Access to Confidential Business Information by ICF Inc and Its Subcontractors, 18935-18936 [2024-05488]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 52 / Friday, March 15, 2024 / Notices or otherwise protected, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to obtain special instructions before submitting that information. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets#tips. See also the instructions in Unit III.C. II. Background A. What is the purpose of the SACC? The SACC provides independent scientific advice and recommendations to the EPA on the scientific and technical aspects of risk assessments, methodologies, and pollution prevention measures and approaches for chemicals regulated under TSCA. The SACC is comprised of experts in toxicology; environmental risk assessment; exposure assessment; and related sciences (e.g., synthetic biology, pharmacology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, biochemistry, biostatistics, physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, computational toxicology, epidemiology, environmental fate, and environmental engineering and sustainability). The SACC currently consists of 18 members. When needed, the committee will be assisted by ad hoc reviewers with specific expertise in the topics under consideration. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES B. Why did EPA develop these documents? TSCA requires EPA to conduct risk evaluations on high priority chemical substances to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment under the chemical’s conditions of use. EPA must also determine whether a chemical substance presents unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations deemed relevant by the Administrator. As part of this process, EPA integrates hazard and exposure assessments using the best available science and reasonably available information to assure decisions are based on the weight of the scientific evidence. For more information about the three stages of EPA’s process for ensuring the safety of existing chemicals (i.e., prioritization, risk evaluation, and risk management), go to https:// www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managingchemicals-under-tsca/how-epaevaluates-safety-existing-chemicals. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 III. Public Meeting of the SACC A. What is the purpose of the virtual peer review public meeting? EPA is planning this SACC peer review of the Agency’s draft evaluation of the risks from formaldehyde to inform risk management decisions under TSCA. OPPT collaborated with OPP to develop hazard assessments for human and ecological health. EPA expects to ask the SACC to consider and review these joint hazard assessments in addition to the OPPT exposure and risk characterizations. This SACC peer review is in addition to prior external peer reviews by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), the EPA’s Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) and SACC peer reviews of scientific approaches used in previous TSCA risk evaluations. The Agency is leveraging these peer reviews to support further development of the risk evaluation of formaldehyde. The TSCA risk evaluation of formaldehyde is comprised of several modules (i.e., human health hazard, ecological hazard, release and exposure assessments) and two risk assessment documents—the environmental risk assessment and the human health risk assessment. As part of the draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde, OPPT is assessing formaldehyde conditions of use. Recommendations from the formaldehyde SACC review and public comments will be considered in the development of the final TSCA risk evaluation for formaldehyde and may inform other EPA efforts related to the assessment and regulation of formaldehyde. The Agency will be seeking SACC review of its data analyses and methodologies relevant to human health hazard and exposure analyses that have not been previously peer reviewed. For additional information, please see the Federal Register notice of December 26, 2023 (88 FR 88910; FRL–11608–01–OCSPP). B. How can I access the documents? The 2024 draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde and related documents, including background documents, related supporting materials, and draft charge questions, are available in the docket. As additional background materials become available, EPA will include those additional background documents (e.g., SACC members and consultants participating in this meeting and the meeting agenda) in the docket. All of these documents will be available at https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2023–0613) and through links on the SACC website at https://www.epa.gov/tsca-peer-review. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18935 After the public meeting, the SACC will prepare the meeting minutes and final report document summarizing its recommendations to the EPA, which will also be available in the docket and through the SACC website. C. How can I provide comments? To ensure proper receipt of comments, it is imperative that you identify docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2023–0613 in the subject line on the first page of your comments and follow the instructions in Unit I.D. and in this unit. 1. Written comments. Submit written comments by the deadlines set in the DATES section of this document and as described in the ADDRESSES section of this document. 2. Oral comments. To request time to present oral comments during one of the virtual public meetings, you must register online by the deadlines set in the DATES section of this document. Oral comments during the virtual public meetings are limited to 5 minutes. In addition, each speaker should submit a written copy of their oral comments and any supporting materials (e.g., presentation slides) to the DFO prior to the meetings for distribution to the SACC by the DFO. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2625(o); 5 U.S.C. 10. Dated: March 11, 2024. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–05554 Filed 3–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–11797– 01–OCSPP] Access to Confidential Business Information by ICF Inc and Its Subcontractors Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has authorized its contractor ICF Inc of 9300 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031, and its subcontractors 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 after March 15, 2024. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 18936 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 52 / Friday, March 15, 2024 / Notices Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004, 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 and visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Colby Lintner/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 ADDRESSES: and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. II. What action is the Agency taking? Under contract number 68HERC23D0007, ICF Inc., and its subcontractors will provide support for Chemical Screening, Review, and Evaluation of New, Existing, and Safer Choice Chemical Substances in accordance with the Performance Work Statement which are vital to Agency personnel to make informed decisions on environmental issues and other information that maybe claimed as TSCA CBI in accordance with the TSCA Security Manual. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under EPA contract number 68HERC23D0007, ICF Inc., and its subcontractors will require access to CBI submitted under all Sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. ICF Inc. and its subcontractors: 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 the herein identified contractor and its subcontractors with access to the CBI SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: materials on a need-to-know basis only. I. General Information All access to TSCA CBI under this contract, in accordance with EPA’s A. Does this action apply to me? TSCA CBI Protection Manual and the This action is directed to the public Rules of Behavior for Virtual Desktop in general. This action may, however, be Access to OPPT Materials, including of interest to all who manufacture, TSCA CBI, will take place at EPA process, or distribute industrial Headquarters, and/or at the following chemicals. Because other entities may facilities of the contractor and/or also be interested, the Agency has not subcontractors: attempted to describe all the specific • ATL International, Inc.; 555 Quince entities that may be affected by this Orchard Rd., Suite 500, Gaithersburg, action. MD 20878–1461. • Colehour & Cohen, Inc.; 1011 B. How can I get copies of this document Western Ave., Suite 702, Seattle, WA and other related information? 98104. The docket for this action, identified • Sacoby Wilson, Ph.D.; MS by docket identification (ID) number Maryland Institute for Applied EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004, is available Environmental Health, School of Public at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Health, University of Maryland-College Office of Pollution Prevention and Park. Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), • Integrated Laboratory Systems, an Environmental Protection Agency Inotiv Company; P.O. Box 13501, Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 • Innovate! Inc.; 6189 Cobbs Rd., Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Alexandria, VA 22310. The Public Reading Room is open from • Neptune and Company, Inc.; 1435 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Garrison St., Suite 201, Lakewood, CO Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 80215. telephone number for the Public • Pradeep Rajan, LLC; 2006 Camden Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and Ln., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. • Sagenita Limited, Harston Mill the telephone number for the OPPT Royston Rd., Harston Cambridge, UK Docket is (202) 566–0280. For the latest CB22 7GG. status information on EPA/DC services VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • SC&A, Inc.; 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201. • Sixth Sense Safety Solutions; 1365 Bertram St., Rogers City, Michigan 49779–1101. Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until November 30, 2027. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for the duration of the extended contract without further notice. The personnel of the contractor and subcontractors 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: March 11, 2024. Pamela Myrick, Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2024–05488 Filed 3–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2022–0223; FRL–11801–01– OCSPP] Chlorpyrifos; Amendment to Existing Stocks Provisions in Adama Product Cancellation Orders Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On May 4, 2023 and November 6, 2023, EPA issued final cancellation orders terminating food uses for three products, which were voluntarily requested by Adama and accepted by the Agency, pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Agency is issuing this notice to amend the existing stocks provisions in the May 4, and November 6, 2023 orders, for the products listed in this document. ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2022–0223, is available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions on visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Biggio, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–0700; email address: OPPChlorpyrifosInquiries@epa.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-11797-01-OCSPP]


