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Z60JI m. PFCAs and Precursors: A Proposed Action Plan for Assessment and Management An Introduction Consultation Meeting on PFCA Action Plan February 2006 l 000074 f* f ' Outline Proposed Action Plan addresses 6 elements: - New Substances: a. proposal on substances currently prohibited b. policy for future notifications Reduce "residuals" in existing substances Prioritize and assess existing PFCAs and precursors - Research - International Cooperation Notice of Intent 2 000075 p to 1(a) New Substances: Proposai on substances currently prohibited Maintain prohibitions on four new substances To be accomplished by "proposing a regulation" In concrete terms, this requires publishing: - a proposal to list the substances on Schedule 1 of C E P A 1999, and - a proposed regulation. Regulatory deadline of June 23,2006 000076 p CJ / Substances: Policy for Future Notifications Consistent with the 4 substances, prohibitions will be recommended for long chain PFCA precursors proposed for introduction into Canada - Long chain fluorotelomer based substances are a source of long chain PFCAs in the environment - This precautionary approach will prevent new precursors from being introduced into the Canadian market until uncertainties are addressed 4 000077 p -P 2. Reduction of "Residuals" in Existing Substances r g g ' v Seek to reduce "residual" fluorotelomer intermediates in commercial substances This addresses a well characterized source wA of PFCA precursors Certain companies have indicated significant reductions are achievable 5 000078 p Ol 3. Assessment of Existing Substances Prioritize the assessment of existing PFCAs and precursors Need to gather more information on the degradation of fluorotelomer based substances Assessment will consider all available information Conclusions will prompt a review of the Action Plan which will be amended if needed 6 000079 "O 9> 4. Research Input into research plans highlighting questions relevant to assessment and management. Will reduce uncertainties on sources, reaction rates, mechanisms, pathways and effects. New data will improve assessments and refine management approaches. Research on alternatives may offer effective ecologically sound replacements. 7 000080 p 5. International Cooperation Cooperative and complimentary approaches will be sought with other regulatory bodies Long Range Transport issues highlight the need for international cooperation Cooperation would be advantageous as a global industry is implicated, involving several manufacturers, numerous substances, large numbers of users and a wide array of products. 8 000081 p 00 4 6. Notice of Intent A "Notice of Intent" will be published in the Canada Gazette to communicate all elements of the Action Plan - concurrent with regulatory proposals for the four new substances - will supplement the communication of the proposed regulation with other aspects of the Action Plan. 9 000082 p <0 Wiior-nefft. Canada r Summary This proposed Action Plan develops a response to the issues consisting of: - restricting introduction into Canada of new sources of long chain PFCAs - taking steps to reduce well described sources (residuals) - encouraging further research to reduce uncertainties, particularly with regard to sources other than residuals - Prioritizing assessment of Existing Substances - amending the Action Plan as necessary following assessment conclusions - cooperating with other jurisdictions 10 000083 p . 10