Consultation on Copper Pesticides Environmental Assessment of Wood Preservative, Material Preservative and Antifouling Uses, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2016-14

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed re-evaluation decision for copper pesticides environmental assessment of wood preservative, material preservative and antifouling uses. Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2016-14 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for copper pesticides environmental assessment of wood preservative, material preservative and antifouling uses and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider all the comments received. A science-based approach will be applied in making a final decision on Copper Pesticides Environmental Assessment of Wood Preservative, Material Preservative and Antifouling Uses.

How to Get Involved

This consultation is open for comment from 2 May 2016 to 16 June 2016 (45 calendar days). Open the "Consultation Summary" link below to access the document.

Consultation Summary

If you would like to comment, see the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section page for contact information.

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this website. Once the decision on Copper Pesticides Environmental Assessment of Wood Preservative, Material Preservative and Antifouling Uses is finalized, the PMRA will post a Re-evaluation Decision on the Pesticides and Pest Management Reports and Publications portion of Health Canada's website.

If you have any questions, contact the Pest Management Information Service.

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