83 FR 42303 - Request for Information About Inorganic Lead (CAS No. 7439-92-1)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-18019

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to evaluate the scientific data on inorganic lead, to develop updated recommendations on the potential health risks, medical surveillance, recommended measures for safe handling, and to establish an updated Recommended Exposure Limit (REL).

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Docket Number CDC-2018-0059; NIOSH-315]


Request for Information About Inorganic Lead (CAS No. 7439-92-1)

AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Request for information.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends 
to evaluate the scientific data on inorganic lead, to develop updated 
recommendations on the potential health risks, medical surveillance, 
recommended measures for safe handling, and to establish an updated 
Recommended Exposure Limit (REL).

DATES: Electronic or written comments must be received by October 22, 
2018.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by CDC-2018-0059 and 
Docket Number NIOSH-315, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health, NIOSH Docket Office, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, MS-C34, Cincinnati, 
Ohio 45226-1998.
    Instructions: All information received in response to this notice 
must include the agency name and docket number [CDC-2018-0059; NIOSH-
315]. 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. All information 
received in response to this notice will also be available for public 
examination and copying at the NIOSH Docket Office, 1150 Tusculum 
Avenue, Room 155, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Todd Niemeier, NIOSH, Robert A. 
Taft Laboratories, MS C32, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 
45226-1998, telephone (513) 533-8166 (not a toll free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Inorganic lead is a naturally occurring 
soft, gray metal used in various forms since ancient times. 
Occupational exposures occur in a wide range of industries including, 
but not limited to, the following: Construction, smelting and refining, 
firing ranges, automobile repair, electronic waste recycling, metal 
recycling, and many others. Significant occupational exposures to 
inorganic lead are through inhalation, ingestion, and through the skin, 
principally through damaged skin.
    The current NIOSH REL for inorganic lead is 50 micrograms per cubic 
meter ([mu]g/m\3\) as a time-weighted average (TWA) concentration for 
an 8-hr work shift during a 40-hr workweek [NIOSH 2007].
    NIOSH is requesting information on the following: (1) De-identified 
(without personally identifiable information such as name, social 
security number, date of birth, etc.) inorganic lead breathing zone 
airborne exposure measurements with corresponding blood lead level 
concentrations; (2) information on possible health effects observed in 
workers exposed to inorganic lead, including exposure data (airborne, 
blood, and/or surface) and the method(s) used for sampling and 
analyzing exposures; (3) description of work tasks and scenarios with a 
potential for exposure to inorganic lead; (4) information on control 
measures (e.g., engineering controls, work practices, personal 
protective equipment, exposure data before and after implementation of 
control measures) that are being used in workplaces with potential 
exposure to inorganic lead; (5) surveillance findings including 
protocol, methods, and results; and (6) other relevant information 
related to occupational exposure to inorganic lead.
    Background: The current Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) for 
inorganic lead is 50 [mu]g/m\3\ as a Time-weighted Average (TWA) 
concentration for an 8-hour work shift during a 40-hour workweek [NIOSH 
2007]. As part of an effort to identify RELs that may not be adequate 
to protect workers from adverse health effects due to exposure, NIOSH 
is reexamining the REL for inorganic lead. The Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration (OSHA) lead standard, 29 CFR 1910.1025, 
established a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for inorganic lead at 50 
[mu]g/m\3\ for an 8-hour period with an action level of 30 [mu]g/m\3\ 
for an 8-hour period [CFR 2018]. The American Conference of 
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH[supreg]) threshold limit 
value (TLV[supreg])-TWA for lead and inorganic compounds is 50 [mu]g/
m\3\ with an A3 carcinogenicity classification (confirmed animal 
carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans) [ACGIH 2018].
    Information Needs: NIOSH seeks to obtain materials, including 
published and unpublished reports and research findings, to evaluate 
the possible health risks of occupational exposure to inorganic lead. 
Examples of requested information include, but are not limited to, the 
following:
    (1) Identification of industries or occupations in which exposures 
to inorganic lead may occur.
    (2) Trends in the production and use of inorganic lead.
    (3) Description of work tasks and scenarios with a potential for 
exposure to inorganic lead.
    (4) Workplace exposure measurement data of inorganic lead (airborne 
and surface) in various types of industries and jobs with an emphasis 
on de-identified, breathing zone airborne inorganic lead exposures with 
corresponding blood lead levels. De-identified data do not contain 
personally identifiable information that can be used to distinguish or 
trace an individual's identity.
    (5) Case reports or other health information demonstrating 
potential health effects in workers exposed to inorganic lead.
    (6) Information on control measures (e.g., engineering controls, 
work practices, PPE) being taken to minimize worker exposure to 
inorganic lead.
    (7) Educational materials for worker safety and training on the 
safe handling of inorganic lead.
    (8) Data pertaining to the feasibility of establishing a more 
protective REL for inorganic lead.

References

ACGIH [2018]. 2018 TLVs[supreg] and BEIs[supreg]: Threshold limit 
values for chemical substances and physical agents and biological 
exposure indices. Cincinnati, OH: American Conference of 
Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
CFR [2018]. Code of Federal Regulations. Washington, DC: U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Office of the Federal Register.
NIOSH [2007]. NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards. Barsan ME, ed. 
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-
149. [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/].

