Availability of Five Draft Toxicological Profiles, 88772-88773 [2024-26010]

Download as PDF 88772 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices will include broader insights and shared learnings across these studies. Respondents: Representatives from Native nations who were involved in applying to or implementing the ARPfunded programs. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES B. Annual Reporting Burden Availability of Five Draft Toxicological Profiles The estimates below are calculated based on three data collection activities: 24 60-minute interviews (8 per program), 9 two-hour focus groups with 5 participants (3 per program), and a brief survey (100 respondents) of approximately 15 questions. These research activities will take place across the three ARP-funded programs included in our study. Respondents will only be asked to participate in one data collection activity. Respondents: 169. Responses per Respondent: 13. Total Annual Responses: 2,250. Hours per Response: 0.11. Total Burden Hours: 239. C. Public Comments Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary, whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the Regulatory Secretariat Division by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–XXXX, Title, in all correspondence. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Lois Mandell, Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–26012 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–TZ–P Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [Docket No. ATSDR–2024–0004] Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice with comment period. AGENCY: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the opening of a docket to obtain comments on drafts of five updated toxicological profiles: benzene, carbon disulfide, cyanide, thallium, and chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins. This action is necessary as this is the opportunity for members of the public and organizations to submit comments on drafts of the profiles. The intended effect of this action is to ensure that the public can note any pertinent additional information or reports on studies about the health effects caused by exposure to the substances covered in these five profiles for review. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 6, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. ATSDR–2024– 0004 by either of the methods listed below. Do not submit comments by email. ATSDR does not accept comments by email. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Office of Innovation and Analytics, 4770 Buford Highway, Mail Stop S106–5, Atlanta, GA 30341–3717. Attn: Docket No. ATSDR–2024–0004. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket Number. All relevant comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Farhana Rahman, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Office of Innovation and Analytics, 4770 Buford Highway, Mail Stop S106–5, Atlanta, GA 30341–3717; Email: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ATSDRToxProfileFRNs@cdc.gov; Phone: 1–800–232–4636. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ATSDR has prepared drafts of five updated toxicological profiles based on current understanding of the health effects and availability of new studies and other information since their initial release. All toxicological profiles issued as ‘‘Drafts for Public Comment’’ represent the result of ATSDR’s evidence-based evaluations of the available literature to provide important toxicological information on priority hazardous substances to the public and health professionals. ATSDR considers key studies for these substances during the profile development process, using a systematic review approach. To that end, ATSDR is seeking public comments and additional information or reports on studies about the health effects of these substances for review and potential inclusion in the profiles. ATSDR will evaluate the quality and relevance of such data or studies for possible inclusion in the final profiles which will be available in the docket (ATSDR–2024–0004) and online at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles. Legislative Background The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) amended the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA or Superfund) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) by establishing certain requirements for ATSDR and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the hazardous substances most commonly found at facilities on the CERCLA National Priorities List. Among these statutory requirements is a mandate for the Administrator of ATSDR to prepare toxicological profiles for each substance included on the priority list of hazardous substances (also called the Substance Priority List (SPL)). This list identifies 275 hazardous substances that ATSDR has determined pose the most significant potential threat to human health. The SPL is available online at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/SPL. ATSDR is also mandated to revise and publish updated toxicological profiles, as necessary, to reflect updated health effects and other information. In addition, CERCLA provides ATSDR with the authority to prepare toxicological profiles for substances not found on the SPL. CERCLA authorizes ATSDR to establish and maintain an inventory of literature, research, and studies on the health effects of toxic substances (CERCLA section E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices 104(i)(1)(B); 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(1)(B)); to respond to requests for health consultations (CERCLA section 104(i)(4); 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(4)); and to support the site-specific response actions conducted by the agency (CERCLA section 104(i)(6); 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(6)). Availability The draft toxicological profiles are available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, Docket No. ATSDR–2024–0004 and at https:// www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 [60Day-25–0530; Docket No. CDC–2024– 0091] Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice with comment period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled EEOICPA Dose Reconstruction Interviews and Forms. This data collection permits claimants under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) to provide information potentially useful in reconstructing radiation doses, and to confirm that they have no further information to submit. DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before January 7, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2024– 0091 by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket Number. CDC will post, without change, all relevant comments to www.regulations.gov. Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking portal (www.regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS SUMMARY: Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by submitting written views, recommendations, and data. Please note that comments received, including attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public record and are subject to public disclosure. Comments will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, do not include any information in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. If you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your comments, that information will be on public display. ATSDR will review all submissions and may choose to redact, or withhold, submissions containing private or proprietary information such as Social Security numbers, medical information, inappropriate language, or duplicate/ near duplicate examples of a mass-mail campaign. If you submit comments with reference to studies that are not publicly available such as unpublished research, those studies must be attached with your comment for review. Otherwise ATSDR may be unable to respond to portions of your comment referencing any material that is not publicly available. Do not submit comments by email. ATSDR does not accept comments by email. Donata Green, Associate Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Partnerships, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. 2024–26010 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–70–P 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention AGENCY: Public Participation VerDate Sep<11>2014 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88773 H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 404–639–7570; Email: omb@ cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also requires federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new proposed collection, each proposed extension of existing collection of information, and each reinstatement of previously approved information collection before submitting the collection to the OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, we are publishing this notice of a proposed data collection as described below. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. 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 submissions of responses; and 5. Assess information collection costs. Proposed Project EEOICPA Dose Reconstruction Interviews and Forms (OMB Control No. 0920–0530, Exp. 2/28/2025)— Extension—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description On October 30, 2000, the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA) (42 U.S.C. 7384–7385) was enacted. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

