This is fantastic news! The persistent organic pesticides Aldrin, Benzene Hexachloride, chlordane, Endrin, Heptachlor, Toxaphen and Dieldrine circulate around the globe and contaminate our northern waters. Toxaphene concentration in Lake Superior, the largest and northernmost of the Great Lakes makes the fish inedible. The Arctic is suffering from the presence of these pollutants to the point thet Orka and Polar Bear suffer premature death and lack of reproductivity. The banning of these chemicals is greatly appreciated. See coldclearanddeadly.com for more information on the effects of these chemicals on the other side of our shared planet.