Meetings of the Local Government Advisory Committee and the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee, 15751-15752 [2012-6423]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2012 / Notices These final test guidelines address efficacy testing for antimicrobial agents intended to be used on hard, inanimate, II. General Information environmental surfaces and which bear A. Does this action apply to me? label claims as sterilants, disinfectants, and sanitizers. This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be As guidance documents, the test of particular interest to those persons guidelines are not binding on either who are or may be required to conduct EPA or any outside parties, and EPA testing of chemical substances under may depart from the test guidelines TSCA, FFDCA, and/or FIFRA, the where circumstances warrant and Agency has not attempted to describe all without prior notice. At places in this the specific entities that may be affected guidance, the Agency uses the word by this action. If you have any questions ‘‘should.’’ In this guidance, use of regarding the applicability of this action ‘‘should’’ with regard to an action to a particular entity, consult the means that the action is recommended appropriate person listed under FOR rather than mandatory. The procedures FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. contained in the test guidelines are B. How can I get copies of this document recommended for generating the data and other related information? that are the subject of the test guideline, but EPA recognizes that departures may 1. Docket for this document. EPA has be appropriate in specific situations. established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number Alternatives to the recommendations EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0681. Publicly described in the test guidelines may be available docket materials are available proposed, and the Agency will assess either in the electronic docket at them for appropriateness on a case-byhttps://www.regulations.gov, or, if only case basis. available in hard copy, at the Office of IV. How were these test guidelines Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory developed? Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. The product performance guidelines Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of for antimicrobial agents were last operation of this Docket Facility are updated in 1982 under the ‘‘Pesticide from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday Assessment Guidelines—Subdivision G, through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone Product Performance.’’ Since then, the Agency has presented several issues at number is (703) 305–5805. two separate meetings of the FIFRA 2. Electronic access to OCSPP test Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) related guidelines. To access OCSPP test to the conduct of studies for guidelines electronically, please go to antimicrobial agents (the first meeting https://www.epa.gov/ocspp/pubs/frs/ September 9–10, 1997, announced in home/testmeth.htm. You may also the Federal Register issue of July 14, access the test guidelines in https:// www.regulations.gov, grouped by series 1997 (62 FR 37584) (FRL–5731–4) and under docket ID numbers: EPA–HQ– the second meeting July 17–19, 2007, OPPT–2009–0150 through EPA–HQ– announced in the Federal Register issue OPPT–2009–0159 and EPA–HQ–OPPT– of March 14, 2007 (72 FR 11867) (FRL– 2009–0576. 8118–7). Information and recommendations regarding these two III. What action is EPA taking? FIFRA SAPs can be found at the Office EPA is announcing the availability of of Science and Coordination and the final test guidelines for Group B— Policy’s Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ Product Performance Test Guidelines scipoly/sap/index.htm. The test for Public Health Uses of Antimicrobial guidelines were also published for Agents in OCSPP Series 810—Product comment in the Federal Register issue Performance Test Guidelines: of January 2010 (75 FR 4380) (FRL– 1. General Considerations for Public 8437–2) and revised based on comments Health Uses of Antimicrobial Agents received from industry. In addition to (OCSPP 810.2000). formatting changes to incorporate the 2. Sterilants—Efficacy Data test guidelines into the OCSPP 810 Recommendations (OCSPP 810.2100). Series, EPA has added sections that 3. Disinfectants for Use on Hard incorporate new guidelines and Surfaces—Efficacy Data clarifications from other guidance Recommendations (OCSPP Guideline documents. In particular, data 810.2200). recommendations for testing against the 4. Sanitizers for Use on Hard spore formers Bacillus anthracis and Surfaces—Efficacy Data Clostridium difficile have been added. Recommendations (OCSPP 810.2300). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES requirements under TSCA, FIFRA, and/ or FFDCA. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:10 Mar 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15751 List of Subjects Environmental protection, Antimicrobials, Chemical testing, Test guideline. Dated: March 5, 2012. James Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2012–6432 Filed 3–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9648–2] Meetings of the Local Government Advisory Committee and the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. (ET), and the SCAS will meet at EPA’s Region 8 office in Denver, CO, on Thursday, April 18, 2012, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. (MT). The Subcommittee will discuss decentralized wastewater treatment and other issues and recommendations to the Administrator regarding environmental issues affecting small communities. These are open meetings, and all interested persons are invited to participate. The Subcommittee will hear comments from the public during the teleconference on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 between 2:50 p.m. and 3 p.m. (ET) and during the meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2012 between 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. (MT). Individuals or organizations wishing to address the Subcommittee will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to present their point of view. Also, written comments should be submitted electronically to davis.catherinem@epa.gov. Please contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the number listed below to schedule a time on the agenda. Time will be allotted on a first-come firstserve basis, and the total period for comments may be extended if the number of requests for appearances requires it. The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) will meet at EPA’s Region 8 office in Denver, CO, on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10 a.m.–4:15 p.m. (MT), and Friday, April 20, 2012, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (MT). The Committee will discuss integrated water quality planning, hydraulic fracturing, air quality issues and environmental justice SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 15752 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2012 / Notices and Title VI. This is an open meeting and all interested persons are invited to participate. The Committee will hear comments from the public between 4 p.m.–4:15 p.m. (MT) on Thursday, April 19, 2012. 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 a time on the agenda. Time will be allotted on a first-come first-serve basis, and the total period for comments may be extended if the number of requests for appearances requires it. The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee and Local Government Advisory Committee meetings will be held at U.S. EPA Region 8 Office, 1595 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202–1129. [Meeting summaries will be available after the meeting online at www.epa.gov/ocir/ scas_lgac/lgac_index.htm and can be obtained by written request to the DFO]. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) contact Frances Eargle at (202) 564–3115 or email at eargle.frances@epa.gov. For the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS), contact Cathy Davis, Designated Federal Officer at (202) 564–2703 or email at davis.catherinem@epa.gov. 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 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: March 7, 2012. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2012–6423 Filed 3–15–12; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:10 Mar 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9648–4] Notice of Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement Amendment Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as Amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. Request for public comment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that a proposed prospective purchaser agreement amendment (‘‘PPA Amendment’’) associated with the GEPittsfield/Housatonic River Site, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and the Department of Justice and is now subject to public comment, after which the United States may modify or withdraw its consent to the PPA Amendment if comments received disclose facts or considerations indicating that the PPA Amendment is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The PPA Amendment would resolve certain potential EPA claims under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, and other statutes, against the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (‘‘PEDA’’). In lieu of financial consideration, in exchange for EPA’s covenant not to sue, the PPA Amendment would require PEDA to acquire certain parcels along the banks of Silver Lake in Pittsfield, impose institutional controls on such parcels, and refrain from damaging certain natural resources plantings on the Silver Lake bank parcels. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the PPA Amendment. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I Office, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 16, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R01– CERCLA 01–2002–0007, by one of the following methods: • Email: John W. Kilborn, Senior Enforcement Counsel at Kilborn.john@ epa.gov. • Mail: John W. 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Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through email. If you send an email comment directly to EPA, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: The PPA Amendment and additional background information are available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I Office, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109. A copy of the PPA Amendment may be obtained from Ann Gardner, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I Office, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109 (617–918– 1895) or by email at Gardner.ann@epa. gov. The PPA Amendment is also posted on EPA’s GE-Pittsfield Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/region1/ge/ publiccomment.html. John W. Kilborn, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office Square— Suite 100, Mail Code (OES4–3), Boston, MA 02109–3912. Phone: (617) 918– 1893. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 52 (Friday, March 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15751-15752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6423]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9648-2]


