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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 2, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP10–45–000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES January 26, 2010. Take notice that on January 25, 2010, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), 1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in Docket No. CP10–45–000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.216 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for authority to abandon in place an inactive offshore supply lateral (Line 509A–3600) and associated meter and appurtenances located in West Cameron Blocks 617 and 630 of the offshore continental shelf, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Specifically, Tennessee proposes to abandon in place Line 509A–3600 and appurtenances. Tennessee states that Line 509A–3600 extends for approximately 4.26 miles from a subsea tie-in with Tennessee’s Line 509A–3500 in West Cameron Block 617 to a production platform owned and operated by Maritech Resources, Inc. (Maritech), located in West Cameron Block 630. Tennessee avers that the subject facilities have been out of service since the downstream pipelines were damaged by Hurricane Ike in September 2008. Additionally, Tennessee asserts that Maritech has notified Tennessee that it intends to abandon its platform in 2010. Tennessee states that it has not provided transportation service to any shippers through Line 509A–3600 for more than twelve months and no firm contracts are tied to the receipt meter located on the Maritech platform. Tennessee asserts that the estimated cost to construct similar facilities today is approximately $17.8 million. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Susan T. Halbach, Senior Counsel, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, 1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002, at (713) VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:52 Feb 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 420–5751 or (713) 420–1601 (facsimile) or Debbie Kalisek, Analyst, Certificates & Regulatory Compliance, at (713) 420– 3292 or (713) 420–1605 (facsimile). Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–2104 Filed 2–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9108–5; Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD– 2009–0613] Exposure Factors Handbook: 2009 Update AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Peer-Review Workshop. SUMMARY: EPA is announcing that Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG), an EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peerreview workshop on March 3–4, 2010, to review the external review draft document titled, ‘‘Exposure Factors Handbook 2009 Update’’ (EPA/600/R– 09/052A). EPA previously announced the 60-day public comment period (ending December 7, 2009) for the draft document in the Federal Register on October 7, 2009 (74 FR 51592). The draft document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5317 (NCEA) within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. The Exposure Factors Handbook provides information on various physiological and behavioral factors commonly used in assessing exposure to environmental chemicals. The handbook was first published in 1989 and was updated in 1997. This updated version incorporates data available since 1997 up to June 2009. It also reflects the revisions made to the Child-Specific Exposure Factors Handbook, which was updated and published in 2008. Each chapter in the revised Exposure Factors Handbook presents recommended values for the exposure factors covered in the chapter as well as a discussion of the underlying data used in developing the recommendations. The public comment period and the external peer-review workshop are separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested parties to comment on the document. EPA intends to forward public comments submitted in accordance with the October 7, 2009, Federal Register notice (74 FR 51592) to ERG, for consideration by the external peer-review panel prior to the workshop. EPA will consider public comments and recommendations from the expert panel workshop as EPA finalizes the draft document. EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of predissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. ERG invites the public to register to attend this workshop as observers. In addition, ERG invites the public to give oral comments at the workshop regarding the draft document under review. Members of the public interested in making oral comments at the workshop should also provide ERG with an electronic copy of their comments. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. The draft document and EPA’s peer-review charge are only available via the Internet on NCEA’s home page under the Recent Additions menu at https://www.epa.gov/ ncea. In preparing a final report, EPA will consider ERG’s report of the comments and recommendations from the external peer-review workshop and any public comments that EPA received. DATES: The peer-review panel workshop will begin on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 8 a.m., and will end on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 5318 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 2, 2010 / Notices approximately 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. ADDRESSES: The peer-review workshop will be held at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. The EPA contractor, ERG, is organizing, convening, and conducting the peerreview workshop. To attend the workshop, register by February 24, 2010, by calling ERG at 781–674–7374 or toll free at 800–803–2833 (ask for the EFH peer-review coordinator, Laurie Waite). You may register via the Internet at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/ conferences/peerreview/registerefh.htm, or by sending a facsimile to 781–674–2906 (please reference: ‘‘EFH peer-review workshop’’ and include your name, title, affiliation, full address, and contact information). Please indicate if you would like to make oral comments at the workshop. You may also register by sending an e-mail to meetings@erg.com (subject line: ‘‘EFH peer-review workshop’’ and include your name, title, affiliation, full address, and contact information). Please indicate if you would like to make oral comments at the workshop. The draft ‘‘Exposure Factors Handbook: 2009 Update’’ is only available via the Internet on the National Center for Environmental Assessment’s home page under the Recent Additions menu at https://www.epa.gov/ncea. No printed copies are available because of the size of the document. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: EPA welcomes public attendance at the ‘‘Exposure Factors Handbook: 2009 Update’’ peer-review workshop and will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421–3136; telephone: 781–674–7374; facsimile: 781–674– 2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject line: EFH peer-review workshop), preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give as much time as possible to process your request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information, registration, access or services for individuals with disabilities, or logistics for the external peer-review workshop should be directed to ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421–3136; telephone: 781–674–7374; facsimile: 781–674–2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject line: EFH peer-review workshop). To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Laurie Waite at ERG (contact VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:52 Feb 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 information above), preferably at least 10 days prior to the workshop, to give as much time as possible to process your request. If you have questions about the document, please contact Jacqueline Moya, National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., 8601P, Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703– 347–8539; facsimile: 703–347–8496; or e-mail: moya.jacqueline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Information About the Document The Exposure Factors Handbook provides a summary of the available statistical data on various factors used in assessing human exposure. This Handbook is aimed at exposure assessors inside the Agency as well as those outside who use data on standard factors to calculate human exposure to toxic chemicals. These factors include: Drinking water consumption; mouthing behavior; soil ingestion rates; inhalation rates; dermal factors, including skin area and soil adherence factors; consumption of fruits and vegetables, fish, meats, dairy products, and homegrown foods; breast milk intake; human activity factors; consumer product use; and residential characteristics. Recommended values are for the general population and also for various segments of the population who may have characteristics different from the general population. Dated: January 26, 2010. Rebecca Clark, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9108-5; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0613]


Exposure Factors Handbook: 2009 Update

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Peer-Review Workshop.

