Draft EPA's Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments, 35800-35801 [2010-15217]

Download as PDF 35800 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 23, 2010 / Notices for good cause. This decision shall be the final decision of the Agency. Dispute Resolution Procedures mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES associated with the 35/15 term and condition are as follows: Howard F. Corcoran, Director, Office of Grants and Debarment. 1. After receiving updated State obligations, expenditure, draw down data and State plans associated with the future spending of unobligated and unspent ARRA funds within the cooperative agreement’s existing period of performance, EPA will identify appropriate enforcement actions if a State materially fails to comply with the 35/15 term and condition. Enforcement actions could include the partial or complete termination of a State’s LUST ARRA cooperative agreement and an associated amount of funding intended for de-obligation. 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Any detail or arguments regarding why the State disagrees with these decisions shall be provided with the request for reconsideration. 3. The written request for reconsideration shall be sent via E–Mail (PDF) or Facsimile to Carolyn Hoskinson at hoskinson.carolyn@epa.gov with copies sent to Adam Klinger (klinger.adam@epa.gov) and Steven McNeely(McNeely.Steven@epa.gov) If such material is to be sent by fax, please direct to Mr. Steven McNeely and use 703–603–9163. 4. The Assistant Administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) or his designee shall review all reconsideration submissions, and shall issue a decision in writing within three (3) business days of receiving the reconsideration request. This deadline may be extended briefly VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jun 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 [FR Doc. 2010–15222 Filed 6–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9167–1; Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD– 2010–0395] Draft EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Extension of public comment period. SUMMARY: On May 21, 2010, EPA released the draft report entitled, ‘‘EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments’’ (EPA/600/R–10/038A) for independent external review, and public review and comment (75 FR 28610). Written comments on the draft report were to be submitted to EPA by August 19, 2010 (a 90-day public comment period). Since release, the Agency has received several requests for additional time to submit comments. In response to these requests, the EPA is extending the public comment period another 30 days until September 20, 2010 (a 120-day public comment period). This draft report responds to the key recommendations and comments included in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 2006 report. In addition, it includes new analyses on potential human effects that may result from exposure to 2,3,7,8–tetrachlorodibenzop-dioxin (TCDD). These analyses have not been in previous versions of draft reports related to EPA’s dioxin reassessment activity. This draft report is now considered to be under EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program, and thus, the new IRIS process announced in May 2009 (http: //www.epa.gov/iris/process/) is being followed. Per the May 2009 process, this draft report is beginning Step 4— independent external peer review and public review and comment. This draft dioxin report was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD). The draft document, ‘‘EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments,’’ was also being provided to EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB), a body established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, for independent external peer review. The SAB will convene an expert panel composed of scientists knowledgeable about technical issues related to dioxins and risk assessment. The SAB is holding a public teleconference on June 24, 2010, and a public panel meeting on July 13–15, 2010. The SAB peer review meetings were announced by the SAB staff office in a separate May 24, 2010, Federal Register Notice (75 FR 28805). EPA intends to forward all public comments submitted before July 7, 2010, in response to this notice to the SAB peer review panel for their consideration. Members of the public who wish to ensure that their technical comments are provided to the SAB expert panel before each meeting should also e-mail their comments separately to Thomas Armitage, the SAB Designated Federal Officer at armitage.thomas@epa.gov, following the procedures in the Federal Register Notice announcing the SAB public meetings. When completing this draft dioxin report, EPA will consider any written public comments that EPA receives in accordance with the detailed instructions provided under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION in Federal Register notice (75 FR 28610). The public comment period and SAB external peer review are independent processes that provide separate opportunities for all interested parties to comment on the draft report. EPA is releasing this draft report solely for the purpose of predissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This draft report has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. DATES: The public comment period began on May 21, 2010, and ends on September 20, 2010. Comments should be in writing and must be received by EPA by September 20, 2010. Due to the timing of the SAB’s peer review meeting, EPA can only guarantee that those comments received by July 7, 2010, in response to this Federal Register notice will be provided to the SAB panel prior to the SAB meeting. Comments received after July 7, 2010, will still be provided to the SAB panel and will also inform the Agency’s revision of the draft report. ADDRESSES: The external review draft titled, ‘‘EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 23, 2010 / Notices Response to NAS Comments’’ (EPA/600/ R–10/038A) is available primarily via the Internet on the NCEA home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at https:// www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited number of paper copies are available from the Information Management Team (Address: Information Management Team, National Center for Environmental Assessment (Mail Code: 8601P), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703–347–8561; facsimile: 703–347– 8691). If you request a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address, and the assessment title. Comments may be submitted electronically via https:// www.regulations.gov, by e-mail, by mail, by facsimile, or by hand delivery/ courier. Please follow the detailed instructions provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of Federal Register notice (75 FR 28610). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the docket, regulations.gov or public comment period, please contact the Office of Environmental Information (OEI) Docket (Mail Code: 2822T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202–566–1752; facsimile: 202–566–1753; or e-mail: ORD.Docket@epa.gov. For information on the draft report, please contact Linda C. Tuxen, National Center for Environmental Assessment (8601P), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703–347–8609; facsimile: 703–347– 8699; or e-mail: tuxen.linda@epa.gov. Dated: June 17, 2010. Rebecca Clark, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. 2010–15217 Filed 6–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES [FRL–9166–9] Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council—Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under Section 10(a)(2) of Public Law 92–423, ‘‘The Federal Advisory Committee Act,’’ notice is VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jun 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 hereby given of a meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC), established under the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.). The Council will consider various issues associated with the Agency’s drinking water strategy and new approaches to protecting drinking water and public health. The Council will also receive updates about several on-going activities including the Climate Ready Water Utility Working Group and updates on regulatory efforts. DATES: The Council meeting will be held on July 21, 2010, from 8:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., July 22, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 23, 2010 from 8 a.m. to noon, Eastern Daylight Savings Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hotel Palomar Washington, 2121 P Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who would like to attend the meeting, present an oral statement, or submit a written statement, should contact Thomas Carpenter by e-mail at carpenter.thomas@epa.gov, by phone, 202–564–4885, or by regular mail at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. The Council encourages the public’s input and will allocate one hour (11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.) on July 22, 2010, for this purpose. Oral statements will be limited to five minutes. It is preferred that only one person present the statement on behalf of a group or organization. To ensure adequate time for public involvement, individuals or organizations interested in presenting an oral statement should notify Thomas Carpenter by telephone at 202–564– 4885 no later than July 12, 2010. Any person who wishes to file a written statement can do so before or after a Council meeting. Written statements received by July 12, 2010, will be distributed to all members of the Council before any final discussion or vote is completed. Any statements received July 13, 2010, or after the meeting will become part of the permanent meeting file and will be forwarded to the Council members for their information. Special Accommodations For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Thomas Carpenter at 202–564– 4885 or by e-mail at carpenter.thomas@epa.gov. To request PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35801 accommodation of a disability, please contact Thomas Carpenter, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: June 17, 2010. Cynthia C. Dougherty, Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. [FR Doc. 2010–15218 Filed 6–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0012; FRL–8831–3] Notice of Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the Agency’s receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 23, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of interest as shown in the body of this document, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket Facility’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35800-35801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15217]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9167-1; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2010-0395]


