Access to Confidential Business Information by Eastern Research Group and PG Environmental, 48696-48697 [2021-18778]

Download as PDF 48696 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 31, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES category of chemical substances presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use (15 U.S.C. 2605(b)(4)(A); 40 CFR 702.47). III. Information and Comments Received In the Federal Register of November 27, 2020 (Ref. 2), EPA announced the availability of the draft scope document for the risk evaluation to be conducted for DIDP under TSCA and invited public comments on EPA’s draft scope document, including additional data or information relevant to the category of chemical substances or that otherwise could be useful to the Agency in finalizing the scope of the risk evaluation. To the extent that comments provided information on conditions of use, as well as other elements of the draft scope document, those comments and other submitted information (e.g., relevant studies and assessments) were used to inform revisions to the draft scope document and may be considered in subsequent phases of the risk evaluation process. EPA received five unique submissions for DIDP, including comments from potentially affected businesses or trade associations, environmental and public health advocacy groups (some submissions were signed by more than one group), and a group of state attorneys general. Comments addressed the overall approach to the risk evaluation process (e.g., collection, consideration, and systematic review of relevant information), the specific elements of the scope document (e.g., hazard, exposure, and potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations), information specific to the chemical substances (e.g., relevant studies, assessments, and conditions of use), and topics beyond the draft scope document phase of the process (e.g., risk management). EPA considered those comments, as applicable and appropriate, in developing the final scope document. Concurrently with the publication of the final scope document, EPA is publishing a response to comments document that contains a comprehensive summary of and response to public comments received on the DIDP draft scope document. The comprehensive response to comments document is available in the docket EPA–HQ–OPPT–2019–0435 (Ref. 3). IV. References The following is a listing of the documents that are specifically referenced in this Federal Register notice. The docket for this action VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:08 Aug 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 includes these documents and other information considered by EPA, including documents that are referenced within the documents that are included in the docket. For assistance in locating these referenced documents, please consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 1. EPA. Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2diisodecyl ester); Manufacturer Request for Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comments. Federal Register. (84 FR 42914, August 19, 2019) (FRL–9998–26). 2. EPA. Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP); Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation to be Conducted Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comments. Federal Register. (85 FR 76077, November 27, 2020) (FRL–10017–14). 3. EPA. EPA Response to Public Comments Received on the Draft Scopes of the Risk Evaluations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for: Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) (1,2Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2diisodecyl ester and 1,2Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C9-11branched alkyl esters, C10-rich) CASRN 26761–40–0 and 68515–49–1 and Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-diisononyl ester, and 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diC8-10-branched alkyl esters, C9-rich) CASRNs 28553–12–0 and 68515–48–0. (August 2021). Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Michael S. Regan, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2021–18773 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–8829–01– OCSPP] Access to Confidential Business Information by Eastern Research Group and PG Environmental Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has authorized its contractors, Eastern Research Group (ERG) of Lexington, MA, to access information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than September 7, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Colby Lintner, Project Management and Operations Division (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8182; fax number: (202) 564–8251; email address: lintner.colby@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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. General Information A. Does this Action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute industrial chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004 is available at https://www.regulations.gov or 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. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. II. What action is the Agency taking? Under EPA contract number 68HERD20A0002/68HERH21F0196, contractor ERG of 110 Hartwell Ave, Suite 1, Lexington, MA will assist the E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 31, 2021 / Notices Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) support for Engineering Assessments for the Exposure Evaluation and Assessment of Chemical Substances & Related Regulatory Actions. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under EPA contract number 68HERD20A0002/ 68HERH21F0196, ERG will require access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. ERG personnel will be given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under all sections of TSCA that EPA may provide ERG access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters and ERG’s site located at 14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200, Chantilly, VA, in accordance with EPA’s TSCA CBI Protection Manual. Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until April 21, 2022. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for the duration of the extended contract without further notice. ERG personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Dated: August 25, 2021. Vickie Richardson, Acting Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2021–18778 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8924–01–R2] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Proposed CERCLA Cost Recovery Settlement for the Apple Valley Shopping Center Superfund Site, Town of LaGrange, Dutchess County, New York Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:08 Aug 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 Comments must be submitted on or before September 30, 2021. DATES: Comments can be sent via email to Sharon Kivowitz at kivowitz.sharon@epa.gov. Comments should reference the Apple Valley Shopping Center Superfund Site Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Response Costs, Index No. CERCLA–02– 2021–2025. The proposed settlement is available for public inspection at this weblink: https://semspub.epa.gov/src/ document/02/625084. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Kivowitz, Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Email: kivowitz.sharon@epa.gov Telephone: 212–637–3183. Under the Agreement, the Settling Parties will pay $75,000 to the EPA Hazardous Substance Superfund in reimbursement of EPA’s Past Response Costs paid at or in connection with the Site. The Agreement includes a covenant by EPA not to sue or to take administrative action against the Settling Parties pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), to recover such Past Response Costs. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the Agreement. EPA will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the Agreement if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007–1866. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pasquale Evangelista, Director, Superfund & Emergency Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2. In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability SUMMARY: Act of 1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2, of a proposed cost recovery settlement agreement (Agreement) pursuant to CERCLA, with Apple Valley Corp. and the Estate of James A. Klein (Settling Parties) for the Apple Valley Shopping Center Superfund Site (Site), LaGrange, Dutchess County, New York. [FR Doc. 2021–18701 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48697 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2021–0080; FRL–8795–04– OCSPP] Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses—August 2021 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before September 30, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) number and the File Symbol of the EPA registration number of interest as shown in the body of this document, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/aboutepa-dockets. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marietta Echeverria, Registration Division (7505P), main telephone number: (703) 305–7090, email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov, or, Anita Pease, Antimicrobials Division (AD) (7510P), main telephone number: (703) 305– 7090; email address: ADFRNotices@ epa.gov. The mailing address for each contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person’s name, division, and mail code. DATES: E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 31, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48696-48697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18778]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-8829-01-OCSPP]


Access to Confidential Business Information by Eastern Research 
Group and PG Environmental

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractors, Eastern Research Group 
(ERG) of Lexington, MA, to access information which has been submitted 
to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 
Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI).

DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than 
September 7, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Colby Lintner, Project Management and Operations Division (7407M), 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone 
number: (202) 564-8182; fax number: (202) 564-8251; email address: 
[email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute 
industrial chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, the 
Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may 
be affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004 is available at https://www.regulations.gov or 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.
    Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA 
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with 
limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer 
service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status 
information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under EPA contract number 68HERD20A0002/68HERH21F0196, contractor 
ERG of 110 Hartwell Ave, Suite 1, Lexington, MA will assist the

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Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) support for 
Engineering Assessments for the Exposure Evaluation and Assessment of 
Chemical Substances & Related Regulatory Actions.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under 
EPA contract number 68HERD20A0002/68HERH21F0196, ERG will require 
access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA to perform 
successfully the duties specified under the contract. ERG personnel 
will be given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections 
of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be 
CBI.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information 
under all sections of TSCA that EPA may provide ERG access to these CBI 
materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under 
this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters and ERG's site 
located at 14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200, Chantilly, VA, in accordance 
with EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until April 21, 
2022. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for 
the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    ERG personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and 
will be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are 
permitted access to TSCA CBI.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: August 25, 2021.
Vickie Richardson,
Acting Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2021-18778 Filed 8-30-21; 8:45 am]
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