Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council, 44128-44129 [2023-14589]

Download as PDF 44128 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Notices 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: I. Executive Summary A. Does this action apply to me? This action provides information that is directed to the public in general. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 B. What action is the Agency taking? This document lists the statements of findings made by EPA after review of submissions under TSCA section 5(a) that certain new chemical substances or significant new uses are not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA during the reporting period. C. What is the Agency’s authority for taking this action? TSCA section 5(a)(3) requires EPA to review a submission under TSCA section 5(a) and make one of several specific findings pertaining to whether the substance may present unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Among those potential findings is that the chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment per TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C). TSCA section 5(g) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of a submission under TSCA section 5(a) when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to PMNs, MCANs, and SNUNs submitted to EPA under TSCA section 5. Anyone who plans to manufacture (which includes import) a new chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose and any manufacturer or processor wishing to engage in a use of a chemical substance designated by EPA as a significant new use must submit a notice to EPA at least 90 days before commencing manufacture of the new chemical substance or before engaging in the significant new use. The submitter of a notice to EPA for which EPA has made a finding of ‘‘not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment’’ may commence manufacture of the chemical substance or manufacture or VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 processing for the significant new use notwithstanding any remaining portion of the applicable review period. D. Does this action have any incremental economic impacts or paperwork burdens? No. II. Statements of Findings Under TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) In this unit, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI)) on the PMNs, MCANs and SNUNs for which, during this period, EPA has made findings under TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C) that the new chemical substances or significant new uses are not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment: The following list provides the EPA case number assigned to the TSCA section 5(a) submission and the chemical identity (generic name if the specific name is claimed as CBI). • J–23–0004, Genetically modified microorganism for the production of a chemical substance (Generic Name). • P–22–0118, Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,2,3-propanetriol and 1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,3,5-triazine2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 3-methyl-3buten-1-yl ester, CASRN 2760410–72–6. • P–22–0127, Urea, N,N′-bis-[3-[[(4methylphenyl)sulfonyl]oxy]phenyl]-, CASRN 2292123–68–1. To access EPA’s decision document describing the basis of the ‘‘not likely to present an unreasonable risk’’ finding made by EPA under TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C), look up the specific case number at https://www.epa.gov/ reviewing-new-chemicals-under-toxicsubstances-control-act-tsca/chemicalsdetermined-not-likely. (Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) Dated: July 5, 2023. Shari Barash, Acting Director, New Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2023–14572 Filed 7–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11126–01–OW] Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water is announcing a virtual meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council) as authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The purpose of the meeting is for EPA to update the Council on Safe Drinking Water Act programs and to consult with the NDWAC as required by the SDWA on a final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On March 14, 2023, EPA announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO–DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). EPA proposed regulating PFOA and PFOS as individual contaminants, and PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS, and HFPO–DA (commonly referred to as GenX Chemicals) as a PFAS mixture. Additional details including other topics for discussion will be provided in the meeting agenda, which will be posted on EPA’s NDWAC website. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this announcement for more information. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on August 8, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., eastern time. ADDRESSES: This will be a virtual meeting. There will be no in-person gathering for this meeting. For more information about attending, providing oral statements, and accessibility for the meeting, as well as sending written comments, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this announcement. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Corr, NDWAC Designated Federal Officer, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code 4601), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–3798; email address: corr.elizabeth@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Attending the Meeting: The meeting will be open to the general public. The meeting agenda and information on how to register for and attend the meeting online will be provided on EPA’s website at: https://www.epa.gov/ndwac prior to the meeting. E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Notices Oral Statements: EPA will allocate one hour for the public to present oral comments during the meeting. Oral statements will be limited to three minutes per person during the public comment period. It is preferred that only one person present a statement on behalf of a group or organization. Persons interested in presenting an oral statement should send an email to NDWAC@epa.gov by noon, eastern time, on August 1, 2023. Written Statements: Any person who wishes to file a written statement can do so before or after the Council meeting. Send written statements by email to NDWAC@epa.gov or see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section if sending statements by mail. Written statements received by noon, eastern time, on August 1, 2023, will be distributed to all members of the Council prior to the meeting. Statements received after that time will become part of the permanent file for the meeting and will be forwarded to the Council members after conclusion of the meeting. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted to the NDWAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodations for a disability, please contact Elizabeth Corr by email at corr.elizabeth@epa.gov, or by phone at (202) 564–3798, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting to allow as much time as possible to process your request. National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The NDWAC was created by Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974, Public Law 93–523, 42 U.S.C. 300j-5, and is operated in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The NDWAC was established to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the EPA Administrator on matters relating to activities, functions, policies, and regulations under the SDWA. General information concerning the NDWAC is available at: https://www.epa.gov/ ndwac. Jennifer L. McLain, Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. [FR Doc. 2023–14589 Filed 7–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2040–0299; FRL–11055–01– OW] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 2563.02, OMB Control No. 2040–0299) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through December 31, 2023. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 11, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2040–0299, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to OW-Docket@ epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Roland, Drinking Water Infrastructure Development Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, (4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–4588: fax number: 202–564–3755; email address: roland.kevin@epa.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44129 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 (RLDWA, the Act) modified the technical definition of ‘‘lead free’’ by lowering the maximum lead content of pipes, fittings, and fixtures from 8% to 0.25% and introduced greater complexity to calculating lead free by requiring that level be met based on a weighted average of wetted surfaces. The Act also created exemptions for certain plumbing products from pre-existing lead free requirements. The Lead Free Rule was promulgated on September 1, 2000 and made conforming changes to existing regulations based on the RLDWA and the Community Fire Safety Act enacted by Congress. The final rule established product certification requirements for products intended for potable use applications in public water systems and residential or non-residential facilities to demonstrate compliance with the lead free requirements. E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44128-44129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14589]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of 
Ground Water and Drinking Water is announcing a virtual meeting of the 
National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council) as 
authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The purpose of the 
meeting is for EPA to update the Council on Safe Drinking Water Act 
programs and to consult with the NDWAC as required by the SDWA on a 
final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for per- and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On March 14, 2023, EPA announced the 
proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six 
PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic 
acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide 
dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals), perfluorohexane 
sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). EPA 
proposed regulating PFOA and PFOS as individual contaminants, and 
PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS, and HFPO-DA (commonly referred to as GenX Chemicals) 
as a PFAS mixture. Additional details including other topics for 
discussion will be provided in the meeting agenda, which will be posted 
on EPA's NDWAC website. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of 
this announcement for more information.

