Science Advisory Board Staff Office; EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meeting and Consultation on EPA's Technical Assessment in Support of the Draft Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule, 1988-1989 [E7-523]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 1988 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 10 / Wednesday, January 17, 2007 / Notices and technical information contained in the Agency’s Final AQCD for Lead and to identify critical elements that EPA staff believes should be considered in its review of the Lead NAAQS. The Lead Staff Paper is intended to ‘‘bridge the gap’’ between the scientific review contained in the Lead AQCD and the public health and welfare policy judgments required of the EPA Administrator in reviewing the Lead NAAQS. The Draft Lead Exposure and Risk Assessments technical support document describes the methodology and presents the results of the pilot phase human exposure and health risk assessments and ecological risk assessments for a number of case studies. Technical Contacts: Any questions concerning the Agency’s 1st Draft Lead Staff Paper should be directed to Dr. Deirdre Murphy, OAQPS, at phone: 919–541–0729, or e-mail: murphy.deirdre@epa.gov. Any questions about the human exposure and health risk analyses in the Draft Lead Exposure and Risk Assessments technical support document can be directed to Dr. Zachary Pekar, OAQPS, at phone: 919–541–3704, or e-mail: pekar.zachary@epa.gov; while questions about the environmental assessment can be directed to Ms. Ginger Tennant, OAQPS, at phone: 919–541–4072, or email: tennant.ginger@epa.gov. Availability of Meeting Materials: The 1st Draft Lead Staff Paper and the Draft Lead Exposure and Risk Assessments technical support document can be accessed via the Agency’s Technology Transfer Network (TTN) Web site at URL https://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/ standards/pb/s_pb_index.html, in the ‘‘Documents from Current Review’’ section under ‘‘Staff Papers’’ and ‘‘Technical Documents,’’ respectively. In addition, a copy of the draft agenda and other materials for this CASAC meeting will be posted on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab/panels/ casacorpanel.html prior to the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the CASAC Lead Review Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of one hour for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Mr. Butterfield, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), by January 30, 2007, at the contact information noted above, to be placed on the list of public speakers for this meeting. Written Statements: Written VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:58 Jan 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by Thursday, February 1, 2007, so that the information may be made available to the CASAC Panel for their consideration prior to this meeting. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM– PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Butterfield at the phone number or email address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: January 9, 2007. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E7–517 Filed 1–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8269–5] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meeting and Consultation on EPA’s Technical Assessment in Support of the Draft Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Panel (CASAC Panel) to conduct a consultation on EPA’s Draft Assessment to Support the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (LRRP) Rule (1st Draft LRRP Assessment, January 2007). DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, February 5, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Marriott at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, NC, 27703, phone: 919–941–6200. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to submit a written or brief oral statement (five minutes or less) or wants further PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information concerning this meeting must contact Mr. Fred Butterfield, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Mr. Butterfield may be contacted at the EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; or via telephone/voice mail: 202–343–9994; fax: 202–233–0643; or e-mail at: butterfield.fred@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC can be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. Information concerning EPA technical contacts appears below in this Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The CASAC, which is comprised of seven members appointed by the EPA Administrator, was established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory committee. The CASAC is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The CASAC Panel consists of the seven CASAC members supplemented by subject-matter-experts. The CASAC Panel provides advice and recommendations to EPA concerning lead in ambient air. The Panel complies with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. EPA has proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb leadbased paint. The Federal Register notice for the LRRP proposed rule is available at: https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/ 06-71.htm. This action supports the attainment of the Federal government’s goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. The proposed rule would establish requirements for training renovators and dust sampling technicians; certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and renovation firms; accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling technician training; and for renovation work practices. In support of this rulemaking activity, EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), within the Agency’s Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS), has requested that the CASAC conduct a consultation and a subsequent peer review on the Draft LRRP Assessment, and has made available for public review and comment a draft document, Draft Assessment to Support the Lead E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 10 / Wednesday, January 17, 2007 / Notices Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule. This 1st Draft LRRP Assessment consists of three parts: A draft Assessment Plan, a draft Hazard Assessment; and a draft Exposure Assessment for Lead Dust Generated During Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and ChildOccupied Facilities. In addition, the CASAC Panel will subsequently be asked to conduct a peer review of the 2nd Draft LRRP Assessment. For the purposes of this consultation, the CASAC will be augmented with members of the CASAC Panel and Science Advisory Board (SAB) Committee, who have expertise in indoor air exposure assessment. Biosketches of these experts and the members of the CASAC Panel are available on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. Technical Contacts Any questions concerning the Agency’s 1st Draft LRRP Assessment should be directed to Ms. Cathy Fehrenbacher, OPPT, at phone: 202– 564–8551, or e-mail: fehrenbacher.cathy@epa.gov; or to Dr. Jennifer Seed, OPPT, at phone: 202– 564–7634, or e-mail: seed.jennifer@epa.gov. mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Availability of Meeting Materials The 1st Draft LRRP Assessment can be accessed via EPA’s Lead Web site at https://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/ casac.htm. In addition, a copy of the draft agenda and other materials for this CASAC meeting will be posted on the SAB Web Site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab/panels/casacorpanel.html prior to the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the CASAC Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of one hour for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Mr. Butterfield, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), by January 29, 2007, at the contact information noted above, to be placed on the list of public speakers for this meeting. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by Thursday, February 1, 2007, so that the information may be made available to the CASAC Panel for their consideration prior to this meeting. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:58 Jan 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 1989 and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBMPC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced in this notice, may be found on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Accessibility For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Butterfield at the phone number or e-mail address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Background Dated: January 9, 2007. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E7–523 Filed 1–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8269–8] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Meeting of the Science Advisory Board; Integrated Nitrogen Committee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public face-to-face meeting of the Integrated Nitrogen Committee to develop a work plan for its evaluative study on the need for integrated research and control management strategies. DATES: The meeting dates are Tuesday, January 30, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, January 31, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (eastern standard time). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U. S. EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office Conference Room, Third Floor, 1025 F Street NW., Suite 3700, Washington DC, 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to obtain further information about this meeting may contact Ms. Kathleen White, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by mail at EPA SAB Staff Office (1400F), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; by telephone at (202) 343–9878; by fax at (202) 233–0643; or by e-mail at white.kathleen@epa.gov. The SAB mailing address is: U.S. EPA, Science Advisory Board (1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460. General information about PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 All biologically active, photochemically reactive, and radiatively active nitrogen compounds in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere are collectively referred to as reactive nitrogen. Over the past few decades, human activities leading to the production of reactive nitrogen exceed that of natural terrestrial ecosystem production at the global scale. Reactive nitrogen has both benefited (e.g., increased food production) and impacted health and welfare of people (e.g., respiratory effects) and ecosystems (e.g., biodiversity loss). Scientific information suggests that reactive nitrogen is accumulating in the environment, and that nitrogen cycling through biogeochemical pathways has a variety of consequences. Environmental research suggests that the management of reactive nitrogen should be viewed from a systems perspective and integrated across environmental media. As examples, urban air pollution from reactive nitrogen may contribute to water pollution; and extensive nitrogen loads in river basins may impact downstream coastal zones. Accordingly, linkages between reactive nitrogen induced environmental and human health effects need to be understood in order to optimize reactive nitrogen research and risk management strategies. The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice, consultation, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the technical bases for EPA policies and regulations. Understanding EPA’s various programs for reactive nitrogen is key to developing scientific and technical recommendations regarding the development of an integrated research and management strategies for reactive nitrogen. The SAB has formed the Integrated Nitrogen Research committee to develop information regarding EPA’s nitrogen research and risk management programs. The information will provide the basis for an SAB report that will provide advice and recommendations regarding how the Agency may better integrate reactive nitrogen research and risk management strategies across environmental media and programs. Background information on the formation of this expert committee can E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1988-1989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-523]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8269-5]


