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COMPARISON OF FINAL 2016 SELENIUM CRITERION TO 1999 CRITERIA—Continued
Chronic
Criterion version
Egg-Ovary 1
(mg/kg dw)
1999 Selenium Criteria
Whole Body 1
(mg/kg dw)
N/A
Short-term
Muscle 1
(mg/kg dw)
N/A
N/A
Water,1 Lentic
(μg/L)
Water,1 Lotic
(μg/L)
Water
(μg/L)
5 (4 d) .............
5 (4 d) .............
Acute Equation based on
water column concentration.
1 A note on hierarchy of table: when fish egg/ovary concentrations are measured, the values supersede any whole-body, muscle, or water column elements except in certain situations. Whole body or muscle measurements supersede any water column element when both fish tissue and
water concentrations are measured, except in certain situations (see examples in text above). Water column values are derived from fish tissue
concentrations.
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The criterion document does not
include an acute criterion (based on
water-only exposure) because selenium
is bioaccumulative and toxicity
primarily occurs through dietary
exposure. EPA derived an intermittent
exposure criterion element from the 30day average water column criterion
element for situations where elevated
inputs of selenium could result in
bioaccumulation in the ecosystem and
potential chronic effects in fish (e.g.,
new discharges).
V. What is the relationship between the
water quality criterion and your state
or tribal water quality standards?
As part of the WQS triennial review
process defined in section 303(c)(1) of
the CWA, the states and authorized
tribes are responsible for maintaining
and revising WQS. Standards consist of
designated uses, water quality criteria to
protect those uses, a policy for
antidegradation, and may include
general policies for application and
implementation. Section 303(c)(1)
requires states and authorized tribes to
review and modify, if appropriate, their
WQS at least once every three years.
States and authorized tribes must
adopt water quality criteria that protect
designated uses. Consistent with EPA’s
regulations at 40 CFR 131.11(a),
protective criteria must be based on a
sound scientific rationale and contain
sufficient parameters or constituents to
protect the designated uses. Criteria may
be expressed in either narrative or
numeric form. States and authorized
tribes have four options when adopting
water quality criteria for which EPA has
published section 304(a) criteria. They
may:
(1) Establish numerical values based
on recommended section 304(a) criteria;
(2) Adopt section 304(a) criteria
modified to reflect site-specific
conditions;
(3) Adopt criteria derived using other
scientifically defensible methods; or
(4) Establish narrative criteria where
numeric criteria cannot be established
or to supplement numerical criteria (40
CFR 131.11(b)).
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EPA’s regulation at 40 CFR 131.20(a)
provides that if a state does not adopt
new or revised criteria parameters for
which EPA has published new or
updated recommendations, then the
state shall provide an explanation when
it submits the results of its triennial
review to the Regional Administrator
consistent with CWA section 303(c)(1).
The updated section 304(a) selenium
criteria supersede EPA’s previous 304(a)
recommended criteria for selenium.
Consistent with 40 CFR 131.21, new or
revised water quality criteria adopted
into law or regulation by states and
authorized tribes on or after May 30,
2000 are applicable water quality
standards for CWA purposes only after
EPA approval.
VI. Additional Information
EPA is developing a set of technical
support documents to assist states.
These materials will include fish tissue
monitoring guidance as well as FAQs
and fact sheets addressing flexibilities
for states and authorized tribes in
implementing the criteria, assessing and
listing water body impairments, and
wastewater permitting.
Dated: June 30, 2016.
Joel Beauvais,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of
Water.
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ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this
notice advises interested persons that
the Federal Communications
Commission’s (FCC) Technological
Advisory Council will hold a meeting.
SUMMARY:
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
in the Commission Meeting Room, from
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Walter Johnston, Chief, Electromagnetic
Compatibility Division, 202–418–0807;
Walter.Johnston@FCC.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: At the
September 20th meeting, the FCC
Technological Advisory Council will
discuss progress on and issues involving
its work program agreed to at its initial
meeting on March 9th, 2016. The FCC
will attempt to accommodate as many
people as possible. However,
admittance will be limited to seating
availability. Meetings are also broadcast
live with open captioning over the
Internet from the FCC Live Web page at
https://www.fcc.gov/live/. The public
may submit written comments before
the meeting to: Walter Johnston, the
FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for
Technological Advisory Council by
email: Walter.Johnston@fcc.gov or U.S.
Postal Service Mail (Walter Johnston,
Federal Communications Commission,
Room 2–A665, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554). Open
captioning will be provided for this
event. Other reasonable
accommodations for people with
disabilities are available upon request.
Requests for such accommodations
should be submitted via email to
fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Office
of Engineering and Technology at 202–
418–2470 (voice), (202) 418–1944 (fax).
Such requests should include a detailed
description of the accommodation
needed. In addition, please include your
contact information. Please allow at
least five days advance notice; last
minute requests will be accepted, but
may not be possible to fill.
DATES:
Federal Communications Commission.
Ronald T. Repasi,
Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering and
Technology.
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Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this
notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications
Commission's (FCC) Technological Advisory Council will hold a meeting.
DATES: Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 in the Commission Meeting Room,
from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Johnston, Chief,
Electromagnetic Compatibility Division, 202-418-0807;
Walter.Johnston@FCC.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: At the September 20th meeting, the FCC
Technological Advisory Council will discuss progress on and issues
involving its work program agreed to at its initial meeting on March
9th, 2016. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as
possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability.
Meetings are also broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet
from the FCC Live Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/live/. The public may
submit written comments before the meeting to: Walter Johnston, the
FCC's Designated Federal Officer for Technological Advisory Council by
email: Walter.Johnston@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Walter
Johnston, Federal Communications Commission, Room 2-A665, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554). Open captioning will be provided for
this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with
disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such
accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by
calling the Office of Engineering and Technology at 202-418-2470
(voice), (202) 418-1944 (fax). Such requests should include a detailed
description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include
your contact information. Please allow at least five days advance
notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible
to fill.
Federal Communications Commission.
Ronald T. Repasi,
Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
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