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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing that Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG), an 
EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an 
independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-
review workshop on March 3-4, 2010, to review the external review draft 
document titled, ``Exposure Factors Handbook 2009 Update'' (EPA/600/R-
09/052A). EPA previously announced the 60-day public comment period 
(ending December 7, 2009) for the draft document in the Federal 
Register on October 7, 2009 (74 FR 51592). The draft document was 
prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) 
within EPA's Office of Research and Development. The Exposure Factors 
Handbook provides information on various physiological and behavioral 
factors commonly used in assessing exposure to environmental chemicals. 
The handbook was first published in 1989 and was updated in 1997. This 
updated version incorporates data available since 1997 up to June 2009. 
It also reflects the revisions made to the Child-Specific Exposure 
Factors Handbook, which was updated and published in 2008. Each chapter 
in the revised Exposure Factors Handbook presents recommended values 
for the exposure factors covered in the chapter as well as a discussion 
of the underlying data used in developing the recommendations.
    The public comment period and the external peer-review workshop are 
separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested 
parties to comment on the document. EPA intends to forward public 
comments submitted in accordance with the October 7, 2009, Federal 
Register notice (74 FR 51592) to ERG, for consideration by the external 
peer-review panel prior to the workshop. EPA will consider public 
comments and recommendations from the expert panel workshop as EPA 
finalizes the draft document.
    EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of pre-
dissemination peer review under applicable information quality 
guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It 
does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency 
policy or determination.
    ERG invites the public to register to attend this workshop as 
observers. In addition, ERG invites the public to give oral comments at 
the workshop regarding the draft document under review. Members of the 
public interested in making oral comments at the workshop should also 
provide ERG with an electronic copy of their comments. Space is 
limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-
served basis. The draft document and EPA's peer-review charge are only 
available via the Internet on NCEA's home page under the Recent 
Additions menu at https://www.epa.gov/ncea. In preparing a final report, 
EPA will consider ERG's report of the comments and recommendations from 
the external peer-review workshop and any public comments that EPA 
received.

DATES: The peer-review panel workshop will begin on Wednesday, March 3, 
2010, at 8 a.m., and will end on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at

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approximately 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: The peer-review workshop will be held at the Sheraton 
Crystal City Hotel, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. 
The EPA contractor, ERG, is organizing, convening, and conducting the 
peer-review workshop. To attend the workshop, register by February 24, 
2010, by calling ERG at 781-674-7374 or toll free at 800-803-2833 (ask 
for the EFH peer-review coordinator, Laurie Waite). You may register 
via the Internet at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/conferences/peerreview/register-efh.htm, or by sending a facsimile to 781-674-2906 
(please reference: ``EFH peer-review workshop'' and include your name, 
title, affiliation, full address, and contact information). Please 
indicate if you would like to make oral comments at the workshop. You 
may also register by sending an e-mail to meetings@erg.com (subject 
line: ``EFH peer-review workshop'' and include your name, title, 
affiliation, full address, and contact information). Please indicate if 
you would like to make oral comments at the workshop. The draft 
``Exposure Factors Handbook: 2009 Update'' is only available via the 
Internet on the National Center for Environmental Assessment's home 
page under the Recent Additions menu at https://www.epa.gov/ncea. No 
printed copies are available because of the size of the document.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: EPA 
welcomes public attendance at the ``Exposure Factors Handbook: 2009 
Update'' peer-review workshop and will make every effort to accommodate 
persons with disabilities. For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, 
Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-7374; facsimile: 781-674-
2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject line: EFH peer-review 
workshop), preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give as 
much time as possible to process your request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information, 
registration, access or services for individuals with disabilities, or 
logistics for the external peer-review workshop should be directed to 
ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-
7374; facsimile: 781-674-2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject 
line: EFH peer-review workshop). To request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact Laurie Waite at ERG (contact information 
above), preferably at least 10 days prior to the workshop, to give as 
much time as possible to process your request. If you have questions 
about the document, please contact Jacqueline Moya, National Center for 
Environmental Assessment (NCEA), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., 8601P, 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-8539; facsimile: 703-347-8496; 
or e-mail: moya.jacqueline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Information About the Document

    The Exposure Factors Handbook provides a summary of the available 
statistical data on various factors used in assessing human exposure. 
This Handbook is aimed at exposure assessors inside the Agency as well 
as those outside who use data on standard factors to calculate human 
exposure to toxic chemicals. These factors include: Drinking water 
consumption; mouthing behavior; soil ingestion rates; inhalation rates; 
dermal factors, including skin area and soil adherence factors; 
consumption of fruits and vegetables, fish, meats, dairy products, and 
homegrown foods; breast milk intake; human activity factors; consumer 
product use; and residential characteristics. Recommended values are 
for the general population and also for various segments of the 
population who may have characteristics different from the general 
population.

    Dated: January 26, 2010.
Rebecca Clark,
Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
[FR Doc. 2010-2155 Filed 2-1-10; 8:45 am]
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