National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances; Notice of Public Meeting, 41893-41894 [E9-19532]

Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 19, 2009 / Notices Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology. January 2005. 276 p. Pearce, E.N., A.M. Leung, B.C. Blount, H.R. Bazrafshan, X. He, S. Pino, L. ValentinBlasini, L.E. Braverman. 2007. Breast milk iodine and perchlorate concentrations in lactating Boston-area women. J Clin Endocrin Metab Vol. 92, No. 5, pp. 1673–1677 Schier, J.G., A.F. Wolkin, L.ValentinBlasini, M.G. Belson, S.M. Kieszak, C.S. Rubin, B.C. Blount. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, advance online publication 18 March 2009; doi: 10.1038/ jes.2009.18. Steinmaus, C., M.D. Miller, R. Howd. 2007. Impact of smoking and thiocyanate on perchlorate and thyroid hormone associations in the 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Environ Health Perspect 115(9):1333–8. USEPA. 1995. Guidance for Risk Characterization. Science Policy Council, February, 1995. 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E9–19507 Filed 8–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2009–0496; FRL–8429–5] National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: A meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (NAC/AEGL Committee) will be held on September 9–11, 2009, in Research Triangle Park, NC. At this meeting, the NAC/AEGL Committee will address, as time permits, the various aspects of the acute toxicity and the development of Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs) for the following chemicals: Cadmium; carbofuran; carbon dioxide; dichlorovos; dicrotophos; dimethyl phosphate; fenamiphos; gasoline; hydrogen selenide; lead; methamidophos; methyl iodide; mevinphos; monocrotophos; nerve agent GB; phosgene; phosphamidon; red phosphorus; ricin; tetrachloroethylene; 1,1,1trichloroethylene; and trimethylphosphite. DATES: A meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 9, 2009; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 10, 2009; and from 8 a.m. to noon on September 11, 2009. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the EPA Main Campus, 109 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul S. Tobin, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Risk Assessment Division (7403M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8557; email address: tobin.paul@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the DFO, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41893 I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may be of particular interest to anyone who may be affected if the AEGL values are adopted by government agencies for emergency planning, prevention, or response programs, such as EPA’s Risk Management Program under the Clean Air Act and Amendments Section 112r. It is possible that other Federal agencies besides EPA, as well as State agencies and private organizations, may adopt the AEGL values for their programs. As such, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2009–0496. All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available at https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1 41894 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 19, 2009 / Notices under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr. II. Meeting Procedures For additional information on the scheduled meeting, the agenda of the NAC/AEGL Committee, or the submission of information on chemicals to be discussed at the meeting, contact the DFO. The meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be open to the public. Oral presentations or statements by interested parties will be limited to 10 minutes. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the DFO to schedule presentations before the NAC/ AEGL Committee. Since seating for outside observers may be limited, those wishing to attend the meeting as observers are also encouraged to contact the DFO at the earliest possible date to ensure adequate seating arrangements. Inquiries regarding oral presentations and the submission of written statements or chemical-specific information should be directed to the DFO. III. Future Meetings Another meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee is scheduled for Spring 2010. I. General Information List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Health. Dated: August 7, 2009. Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. E9–19532 Filed 8–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0143; FRL–8430–8] State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group; Full Committee Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/ State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG), Pesticide Operations and Management (POM) Working Committee will hold a 2–day meeting, beginning on September 21, 2009 and ending September 22, 2009. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:53 Aug 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8:30 a.m to 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The open meeting will be held at the EPA, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.) 2777 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA., 1st Floor South Conference Room. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Kendall, Field and External Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–5561 fax number: (703) 308–1850; e-mail address: kendall.ron@epa.gov, or Grier Stayton, SFIREG Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 466, Milford DE 19963; telephone number (302) 422–8152; fax (302) 422– 2435; e-mail address: grierstayton aapco-sfireg@comcast.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are interested in SFIREG information exchange relationship with EPA regarding important issues related to human health, environmental exposure to pesticides, and insight into EPA’s decision-making process. You are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings and participate as appropriate. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: Those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA), or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0143. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr. II. Background Topics may include but are not limited to: 1. Updates to the Section 24(c) registration guidance document. 2. Review of soil fumigant label tables. 3. Refining the Product Use Classification Changes issue paper. 4. PRISM structured e-labeling. 5. Comparative safety statements and DfE labeling. 6. POM Working Committee Workgroups Issue papers/Updates. 7. EPA Update Briefing: • Office of Pesticide Programs Update. • Office of Enforcement Compliance Assurance Update. 8. Clarifying allowable carrier volume under FIFRA Section 2(ee). 9. Finalizing acetochlor groundwater protection label language. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? This meeting is open for the public to attend. You may attend the meeting without further notification. If you want to request to attend as a participant you may also submit a request to participate in this meeting to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Do not submit any information in your request that is considered CBI. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket ID number EPA– HQ–OPP–2008–0143;, must be received on or before September 1, 2009. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest. Dated: August 7, 2009. Kevin Keaney Acting Director, Field and External Affairs Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E9–19531 Filed 8–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0496; FRL-8429-5]