Meetings of the Local Government Advisory Committee and the Small 
Communities Advisory Subcommittee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) will meet 
via teleconference on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. (ET), and 
the SCAS will meet at EPA's Region 8 office in Denver, CO, on Thursday, 
April 18, 2012, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (MT). The Subcommittee will discuss 
decentralized wastewater treatment and other issues and recommendations 
to the Administrator regarding environmental issues affecting small 
communities. These are open meetings, and all interested persons are 
invited to participate. The Subcommittee will hear comments from the 
public during the teleconference on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 between 
2:50 p.m. and 3 p.m. (ET) and during the meeting on Thursday, April 18, 
2012 between 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. (MT). Individuals or organizations 
wishing to address the Subcommittee will be allowed a maximum of five 
minutes to present their point of view. Also, written comments should 
be submitted electronically to davis.catherinem@epa.gov. Please contact 
the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the number listed below to 
schedule a time on the agenda. Time will be allotted on a first-come 
first-serve basis, and the total period for comments may be extended if 
the number of requests for appearances requires it.
    The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) will meet at EPA's 
Region 8 office in Denver, CO, on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10 a.m.-
4:15 p.m. (MT), and Friday, April 20, 2012, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (MT). The 
Committee will discuss integrated water quality planning, hydraulic 
fracturing, air quality issues and environmental justice

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and Title VI. This is an open meeting and all interested persons are 
invited to participate. The Committee will hear comments from the 
public between 4 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (MT) on Thursday, April 19, 2012. 
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 a time on the agenda. Time 
will be allotted on a first-come first-serve basis, and the total 
period for comments may be extended if the number of requests for 
appearances requires it.

ADDRESSES: The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee and Local 
Government Advisory Committee meetings will be held at U.S. EPA Region 
8 Office, 1595 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202-1129. [Meeting summaries 
will be available after the meeting online at www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index.htm and can be obtained by written request to the 
DFO].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Local Government Advisory Committee 
(LGAC) contact Frances Eargle at (202) 564-3115 or email at 
eargle.frances@epa.gov. For the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee 
(SCAS), contact Cathy Davis, Designated Federal Officer at (202) 564-
2703 or email at davis.catherinem@epa.gov.
    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 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much 
time as possible to process your request.

    Dated: March 7, 2012.
Frances Eargle,
Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2012-6423 Filed 3-15-12; 8:45 am]
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