Environmental Protection Agency November 15, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Workshop: Cumulative Mixtures Risk of Six Selected Phthalates in Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
Document Number: 2010-28665
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is announcing that ICF International, an EPA contractor for external scientific peer consultation, will convene a panel of independent experts and conduct an external peer consultation workshop to: (1) Review the recommendations for evaluation of the cumulative mixtures risk of phthalates as set forth in the National Academies of Science (NAS) report ``Phthalates and Cumulative Risk Assessment: The Tasks Ahead'' (2008); and (2) propose additional methods and approaches, not already captured in the 2008 NAS report, that may facilitate the assessment of risk(s) associated with exposure to cumulative mixtures of the six selected phthalates. ICF International invites all interested public parties to register to attend this workshop as observers. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, ICF International invites the public to give brief oral comments at the conclusion of each workshop day. Furthermore, there is an opportunity to provide written comments regarding the subject matter under discussion; for more information please see below. In conceptualizing and preparing a draft of the ``Toxicological Review of the Cumulative Mixtures Risk of Six Selected Phthalates,'' EPA will consider ICF's report of the comments and recommendations from individuals participating in the external peer consultation workshop and any written public comments that EPA receives in accordance with this notice.
Notice of Request for Nominations to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board
Document Number: 2010-28664
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointments to fill vacancies on the Environmental Financial Advisory Board. The Board seeks to maintain diverse representation across sectors and geographic locations. Nominees should demonstrate expertise/experience in any of the following areas: Environmental technology; sustainable development; real estate financing; private equity; venture capital; water and wastewater infrastructure financing; environmental law. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. In addition to this notice, other sources may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. The deadline for receiving nominations is Friday, December 10, 2010. Appointments will be made by the Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and will be announced in February 2011. Nominee's qualifications will be assessed under the mandates of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires Committees to maintain diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups. Nominations for membership must include a r[eacute]sum[eacute] describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee as well as expertise/experience. Contact details should include full name and title, business mailing address, telephone, fax, and e- mail address. A supporting letter of endorsement is encouraged but not required. Address/Further Information Contact: Submit nomination materials by postal mail, electronic mail or fax to: Pamela Scott, Membership Coordinator, Environmental Financial Advisory Board, EPA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (2731R), Washington, DC 20460; or e-mail scott.pamela@epa.gov; phone 202-564- 6368; or fax 202-565-2587.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pesticide Registration Fees Program; EPA ICR No. 2330.01, OMB Control No. 2070-New
Document Number: 2010-28662
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request for a new collection that combines two currently approved ICRs. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Requirements for Certified Applicators Using 1080 Collars for Livestock Protection; EPA ICR No. 1249.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0074
Document Number: 2010-28657
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Contractor Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information; EPA ICR No. 1250.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0075
Document Number: 2010-28656
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden and costs.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) for Pesticides; EPA ICR No. 0276.14, OMB Control No. 2070-0040
Document Number: 2010-28654
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule State Authorized Program Revision Approval: State of Hawaii
Document Number: 2010-28651
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces EPA's approval, under regulations for Cross-Media Electronic Reporting, of the State of Hawaii's request to revise certain of its EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut; Determination of Attainment of the 1997 Fine Particle Standard
Document Number: 2010-28504
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining that the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT fine particle (PM2.5) nonattainment area for the 1997 fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has attained the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.
Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of Colorado
Document Number: 2010-28497
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In accordance with the provisions of section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300g-2, and 40 CFR 142.13, public notice is hereby given that the State of Colorado has revised its Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Primacy Program by adopting Federal regulations for the Lead and Copper Rule Short Term Regulatory Revisions which correspond to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) in 40 CFR part 141 and 142. The EPA has completed its review of these revisions in accordance with SDWA, and proposes to approve Colorado's primacy revisions for the above stated Rules. Today's approval action does not extend to public water systems in Indian country, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. Please see Supplementary Information, Item B.
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