Comment on: Proposed new requirements for reporting Hydrogen Cyanide, Free cyanide, Cyanide salts and Cyanide complexes to the National Pollutant Release Inventory
Current status: closed
This consultation ran from March 1, 2024, to May 14, 2024.
We consulted Canadians about National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting requirements. We proposed:
- lowering the current threshold for hydrogen cyanide
- the addition of a new group called “free cyanide, cyanide salts and cyanide complexes”, which will include 9 substances.
Cyanides are used in the metal mining, iron and steel manufacturing, and ferrocyanide-containing road salts.
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:
- a lower reporting threshold for hydrogen cyanide
- adding nine substances to a new group called free cyanide, cyanide salts and cyanide complexes
We sought ideas and input around the following topics:
- should NPRI lower the reporting threshold for hydrogen cyanide?
- should NPRI add a new group called free cyanide, cyanide salts and cyanide complexes?
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