CONTAMINANTS OF EMERGING CONCERN
Example of Chemical Nomination
*1. Please list the name of the contaminant and the chemical registration number (CAS), if
known (go to ChemIDplus to look up registry numbers).
Chemical X, CAS#123-45-6
*2. Please tell us why this contaminant concerns you.
I am concerned because this chemical is an ingredient in consumer products that I use daily and
it is being found in rivers and streams in Minnesota. I’ve heard this chemical may be harming
fish and I want to know what it might do to me and my family.
*3. How did you learn about this contaminant?
I read this article: www.news.com/chemical_found
*Please provide your name, affiliation (if applicable), and contact information (email,
telephone, or address). In order to assess nominated contaminants, CEC staff may need to
contact you for additional information.
John Q. Public
612-555-1234
[email protected]
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Department of Health
Environmental Health Division
Contaminants of Emerging Concern
PO Box 64975
St. Paul, MN (zip) 55164-0975
651-201-4899
[email protected]
www.health.state.mn.us