Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of a Public Advisory Committee Meeting of the CASAC Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel and Public Teleconference of the CASAC, 19835-19837 [E8-7811]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 71 / Friday, April 11, 2008 / Notices ORD.Docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2008–0268. • Fax: Fax comments to: (202) 566– 0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–ORD–2008–0268. • Mail: Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting—May 2008 Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2008–0268. • Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/ DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2008–0268. Note: this is not a mailing address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2008– 0268. 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Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting—May 2008 Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is (202) 566–1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer via mail at: Lorelei Kowalski, Mail Code 8104-R, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via phone/voice mail at: (202) 564–3408; via fax at: (202) 565–2911; or via e-mail at: kowalski.lorelei@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making a presentation at the meeting may contact Lorelei Kowalski, the Designated Federal Officer, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited to: review of the Computational Toxicology Subcommittee and National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL) Standing Subcommittee draft letter reports; review of the Global Change Mid-Cycle draft report; update on the BOSC midcycle review subcommittees (land and water quality); update on the BOSC program review subcommittees (homeland security, human health, and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)); update on the BOSC standing subcommittees ( National Center for Environmental Research); briefings on (1) The National Research Council of the National Academies: Report on Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. EPA (report overview, ORD implementation plans, and implications for BOSC program reviews), (2) ORD’s PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19835 ecological research program, and (3) ORD/EPA nanotechnology activities; a site visit to the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory in Gulf Breeze, Florida; update on BOSC workgroups; ORD update; an update on EPA’s Science Advisory Board activities; and future issues and plans. The meeting is open to the public. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Lorelei Kowalski (202) 564– 3408 or kowalski.lorelei@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Lorelei Kowalski, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated April 3, 2008. Jeff Morris, Acting Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. E8–7812 Filed 4–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8553–2] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of a Public Advisory Committee Meeting of the CASAC Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel and Public Teleconference of the CASAC Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel (Panel) to conduct a peer review of EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (EPA/ 600/R–07/093aB and EPA/600/R–07/ 903bB, March 2008) and to conduct a review of the EPA’s Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support Document (TSD). The chartered CASAC will review and approve the Panel’s report by teleconference. E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1 19836 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 71 / Friday, April 11, 2008 / Notices The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 through 2 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, May 2, 2008. The chartered CASAC will meet by public teleconference from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 11, 2008 (Eastern Time). Location: The May 1–2, 2008 meeting will take place at the Marriott at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, NC 27703, telephone: (919) 941–6200. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to submit a written or brief oral statement (5 minutes or less) or wants further information concerning this meeting must contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/ voice mail: (202) 343–9981; fax: (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at: nugent.angela@epa.gov. For information on the CASAC teleconference on June 11, 2008, please contact Mr. Fred Butterfield, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at the above listed address, via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343–9994 or e-mail at: butterfield.fred@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC and the CASAC documents cited below can be found on the EPA Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) 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. CASAC provides advice, information and recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) under sections 108 and 109 of the Act. The CASAC is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The Panel will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen (NOX). EPA is in the process of reviewing the primary NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as an indicator for NOX. Primary standards set limits to protect public health, including the health of ‘‘sensitive’’ populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:21 Apr 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 EPA previously released an integrated plan for all aspects of this review of the primary NO2 standard, Integrated Review Plan for the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen Dioxide (August 2007), which reflected advice provided by CASAC through a consultation, which resulted in the CASAC letter, Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Consultation on the Draft Integrated Plans for Review of the Primary NAAQS for NO2 and SO2 EPA–CASAC–07–005. The CASAC also previously peer reviewed EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (First External Review Draft) (EPA/600/ R–07/093, August 2007) and issued a peer review report, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Peer Review of EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (First External Review Draft, August 2007), EPA– CASAC–08–002. The CASAC also provided consultative advice on the EPA’s Nitrogen Dioxide Health Assessment Plan: Scope and Methods for Exposure and Risk Assessment and issued a consultation letter, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Consultation on EPA’s Nitrogen Dioxide Health Assessment Plan: Scope and Methods for Exposure and Risk Assessment (September 2007 Draft), EPA–CASAC–08–001. As the next step in that review process, EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) has completed a draft document, Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen— Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R–07/093aB and EPA/ 600/R–07/903bB, March 2008) and has requested that CASAC review the document. EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) has also completed two draft documents entitled (1) Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and (2) Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support Document (TSD). OAR has requested that CASAC review this assessment of human exposure and health risk for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). After the panel has drafted its reports, the chartered CASAC will meet by conference call to review and approve the drafts. Technical Contact: Any questions concerning EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen— Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R–07/093aB and EPA/ 600/R–07/903bB, March 2008) should PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be directed to Dr. Dennis Kotchmar, ORD (by telephone: (919) 541–4158, or e-mail: Kotchmar.dennis@epa.gov). Any questions concerning EPA’s Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support Document (TSD) should be directed to Dr. Scott Jenkins, OAR (by telephone: (919) 541–1167, or e-mail: jenkins.scott@epa.gov). Availability of Meeting Materials: EPA–ORD’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen— Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) can be accessed on EPA’s National Center for Environmental Assessment Web site at: https:// cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/ recordisplay.cfm?deid=189147. EPA– OAR’s Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Technical Support Document (TSD) will be accessible via the Agency’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/ttn/ naaqs/standards/nox/s_nox_cr_rea. html. Agendas and materials in support of the meeting and teleconference will be placed on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/casac in advance. 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 Dr. Angela Nugent, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) by April 24, 2008 at the contact information noted above to be placed on the public speaker list for this meeting. To be placed on the public speaker list for the June 11, 2008 teleconference, interested parties should notify Mr. Fred Butterfield, DFO, by e-mail no later than June 6, 2008. Oral presentations will be limited to a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Written Statements: Written statements for the public meeting should be received by Dr. Angela Nugent at the contact information above by April 24, 2008, so that the information may be made available to E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 71 / Friday, April 11, 2008 / Notices the Panel for their consideration prior to this meeting. Written statements for the teleconference should be received by Mr. Fred Butterfield, DFO, by June 6, 2008. Written statements should be supplied to the appropriate DFO by June 6, 2008. Written statements should be supplied to the appropriate DFO in the following formats: one hard copy with original signature (optional), and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, 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 Dr. Nugent 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: April 7, 2008. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E8–7811 Filed 4–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8553–2] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of a Public Advisory Committee Meeting of the CASAC Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel and Public Teleconference of the CASAC Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel (Panel) to conduct a peer review of EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (EPA/ 600/R–07/093aB and EPA/600/R–07/ 903bB, March 2008) and to conduct a review of the EPA’s Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support Document (TSD). The chartered CASAC will review and VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:21 Apr 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 approve the Panel’s report by teleconference. DATES: The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 through 2 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, May 2, 2008. The chartered CASAC will meet by public teleconference from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 11, 2008 (Eastern Time). Location: The May 1–2, 2008 meeting will take place at the Marriott at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, NC 27703, telephone: (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 Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/ voice mail: (202) 343–9981; fax: (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at: nugent.angela@epa.gov. For information on the CASAC teleconference on June 11, 2008, please contact Mr. Fred Butterfield, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at the above listed address, via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343–9994 or e-mail at: butterfield.fred@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC and the CASAC documents cited below can be found on the EPA Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) 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. CASAC provides advice, information and recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) under sections 108 and 109 of the Act. The CASAC is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The Panel will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen (NOX). EPA is in the process of reviewing the primary NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as an indicator for NOX. Primary standards set limits to protect public health, including the health of ‘‘sensitive’’ PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19837 populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly. EPA previously released an integrated plan for all aspects of this review of the primary NO2 standard, Integrated Review Plan for the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen Dioxide (August 2007), which reflected advice provided by CASAC through a consultation, which resulted in the CASAC letter, Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Consultation on the Draft Integrated Plans for Review of the Primary NAAQS for NO2 and SO2 EPA–CASAC–07–005. The CASAC also previously peer reviewed EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (First External Review Draft) (EPA/600/ R–07/093, August 2007) and issued a peer review report, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Peer Review of EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (First External Review Draft, August 2007), EPA– CASAC–08–002. The CASAC also provided consultative advice on the EPA’s Nitrogen Dioxide Health Assessment Plan: Scope and Methods for Exposure and Risk Assessment and issued a consultation letter, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Consultation on EPA’s Nitrogen Dioxide Health Assessment Plan: Scope and Methods for Exposure and Risk Assessment (September 2007 Draft), EPA–CASAC–08–001. As the next step in that review process, EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) has completed a draft document, Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen— Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R–07/093aB and EPA/ 600/R–07/903bB, March 2008) and has requested that CASAC review the document. EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) has also completed two draft documents entitled (1) Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and (2) Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support Document (TSD). OAR has requested that CASAC review this assessment of human exposure and health risk for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). After the panel has drafted its reports, the chartered CASAC will meet by conference call to review and approve the drafts. Technical Contact: Any questions concerning EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen— Health Criteria (Second External Review E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 71 (Friday, April 11, 2008)]
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[Pages 19835-19837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7811]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8553-2]


Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee (CASAC); Notification of a Public Advisory Committee 
Meeting of the CASAC Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel and 
Public Teleconference of the CASAC

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory 
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Clean Air 
Scientific Advisory Committee's (CASAC) Oxides of Nitrogen Primary 
NAAQS Review Panel (Panel) to conduct a peer review of EPA's Integrated 
Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen--Health Criteria (Second 
External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R-07/093aB and EPA/600/R-07/903bB, 
March 2008) and to conduct a review of the EPA's Risk and Exposure 
Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National 
Ambient Air Quality Standard: First Draft and Risk and Exposure 
Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National 
Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support Document (TSD). 
The chartered CASAC will review and approve the Panel's report by 
teleconference.

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DATES: The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on 
Thursday, May 1, 2008 through 2 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, May 2, 
2008. The chartered CASAC will meet by public teleconference from 3 
p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 11, 2008 (Eastern Time).
    Location: The May 1-2, 2008 meeting will take place at the Marriott 
at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, NC 27703, 
telephone: (919) 941-6200.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to 
submit a written or brief oral statement (5 minutes or less) or wants 
further information concerning this meeting must contact Dr. Angela 
Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board 
(1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343-
9981; fax: (202) 233-0643; or e-mail at: nugent.angela@epa.gov. For 
information on the CASAC teleconference on June 11, 2008, please 
contact Mr. Fred Butterfield, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at the 
above listed address, via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343-9994 or e-
mail at: butterfield.fred@epa.gov. General information concerning the 
CASAC and the CASAC documents cited below can be found on the EPA Web 
site at: https://www.epa.gov/casac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee (CASAC) 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. CASAC provides advice, information and 
recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of air quality 
criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) under 
sections 108 and 109 of the Act. The CASAC is a Federal advisory 
committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as 
amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The Panel will comply with the provisions of 
FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies.
    Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically 
review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the 
NAAQS for the six ``criteria'' air pollutants, including oxides of 
nitrogen (NOX). EPA is in the process of reviewing the 
primary NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as an indicator for 
NOX. Primary standards set limits to protect public health, 
including the health of ``sensitive'' populations such as asthmatics, 
children, and the elderly.
