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/2 semi ; | p-------- R0e4v0d nSasoen -- | European Commission `D"A1G6v0eE,nneBvricuresosnBemeleasnutlieu 9 Subject: SEMI Stockholm Convention PFOA Recommendations DearJUL SEMI is very grateful for the consideration the POPRC has given in the past to our recommendations for specific exemptions toa listing of PFOA in Annex A. Since the timeof our last communication with the POPRC, we have been studying our equipment components and related supply chains more closely, and have reconsidered the draft exemptions `rwehfiucrhbaisdhdmreensts npaerwtsa)nfdorletghae.cymeaqnuuifpamcetnutreanodf fsaebrmiiccaotniodnucpiloanrts-raelnadtedreilnaftreadstlrueccttuoreni(candderveilcaetse,d specifically focused on fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers which might contain PFOA as an impurity or unintentional residue. We now understand that any PFOA that might be present in fuoropolymers or loroslastomers used in our sector is present only as an unintentional contaminant or impurity, and serves no intended purpose or performance function in the materials used in products for our sector. We also understand that the anticipated concentrations of any such impurity in materials used in phraotdtuhcetsseacnadsaerstiwcillesbeusaeddeqiunasteemliycdorndeuscstoerdmbaynutfhaecotpuerrinagioanreofvtehreyCloown.veTnhteiroefnosreu,niwnteenbteiloineavle trace contaminant" exemption (in Note (i) of Annex A and Annex B), and that no specific exemptions are required in order to accommodate the presence of such contaminants. Hroewmeavner, the specific exemption points related to photo-lithography and etch processes should The following shows our requested changes (strikethrough) In the contoxt of the POPRC recommendation: POPRC1472 Porfiuoroocancic acid (PFOA) ts Salts and PFOATalated Compounds ThePersOirgasnitcPoelanrits Review Comitse, Rocalingis decison POPRC-132,by hich recommended othe ConfereonfciheeParties hat itconsiderlisting perfluorooctanaciidc (PFOA),itssalts and PFOA-related compouinnAndnesx:A tH(oavtAhiengCoanvsentsionethweisthfosspremceaitfiidcoenxpermopvtiidoendsinaas speccifiecd iwnioparpaargrraagprdhap2h(saa3)1-{0cn)oofftcdheatcideescoinsiPonO;PRC- /> semi - sfeinc ees n er , opReceogmFndizaine:gethdastba ptnroaannsioitfivoinietwao talhe1ausaeikofbssoharoretl-Bcaheaidnapyeer-biaanund eploslynefluaaoroaaalkaiyrlaistuibnosntagtnocealsr(PaeFAaSdss) 1. Adopts the addendum to the risk management evaluation for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), 2TsD5e5cikdeasn,diPn FacOcAorredsatnecde icthopmarpagoraph of Arle of th Conver, ores he Conference of the Parties that it consider listing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and rowng: PFOA-related compounds in Annex A to the Convention with specific exemptions for the fhe (a) For five years from the date of entry into forceofthe amendment in accordance with (i) Manufacture of semiconductors or related electronic devices: c. Photo-lithogorraepthchy processes; (if) Photographic coatings applied to films; (ii) Textiles for oil and water repellency for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety; (iv) Invasive and implantable medical devices; SSceooounnof th possi eed sonrl mares specied nv am 9tn presen (v)Fire-fighting foamfor liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquidfuel fires (ClassB fires) already in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, taking due (c) For use of perfluorooctane iodide, production of perfluorooctane bromidefor the purpose of producing pharmaceutical products with a review of continued need for exemptions. The: CT3.oemRase`occsupoencmftimrfsieciunedxhnsemSgtphototifrhoeocnansCmhaoonmufalPrdleEenAcxcpSoieStraefcniesntahotenoyPhcmaaalsiyespactetotrnahsaesnlnatecPeoysRntsOaiiNndn,e2r0mf3ee6na;csayarsag3ainnvdgePPFaaO2eApsTeonottdoa Regan enorme) man heathnd Sacoetonom FSC. />semr 0 tro iii a `We hope this will help simplifyyoureffoarttthse upcoming Conferenocfe Parties. hm SEMI Europe: I rey. `SEMI Europe `About SEMI: SEMI representsmorethan2,200 member companies to advance the technology and business eT tn Fos Comers anes FoR ant re MEMS Semear tory So HSH ms odfeseilgenc,treoqnuiicpsmmeanntu,fascotfutrwianrge., dSeEvMicIesm,eamnbdersservairceesretshpaotnesnibalbelefosrmatrhteeri,nnfoavsatteri,onmsoirnempaotweerrifalusl,, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), SEMI Strategic Association Partners, defined communities within SEMI focused on specific technologies. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, createnewmarkets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Bangalore, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley (Milpitas, Calif.), Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information,visitwww.semi.org. Contact: I Publ Poly, SEMI Europe I asenion