Science Advisory Board Staff Office; EPA Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of Public Advisory Committee 
Meeting and Consultation on EPA's Technical Assessment in Support of 
the Draft Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) 
Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of 
the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Panel (CASAC Panel) 
to conduct a consultation on EPA's Draft Assessment to Support the Lead 
Renovation, Repair, and Painting (LRRP) Rule (1st Draft LRRP 
Assessment, January 2007).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, February 5, 2007 from 9 a.m. 
to 4 a.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Marriott at Research 
Triangle Park, 4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, NC, 27703, phone: 919-941-
6200.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to 
submit a written or brief oral statement (five minutes or less) or 
wants further information concerning this meeting must contact Mr. Fred 
Butterfield, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Mr. Butterfield may be 
contacted at the EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
or via telephone/voice mail: 202-343-9994; fax: 202-233-0643; or e-mail 
at: butterfield.fred@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC 
can be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. Information 
concerning EPA technical contacts appears below in this Federal 
Register notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The CASAC, which is comprised of seven members appointed by the EPA 
Administrator, was established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air 
Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory 
committee. The CASAC is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The CASAC Panel consists of the 
seven CASAC members supplemented by subject-matter-experts. The CASAC 
Panel provides advice and recommendations to EPA concerning lead in 
ambient air. The Panel complies with the provisions of FACA and all 
appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies.
    EPA has proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead 
hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that 
disturb lead-based paint. The Federal Register notice for the LRRP 
proposed rule is available at: https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-
71.htm. This action supports the attainment of the Federal government's 
goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. The proposed rule 
would establish requirements for training renovators and dust sampling 
technicians; certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and 
renovation firms; accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling 
technician training; and for renovation work practices. In support of 
this rule-making activity, EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics (OPPT), within the Agency's Office of Prevention, Pesticides and 
Toxic Substances (OPPTS), has requested that the CASAC conduct a 
consultation and a subsequent peer review on the Draft LRRP Assessment, 
and has made available for public review and comment a draft document, 
Draft Assessment to Support the Lead

