Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles: Antimony; 2,4-D; Molybdenum; Silica, 27066-27067 [2017-12161]

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AGENCY: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the availability of Toxicological Profiles for review and comment. All toxicological profiles issued as ‘‘Drafts for Public Comment’’ represent ATSDR’s best efforts to provide important toxicological information on priority hazardous substances. ATSDR is seeking public comments and additional information or reports on studies about the health effects of these four substances for review and potential inclusion in the profiles. Although ATSDR considers key studies for these substances during the profile development process, this document solicits any relevant, additional studies. ATSDR will evaluate the quality and relevance of such data or studies for possible inclusion into the profile. ATSDR remains committed to providing a public comment period for these documents as a means to best serve public health and the public. DATES: Comments must be submitted by September 11, 2017. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 You may submit comments, identified by docket number ATSDR– 2014–0002, by any of the following methods: • Internet: Access the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE., MS F–57, Atlanta, GA 30329. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All relevant comments will be posted without change. This means that no confidential business information or other confidential information should be submitted in response to this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Jessilynn B. Taylor, Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1600 Clifton Rd. 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In addition, CERCLA provides ATSDR with the authority to prepare toxicological profiles for substances not found on the SPL. CERCLA authorizes ATSDR to establish and maintain inventory of literature, research, and studies on the health effects of toxic substances (CERCLA Section 104(i)(1)(B)); to respond to requests for health consultations (CERCLA Section 104(i)(4)); and to support the sitespecific response actions conducted by the agency. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 13, 2017 / Notices Availability The Draft Toxicological Profiles are available online at https:// www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles and at www.regulations.gov, Docket No. ATSDR–2014–0002. Pamela I. Protzel Berman, Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. 2017–12161 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–70–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–3343–PN] Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Application From the American Osteopathic Association/Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (AOA–HFAP) for Continued CMS Approval of Its Ambulatory Surgical Center Accreditation Program Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice with request for comment. AGENCY: This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from the American Osteopathic Association/Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (AOA– HFAP) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for Ambulatory Surgical Centers that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on July 13, 2017. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-12161]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

[Docket No. ATSDR-2014-0002]


Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles: Antimony; 2,4-D; 
Molybdenum; Silica

AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of availability, and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 
within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the 
availability of Toxicological Profiles for review and comment. All 
toxicological profiles issued as ``Drafts for Public Comment'' 
represent ATSDR's best efforts to provide important toxicological 
information on priority hazardous substances. ATSDR is seeking public 
comments and additional information or reports on studies about the 
health effects of these four substances for review and potential 
inclusion in the profiles.
    Although ATSDR considers key studies for these substances during 
the profile development process, this document solicits any relevant, 
additional studies. ATSDR will evaluate the quality and relevance of 
such data or studies for possible inclusion into the profile. ATSDR 
remains committed to providing a public comment period for these 
documents as a means to best serve public health and the public.

DATES: Comments must be submitted by September 11, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number ATSDR-
2014-0002, by any of the following methods:
     Internet: Access the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences, 
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE., 
MS F-57, Atlanta, GA 30329.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and 
docket number for this notice. All relevant comments will be posted 
without change. This means that no confidential business information or 
other confidential information should be submitted in response to this 
notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Jessilynn B. Taylor, 
Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences, Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE., MS F-57, 
Atlanta, GA 30329, Email: jxt1@cdc.gov; Phone: 770-488-3313.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization 
Act of 1986 (SARA) [42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.] amended the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA 
or Superfund) [42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.] by establishing certain 
requirements for ATSDR and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) regarding hazardous substances that are most commonly found at 
facilities on the CERCLA National Priorities List (NPL). Among these 
statutory requirements is a mandate for the Administrator of ATSDR to 
prepare toxicological profiles for each substance included on the 
priority list of hazardous substances [also called the Substance 
Priority List (SPL)]. This list identifies 275 hazardous substances 
that ATSDR and EPA have determined pose the most significant potential 
threat to human health. The SPL is available online at 
www.atsdr.cdc.gov/spl.
    In addition, CERCLA provides ATSDR with the authority to prepare 
toxicological profiles for substances not found on the SPL. CERCLA 
authorizes ATSDR to establish and maintain inventory of literature, 
research, and studies on the health effects of toxic substances (CERCLA 
Section 104(i)(1)(B)); to respond to requests for health consultations 
(CERCLA Section 104(i)(4)); and to support the site-specific response 
actions conducted by the agency.

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Availability

    The Draft Toxicological Profiles are available online at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles and at www.regulations.gov, Docket No. 
ATSDR-2014-0002.

Pamela I. Protzel Berman,
Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry.
[FR Doc. 2017-12161 Filed 6-12-17; 8:45 am]
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