The Automobile and Michigan Department of Natural Resources Agreement On a Pollution Prevention Action Plan for the Great Lakes

State of Michigan
Departments of Commerce & Natural Resources
Office of Waste Reduction Services

March 1992

Criteria and List of Persistent Toxic Substances

In December 1991, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the U.S. Inc. (MVMA) on behalf of Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company] and General Motors Corporation (auto companies) agreed to the criteria and list of persistent toxics to be targeted under the Agreement. Persistent toxics are defined as any toxic substance that has accumulated to levels which significantly impact the Great Lakes system, as evidenced by direct measurement. Significant impact is further defined as an adverse impact to human health, aquatic life or wildlife, e.g., reduced reproductive viability, restriction of fish consumption, disease, and death. The chemicals presented represent materials with repeated evidence of contamination of water, biota and/or sediments of the Great Lakes system that are also known to be persistent, bioaccumulative and/or toxic to aquatic or terrestrial life. The list will remain in effect for four years to allow for the adequate planning and implementation of pollution prevention strategies.

Halogenated Hydrocarbons

Metals

Non-Halogenated Hydrocarbons

Pesticides


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