Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Air and Energy Subcommittee Meeting-February 2021, 6323-6324 [2021-01207]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 12 / Thursday, January 21, 2021 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES of issuance of the order. In conducting risk evaluations, ‘‘EPA will determine whether the chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under each condition of use within the scope of the risk evaluation . . . .’’ 40 CFR 702.47. Under EPA’s implementing regulations, ‘‘[a] determination by EPA that the chemical substance, under one or more of the conditions of use within the scope of the risk evaluation, does not present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment will be issued by order and considered to be a final Agency action, effective on the date of issuance of the order.’’ 40 CFR 702.49(d). For purposes of TSCA section 19(a)(1)(A), the date of issuance of the TSCA section 6(i)(1) order for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 shall be at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (standard or daylight, as appropriate) on the date that is two weeks after the date when this notice is published in the Federal Register, which is in accordance with 40 CFR 23.5. C. What action is EPA taking? EPA is announcing the availability of the risk evaluation of the chemical substance identified in Unit II. In this risk evaluation EPA has made unreasonable risk determinations on some of the conditions of use within the scope of the risk evaluation for this chemical. For those conditions of use for which EPA has found an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment, EPA must initiate regulatory action to address those risks through risk management measures enumerated in 15 U.S.C. 2605(a). EPA also is announcing the availability of the information required to be provided publicly with each risk evaluation, which is available online at https://www.regulations.gov in the dockets identified. 40 CFR 702.51. Specifically, EPA has provided: • The scope document and problem formulation (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2016–0725); • Draft risk evaluation, revised draft risk evaluation and final risk evaluation (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2018–0604); • All notices, determinations, findings, consent agreements, and orders (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2018–0604); • Any information required to be provided to the Agency under 15 U.S.C. 2603 (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2016–0725 and Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2018–0604); • A nontechnical summary of the risk evaluation (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2018–0604); VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:44 Jan 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 • A list of the studies, with the results of the studies, considered in carrying out each risk evaluation (Risk Evaluation for C.I. Pigment Violet 29) in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018– 0604); • The final peer review report, including the response to peer review and public comments received during peer review (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2018–0604); and • Response to public comments received on the draft scope, the draft risk evaluation and revised draft risk evaluation (in Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2018–0604). II. TSCA Risk Evaluation A. What is EPA’s risk evaluation process for existing chemicals under TSCA? The risk evaluation process is the second step in EPA’s existing chemical process under TSCA, following prioritization and before risk management. As this chemical is one of the first ten chemical substances undergoing risk evaluation, the chemical substance was not required to go through prioritization (81 FR 91927, December 19, 2016) (FRL–9956–47). The purpose of conducting risk evaluations is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use, including an unreasonable risk to a relevant potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation. As part of this process, EPA must evaluate both hazard and exposure, not consider costs or other nonrisk factors, use reasonably available information and approaches in a manner that is consistent with the requirements in TSCA for the use of the best available science, and ensure decisions are based on the weight of the scientific evidence. The specific risk evaluation process that EPA has established by rule to implement the statutory process is set out in 40 CFR part 702 and summarized on EPA’s website at https:// www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managingchemicals-under-tsca/risk-evaluationsexisting-chemicals-under-tsca. As explained in the preamble to EPA’s final rule on procedures for risk evaluation (82 FR 33726, July 20, 2017) (FRL– 9964–38), the specific regulatory process set out in 40 CFR part 702, subpart B will be followed for the first ten chemical substances undergoing risk evaluation to the maximum extent practicable. Prior to the publication of this final risk evaluation, a draft risk evaluation and a revised draft risk evaluation were subject to peer review and public PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6323 comment. EPA reviewed the peer review reports from the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC), a Letter Peer Review, and public comments and has supplemented the risk evaluation in response to these comments as appropriate. Prior to the publication of the draft risk evaluation, EPA made available the scope and problem formulation, and solicited public input on uses and exposure. EPA’s documents, the peer review report, and the public comments are in Docket EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018–0604 at https://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, information about the scope, problem formulation, and draft risk evaluation phases of the TSCA risk evaluation for this chemical is available at https://www.epa.gov/assessing-andmanaging-chemicals-under-tsca/riskevaluation-pigment-violet-29-anthra219def6510. B. What is C.I. Pigment Violet 29? C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (Anthra[2,1,9def:6,5,10-d′e′f′] diisoquinoline1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone) is a perylene derivative used to color materials and as an intermediate for other perylene pigments. C.I. Pigment Violet 29 is currently manufactured (including imported), processed, distributed, used, and disposed of as part of industrial, commercial, and consumer conditions of use. Leading applications for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 include use as an intermediate to create or adjust color of other perylene pigments, incorporation into paints and coatings used primarily in the automobile industry, incorporation into plastic and rubber products used primarily in automobiles and industrial carpeting, use in merchant ink for commercial printing, and use in consumer watercolors and artistic color. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2021–01229 Filed 1–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0365; FRL–10018–32– ORD] Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Air and Energy Subcommittee Meeting—February 2021 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 6324 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 12 / Thursday, January 21, 2021 / Notices The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of a virtual meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Air and Energy (A–E) Subcommittee to review science for air quality decisions and next generation methods—wildfire focus. SUMMARY: DATES: 1. The initial meeting will be held over three days via videoconference: a. Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT); b. Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT); and c. Friday, February 19, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by February 16, 2021. 2. A BOSC deliberation will be held on March 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by March 17, 2021. 3. A final summary teleconference will be held on April 2, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by April 1, 2021. Meeting times are subject to change. This series of meetings are open to the public. Comments must be received by February 16, 2021, to be considered by the subcommittee. Requests for the draft agenda or making a presentation at the meeting will be accepted until February 16, 2021. ADDRESSES: Instructions on how to connect to the videoconference will be provided upon registration at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-bosc-airand-energy-subcommittee-meetingtickets-121242446421. Submit your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0365 by one of the following methods: • www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Note: Comments submitted to the www.regulations.gov website are anonymous unless identifying information is included in the body of the comment. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES • Email: Send comments by electronic mail (email) to: ORD.Docket@ epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–ORD–2015–0365. Note: Comments submitted via email are not anonymous. The sender’s email will be included in the body of the comment and placed in the public docket which is made available on the internet. Instructions: All comments received, including any personal information provided, will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov. Information VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:44 Jan 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute will not be included in the public docket, and should not be submitted through www.regulations.gov or email. For additional information about the EPA’s public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/. Public Docket: Publicly available docket materials may be accessed Online at www.regulations.gov. Copyrighted materials in the docket are only available via hard copy. The telephone number for the ORD Docket Center is (202) 566–1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Tom Tracy, via phone/voicemail at: (202) 564–6518; or via email at: tracy.tom@epa.gov. Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft agenda, attending the meeting, or making a presentation at the meeting should contact Tom Tracy no later than February 16, 2021. The Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) is a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to EPA’s Office of Research and Development on technical and management issues of its research programs. The meeting agenda and materials will be posted to https:// www.epa.gov/bosc. Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited to, the following: Science for air quality decisions and next generation methods—wildfire focus. Information on Services Available: For information on translation services, access, or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Tom Tracy at (202) 564–6518 or tracy.tom@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Tom Tracy at least ten days prior to the meeting to give the EPA adequate time to process your request. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Authority: Pub. L. 92–463, 1, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770) Mary Ross, Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement. [FR Doc. 2021–01207 Filed 1–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0635; FRL–10018–94– ORD] Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Chemical Safety for Sustainability and Health and Environmental Risk Assessment Subcommittee Meeting— February 2021 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of a series of virtual meetings of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Chemical Safety for Sustainability and Health and Environmental Risk Assessment (CSS–HERA) Subcommittee to review the recent progress and activities for High-Throughput Toxicology (HTT), Rapid Exposure Modeling and Dosimetry (REMD), Virtual Tissue Modeling (VTM) and Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) progress on the CSS StRAP. Due to unforeseen circumstances, EPA is announcing this meeting with less than 15 calendar days’ notice. DATES: 1. The initial meeting will be held over four days via videoconference: a. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT); b. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT); c. Thursday, February 4, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT); and d. Friday, February 5, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by February 1, 2021. 2. A BOSC deliberation will be held on February 25, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by February 24, 2021. 3. A final summary teleconference will be held on March 11, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by March 10, 2021. Meeting times are subject to change. This series of meetings are open to the public. Comments must be received by February 1, 2021 to be considered by the subcommittee. Requests for the draft agenda or making a presentation at the meeting will be accepted until February 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Instructions on how to connect to the videoconference will be provided upon registration at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-bosc-cssand-hera-subcommittee-meeting-tickets121084839013. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6323-6324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01207]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0365; FRL-10018-32-ORD]


Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Air and Energy Subcommittee 
Meeting--February 2021

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research 
and Development (ORD), gives notice of a virtual meeting of the Board 
of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Air and Energy (A-E) Subcommittee to 
review science for air quality decisions and next generation methods--
wildfire focus.

DATES: 
    1. The initial meeting will be held over three days via 
videoconference:
    a. Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT);
    b. Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT); and
    c. Friday, February 19, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT).
    Attendees must register by February 16, 2021.
    2. A BOSC deliberation will be held on March 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. 
to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by March 17, 2021.
    3. A final summary teleconference will be held on April 2, 2021 
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). Attendees must register by April 1, 2021.
    Meeting times are subject to change. This series of meetings are 
open to the public. Comments must be received by February 16, 2021, to 
be considered by the subcommittee. Requests for the draft agenda or 
making a presentation at the meeting will be accepted until February 
16, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Instructions on how to connect to the videoconference will 
be provided upon registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-bosc-air-and-energy-subcommittee-meeting-tickets-121242446421.
    Submit your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0365 by one 
of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions for 
submitting comments.

    Note: Comments submitted to the www.regulations.gov website are 
anonymous unless identifying information is included in the body of 
the comment.

     Email: Send comments by electronic mail (email) to: 
[email protected], Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0365.

    Note: Comments submitted via email are not anonymous. The 
sender's email will be included in the body of the comment and 
placed in the public docket which is made available on the internet.

    Instructions: All comments received, including any personal 
information provided, will be included in the public docket without 
change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov. 
Information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or 
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute will not be 
included in the public docket, and should not be submitted through 
www.regulations.gov or email. For additional information about the 
EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/.
    Public Docket: Publicly available docket materials may be accessed 
Online at www.regulations.gov.
    Copyrighted materials in the docket are only available via hard 
copy. The telephone number for the ORD Docket Center is (202) 566-1752.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    The Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Tom Tracy, via phone/
voicemail at: (202) 564-6518; or via email at: [email protected].
    Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft agenda, 
attending the meeting, or making a presentation at the meeting should 
contact Tom Tracy no later than February 16, 2021.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) is 
a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations 
to EPA's Office of Research and Development on technical and management 
issues of its research programs. The meeting agenda and materials will 
be posted to https://www.epa.gov/bosc.
    Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited 
to, the following: Science for air quality decisions and next 
generation methods--wildfire focus.
    Information on Services Available: For information on translation 
services, access, or services for individuals with disabilities, please 
contact Tom Tracy at (202) 564-6518 or [email protected]. To request 
accommodation of a disability, please contact Tom Tracy at least ten 
days prior to the meeting to give the EPA adequate time to process your 
request.

(Authority: Pub. L. 92-463, 1, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770)

Mary Ross,
Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2021-01207 Filed 1-19-21; 8:45 am]
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