Notification of a Public Meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur, 31755-31756 [2018-14685]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 131 / Monday, July 9, 2018 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9980–40–OA] Notification of a Public Meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur to peer review: (1) EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter—Ecological Criteria (Second External Review Draft), and (2) Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning Document. DATES: The public meeting of the CASAC Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Hilton Durham Hotel Near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, 27705. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain information concerning the public meeting 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 at (202) 564–2155 or at armitage.thomas@epa.gov. General information about the CASAC, as well as any updates concerning the meetings announced in this notice, may be found on the CASAC web page at https:// www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CASAC was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409(d)(2), to review air quality criteria and National Ambient Air Quality Standards sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Jul 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 (NAAQS) and recommend any new NAAQS and revisions of existing criteria and NAAQS as may be appropriate. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, and particulate matter (PM). EPA is currently reviewing the secondary (welfare-based) ambient air quality standards for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, and PM. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the CASAC Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will hold a public face-to-face meeting to review EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter—Ecological Criteria (Second External Review Draft), and Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning Document. The CASAC Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. The Panel will provide advice to the EPA Administrator through the chartered CASAC. Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning the Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter—Ecological Criteria (Second External Review Draft) should be directed to Dr. Tara Greaver (greaver.tara@epa.gov), EPA Office of Research and Development. Any technical questions concerning the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning Document should be directed to Ms. Karen Wesson (wesson.karen@epa.gov), EPA Office of Air and Radiation. Availability of Meeting Materials: Prior to the meeting, the review documents, agenda and other materials will be available on the CASAC web page at https://www.epa.gov/casac/. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31755 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 relevant comments on the topic of this advisory activity, including the charge to the panel and the EPA review documents, and/or the group conducting the activity, for the CASAC to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the CASAC will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for CASAC panels to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should follow the instructions below to submit comments. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes. 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 email) at the contact information noted above by August 29, 2018, to be placed on the list of public speakers. Written Statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by CASAC members, statements should be supplied to the DFO (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by August 29, 2018. It is the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the web page for the advisory meeting or teleconference. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information (including signatures), if included in any written comments, may be posted to the CASAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit permission of the copyright holder. 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 meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1 31756 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 131 / Monday, July 9, 2018 / Notices Dated: June 21, 2018. Khanna Johnston, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Staff Office. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9980–38–OW] Notice of Open Meeting of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of open meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY The EPA’s Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will hold a public meeting on August 21–22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide advice and recommendations to EPA on creative approaches to funding environmental programs, projects, and activities. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from informed speakers on environmental finance issues and EPA priorities; to discuss activities, progress, and preliminary recommendations with regards to current EFAB work projects; and to consider requests for assistance from EPA program offices. Environmental finance discussions and presentations are expected on, but not limited to, the following topics: alternative project delivery predevelopment practices; pre-disaster resiliency investment and finance; water system regionalization financing strategies; water quality restoration in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed; Rural Alaska Waste Backhaul Service Program; and Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center activities. The meeting is open to the public; however, seating is limited and attendees must be processed through security. All members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must register, in advance, no later than Friday, August 3, 2018. DATES: The full board meeting will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5 Office, Lake Huron Conference Room, 12th Floor, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Jul 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 III. Docket Information [FR Doc. 2018–14682 Filed 7–6–18; 8:45 am] AGENCY: ADDRESSES: II. Authority Dated: June 22, 2018. Andrew Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water. [FR Doc. 2018–14685 Filed 7–6–18; 8:45 am] For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodations for a disability, please contact Alecia Crichlow at (202) 564–5188 or crichlow.alecia@epa.gov at least 14 days prior to the meeting to allow as much time as possible to process your request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2013–0677; FRL–9979–37] Receipt of Information Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA is announcing its receipt of information submitted pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As required by TSCA, this document identifies each chemical substance and/or mixture for which information has been received; the uses or intended uses of such chemical substance and/or mixture; and describes the nature of the information received. Each chemical substance and/or mixture related to this announcement is identified in Unit I. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: John Schaeffer, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8173; email address: schaeffer.john@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Chemical Substances and/or Mixtures Information received about the following chemical substance(s) and/or mixture(s) is provided in Unit IV.: Acetaldehyde, reaction products with formaldehyde, by-products from (CASRN 68442–60–4). PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Section 4(d) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2603(d)) requires EPA to publish a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of information submitted pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement promulgated under TSCA section 4 (15 U.S.C. 2603). A docket, identified by the docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2013–0677, has been established for this Federal Register document, which announces the receipt of the information. Upon EPA’s completion of its quality assurance review, the information received will be added to the docket identified in Unit IV., which represents the docket used for the TSCA section 4 rule, order, and/or consent agreement. In addition, once completed, EPA reviews of the information received will be added to the same docket. Use the docket ID number provided in Unit IV. to access the information received and any available EPA review. EPA’s dockets are available electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. IV. Information Received As specified by TSCA section 4(d), this unit identifies the information received by EPA: Acetaldehyde, reaction products with formaldehyde, by-products from (CASRN 68442–60–4). 1. Chemical use(s): Acetaldehyde, reaction products with formaldehyde, by-products from, is a chemical intermediate used in processing as a reactant in the construction industrial sector. 2. Applicable rule, Order, or Consent agreement: Chemical testing requirements for third group of high production volume chemicals (HPV3), 40 CFR 799.5089. 3. Information received: EPA received the following information: D Letter of Intent to Conduct Testing. E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9980-40-OA]