Access to Confidential Business Information by ICF Inc and Its 
Subcontractors

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor ICF Inc of 9300 Lee Highway 
Fairfax, VA 22031, and its subcontractors 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 after March 15, 2024.

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ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004, 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 and visiting the docket, along with more 
information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Colby Lintner/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 68HERC23D0007, ICF Inc., and its 
subcontractors will provide support for Chemical Screening, Review, and 
Evaluation of New, Existing, and Safer Choice Chemical Substances in 
accordance with the Performance Work Statement which are vital to 
Agency personnel to make informed decisions on environmental issues and 
other information that maybe claimed as TSCA CBI in accordance with the 
TSCA Security Manual.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under 
EPA contract number 68HERC23D0007, ICF Inc., and its subcontractors 
will require access to CBI submitted under all Sections of TSCA to 
perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. ICF Inc. 
and its subcontractors: 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 the herein identified 
contractor and its subcontractors with access to the CBI materials on a 
need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract, in 
accordance with EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual and the Rules of 
Behavior for Virtual Desktop Access to OPPT Materials, including TSCA 
CBI, will take place at EPA Headquarters, and/or at the following 
facilities of the contractor and/or subcontractors:
     ATL International, Inc.; 555 Quince Orchard Rd., Suite 
500, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1461.
     Colehour & Cohen, Inc.; 1011 Western Ave., Suite 702, 
Seattle, WA 98104.
     Sacoby Wilson, Ph.D.; MS Maryland Institute for Applied 
Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Maryland-
College Park.
     Integrated Laboratory Systems, an Inotiv Company; P.O. Box 
13501, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
     Innovate! Inc.; 6189 Cobbs Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310.
     Neptune and Company, Inc.; 1435 Garrison St., Suite 201, 
Lakewood, CO 80215.
     Pradeep Rajan, LLC; 2006 Camden Ln., Chapel Hill, NC 
27516.
     Sagenita Limited, Harston Mill Royston Rd., Harston 
Cambridge, UK CB22 7GG.
     SC&A, Inc.; 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 
22201.
     Sixth Sense Safety Solutions; 1365 Bertram St., Rogers 
City, Michigan 49779-1101.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until November 
30, 2027. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue 
for the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    The personnel of the contractor and subcontractors 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: March 11, 2024.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2024-05488 Filed 3-14-24; 8:45 am]
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