Comment on: Proposed new requirements for reporting benzothiazoles to the National Pollutant Release Inventory
Current status: closed
This consultation fran from March 1, 2024, to May 14, 2024.
We consulted Canadians about National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting requirements for twenty benzothiazole substances. Industry use benzothiazoles as vulcanization agents and accelerants in the production of tires and other rubber products.
Who was the focus of this consultation
We engaged with:
- a multi-stakeholder work group including:
- industry associations
- environmental non-government organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- members of the public
Key questions for discussion
We proposed to add reporting requirements for a group of 20 benzothiazoles.
We sought ideas and input around the following topics:
- should NPRI add a group of substances called benzothiazoles, including MBT, with a reporting threshold of 100 kilograms and 0.1% concentration?
Contact NPRI to request a copy of the full consultation document.
What we heard
Summary of stakeholders comments on the proposed 2025-2027 NPRI reporting requirements.
Contact us
National Pollutant Release Inventory
351 St-Joseph Blvd. 5th Floor
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
Email: inrp-npri@ec.gc.ca