    EPA previously released an integrated plan for all aspects of this 
review of the primary NO2 standard, Integrated Review Plan 
for the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen 
Dioxide (August 2007), which reflected advice provided by CASAC through 
a consultation, which resulted in the CASAC letter, Scientific Advisory 
Committee's (CASAC) Consultation on the Draft Integrated Plans for 
Review of the Primary NAAQS for NO2 and SO2 EPA-
CASAC-07-005. The CASAC also previously peer reviewed EPA's Integrated 
Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen--Health Criteria (First 
External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R-07/093, August 2007) and issued a 
peer review report, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee's (CASAC) 
Peer Review of EPA's Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Oxides of 
Nitrogen--Health Criteria (First External Review Draft, August 2007), 
EPA-CASAC-08-002. The CASAC also provided consultative advice on the 
EPA's Nitrogen Dioxide Health Assessment Plan: Scope and Methods for 
Exposure and Risk Assessment and issued a consultation letter, Clean 
Air Scientific Advisory Committee's (CASAC) Consultation on EPA's 
Nitrogen Dioxide Health Assessment Plan: Scope and Methods for Exposure 
and Risk Assessment (September 2007 Draft), EPA-CASAC-08-001.
    As the next step in that review process, EPA's Office of Research 
and Development (ORD) has completed a draft document, Integrated 
Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen--Health Criteria (Second 
External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R-07/093aB and EPA/600/R-07/903bB, 
March 2008) and has requested that CASAC review the document. EPA's 
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) has also completed two draft 
documents entitled (1) Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the 
Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First 
Draft and (2) Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the 
NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft 
Technical Support Document (TSD). OAR has requested that CASAC review 
this assessment of human exposure and health risk for nitrogen dioxide 
(NO2). After the panel has drafted its reports, the 
chartered CASAC will meet by conference call to review and approve the 
drafts.
    Technical Contact: Any questions concerning EPA's Integrated 
Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen--Health Criteria (Second 
External Review Draft) (EPA/600/R-07/093aB and EPA/600/R-07/903bB, 
March 2008) should be directed to Dr. Dennis Kotchmar, ORD (by 
telephone: (919) 541-4158, or e-mail: Kotchmar.dennis@epa.gov). Any 
questions concerning EPA's Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the 
Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: First 
Draft and Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the Review of the NO2 
Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Draft Technical Support 
Document (TSD) should be directed to Dr. Scott Jenkins, OAR (by 
telephone: (919) 541-1167, or e-mail: jenkins.scott@epa.gov).
    Availability of Meeting Materials: EPA-ORD's Integrated Science 
Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen--Health Criteria (Second External 
Review Draft) can be accessed on EPA's National Center for 
Environmental Assessment Web site at: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/
recordisplay.cfm?deid=189147. EPA-OAR's Risk and Exposure Assessment To 
Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality 
Standard: First Draft and Risk and Exposure Assessment To Support the 
Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: 
Technical Support Document (TSD) will be accessible via the Agency's 
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Web site at: https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/nox/s_nox_cr_rea.html. Agendas and 
materials in support of the meeting and teleconference will be placed 
on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/casac in advance.
    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 Dr. Angela Nugent, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-
mail) by April 24, 2008 at the contact information noted above to be 
placed on the public speaker list for this meeting. To be placed on the 
public speaker list for the June 11, 2008 teleconference, interested 
parties should notify Mr. Fred Butterfield, DFO, by e-mail no later 
than June 6, 2008. Oral presentations will be limited to a total of 30 
minutes for all speakers.
    Written Statements: Written statements for the public meeting 
should be received by Dr. Angela Nugent at the contact information 
above by April 24, 2008, so that the information may be made available 
to

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the Panel for their consideration prior to this meeting. Written 
statements for the teleconference should be received by Mr. Fred 
Butterfield, DFO, by June 6, 2008. Written statements should be 
supplied to the appropriate DFO by June 6, 2008. Written statements 
should be supplied to the appropriate DFO in the following formats: one 
hard copy with original signature (optional), and one electronic copy 
via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, 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 Dr. Nugent 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: April 7, 2008.
Anthony F. Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
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