Formaldehyde Emissions from Pressed Wood Products; Extension of Comment Period and Notice of Sixth Public Meeting, 5632 [E9-2030]

Download as PDF erowe on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS-1 5632 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 19 / Friday, January 30, 2009 / Proposed Rules thirteenth meeting of the Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road Vehicle Management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. DATES: The Committee will hold its thirteenth meeting on February 26–27, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days, if needed. The meeting will be held at the Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion, 1000 Croatan Highway (Milepost 7.6), Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 25948. These, and any subsequent meetings, will be held for the following reason: To work with the National Park Service to assist in potentially developing special regulations for off-road vehicle (ORV) management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore). The proposed agenda for the thirteenth meeting of the Committee may contain the following items: Approval of Meeting Summary from Last Meeting, Subcommittee and Members’ Updates since Last Meeting, Alternatives Discussions, NEPA Update, and Public Comment. However, the Committee may modify its agenda during the course of its work. The meetings are open to the public. Interested persons may provide brief oral/written comments to the Committee during the public comment period of the meetings each day before the lunch break or may file written comments with the Park Superintendent. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael B. Murray, Superintendent, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, North Carolina 27954, (252) 473–2111, ext. 148. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee’s function is to assist directly in the development of special regulations for management of ORVs at the Seashore. Executive Order 11644, as amended by Executive Order 11989, requires certain Federal agencies to publish regulations that provide for administrative designation of the specific areas and trails on which ORV use may be permitted. In response, the NPS published a general regulation at 36 CFR 4.10, which provides that each park that designates routes and areas for ORV use must do so by promulgating a special regulation specific to that park. It also provides that the designation of routes and areas shall comply with Executive Order 11644, and 36 CFR 1.5 regarding closures. Members of the Committee will negotiate to reach consensus on concepts and language to be used as the basis for a proposed special regulation, to be published by the NPS in the Federal Register, governing ORV use at the Seashore. The VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:41 Jan 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 duties of the Committee are solely advisory. [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2008–0627; FRL–8401–3] (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov. For technical information contact: Cindy Wheeler, National Program Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–0484; e-mail address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov. RIN 2070–AJ44 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 13, 2009. Michael B. Murray, Superintendent, Cape Hatteras National Seashore. [FR Doc. E9–2043 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–70–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Chapter I Formaldehyde Emissions from Pressed Wood Products; Extension of Comment Period and Notice of Sixth Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. SUMMARY: EPA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register of December 3, 2008, describing EPA’s initial steps to investigate and request comment, information, and data relating to formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products. The ANPR also announced five public meetings that EPA scheduled in order to obtain additional stakeholder input. EPA is announcing today one additional public meeting to enable more complete public participation. Additionally, this document extends the comment period for 45 days, from February 2, 2009, to March 19, 2009. This extension is necessary to provide the public with an opportunity to provide additional and more thorough comments to the docket. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2008–0627, must be received on or before March 19, 2009. The meeting will be held on March 4, 2009, from 1 p.m. until the last speaker has spoken or to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of December 3, 2008, for the submission of comments. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., New Orleans, LA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register of December 3, 2008 (73 FR 73620) (FRL–8386–3). In that document, EPA announced its plans to begin its investigation of formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products and the Agency’s intention to involve stakeholders in gathering information to better inform EPA’s decision making process. EPA also planned 5 half-day public meetings in January of 2009. The purpose of these meetings was to receive stakeholder comments on the issue of formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products, including the questions described in the December 3, 2008 Federal Register document, and on future opportunities for public participation on this issue. To enable more complete public participation EPA is also adding an additional public meeting in New Orleans, LA, on March 4, 2009, from 1 p.m. until the last speaker has spoken or to 5 p.m. in the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St. Additionally, EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on February 2, 2009, to March 19, 2009. To submit comments, or access the public docket, please follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the December 3, 2008 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Housing, Toxic substances, Wood. Dated: January 26, 2009. James Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Pesticides, Prevention and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E9–2030 Filed 1–27–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S E:\FR\FM\30JAP1.SGM 30JAP1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 19 (Friday, January 30, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 5632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2030]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Chapter I

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0627; FRL-8401-3]
RIN 2070-AJ44


Formaldehyde Emissions from Pressed Wood Products; Extension of 
Comment Period and Notice of Sixth Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY:  EPA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) 
in the Federal Register of December 3, 2008, describing EPA's initial 
steps to investigate and request comment, information, and data 
relating to formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products. The ANPR 
also announced five public meetings that EPA scheduled in order to 
obtain additional stakeholder input. EPA is announcing today one 
additional public meeting to enable more complete public participation. 
Additionally, this document extends the comment period for 45 days, 
from February 2, 2009, to March 19, 2009. This extension is necessary 
to provide the public with an opportunity to provide additional and 
more thorough comments to the docket.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPPT-2008-0627, must be received on or before March 19, 2009.
    The meeting will be held on March 4, 2009, from 1 p.m. until the 
last speaker has spoken or to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES 
in the Federal Register document of December 3, 2008, for the 
submission of comments.
    The meeting will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 
Canal St., New Orleans, LA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby 
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division 
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
    For technical information contact: Cindy Wheeler, National Program 
Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0484; e-mail 
address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register of December 3, 2008 (73 FR 
73620) (FRL-8386-3). In that document, EPA announced its plans to begin 
its investigation of formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products 
and the Agency's intention to involve stakeholders in gathering 
information to better inform EPA's decision making process. EPA also 
planned 5 half-day public meetings in January of 2009. The purpose of 
these meetings was to receive stakeholder comments on the issue of 
formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products, including the 
questions described in the December 3, 2008 Federal Register document, 
and on future opportunities for public participation on this issue. To 
enable more complete public participation EPA is also adding an 
additional public meeting in New Orleans, LA, on March 4, 2009, from 1 
p.m. until the last speaker has spoken or to 5 p.m. in the Sheraton New 
Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St. Additionally, EPA is hereby extending the 
comment period, which was set to end on February 2, 2009, to March 19, 
2009.
    To submit comments, or access the public docket, please follow the 
detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the December 3, 
2008 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Housing, Toxic substances, Wood.


    Dated: January 26, 2009.
James Jones,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Pesticides, Prevention and 
Toxic Substances.
[FR Doc. E9-2030 Filed 1-27-09; 4:15 pm]
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