81 FR 48789 - Processes for Risk Evaluation and Chemical Prioritization for Risk Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act; Notice of Public Meetings and Opportunities for Public Comment
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 143 (July 26, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 143 (July 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-17706 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 48789-48791] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17706] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0399 and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0400; FRL-9949-52] Processes for Risk Evaluation and Chemical Prioritization for Risk Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act; Notice of Public Meetings and Opportunities for Public Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is holding two public meetings to obtain input into the Agency's development of processes for risk evaluation and chemical prioritization for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (TSCA). Information obtained during these meetings will be considered in the Agency's development of the proposed procedural regulations required under TSCA. DATES: Meetings. For the chemical evaluation process, the meeting will be held on August 9, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. For the process of prioritizing chemicals for risk evaluation, the meeting will be held on August 10, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meeting Registration. Advance registration for each meeting must be completed no later than August 4, 2016. On-site registration will be permitted, but seating and speaking priority will be given to those who pre-register by the deadline. Reasonable Accommodations. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably by August 1, 2016, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Comments. EPA will hear oral comments at each meeting, and will accept written comments and materials [[Page 48790]] submitted to the applicable docket on or before August 17, 2016. ADDRESSES: Meetings. The meetings will be held in the Horizon Ballroom at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. The meetings will also be available by remote access for registered participants. For further information, see Unit III.A. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Meeting registration. You may register online (preferred) or in person at the meeting. To register online, go to http://opptstakeholder.eventbrite.com. Comments. Submit written comments and materials, identified by the relevant docket ID number, i.e., for the meeting on the process for risk evaluation, use docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0400; and for the meeting on the process of chemical prioritization for risk evaluation, use docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0399, by one of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://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. Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets in general is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Chris Blunck, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8078; email address: Blunck.Chris@epa.gov. For meeting logistics or registration contact: Klara Zimmerman, Abt Associates; telephone number: (301) 634-1722; email address: Klara_Zimmerman@abtassoc.com. 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. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including chemical manufacturers, processors and users, consumer product companies, non- profit organizations in the environmental and public health sectors, state and local government agencies, and members of the public interested in the environmental and human health assessment and regulation of chemical substances. Since others also may 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 documents related to this meeting? EPA has established two dockets for the meetings: For the meeting on the process for risk evaluation, use docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016- 0400; and for the meeting on the process of chemical prioritization for risk evaluation, use docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0399. Both dockets are available either online at http://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 Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. Documents and meeting information will also be available at the registration Web site. II. Background On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amended the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. The revised TSCA includes provisions that require EPA to develop by rule processes for risk evaluation and chemical prioritization for risk evaluation. Additional information on the revisions to TSCA can be found at https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/frank-r-lautenberg-chemical-safety-21st-century-act. Risk evaluation. The meeting on August 9, 2016 will be for the purpose of gathering information for EPA consideration in developing the rule required under TSCA section 6(b)(4). Under TSCA section 6(b)(4), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment (i.e., by June 21, 2017), EPA is required to establish by rule a process to conduct risk evaluations to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Prioritization for risk evaluations. The meeting on August 10, 2016 will be for the purpose of gathering information for EPA consideration in developing the rule required under TSCA section 6(b)(1). Under TSCA section 6(b)(1), EPA must within 1 year of enactment (i.e., by June 21, 2017) establish by rule a risk-based screening process, including criteria for designating chemical substances as high-priority for risk evaluations or low-priority for which risk evaluations are not warranted at the time. III. Meeting A. Remote Access The meetings will be accessible remotely for registered participants. Registered participants will receive information on how to connect to the meetings prior to their start. B. Public Participation at the Meeting Members of the public may register to attend the meetings as observers and may also register to provide oral comments on the days of the meetings. A registered speaker is encouraged to focus on issues directly relevant to the particular meeting's subject matter. Each speaker is allowed no more than 5 minutes in each meeting. To accommodate as many registered speakers as possible, speakers may present oral comments only, without visual aids or written material. Persons registered to speak (as well as others) may submit written materials to the dockets as described under ADDRESSES. IV. How can I request to participate in this meeting? A. Registration To attend a meeting in person or to receive remote access, please register no later than August 4, 2016, using one of the methods described under ADDRESSES. While on-site registration will be available, seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to early registrants, until room capacity is reached. The Agency [[Page 48791]] anticipates that approximately 150 people will be able to attend each of the meetings in person. For registrants not able to attend in person, the meetings will also provide remote access capabilities; registered participants will be provided information on how to connect to the meetings prior to their start. B. Required Registration Information Members of the public may register to attend as observers or speak if planning to offer oral comments during the scheduled public comment periods. To register for the meetings online, you must provide your full name, organization or affiliation, and contact information. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2605. Dated: July 20, 2016. Jeffery T. Morris, Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2016-17706 Filed 7-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, Abstract: Section 5 of the Toxic average number of chemicals per SNUR,
identified by Docket ID Number EPA– Substances Control Act (TSCA) provides and correcting rounding errors in the
HQ–OPPT–2015–0273, to both EPA and EPA with a regulatory mechanism to burden estimate for completing a SNUN
OMB as follows: monitor and, if necessary, control and rule familiarization. This change is
D To EPA online using http:// significant new uses of chemical an adjustment.
www.regulations.gov (our preferred substances. Section 5 authorizes EPA to Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
method) or by mail to: EPA Docket determine by rule (i.e., a significant new
Center, Environmental Protection use rule or SNUR), after considering all Courtney Kerwin,
Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 relevant factors, that a use of a chemical Acting Director, Collections Strategies
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, substance represents a significant new Division.
