteria, they are at worst marginally persistent or bioaccumulative. | The persistence and bioaccumulation properties of substance components are used in a weight of evidence approach for determining risk. |
| Risk Assessment Conclusion | Although the conclusions of the Assessment Reports are based on conservative and stringent scientific assumptions, they are supported as they are balanced and representative of the hazard information. | Noted. |
| Risk Management | The addition of aviation fuels to the Environmental Emergency Regulations is supportedif they meet the criteria. | The addition of aviation fuels to the Environmental Emergency Regulations is being considered and will be subject to further consultations. |