Selection of Chemicals for VCCEP

There was an exception to the selection process that identified three polybrominated diphenyl ethers without relying on the use of databases. This class of chemicals was found to be increasing in concentration in human breast milk in a Swedish study. 65 Fed. Reg. 81700, 81701 (Dec. 26, 2000). 

The Montreal Protocol participants agreed to phase out ozone-depleting chemicals. Documents concerning the Montreal Protocol are gathered at http //www.epa.gov/history/ topics/montreal/index.htm. 

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