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'W M -M i 9m . ?E?4 |i EnRvvifOOtitiu*mem m m a " ; : j Canada AIA& 6- t :1E tm , y.r.Jr.i.S. . . r ? llii Ife 1 PFCAs and Precursors: A Proposed Action Plan for Assessment and Management Research and International Cooperation ^' Consultation Meeting on PFC A Action Plan February 2006 l 000084 Outline Benefits of Further Research Identification of Research Topics Current and Planned Research International Cooperation Avenues for cooperation Summary 2 0000S5 p to Benefits of Further Research Continued research will reduce uncertainties and increase knowledge on sources, rates, mechanisms, pathways and effects. Adding to the knowledge base will improve assessments and refine management approaches. Inform the development of alternatives with favourable characteristics - Reduced persistence - Reduced bioaccumulation - Reduced hazard 3 000086 p CJ Identification of Research Topics Areas for further research are being identified via: - Comments on Assessment reports - Scientific literature - Dialogue with Stakeholders - Scientific Meetings, e.g. Fluoros (Aug. 2005) Workshop on Environmental Fate of Fluorotelomer Based Polymers (Sept. 2004) SETAC Meetings 4 000087 Current and Planned Research Significant work being undertaken by Government researchers, Industry and Academia Regulators will offer input during the planning of research programs Planned study and active research is underway in a number of areas including: - Toxicology and Ecotoxicology - Environmental fate and transport, including degradation of fluorotelomer based substances - Environmental monitoring and trends 5 000088 p Ol International Cooperation Manufacture and processing of PFCAs and fluorotelomer based substances occurs in several countries Long Range Transport dimension of fluorotelomer substances A cooperative approach with other regulators will assist in: - Developing approaches by other jurisdictions which complement Canadian actions - avoiding a "patchwork" of approaches p 9> m& 6 000089 Avenues for Cooperation Share research, assessment and management approaches through: - Bilateral discussions with other jurisdictions e.g. continue working with US EPA who recently issued a challenge to Industry to reduce PFOA, PFOA precursors and higher homologue chemicals - Research programs e.g. PERFORCE - International fora e.g. OECD Chemicals Program - Dialogue with Industry and NGO stakeholders 7 000090 p m ; - Summary Further research will: - reduce uncertainties in assessment and management - Inform development of alternatives International cooperation desirable as the industry and the movement of pollutants are both global in nature Cooperation with other jurisdictions will encourage approaches which complement Canadian proposals 8 000091 p 00 m m