Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Two Public Teleconferences of the Science Advisory Board Dioxin Review Panel, 6784-6785 [2011-2769]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 6784 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices mechanism used to determine whether a site is eligible to be included on the National Priorities List (NPL). Only sites on the NPL are eligible for Superfundfinanced remedial actions. HRS scores are derived from the sources described in this information collection, including conducting field reconnaissance, taking samples at the site, and reviewing available reports and documents. States record the collected information on HRS documentation worksheets and include this in the supporting reference package. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 226.9 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. EPA estimates 60 States, Indian Tribes, and U.S. Territories will likely respond, each averaging 11 actions per year. The total burden for all respondents is estimated at 148,873 hours and approximately $11,740,260 each year (based on historic data on estimated costs per site assessment activity). The current ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: Estimated total number of potential respondents: 60. Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 11. Estimated total annual burden hours: 148,873 hours. Estimated total annual costs: $11,740,260. This includes an estimated burden cost of $11,740,260 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? The current estimate of hours in the total estimated respondent burden reflects hours identified in the ICR VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 currently approved by OMB. EPA expects a small decrease in total burden and cost for the renewal ICR due to a small decline in the number of assessment activities conducted nationally. What is the next step in the process for this ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: January 28, 2011. James E. Woolford, Director, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. [FR Doc. 2011–2771 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9263–7] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Two Public Teleconferences of the Science Advisory Board Dioxin Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public teleconferences of the SAB Dioxin Review Panel to discuss its draft advisory report concerning EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments, External Review Draft. DATES: The SAB Dioxin Review Panel will conduct public teleconferences on March 1, 2011 and March 2, 2011. The teleconference on March 1, 2011 will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). The teleconference on March 2, 2011 will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The public teleconferences will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning the public teleconferences may contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; by telephone/ voice mail at (202) 564–2155 or via email at armitage.thomas@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found on the EPA Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the SAB Dioxin Review Panel will hold two public teleconferences to discuss its draft advisory report concerning EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments, External Review Draft. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Background: The SAB Dioxin Review Panel previously held a teleconference on June 24, 2010 and face-to-face meetings on July 13–15, 2010 and October 27–29, 2010 to receive EPA briefings and conduct a peer review of EPA’s Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments, External Review Draft (May 2010) [Federal Register Notices dated May 24, 2010 (75 FR 28805–28806) and September 22, 2010 (75 FR 57779– 57780)]. Specifically, the Panel has been asked to evaluate the transparency and clarity in the selection of key data sets for dose-response analysis; the use of toxicokinetics in dose-response modeling for cancer and non-cancer endpoints; the derivation of the chronic reference dose; cancer assessment; and EPA’s comments regarding the feasibility of the quantitative uncertainty analysis. The purpose of the upcoming teleconferences is for the SAB Dioxin Review Panel to discuss its draft advisory report. Teleconference agendas and the draft SAB review report will be posted at the above noted SAB Web site prior to the teleconferences. Availability of Meeting Materials: Agendas and materials in support of the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices in advance of the teleconferences. For technical questions and information concerning EPA’s draft document, please contact Dr. Glenn Rice at (513) 569–7813 or rice.glenn@epa.gov. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a federal advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. They should send their comments directly to the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Each person making an oral statement should consider providing written comments as well as their oral statement so that the points presented orally can be expanded upon in writing. Interested parties should contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) at the contact information noted above by February 23, 2011 to be placed on the list of public speakers for March 1, 2011. Written Statements: Written statements should be supplied to the DFO via e-mail at the contact information noted above by February 23, 2011 so that the information may be made available to the Panel members for their consideration. Written statements should be supplied in one of the following electronic formats: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM– PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format. Submitters are requested to provide versions of signed documents, submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Thomas Armitage at (202) 564–2155 or armitage.thomas@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Dr. Armitage preferably at least ten days prior to the teleconference to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 Dated: February 3, 2011. Anthony Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2011–2769 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9263–1] Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee 6785 Information on Services for Those With Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Frances Eargle at (202) 564–3115 or eargle.frances@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please request it seven days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: February 1, 2011. Jack Bowles, Acting Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. [FR Doc. 2011–2784 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] The Local Government Advisory Committee’s Gulf Coast Restoration Workgroup will meet on Thursday, February 17, 2011, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street. The focus of the Gulf Coast Restoration Workgroup meeting is to engage local government officials in the Gulf Coast Ecosystem restoration efforts, and provide an opportunity for input to the Committee as it develops recommendations for the EPA Administrator in her role as Chair of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. This is an open meeting and all interested persons are invited to attend. The Committee will hear comments from the public between 10:45 a.m.–11:55 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Individuals or organizations wishing to address the Workgroup meeting will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to present their point of view. Also, written comments should be submitted electronically to cook.rebecca@epa.gov. Please contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the number listed below to schedule agenda time. Time will be allotted on a first come first served basis, and the total period for comments may be extended if the number of requests for appearances requires it. ADDRESSES: The LGAC Gulf Coast Restoration Workgroup meeting will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, located at 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Workgroup’s meeting summary will be available after the meeting online at https://www.epa.gov/ ocir/scas and can be obtained by written request to the DFO. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Cook, Gulf Coast Restoration Workgroup at (202) 564–5340 or Frances Eargle, the Designated Federal Officer for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) at (202) 564–3115 or e-mail at eargle.frances@epa.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [FRL–9262–9] Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Local Government Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference on Monday, February 22, 2011, 1:30–3 p.m. (ET). The Committee will discuss the recommendations of the Gulf Coast Restoration Workgroup on ways EPA can engage local government officials in the Gulf Coast Ecosystem restoration efforts and other issues of environmental concern to locally elected officials. This is an open meeting and all interested persons are invited to participate. The Committee will hear comments from the public between 2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2011. Individuals or organizations wishing to address the Committee will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to present their point of view. Also, written comments should be submitted electronically to eargle.frances@epa.gov. Please contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the number listed below to schedule agenda time. Time will be allotted on a first come first served basis, and the total period for comments may be extended if the number of requests for appearances requires it. ADDRESSES: The Local Government Advisory Committee meeting will be held by Teleconference on Monday, February 22, 2011, at 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. (ET). The Committee’s meeting summary will be available after the meeting online at https://www.epa.gov/ ocir/scas and can be obtained by written request to the DFO. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6784-6785]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2769]