[[Page 1989]]

Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule. This 1st Draft LRRP Assessment 
consists of three parts: A draft Assessment Plan, a draft Hazard 
Assessment; and a draft Exposure Assessment for Lead Dust Generated 
During Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and Child-
Occupied Facilities. In addition, the CASAC Panel will subsequently be 
asked to conduct a peer review of the 2nd Draft LRRP Assessment. For 
the purposes of this consultation, the CASAC will be augmented with 
members of the CASAC Panel and Science Advisory Board (SAB) Committee, 
who have expertise in indoor air exposure assessment. Biosketches of 
these experts and the members of the CASAC Panel are available on the 
SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.

Technical Contacts

    Any questions concerning the Agency's 1st Draft LRRP Assessment 
should be directed to Ms. Cathy Fehrenbacher, OPPT, at phone: 202-564-
8551, or e-mail: fehrenbacher.cathy@epa.gov; or to Dr. Jennifer Seed, 
OPPT, at phone: 202-564-7634, or e-mail: seed.jennifer@epa.gov.

Availability of Meeting Materials

    The 1st Draft LRRP Assessment can be accessed via EPA's Lead Web 
site at https://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/casac.htm. In addition, a copy of 
the draft agenda and other materials for this CASAC meeting will be 
posted on the SAB Web Site at https://www.epa.gov/sab/panels/
casacorpanel.html prior to the meeting.

Procedures for Providing Public Input

    Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or 
oral information for the CASAC Panel to consider during the advisory 
process.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes 
per speaker, with no more than a total of one hour for all speakers. 
Interested parties should contact Mr. Butterfield, DFO, in writing 
(preferably via e-mail), by January 29, 2007, at the contact 
information noted above, to be placed on the list of public speakers 
for this meeting. Written Statements: Written statements should be 
received in the SAB Staff Office by Thursday, February 1, 2007, so that 
the information may be made available to the CASAC Panel for their 
consideration prior to this meeting. Written statements should be 
supplied to the DFO in the following formats: One hard copy with 
original signature, and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file 
format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich 
Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format).

Accessibility

    For information on access or services for individuals with 
disabilities, please contact Mr. Butterfield at the phone number or e-
mail address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the 
meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

    Dated: January 9, 2007.
Anthony F. Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. E7-523 Filed 1-16-07; 8:45 am]
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