Notification of a Public Meeting of the Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee (CASAC) Secondary National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a 
public meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) 
Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for 
Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur to peer review: (1) EPA's Integrated 
Science Assessment (ISA) for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and 
Particulate Matter--Ecological Criteria (Second External Review Draft), 
and (2) Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards 
for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and 
Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning Document.

DATES: The public meeting of the CASAC Secondary National Ambient Air 
Quality Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will 
be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
(Eastern Time) and Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 
p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Hilton Durham Hotel 
Near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, 
27705.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain information concerning the public meeting 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 at (202) 
564-2155 or at [email protected]. General information about the 
CASAC, as well as any updates concerning the meetings announced in this 
notice, may be found on the CASAC web page at https://www.epa.gov/casac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CASAC was established pursuant to the 
Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 
7409(d)(2), to review air quality criteria and National Ambient Air 
Quality Standards (NAAQS) and recommend any new NAAQS and revisions of 
existing criteria and NAAQS as may be appropriate. The CASAC is a 
Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA 
requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as 
appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six 
``criteria'' air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen, oxides of 
sulfur, and particulate matter (PM). EPA is currently reviewing the 
secondary (welfare-based) ambient air quality standards for oxides of 
nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, and PM.
    Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the 
CASAC Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards Review Panel for 
Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will hold a public face-to-face meeting 
to review EPA's Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, 
Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter--Ecological Criteria (Second 
External Review Draft), and Review of the Secondary National Ambient 
Air Quality Standards for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, 
Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment 
Planning Document. The CASAC Secondary National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will comply 
with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office 
procedural policies. The Panel will provide advice to the EPA 
Administrator through the chartered CASAC.
    Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning the 
Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, 
and Particulate Matter--Ecological Criteria (Second External Review 
Draft) should be directed to Dr. Tara Greaver ([email protected]), 
EPA Office of Research and Development. Any technical questions 
concerning the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of 
Sulfur and Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning 
Document should be directed to Ms. Karen Wesson ([email protected]), 
EPA Office of Air and Radiation.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Prior to the meeting, the review 
documents, agenda and other materials will be available on the CASAC 
web page at https://www.epa.gov/casac/.
    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 relevant comments on the topic of this advisory 
activity, including the charge to the panel and the EPA review 
documents, and/or the group conducting the activity, for the CASAC to 
consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the 
CASAC will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or 
technical information or analysis for CASAC panels to consider or if it 
relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. 
Members of the public wishing to provide comment should follow the 
instructions below to submit comments.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at a public meeting will be limited to five minutes. 
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 email) at 
the contact information noted above by August 29, 2018, to be placed on 
the list of public speakers.
    Written Statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout 
the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by CASAC 
members, statements should be supplied to the DFO (preferably via 
email) at the contact information noted above by August 29, 2018. It is 
the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the web 
page for the advisory meeting or teleconference. Members of the public 
should be aware that their personal contact information (including 
signatures), if included in any written comments, may be posted to the 
CASAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit 
permission of the copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Thomas Armitage at 
(202) 564-2155 or [email protected]. To request accommodation of 
a disability, please contact Dr. Armitage preferably at least ten days 
prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process 
your request.


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    Dated: June 21, 2018.
Khanna Johnston,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2018-14685 Filed 7-6-18; 8:45 am]
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