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ANNEX II IMPORT DECISION FOR THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE TETRAMETHYL LEAD Text of image Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade FORM FOR IMPORTING COUNTRY RESPONSE IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form COUNTRY: European Community (Member States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Text of image SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL 1.1. Common name Tetramethyl lead 1.2. CAS number 75-74-1 1.3. Type of formulation and content of active ingredient SECTION 2. THE IMPORT RESPONSE PROVIDED IN THIS FORM APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES Pesticide X Industrial Severely hazardous pesticide formulation SECTION 3. INDICATION REGARDING PREVIOUS RESPONSE, IF ANY 3.1. X This is a first time import response for this chemical in the country. 3.2. This is a modification of a previous response. The previous response was a final decision. Yes No The previous response was an interim response. Yes No Date of issue of the previous response: SECTION 4. RESPONSE REGARDING FUTURE IMPORT X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR Interim response (Fill in section 6, page 3-4) SECTION 5. FINAL DECISION, pursuant to national legislative or administrative measures 5.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 5.2. Consent to import 5.3. X Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: The use of the chemical as an anti-knock compound in leaded petrol for vehicles is banned since it is prohibited to place on the market leaded petrol for vehicles. However, Member States may allow a derogation for small quantities of leaded petrol containing not more than 0.15g lead/L, up to a maximum of 0,5 % of total sales, for collectors’ old cars. Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? X Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? X Yes No Text of image 5.4. National legislative or administrative measure upon which the final decision is based Description of the national legislative or administrative measure: It is prohibited to place on the market leaded petrol for vehicles pursuant to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (Official Journal of the European Communities L 350 of 28.12.1998, p. 58). The complete name and address of the institution/authority responsible for issuing this national legislative or administrative measure: European Community and its Member States (see address in section 8). 5.5. Remarks See under point 5.3. and 5.4. Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 6. INTERIM RESPONSE 6.1. No consent to import Is the import of the chemical from all sources simultaneously prohibited? Yes No Is domestic production of the chemical for domestic use simultaneously prohibited? Yes No 6.2. Consent to import 6.3. Consent to import only subject to specified conditions The specified conditions are: Are the conditions for import of the chemical the same for all sources of import? Yes No Are the conditions for domestic production of the chemical for domestic use the same as for all imports? Yes No Text of image 6.4. Indication of active consideration in order to reach a final decision Is a final decision under active consideration? Yes No Approximate time needed before a final decision can be reached: The complete name and address of the responsible institution/authority actively considering a final decision: 6.5. Information or assistance requested in order to reach a final decision The following additional information is requested from the Secretariat: The following additional information is requested from the country that notified the final regulatory action: The following assistance is requested from the Secretariat in evaluating the chemical: 6.6. Remarks Has there ever been a request of registration of this chemical in the country? Yes No Is this chemical currently registered in the country? Yes No Is this chemical manufactured in the country? Yes No Is this chemical formulated in the country? Yes No If yes to either one of these last two questions: Is this intended for domestic use? Yes No Is this intended for export? Yes No Other remarks SECTION 7. RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tetramethyl lead is classified under Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p.1) as: T+; R26/27/28; R33 (Very Toxic; Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed; Danger of cumulative effects) — Repr. Cat.1; R61 (Toxic to reproduction Category 1; May cause harm to the unborn child) — Repr. Cat.3; R62 ( Toxic to reproduction Category 3; Possible risk of impaired fertility) — N; R50/53 (Dangerous to the environment; Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment). SECTION 8. DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY Institution European Commission DG Environment Address Rue de la Loi 200 B-1049 Brussels Belgium