DC 20460, and use. If EPA determines that a use of a [FR Doc. 2016–17515 Filed 7–25–16; 8:45 am]
D To OMB via email to oira_ chemical substance is a significant new BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
submission@omb.eop.gov. Address use, section 5 requires persons to submit
comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. a significant new use notice (SNUN) to
EPA’s policy is that all comments EPA at least 90 days before they ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
received will be included in the public manufacture, import, or process the AGENCY
docket without change including any substance for that use. [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0399 and EPA–HQ–
personal information provided, unless EPA uses the information obtained OPPT–2016–0400; FRL–9949–52]
the comment includes profanity, threats, through this collection to evaluate the
information claimed to be Confidential health and environmental effects of the Processes for Risk Evaluation and
Business Information (CBI) or other significant new use. EPA may take Chemical Prioritization for Risk
information whose disclosure is regulatory actions under TSCA section Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic
restricted by statute. 5, 6 or 7 to control the activities for Substances Control Act; Notice of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: which it has received a SNUR notice. Public Meetings and Opportunities for
Colby Lintner, Environmental These actions include orders to limit or Public Comment
Assistance Division (7408M), Office of prohibit the manufacture, importation, AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, processing, distribution in commerce, Agency (EPA).
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 use or disposal of chemical substances.
ACTION: Notice.
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, If EPA does not take action, section 5
DC 20460; telephone number: (202) also requires EPA to publish a Federal SUMMARY: EPA is holding two public
554–1404; email address: TSCA- Register notice explaining the reasons meetings to obtain input into the
Hotline@epa.gov. for not taking action. This information Agency’s development of processes for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: collection addresses the reporting and risk evaluation and chemical
Docket: Supporting documents, recordkeeping requirements inherent in prioritization for risk evaluation under
including the ICR that explains in detail TSCA section 5 significant new use the Toxic Substances Control Act as
the information collection activities and rules. amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg
the related burden and cost estimates Respondents may claim all or part of Chemical Safety for the 21st Century
that are summarized in this document, their submission as confidential. EPA Act (TSCA). Information obtained
are available in the docket for this ICR. will disclose information that is covered during these meetings will be
The docket can be viewed online at by a claim of confidentiality only to the considered in the Agency’s
http://www.regulations.gov or in person extent permitted by, and in accordance development of the proposed
at the EPA Docket Center, West William with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 procedural regulations required under
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 and 40 CFR part 2. TSCA.
Form Numbers: EPA Form No. 7710–
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DATES: Meetings. For the chemical
25.
DC. The telephone number for the Respondents/affected entities: Entities evaluation process, the meeting will be
Docket Center is (202) 566–1744. For potentially affected by this ICR are held on August 9, 2016 from 9:30 a.m.
additional information about EPA’s companies that manufacture, process, to 4:30 p.m.. For the process of
public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/ import, or distribute in commerce prioritizing chemicals for risk
dockets. chemical substances or mixtures. evaluation, the meeting will be held on
ICR status: This ICR is currently Respondent’s obligation to respond: August 10, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30
scheduled to expire on July 31, 2016. Mandatory (40 CFR part 721). p.m.
Under OMB regulations, the Agency Estimated number of respondents: 6 Meeting Registration. Advance
may continue to conduct or sponsor the (total). registration for each meeting must be
collection of information while this Frequency of response: On occasion. completed no later than August 4, 2016.
submission is pending at OMB. Total estimated burden: 1,025 hours On-site registration will be permitted,
Under PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., an (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR but seating and speaking priority will be
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and 1320.03(b). given to those who pre-register by the
a person is not required to respond to, Total estimated cost: $100,595 (per deadline.
a collection of information, unless it year), includes $0 annualized capital or Reasonable Accommodations. To
displays a currently valid OMB control operation & maintenance costs. request accommodation of a disability,
number. The OMB control numbers are Changes in the Estimates: There is an please contact the technical person
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displayed either by publication in the increase of 289 hours in the total listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON
Federal Register or by other appropriate estimated respondent burden compared CONTACT, preferably by August 1, 2016,
means, such as on the related collection with the ICR currently approved by to give EPA as much time as possible to
instrument or form, if applicable. The OMB. This increase reflects EPA’s process your request.
