The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) commits Canada and the United States to prepare and issue Binational Strategies to reduce the release and impact of Chemicals of Mutual Concern (CMCs). The Binational Screening Criteria for nominated CMCs are now available. These screening criteria were developed to provide a consistent framework for reviewing nominated CMCs under the GLWQA.

Binational Screening Criteria (PDF 129 KB)

More information on Chemicals of Mutual Concern can be found at: https://binational.net/annexes/a3-2/.