DATES: The meeting will be held on August 8, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 
p.m., eastern time.

ADDRESSES: This will be a virtual meeting. There will be no in-person 
gathering for this meeting. For more information about attending, 
providing oral statements, and accessibility for the meeting, as well 
as sending written comments, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 
of this announcement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Corr, NDWAC Designated 
Federal Officer, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code 
4601), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-3798; email 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Attending the Meeting: The meeting will be open to the general 
public. The meeting agenda and information on how to register for and 
attend the meeting online will be provided on EPA's website at: https://www.epa.gov/ndwac prior to the meeting.

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    Oral Statements: EPA will allocate one hour for the public to 
present oral comments during the meeting. Oral statements will be 
limited to three minutes per person during the public comment period. 
It is preferred that only one person present a statement on behalf of a 
group or organization. Persons interested in presenting an oral 
statement should send an email to [email protected] by noon, eastern time, 
on August 1, 2023.
    Written Statements: Any person who wishes to file a written 
statement can do so before or after the Council meeting. Send written 
statements by email to [email protected] or see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section if sending statements by mail. Written statements 
received by noon, eastern time, on August 1, 2023, will be distributed 
to all members of the Council prior to the meeting. Statements received 
after that time will become part of the permanent file for the meeting 
and will be forwarded to the Council members after conclusion of the 
meeting. Members of the public should be aware that their personal 
contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted 
to the NDWAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without 
the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodations for a 
disability, please contact Elizabeth Corr by email at 
[email protected], or by phone at (202) 564-3798, preferably at 
least 10 days prior to the meeting to allow as much time as possible to 
process your request.
    National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The NDWAC was created by 
Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act 
(SDWA) of 1974, Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C. 300j-5, and is operated in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The NDWAC was established to advise, consult 
with, and make recommendations to the EPA Administrator on matters 
relating to activities, functions, policies, and regulations under the 
SDWA. General information concerning the NDWAC is available at: https://www.epa.gov/ndwac.

Jennifer L. McLain,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2023-14589 Filed 7-10-23; 8:45 am]
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