Whereas, pursuant to subsection 332(1)Footnote ^a of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999Footnote ^b, the Minister of the Environment published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on August 16, 2003 a copy of the proposed Virtual Elimination List, substantially in the form set out in the annexed List, and persons were given an opportunity to file comments with respect to the proposed List or to file a notice of objection requesting that a board of review be established and stating the reasons for the objection;

• Return to footnote ^aS.C. 2004, c. 15, s. 31

• Return to footnote ^bS.C. 1999, c. 33

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health, pursuant to subsection 65(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999Footnote ^b, hereby compile the annexed Virtual Elimination List, effective on the date on which it is registered.