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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Two Public 
Teleconferences of the Science Advisory Board Dioxin Review Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces 
two public teleconferences of the SAB Dioxin Review Panel to discuss 
its draft advisory report concerning EPA's Reanalysis of Key Issues 
Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments, External 
Review Draft.

DATES: The SAB Dioxin Review Panel will conduct public teleconferences 
on March 1, 2011 and March 2, 2011. The teleconference on March 1, 2011 
will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). The 
teleconference on March 2, 2011 will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. 
(Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The public teleconferences will be conducted by telephone 
only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain general information concerning the public teleconferences may 
contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA 
Science Advisory Board Staff Office (1400R), U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-2155 or via e-mail at 
armitage.thomas@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA Science 
Advisory Board can be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SAB was established pursuant to the 
Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization 
Act (ERDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent 
scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the technical 
basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal 
Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is 
hereby given that the SAB Dioxin Review Panel will hold two public 
teleconferences to discuss its draft advisory report concerning EPA's 
Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS 
Comments, External Review Draft. The SAB will comply with the 
provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural 
policies.
    Background: The SAB Dioxin Review Panel previously held a 
teleconference on June 24, 2010 and face-to-face meetings on July 13-
15, 2010 and October 27-29, 2010 to receive EPA briefings and conduct a 
peer review of EPA's Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin 
Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments, External Review Draft (May 2010) 
[Federal Register Notices dated May 24, 2010 (75 FR 28805-28806) and 
September 22, 2010 (75 FR 57779-57780)]. Specifically, the Panel has 
been asked to evaluate the transparency and clarity in the selection of 
key data sets for dose-response analysis; the use of toxicokinetics in 
dose-response modeling for cancer and non-cancer endpoints; the 
derivation of the chronic reference dose; cancer assessment; and EPA's 
comments regarding the feasibility of the quantitative uncertainty 
analysis.
    The purpose of the upcoming teleconferences is for the SAB Dioxin 
Review Panel to discuss its draft advisory report. Teleconference 
agendas and the draft SAB review report will be posted at the above 
noted SAB Web site prior to the teleconferences.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Agendas and materials in support 
of the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab

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in advance of the teleconferences. For technical questions and 
information concerning EPA's draft document, please contact Dr. Glenn 
Rice at (513) 569-7813 or rice.glenn@epa.gov.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for 
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a 
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. 
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory 
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an 
EPA program office.
    Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific 
advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the 
public can submit comments for a federal advisory committee to consider 
as it develops advice for EPA. They should send their comments directly 
to the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee. 
Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral 
presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three 
minutes per speaker. Each person making an oral statement should 
consider providing written comments as well as their oral statement so 
that the points presented orally can be expanded upon in writing. 
Interested parties should contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, DFO, in writing 
(preferably via e-mail) at the contact information noted above by 
February 23, 2011 to be placed on the list of public speakers for March 
1, 2011.
    Written Statements: Written statements should be supplied to the 
DFO via e-mail at the contact information noted above by February 23, 
2011 so that the information may be made available to the Panel members 
for their consideration. Written statements should be supplied in one 
of the following electronic formats: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS 
PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format. 
Submitters are requested to provide versions of signed documents, 
submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office 
does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Thomas Armitage at 
(202) 564-2155 or armitage.thomas@epa.gov. To request accommodation of 
a disability, please contact Dr. Armitage preferably at least ten days 
prior to the teleconference to give EPA as much time as possible to 
process your request.

    Dated: February 3, 2011.
Anthony Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2011-2769 Filed 2-7-11; 8:45 am]
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