Cooperation with U.S. counterparts was predicted upon the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-U.S. Trade Agreement. In addition, industrial lobbies in both countries have called for harmonization of regulations and data requirements. Many of the projects supported by AFAG Canada and Environment Canada have focused upon the collection of data that can be used in the risk assessment process. Not all studies supported by these agencies are presented since some projects had not yet collected adequate information for a full presentation. Additional meetings will be held in Gulf Breeze, Florida in 1995 and at an undetermined location in the year 1996.
Environmental release permits.
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