June

• A draft screening assessment of substances from phase one of the Domestic Substances List Inventory Update using the Rapid Screening approach has been published for a 60-day public comment period. [2013-06-15]
• The draft screening assessment report for 42 Benzidine-Based Substances and Benzidine Derivatives was published for a 60-day public comment period ending on August 14, 2013. [2013-06-15]
• The draft screening assessment report for five Diarylide Yellow Pigments was published for a 60-day public comment period ending on August 14, 2013. [2013-06-15]
• An Order to amend the Domestic Substances List to apply the Significant New Activity provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to 52 substances has been published. [2013-06-05]
• The final screening assessment report for ethane, 1,2-dibromo- (1,2-dibromoethane) was published. [2013-06-01]
• The final screening assessment report for Ethene, 1,1-dichloro- (1,1-dichloroethene) was published. [2013-06-01]
• The draft screening assessment report and a proposed risk management scope document on one fuel oil substance (fuel oil no. 2) in Stream 3 of the Petroleum Sector Stream Approach have been published for a 60-day public comment period. [2013-06-01]
• The final assessment report on 40 site-restricted petroleum and refinery gases substances in Stream 1 of the Petroleum Sector Stream Approach have been published and the proposed risk management approach document was also released for a 60-day public comment period. [2013-06-01]

May

• The final screening assessment report for 52 substances with High Hazard Potential on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) was published. [2013-05-25]
• A Notice (mandatory survey) under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 with respect to certain selenium-containing substances was published. [2013-05-25]
• An Order amending the Domestic Substances List to apply the Significant New Activity provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to one substance in Batch 6 of the Challenge was published. [2013-05-08]

April

• A final screening assessment of substances of low concern using the rapid screening approach was published. [2013-04-20]
• Information sessions will be offered via webinar regarding the Section 71 Notice (mandatory survey) for triclosan. To learn more or to register, please contact substances@ec.gc.ca. [2013-04-15]
• The draft screening assessment report on three aviation fuels substances in Stream 3 of the Petroleum Sector Stream Approach has been published for a 60-day public comment period. [2013-04-13]
• The draft screening assessment report on three fuel oil substances (fuel oil no. 4, fuel oil no. 6 and residual fuel oil) in Stream 3 of the Petroleum Sector Stream Approach has been published for a 60-day public comment period. [2013-04-13]

March

• A Notice (mandatory survey) under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 with respect to certain organic flame retardant substances was published. [2013-03-30]
•  Information sessions will be offered from April to September 2013 regarding the Section 71 Notice (mandatory survey) with respect to certain substances on the Domestic Substances List. To learn more or to register, please see the summary of Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach activities for the Domestic Substances List Inventory Update Phase 2. [2013-03-28]
• The nomination period for the Chemicals Management Plan Science Committee has been extended until April 12, 2013. [2013-03-15]
• A Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List to apply the Significant New Activity provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to one substance in Batch 10 of the Challenge was published. The Risk Management Action Milestones table for Batch 10 was also published. [2013-03-02]

February

• Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are now available. [2013-02-22]
• A Notice (mandatory survey) under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 with respect to certain substances on the Domestic Substances List was published on December 1, 2012. Responses to the section 71 Notice can now be submitted via Environment Canada's Single Window. [2013-02-16]
• A Noticean was published (mandatory survey) under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 with respect to triclos [2013-02-09]
• A Final Human Health State of the Science Report on Lead and the Risk Management Strategy for Lead were published.  [2013-02-08]
• Health Canada and Environment Canada are seeking applicants to participate in the Chemicals Management Plan Science Committee. The Call for Representation is now open until March 8, 2013. [2013-02-06]

January

• An Order amending the Domestic Substances List to apply the Significant New Activity provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to two substances in Batch 4 of the Challenge was published.  [2013-01-30]
• An Order amending the Domestic Substances List to apply the Significant New Activity provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to one substance in Batch 5 of the Challenge was published.  [2013-01-30]
• A consultation document on the Proposed Code of Practice for 2-Butanone, Oxime (Butanone oxime) Associated with the Interior Application of Consumer Alkyd Paint and Coating Products has been published for public comment (ending March 27, 2013).   [2013-01-25]
• A consultation document regarding the need for the ongoing exemptions under the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, its Salts and Certain Other Compounds Regulations was published for a 60-day public comment period, ending March 5, 2013.  [2013-01-16]
•  The Assessment Approach for Lower-Hazard (Priority C) Micro-Organisms on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) was published. A draft screening assessment report on Lot 1 of the Priority C micro-organisms has also been published for a 60-day public comment period. [2013-01-12]
• The  Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. [2013-01-02]