National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels 
for Hazardous Substances; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: A meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Acute 
Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (NAC/AEGL Committee) 
will be held on September 9-11, 2009, in Research Triangle Park, NC. At 
this meeting, the NAC/AEGL Committee will address, as time permits, the 
various aspects of the acute toxicity and the development of Acute 
Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs) for the following chemicals: Cadmium; 
carbofuran; carbon dioxide; dichlorovos; dicrotophos; dimethyl 
phosphate; fenamiphos; gasoline; hydrogen selenide; lead; 
methamidophos; methyl iodide; mevinphos; monocrotophos; nerve agent GB; 
phosgene; phosphamidon; red phosphorus; ricin; tetrachloroethylene; 
1,1,1-trichloroethylene; and trimethylphosphite.

DATES: A meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be held from 10 a.m. to 
5 p.m. on September 9, 2009; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 10, 
2009; and from 8 a.m. to noon on September 11, 2009.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the EPA Main Campus, 109 T.W. 
Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27711.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul S. Tobin, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), Risk Assessment Division (7403M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 
20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8557; e-mail address: 
tobin.paul@epa.gov.
    To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the DFO, 
preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much 
time as possible to process your request.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may 
be of particular interest to anyone who may be affected if the AEGL 
values are adopted by government agencies for emergency planning, 
prevention, or response programs, such as EPA's Risk Management Program 
under the Clean Air Act and Amendments Section 112r. It is possible 
that other Federal agencies besides EPA, as well as State agencies and 
private organizations, may adopt the AEGL values for their programs. As 
such, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific 
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions 
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, 
consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0496. All documents 
in the docket are listed in the docket index available at https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is 
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) 
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain 
other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly 
available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are 
available electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only 
available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located 
in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room 
hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public 
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT 
Docket is (202) 566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show 
photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign 
the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray 
machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC 
badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned 
upon departure.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet

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under the ``Federal Register'' listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. Meeting Procedures

    For additional information on the scheduled meeting, the agenda of 
the NAC/AEGL Committee, or the submission of information on chemicals 
to be discussed at the meeting, contact the DFO.
    The meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be open to the public. 
Oral presentations or statements by interested parties will be limited 
to 10 minutes. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the DFO to 
schedule presentations before the NAC/AEGL Committee. Since seating for 
outside observers may be limited, those wishing to attend the meeting 
as observers are also encouraged to contact the DFO at the earliest 
possible date to ensure adequate seating arrangements. Inquiries 
regarding oral presentations and the submission of written statements 
or chemical-specific information should be directed to the DFO.

III. Future Meetings

    Another meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee is scheduled for Spring 
2010.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Health.

    Dated: August 7, 2009.
 Barbara Cunningham,
Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. E9-19532 Filed 8-18-09; 8:45 am]
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