Reporting for the Domestic Substances List

Book excerpt: The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) provides the legislative basis for addressing pollution problems on land, in water and through all layers of the atmosphere. It establishes a comprehensive framework to manage toxic substances through their life cycle, from development and manufacture, through transport, distribution, use and storage, to safe disposal as waste. This guide gives information on the CEPA, the domestic and non-domestic substances list and amendments to it; criteria for reporting; how to report; guidelines to substance reporting; confidentiality; and problem letters. The guide also includes relevant sections of CEPA and definitions of terms.