Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards, 66092 [2010-27175]

Download as PDF 66092 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES associated with a Bt PIP corn seed blend targeting rootworm (a Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. product) were previously addressed in the February 2009 FIFRA SAP meeting (https:// www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/meetings/ 2009/february/232009finalreport.pdf). During a February 1998 FIFRA SAP meeting (see https://www.epa.gov/ scipoly/sap/meetings/1998/february/ finalfeb.pdf), the Panel concluded that seed mixes should not be considered as a viable IRM refuge option for ECB and corn earworm in Bt corn. The concern was that ECB larvae can move from plant to plant within corn fields (including from refuge plants to Bt plants and vice-versa) which could reduce the effectiveness of the seed blend at preventing pest resistance. Subsequent to the 1998 SAP, new biological data and simulation modeling were developed to support the potential use of a seed blend IRM strategy in Bt corn. EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs has considered these data and has utilized the Office of Research and Development (ORD) POPGEN model to evaluate the risk of ECB resistance developing in a seed blend environment. The Agency is requesting the FIFRA SAP to address scientific issues associated with the SmartStaxTM RIB IRM strategy relative to the effectiveness of block refuges currently required for lepidopteran pests of Bt corn. C. FIFRA SAP Documents and Meeting Minutes EPA’s background paper, related supporting materials, charge/questions to FIFRA SAP, FIFRA SAP composition (i.e., members and ad hoc members for this meeting), and the meeting agenda will be available by late November 2010. In addition, the Agency may provide additional background documents as the materials become available. You may obtain electronic copies of these documents, and certain other related documents that might be available electronically, at https:// www.regulations.gov and the FIFRA SAP homepage at https://www.epa.gov/ scipoly/sap. FIFRA SAP will prepare meeting minutes summarizing its recommendations to the Agency approximately 90 days after the meeting. The meeting minutes will be posted on the FIFRA SAP Web site or may be obtained from the OPP Regulatory Public Docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Oct 26, 2010 Jkt 223001 Dated: October 7, 2010. Frank Sanders, Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–26722 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL –9218–2] Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS) on November 9, 2010, in Washington, DC. The purpose of ISCORS is to foster early resolution and coordination of regulatory issues associated with radiation standards. Agencies represented as members of ISCORS include the following: EPA; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Department of Energy; Department of Defense; Department of Transportation; Department of Homeland Security; Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and the Department of Health and Human Services. ISCORS meeting observer agencies include the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, as well as representatives from both the States of Illinois and Pennsylvania. ISCORS maintains several objectives: (1) Facilitate a consensus on allowable levels of radiation risk to the public and workers; (2) promote consistent and scientifically sound risk assessment and risk management approaches in setting and implementing standards for occupational and public protection from ionizing radiation; (3) promote completeness and coherence of Federal standards for radiation protection; and (4) identify interagency radiation protection issues and coordinate their resolution. ISCORS meetings include presentations by the chairs of the subcommittees and discussions of current radiation protection issues. Committee meetings normally involve pre-decisional intra-governmental discussions and, as such, are normally not open for observation by members of the public or media. This is the one ISCORS meeting out of four held each year that is open to all interested SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 members of the public. There will be time on the agenda for members of the public to provide comments. Summaries of previous ISCORS meetings are available at the ISCORS Web site, https:// www.iscors.org. The final agenda for the November 9th meeting will be posted on the Web site shortly before the meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on November 9, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The ISCORS meeting will be held in Room 152 at the EPA building located at 1310 L Street, NW., in Washington, DC. Attendees are required to present a photo ID such as a government agency photo identification badge or valid driver’s license. Visitors and their belongings will be screened by EPA security guards. Visitors must sign the visitors log at the security desk and will be issued a visitors badge by the security guards to gain access to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marisa Savoy, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mailcode 6608J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 202–343–9237; fax 202–343– 2302; e-mail address savoy.marisa@epa.gov. Pay parking is available for visitors at the Colonial parking lot next door in the garage of the Franklin Square building. Visitors can also ride metro to the McPherson Square (Blue and Orange Line) station and leave the station via the 14th Street exit. Walk two blocks north on 14th Street to L Street. Turn right at the corner of 14th and L Streets. EPA’s 1310 L Street building is on the right towards the end of the block. Visit the ISCORS Web site, https:// www.iscors.org for more detailed information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 14, 2010. Michael P. Flynn, Director, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air. [FR Doc. 2010–27175 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0012; FRL–8848–3] Notice of Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 66092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27175]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL -9218-2]


Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on 
Radiation Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a meeting 
of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS) 
on November 9, 2010, in Washington, DC. The purpose of ISCORS is to 
foster early resolution and coordination of regulatory issues 
associated with radiation standards. Agencies represented as members of 
ISCORS include the following: EPA; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; 
Department of Energy; Department of Defense; Department of 
Transportation; Department of Homeland Security; Department of Labor's 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and the Department of 
Health and Human Services. ISCORS meeting observer agencies include the 
Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of Management and 
Budget, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, as well as 
representatives from both the States of Illinois and Pennsylvania. 
ISCORS maintains several objectives: (1) Facilitate a consensus on 
allowable levels of radiation risk to the public and workers; (2) 
promote consistent and scientifically sound risk assessment and risk 
management approaches in setting and implementing standards for 
occupational and public protection from ionizing radiation; (3) promote 
completeness and coherence of Federal standards for radiation 
protection; and (4) identify interagency radiation protection issues 
and coordinate their resolution. ISCORS meetings include presentations 
by the chairs of the subcommittees and discussions of current radiation 
protection issues. Committee meetings normally involve pre-decisional 
intra-governmental discussions and, as such, are normally not open for 
observation by members of the public or media. This is the one ISCORS 
meeting out of four held each year that is open to all interested 
members of the public. There will be time on the agenda for members of 
the public to provide comments. Summaries of previous ISCORS meetings 
are available at the ISCORS Web site, https://www.iscors.org. The final 
agenda for the November 9th meeting will be posted on the Web site 
shortly before the meeting.

DATES: The meeting will be held on November 9, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 4 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The ISCORS meeting will be held in Room 152 at the EPA 
building located at 1310 L Street, NW., in Washington, DC. Attendees 
are required to present a photo ID such as a government agency photo 
identification badge or valid driver's license. Visitors and their 
belongings will be screened by EPA security guards. Visitors must sign 
the visitors log at the security desk and will be issued a visitors 
badge by the security guards to gain access to the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marisa Savoy, Radiation Protection 
Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mailcode 6608J, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone 202-343-9237; fax 202-343-2302; e-mail 
address savoy.marisa@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pay parking is available for visitors at the 
Colonial parking lot next door in the garage of the Franklin Square 
building. Visitors can also ride metro to the McPherson Square (Blue 
and Orange Line) station and leave the station via the 14th Street 
exit. Walk two blocks north on 14th Street to L Street. Turn right at 
the corner of 14th and L Streets. EPA's 1310 L Street building is on 
the right towards the end of the block. Visit the ISCORS Web site, 
https://www.iscors.org for more detailed information.

    Dated: October 14, 2010.
Michael P. Flynn,
Director, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air.
[FR Doc. 2010-27175 Filed 10-26-10; 8:45 am]
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