Summary of public comments received on the proposed Risk Management Approach for TMTD

Comments on the proposed Risk Management Approach for TMTD, assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP), were submitted by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), in collaboration with the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC).

Summarized public comments and responses are provided below.

Comment: It was confirmed that shared members of two related industry associations do not use TMTD at their tire manufacturing, tread manufacturing, or retreading facilities in Canada. They requested that this be clarified in the screening assessment and other documents regarding TMTD use in solid rubber manufacturing.

Response: Noted. Environment and Climate Change Canada will ensure that the information provided is included in future documents relating to TMTD, as appropriate.