display of OMB control numbers for updating the number of affected sites, Comments. EPA will hear oral
certain EPA regulations is consolidated the average number of SNUNs comments at each meeting, and will
in 40 CFR part 9. submitted annually, recalculating the accept written comments and materials
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anticipates that approximately 150 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern science has undergone significant
people will be able to attend each of the Daylight Time on August 16, 2016. transformation in methods and
meetings in person. For registrants not ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at approaches, which EPA has
able to attend in person, the meetings the following address: Crystal City incorporated into its policies and
will also provide remote access Marriott at Reagan National Airport, practices to better align with the current
capabilities; registered participants will located at 1999 Jefferson Davis state-of-the-science. The 1992
be provided information on how to Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Versar, guidelines are being updated to reflect
connect to the meetings prior to their Inc. invites the public to register to the advancement in exposure science
start. attend this meeting, either in-person or and assessment and Agency policies.
via teleconference. The phone number The draft guidelines benefit from over
B. Required Registration Information
for the teleconference line will be two decades of experience with EPA
Members of the public may register to provided to register prior to the meeting. assessments conducted by Agency
attend as observers or speak if planning • Internet: The draft document can be programs under their respective
to offer oral comments during the downloaded from http:// authorities and constraints, and from
scheduled public comment periods. To www.regulations.gov Docket ID No. input from external panels, including
register for the meetings online, you EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0684. the National Academy of Sciences and
must provide your full name, • Instructions: To attend the peer EPA’s Science Advisory Board. This
organization or affiliation, and contact review meeting, either in-person or via draft document builds on topics covered
information. teleconference, you must register no in the 1992 exposure guidelines
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2605. later than August 12, 2016. You may do including planning and scoping for an
this by calling Versar at (703) 642–6815; assessment, data acquisition and use,
Dated: July 20, 2016.
sending a facsimile to (703) 642–6809 modeling, and considerations of
Jeffery T. Morris,
ATTN: Exposure Guidelines Peer uncertainty in exposure assessment. It
Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention Review Registration (include your also includes new material on planning
and Toxics.
name, title, affiliation, full address, and conducting an observational human
[FR Doc. 2016–17706 Filed 7–25–16; 8:45 am] email, and phone number); or sending exposure measurement study and
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P an email to Mr. David Bottimore of considerations of lifestages and
Versar, Inc. at dbottimore@versar.com sensitive populations in exposure
(Subject line: Exposure Guidelines Peer assessments. These draft guidelines
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Review Registration and include your present the most current science used in
AGENCY name, title, affiliation, full address, EPA exposure assessments and
[EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0684; FRL–9949–60– email, and phone number). Please incorporates information about the
ORD] indicate which day(s) you plan to attend Agency’s current policies.
the meeting and whether you plan to Dated: July 19, 2016.
External Peer Review Meeting for Draft attend via teleconference or in-person.
Guidelines for Human Exposure Thomas Burke,
Space is limited, and registrations will
Assessment EPA Science Advisor.
be accepted on a first-come, first-served
[FR Doc. 2016–17708 Filed 7–25–16; 8:45 am]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection basis. There will be a limited amount of
time for comments from the public at BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
the peer review meeting. Please inform
Versar if you wish to make oral
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental comments during the meeting.
• Information on Services for AGENCY
Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is
announcing that Versar, a contractor to Individuals with Disabilities: The [EPA–HQ–OECA–2012–0701; FRL–9949–
the EPA, will convene an independent Agency welcomes public attendance at 25–OEI]
panel of experts to review the draft the peer review meeting on the draft
document, Guidelines for Human document, Guidelines for Human Information Collection Request
Exposure Assessment (draft guidelines). Exposure Assessment, and will make Submitted to OMB for Review and
EPA previously announced release of every effort to accommodate persons Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP
the draft guidance for comment. The with disabilities. For information on for Miscellaneous Coating
public comment period ended on March access or services for individuals with Manufacturing (Renewal)
22, 2016. disabilities, contact David Bottimore of AGENCY: Environmental Protection
The public may register to attend this Versar at (703) 642–6815. Agency (EPA).
peer review meeting and time will be set FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ACTION: Notice.
aside at the meeting for brief oral Dr. Michael Broder, Office of the
comments from the public regarding the Science Advisor, Mail Code 8105R, U.S. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
draft document. The draft document is Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Agency has submitted an information
available: Via the internet at http:// Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, collection request (ICR), ‘‘NESHAP for
www.regulations.gov or www.epa.gov/ DC 20460; telephone number (202) 564– Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing
osa/guidelines-human-exposure- 3393; fax number (202) 564–2070; or (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHHHH)
assessment; or from Dr. Michael Broder email: broder.michael@epa.gov. (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 2115.05, OMB
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via the contact information below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Control No. 2060–0535), to the Office of
DATES: The peer review meeting on the current guidance document for human Management and Budget (OMB) for
draft document, Guidelines for Human exposure assessment, Guidelines for review and approval in accordance with
Exposure Assessment will be held on Exposure Assessment, was published in the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
August 15–16, 2016. The meeting will 1992, reflecting the state-of-the-science 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed
run from approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the 1970s and 1980s. Since its extension of the ICR, which is currently
Eastern Daylight Time on August 15 and publication, the field of exposure approved through July 31, 2016. Public
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| Dates | Meetings. For the chemical evaluation process, the meeting will be held on August 9, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. For the process of prioritizing chemicals for risk evaluation, the meeting will be held on August 10, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Contact | For technical information contact: Chris Blunck, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 48789 |
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