Draft EPA's Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity 
and Response to NAS Comments

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On May 21, 2010, EPA released the draft report entitled, 
``EPA's Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and 
Response to NAS Comments'' (EPA/600/R-10/038A) for independent external 
review, and public review and comment (75 FR 28610). Written comments 
on the draft report were to be submitted to EPA by August 19, 2010 (a 
90-day public comment period). Since release, the Agency has received 
several requests for additional time to submit comments. In response to 
these requests, the EPA is extending the public comment period another 
30 days until September 20, 2010 (a 120-day public comment period).
    This draft report responds to the key recommendations and comments 
included in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 2006 report. In 
addition, it includes new analyses on potential human effects that may 
result from exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). 
These analyses have not been in previous versions of draft reports 
related to EPA's dioxin reassessment activity. This draft report is now 
considered to be under EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) 
program, and thus, the new IRIS process announced in May 2009 (https://www.epa.gov/iris/process/) is being followed. Per the May 2009 process, 
this draft report is beginning Step 4--independent external peer review 
and public review and comment. This draft dioxin report was prepared by 
the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA 
Office of Research and Development (ORD).
    The draft document, ``EPA's Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to 
Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments,'' was also being provided 
to EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB), a body established under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, for independent external peer review. 
The SAB will convene an expert panel composed of scientists 
knowledgeable about technical issues related to dioxins and risk 
assessment. The SAB is holding a public teleconference on June 24, 
2010, and a public panel meeting on July 13-15, 2010. The SAB peer 
review meetings were announced by the SAB staff office in a separate 
May 24, 2010, Federal Register Notice (75 FR 28805). EPA intends to 
forward all public comments submitted before July 7, 2010, in response 
to this notice to the SAB peer review panel for their consideration. 
Members of the public who wish to ensure that their technical comments 
are provided to the SAB expert panel before each meeting should also e-
mail their comments separately to Thomas Armitage, the SAB Designated 
Federal Officer at armitage.thomas@epa.gov, following the procedures in 
the Federal Register Notice announcing the SAB public meetings. When 
completing this draft dioxin report, EPA will consider any written 
public comments that EPA receives in accordance with the detailed 
instructions provided under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION in Federal 
Register notice (75 FR 28610). The public comment period and SAB 
external peer review are independent processes that provide separate 
opportunities for all interested parties to comment on the draft 
report.
    EPA is releasing this draft report solely for the purpose of pre-
dissemination peer review under applicable information quality 
guidelines. This draft report has not been formally disseminated by 
EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any 
Agency policy or determination.

DATES: The public comment period began on May 21, 2010, and ends on 
September 20, 2010. Comments should be in writing and must be received 
by EPA by September 20, 2010.
    Due to the timing of the SAB's peer review meeting, EPA can only 
guarantee that those comments received by July 7, 2010, in response to 
this Federal Register notice will be provided to the SAB panel prior to 
the SAB meeting. Comments received after July 7, 2010, will still be 
provided to the SAB panel and will also inform the Agency's revision of 
the draft report.

ADDRESSES: The external review draft titled, ``EPA's Reanalysis of Key 
Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and

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Response to NAS Comments'' (EPA/600/R-10/038A) is available primarily 
via the Internet on the NCEA home page under the Recent Additions and 
Publications menus at https://www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited number of 
paper copies are available from the Information Management Team 
(Address: Information Management Team, National Center for 
Environmental Assessment (Mail Code: 8601P), U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-8691). If you request a 
paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address, and the 
assessment title.
    Comments may be submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov, by e-mail, by mail, by facsimile, or by hand 
delivery/courier. Please follow the detailed instructions provided in 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of Federal Register notice (75 FR 
28610).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the docket, 
regulations.gov or public comment period, please contact the Office of 
Environmental Information (OEI) Docket (Mail Code: 2822T), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202-566-1752; facsimile: 202-566-1753; 
or e-mail: ORD.Docket@epa.gov.
    For information on the draft report, please contact Linda C. Tuxen, 
National Center for Environmental Assessment (8601P), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-8609; facsimile: 703-347-8699; 
or e-mail: tuxen.linda@epa.gov.

    Dated: June 17, 2010.
Rebecca Clark,
Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
[FR Doc. 2010-15217 Filed 6-22-10; 8:45 am]
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