Access to Confidential Business Information by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), 84320 [2023-26575]

Download as PDF 84320 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / Notices maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of DOE. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on November 30, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–26629 Filed 12–4–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–11580– 01–OCSPP] Access to Confidential Business Information by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has authorized its contractor Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) (a Division of the American Chemical Society) of Columbus, OH 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 December 12, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Colby Lintner or Adam Schwoerer, Program 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; email address: lintner.colby@epa.gov or (202) 564–4767; schwoerer.adam@ 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Dec 04, 2023 Jkt 262001 Desktop Access to OPPT Materials, including TSCA CBI. A. Does this action apply to me? Access to TSCA data, including CBI, This action is directed to the public will continue until October 31, 2028. If in general. This action may, however, be the contract is extended, this access will of interest to all who manufacture, also continue for the duration of the process, or distribute industrial extended contract without further chemicals. Because other entities may notice. also be interested, the Agency has not CAS’ personnel will be required to attempted to describe all the specific sign nondisclosure agreements and will entities that may be affected by this be briefed on specific security action. procedures for TSCA CBI. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? Dated: November 29, 2023. Pamela Myrick, The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number Director, Project Management and Operations EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004, is available Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. at https://www.regulations.gov or at the [FR Doc. 2023–26575 Filed 12–4–23; 8:45 am] Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. AGENCY The Public Reading Room is open from [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2023–0098; FRL–10582– 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 07–OCSPP] Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Certain New Chemicals or Significant telephone number for the Public New Uses; Statements of Findings for Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and October 2023 the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. For the latest AGENCY: Environmental Protection status information on EPA/DC services Agency (EPA). and docket access, visit https:// ACTION : Notice. www.epa.gov/dockets. I. General Information II. What action is the Agency taking? Under contract number 68HERC24C0037, contractor CAS located at 2540 Olentangy River RD, P.O. Box 3012, Columbus, OH 43210– 0012 will provide technical support in the area of chemical identification, chemical characterization, and chemical nomenclature for new chemical review and for the updating and maintenance of the Inventory. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under EPA contract number 68HERC24C0037, CAS will require access to CBI submitted under all Sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. CAS personnel will be given access to information claimed or determined to be CBI information submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under all Sections of TSCA that EPA will provide CAS 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 CAS, site located at 2540 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio in accordance with EPA’s TSCA CBI Protection Manual and the Rules of Behavior for Virtual PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions 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 premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from October 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023. ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2023–0098, is available online 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 84320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26575]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-11580-01-OCSPP]


Access to Confidential Business Information by Chemical Abstracts 
Service (CAS)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor Chemical Abstracts Service 
(CAS) (a Division of the American Chemical Society) of Columbus, OH 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 
December 12, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Colby Lintner or Adam Schwoerer, 
Program 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; email address: [email protected] or (202) 564-4767; 
[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. Because 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. 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 contract number 68HERC24C0037, contractor CAS located at 2540 
Olentangy River RD, P.O. Box 3012, Columbus, OH 43210-0012 will provide 
technical support in the area of chemical identification, chemical 
characterization, and chemical nomenclature for new chemical review and 
for the updating and maintenance of the Inventory. In accordance with 
40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under EPA contract number 
68HERC24C0037, CAS will require access to CBI submitted under all 
Sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the 
contract. CAS personnel will be given access to information claimed or 
determined to be CBI information submitted to EPA under all sections of 
TSCA.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information 
under all Sections of TSCA that EPA will provide CAS 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 CAS, site 
located at 2540 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio in accordance with 
EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual and the Rules of Behavior for Virtual 
Desktop Access to OPPT Materials, including TSCA CBI.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until October 31, 
2028. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for 
the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    CAS' personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements 
and will be briefed on specific security procedures for TSCA CBI.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: November 29, 2023.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2023-26575 Filed 12-4-23; 8:45 am]
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