NOTIFICATION

Addendum

The following communication, dated 18 October 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the United States of America.

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Title: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

Description: The State of Washington Department of Ecology plans to publish the Draft Identification of Priority Products Report in early November, which identifies the draft priority consumer products for Cycle 2.

DEC is holding the following online webinars, and will cover the same information during both webinars:

·_        Nov. 14 - Morning webinar at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) via Zoom

·_        Nov. 14 - Evening webinar at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) via Zoom

DEC will open a public comment period when the report is published to accept comments on the draft report.

Cycle 1.5, phase 4: Rulemaking

DEC published a report regulating the use of PFAS in certain products and started rulemaking for cycle 1.5. A final rule will be in place by December 2025.

In 2022, the Washington State Legislature asked us to create regulatory recommendations for some products that contain PFAS. In cycle 1.5, we're looking at firefighting PPE (personal protective equipment) and other products from our 2021 PFAS chemical action plan (CAP), like apparel and gear, cleaning products, and motor vehicle washes and waxes.

Cycle 2, phase 2: Identify priority chemicals

See the published report identifying priority chemicals for cycle 2. DEC will continue working on chemical classes and specific products from cycle 1.5 that require more research and look at 6PPD in motorized vehicle tires. DEC will submit a report to the Legislature that lists the chemicals and chemical classes we plan to focus on for cycle 2.

To learn more:

·_        Sign up for the Safer Products for Washington email list

·_        Legislative Session 2024: Focus on the Safer Products for Washington Program

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