    Dated: August 16, 2018.
Frank J. Hearl,
Chief of Staff, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: reasonable alternatives to the proposed
HUMAN SERVICES Background: CDC is dedicated to action before making a decision. In
protecting health and promoting quality compliance with NEPA, CDC published
Centers for Disease Control and of life through the prevention and a Draft EIS for the proposed site
Prevention control of disease, injury, and disability. acquisition and campus consolidation
[Docket No. CDC–2017–0059]
NIOSH, one of CDC’s Centers, Institutes, on February 9, 2018 and a Final EIS on
and Offices, was established by the July 20, 2018. The Draft EIS was
Notice of Availability of Record of Occupational Safety and Health Act of available for public review and
Decision for Site Acquisition and 1970. NIOSH plans, directs, and comment for 45 days. All comments
Campus Consolidation for the Centers coordinates a national program to received were considered when
for Disease Control and Prevention/ develop and establish recommended preparing the Final EIS. The Draft and
National Institute for Occupational occupational safety and health Final EIS analyzed two alternatives: the
Safety and Health (CDC/NIOSH), standards; conduct research and Proposed Action Alternative
Cincinnati, Ohio training; provide technical assistance; (acquisition of the Site and construction
and perform related activities to assure of a new, consolidated CDC/NIOSH
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and safe and healthful working conditions campus) and the No Action Alternative
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health for every working person in the United (continued use of the existing campuses
and Human Services (HHS). States. for the foreseeable future). The Final EIS
ACTION: Notice. Currently, three NIOSH research identified the Proposed Action
facilities—the Robert A. Taft Campus, Alternative as CDC’s Preferred
SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Taft North Campus, and the Alice Alternative.
Control and Prevention (CDC) within Hamilton Laboratory Campus—are After carefully considering the Final
the Department of Health and Human located in Cincinnati, Ohio. These EIS and all comments received, CDC has
Services (HHS), in cooperation with the facilities no longer meet the research made the decision to implement the
U.S. General Services Administration needs required to support occupational Proposed Action Alternative. CDC’s
(GSA), announces the availability of the safety and health in the modern rationale for this decision is detailed in
Record of Decision (ROD) for the workplace. The facilities’ deficiencies the ROD. The ROD incorporates all the
acquisition of a site in Cincinnati, Ohio, adversely affect NIOSH’s ability to mitigation and minimization measures
and development of this site into a new, conduct occupational safety and health described in the Final EIS.
consolidated CDC/National Institute for research in Cincinnati. It is not possible
Occupational Safety and Health Dated: August 13, 2018.
to renovate the facilities located on the
(NIOSH) campus (Proposed Action). Sandra Cashman,
three campuses to meet current
The site to be acquired is bounded by standards and requirements. Executive Secretary, Centers for Disease
Martin Luther King Drive East to the Control and Prevention.
Additionally, the current distribution of
south, Harvey Avenue to the west, NIOSH activities across separate [FR Doc. 2018–17707 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am]
Ridgeway Avenue to the north, and campuses in Cincinnati results in BILLING CODE 4163–18–P
Reading Road to the east. inefficiencies in scientific collaboration
CDC published a Final Environmental
and the duplication of operational
Impact Statement (EIS) for this action on DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
support activities. To address these
July 20, 2018 pursuant to the HUMAN SERVICES
issues, CDC proposed to relocate and
requirements of the National
consolidate its Cincinnati-based Centers for Disease Control and
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
functions and personnel (approximately Prevention
1969 as implemented by the Council on
550 employees) currently housed at the
Environmental Quality (CEQ) [Docket Number CDC–2018–0059; NIOSH–
three existing campuses to a new,
Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508). 315]
consolidated campus in Cincinnati.
CDC carefully considered the findings of Potential locations for the new
the Final EIS when making its decision. Request for Information About
campus were identified through a
ADDRESSES: The ROD is available for Inorganic Lead (CAS No. 7439–92–1)
comprehensive site selection process
viewing on the Federal eRulemaking conducted by GSA on behalf of CDC. In AGENCY: National Institute for
Portal: http://www.regulations.gov June 2016, GSA issued a Request for Occupational Safety and Health
(reference Docket No. CDC–2017–0059). Expressions of Interest (REOI) seeking (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease
A limited number of printed copies are potential sites capable of Control and Prevention (CDC),
available upon request to cdc- accommodating the proposed new Department of Health and Human
cincinnati-eis@cdc.gov or Harry Marsh, campus. In response to the REOI, GSA Services (HHS).
Architect, Office of Safety, Security and received seven expressions of interest. ACTION: Request for information.
Asset Management (OSSAM), Centers Following an assessment of each site,
for Disease Control and Prevention, GSA found that only one site qualified SUMMARY: The National Institute for
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS–K80, Atlanta, for further consideration (the Site). The Occupational Safety and Health
Georgia 30329–4027. All U.S. Mail Site encompasses all land between (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease
communications must include the Martin Luther King Drive East to the Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to
agency name and Docket Number. south, Harvey Avenue to the west, evaluate the scientific data on inorganic
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Ridgeway Avenue to the north, and
Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of Safety, Reading Road to the east in Cincinnati, recommendations on the potential
Security and Asset Management Ohio. health risks, medical surveillance,
(OSSAM), Centers for Disease Control Under NEPA, as implemented by CEQ recommended measures for safe
and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), handling, and to establish an updated
MS–K80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329–4027, Federal agencies are required to Recommended Exposure Limit (REL).
phone: (770) 488–8170, or email: cdc- evaluate the environmental effects of DATES: Electronic or written comments
cincinnati-eis@cdc.gov. their proposed actions and a range of must be received by October 22, 2018.

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Section		Notices
Action		Request for information.
Dates		Electronic or written comments must be received by October 22, 2018.
Contact		R. Todd Niemeier, NIOSH, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, MS C32, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226-1998, telephone (513) 533-8166 (not a toll free number).
FR Citation		83 FR 42303

83 FR 42303 - Request for Information About Inorganic Lead (CAS No. 7439-92-1)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention