Summary of comments and responses: addition of precursors to particulate matter

Introduction

A total of thirty-two submissions were received. Twenty-seven submissions were received from industrial and agricultural associations, and five from provincial governments. One submission supported the proposal, four requested an extension to the comment period, and the remainder expressed various concerns with process, scientific foundation and risk management. A summary of the most frequently raised comments on the proposed Order and the federal government responses to these comments are outlined.