Thank you for the opportunity to clarify.
What CAPP is seeking at this point is twofold. There needs to be some consideration as to whether or not condensate does belong on the list of persistent oils. Also, as I indicated a bit earlier, what we want to ensure is that as a result of further science becoming available, it is important to us that if there is any change required to any of those products listed here, we have clarity about how we can go about having those removed from the list.
The issue that we saw, as well, with the definition is that currently you have the list of persistent oil in the schedule, and it can be amended by regulation. However, the definition of “crude oil” within the text, and “oil”, does not allow for any changes. We think that it is important.
With all respect, we understand the determination of the government to proceed, but we want to ensure that if there is any persistent oil that doesn't belong there, that we have the ability and the clarity on which principle is going to be followed, which science and criteria, in order to remove any or all of those from the list of persistent.