[Docket No. ATSDR-2024-0004]


Availability of Five Draft Toxicological Profiles

AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice with comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 
within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the 
opening of a docket to obtain comments on drafts of five updated 
toxicological profiles: benzene, carbon disulfide, cyanide, thallium, 
and chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins. This action is necessary as this is 
the opportunity for members of the public and organizations to submit 
comments on drafts of the profiles. The intended effect of this action 
is to ensure that the public can note any pertinent additional 
information or reports on studies about the health effects caused by 
exposure to the substances covered in these five profiles for review.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 6, 2025.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. ATSDR-
2024-0004 by either of the methods listed below. Do not submit comments 
by email. ATSDR does not accept comments by email.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 
Office of Innovation and Analytics, 4770 Buford Highway, Mail Stop 
S106-5, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717. Attn: Docket No. ATSDR-2024-0004.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and Docket Number. All relevant comments received will be posted 
without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information provided. For access to the docket to read background 
documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Farhana Rahman, Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry, Office of Innovation and Analytics, 
4770 Buford Highway, Mail Stop S106-5, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717; Email: 
[email protected]; Phone: 1-800-232-4636.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ATSDR has prepared drafts of five updated 
toxicological profiles based on current understanding of the health 
effects and availability of new studies and other information since 
their initial release. All toxicological profiles issued as ``Drafts 
for Public Comment'' represent the result of ATSDR's evidence-based 
evaluations of the available literature to provide important 
toxicological information on priority hazardous substances to the 
public and health professionals. ATSDR considers key studies for these 
substances during the profile development process, using a systematic 
review approach. To that end, ATSDR is seeking public comments and 
additional information or reports on studies about the health effects 
of these substances for review and potential inclusion in the profiles. 
ATSDR will evaluate the quality and relevance of such data or studies 
for possible inclusion in the final profiles which will be available in 
the docket (ATSDR-2024-0004) and online at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles.

Legislative Background

    The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) (42 
U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) amended the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA or Superfund) (42 
U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) by establishing certain requirements for ATSDR and 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the hazardous 
substances most commonly found at facilities on the CERCLA National 
Priorities List. Among these statutory requirements is a mandate for 
the Administrator of ATSDR to prepare toxicological profiles for each 
substance included on the priority list of hazardous substances (also 
called the Substance Priority List (SPL)). This list identifies 275 
hazardous substances that ATSDR has determined pose the most 
significant potential threat to human health. The SPL is available 
online at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/SPL. ATSDR is also mandated to 
revise and publish updated toxicological profiles, as necessary, to 
reflect updated health effects and other information.
    In addition, CERCLA provides ATSDR with the authority to prepare 
toxicological profiles for substances not found on the SPL. CERCLA 
authorizes ATSDR to establish and maintain an inventory of literature, 
research, and studies on the health effects of toxic substances (CERCLA 
section

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104(i)(1)(B); 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(1)(B)); to respond to requests for 
health consultations (CERCLA section 104(i)(4); 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(4)); 
and to support the site-specific response actions conducted by the 
agency (CERCLA section 104(i)(6); 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(6)).

Availability

    The draft toxicological profiles are available online at https://www.regulations.gov, Docket No. ATSDR-2024-0004 and at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles.

Public Participation

    Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by 
submitting written views, recommendations, and data. Please note that 
comments received, including attachments and other supporting 
materials, are part of the public record and are subject to public 
disclosure. Comments will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. 
Therefore, do not include any information in your comment or supporting 
materials that you consider confidential or inappropriate for public 
disclosure. If you include your name, contact information, or other 
information that identifies you in the body of your comments, that 
information will be on public display. ATSDR will review all 
submissions and may choose to redact, or withhold, submissions 
containing private or proprietary information such as Social Security 
numbers, medical information, inappropriate language, or duplicate/near 
duplicate examples of a mass-mail campaign. If you submit comments with 
reference to studies that are not publicly available such as 
unpublished research, those studies must be attached with your comment 
for review. Otherwise ATSDR may be unable to respond to portions of 
your comment referencing any material that is not publicly available. 
Do not submit comments by email. ATSDR does not accept comments by 
email.

Donata Green,
Associate Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Partnerships, Agency 
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
[FR Doc. 2024-26010 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
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