Rapid Screening of Substances of Lower Ecological Concern

Results of the Ecological Screening Assessment

Existing Substances Division
Environment Canada

March 20, 2007

Table of Contents

• Legislative Context
• Summary of the Rapid Screening Approach
• Substances Covered Under this Assessment
• Assessment of "Toxic" Under Paragraph 64(a) of CEPA 1999
• Summary of Results
• Conclusion
• Uncertainties and Further Activities
• References
• Appendix A: Number of Substances Flagged by Each Mechanical and Resulting Path
• Appendix B: Substances that Require Further Assessment
• Appendix C: Substances Not Meeting the Criterion Under 64(a) of CEPA 1999

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