Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 241
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Vol. 74, No. 241
Thursday, December 17, 2009
There are 4 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - NM/ND. EPA. Draft Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
2. AIR - NS. EPA. Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit; New Source Performance Standards and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants with respect to the Oil and Natural Gas production source category
3. AGRICULTURE, LAND, WATER - FR. USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service. State Technical Committees
4. TOXICS - ND. DHHS/ATSDR. Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles
CODES USED: THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.
REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES: AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT - Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
ANNOUNCEMENT 1
Subject: TOXICS - NM/ND. EPA. Draft Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
[Federal Register: December 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 241)]
[Notices]
[Page 66963-66964]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9093-1; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0115]
Draft Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In
Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of peer-review workshop.
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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing that Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG), an
EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an
independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-
review workshop to review the external review draft document titled,
``Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In Support of
Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)''
(EPA/635/R-09/001). The draft document was prepared by the National
Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA's Office of
Research and Development. EPA previously announced the 60-day public
comment period (ending November 23, 2009) for the draft document in the
Federal Register on September 24, 2009 (74 FR 48731). EPA will consider
public comments and recommendations from the expert panel workshop as
EPA finalizes the draft document.
The public comment period and the external peer-review workshop are
separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested
parties to comment on the document. EPA intends to forward public
comments submitted in accordance with the September 24, 2009, Federal
Register notice (74 FR 48731) to ERG, for consideration by the external
peer-review panel prior to the workshop.
EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of pre-
dissemination peer review under applicable information quality
guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It
does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency
policy or determination.
ERG invites the public to register to attend this workshop as
observers. In addition, ERG invites the public to give oral and/or
provide written comments at the workshop regarding the draft document
under review. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis. The draft document and EPA's
peer-review charge are available primarily via the Internet on NCEA's
home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://
www.epa.gov/ncea. In preparing a final report, EPA will consider ERG's
report of the comments and recommendations from the external peer-
review workshop and any public comments that EPA receives.
DATES: The peer-review panel workshop will begin on Wednesday, January
27, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., and will end at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time.
ADDRESSES: The peer-review workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn
Capitol, 550 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024. The EPA contractor,
ERG, is organizing, convening, and conducting the peer-review workshop.
To attend the workshop, register by Wednesday, January 20, 2010, by
calling ERG at 781-674-7374 or toll free at 800-803-2833 (ask for the
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane peer-review coordinator, Laurie Waite),
sending a facsimile to 781-674-2906 (please reference: ``1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane peer-review workshop'' and include your name, title,
affiliation, full address, and contact information), or sending an e-
mail to meetings@erg.com (subject line: ``1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
peer-review workshop'' and include your name, title, affiliation, full
address, and contact information). You may also register via the
Internet at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/conferences/peerreview/
register-tetraworkshop.htm.
The draft ``Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In
Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' is available primarily via the Internet on the National
Center for Environmental Assessment's home page under the Recent
Additions and Publications menus at http://www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited
number of paper copies are available from the Information Management
Team, NCEA; telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-8691. If you
are requesting a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address,
and the document title, ``Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated
Risk Information System (IRIS).'' Copies are not available from ERG.
Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: EPA
welcomes public attendance at the ``1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane peer-
review workshop'' and will make every effort to accommodate persons
with disabilities. For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue,
Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-7374; facsimile: 781-674-
2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject line: 1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane peer-review workshop), preferably at least 10 days
prior to the meeting, to give as much time as possible to process your
request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information,
registration, access or services for individuals with disabilities, or
logistics for the external peer-review workshop should be directed to
ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-
7374; facsimile: 781-674-2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject
line: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane peer-review workshop).
If you have questions about the document, please contact Martin
Gehlhaus, National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, NW., 8601P, Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-
8579; facsimile: 703-347-8689; or e-mail: gehlhaus.martin@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 66963-66964]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9093-1; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0115]
Draft Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In
Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of peer-review workshop.
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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing that Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG), an
EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an
independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-
review workshop to review the external review draft document titled,
``Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In Support of
Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)''
(EPA/635/R-09/001). The draft document was prepared by the National
Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA's Office of
Research and Development. EPA previously announced the 60-day public
comment period (ending November 23, 2009) for the draft document in the
Federal Register on September 24, 2009 (74 FR 48731). EPA will consider
public comments and recommendations from the expert panel workshop as
EPA finalizes the draft document.
The public comment period and the external peer-review workshop are
separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested
parties to comment on the document. EPA intends to forward public
comments submitted in accordance with the September 24, 2009, Federal
Register notice (74 FR 48731) to ERG, for consideration by the external
peer-review panel prior to the workshop.
EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of pre-
dissemination peer review under applicable information quality
guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It
does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency
policy or determination.
ERG invites the public to register to attend this workshop as
observers. In addition, ERG invites the public to give oral and/or
provide written comments at the workshop regarding the draft document
under review. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis. The draft document and EPA's
peer-review charge are available primarily via the Internet on NCEA's
home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://
www.epa.gov/ncea. In preparing a final report, EPA will consider ERG's
report of the comments and recommendations from the external peer-
review workshop and any public comments that EPA receives.
DATES: The peer-review panel workshop will begin on Wednesday, January
27, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., and will end at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time.
ADDRESSES: The peer-review workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn
Capitol, 550 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024. The EPA contractor,
ERG, is organizing, convening, and conducting the peer-review workshop.
To attend the workshop, register by Wednesday, January 20, 2010, by
calling ERG at 781-674-7374 or toll free at 800-803-2833 (ask for the
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane peer-review coordinator, Laurie Waite),
sending a facsimile to 781-674-2906 (please reference: ``1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane peer-review workshop'' and include your name, title,
affiliation, full address, and contact information), or sending an e-
mail to meetings@erg.com (subject line: ``1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
peer-review workshop'' and include your name, title, affiliation, full
address, and contact information). You may also register via the
Internet at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/conferences/peerreview/
register-tetraworkshop.htm.
The draft ``Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In
Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' is available primarily via the Internet on the National
Center for Environmental Assessment's home page under the Recent
Additions and Publications menus at http://www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited
number of paper copies are available from the Information Management
Team, NCEA; telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-8691. If you
are requesting a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address,
and the document title, ``Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated
Risk Information System (IRIS).'' Copies are not available from ERG.
Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: EPA
welcomes public attendance at the ``1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane peer-
review workshop'' and will make every effort to accommodate persons
with disabilities. For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue,
Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-7374; facsimile: 781-674-
2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject line: 1,1,2,2-
Tetrachloroethane peer-review workshop), preferably at least 10 days
prior to the meeting, to give as much time as possible to process your
request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information,
registration, access or services for individuals with disabilities, or
logistics for the external peer-review workshop should be directed to
ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-
7374; facsimile: 781-674-2906; or e-mail: meetings@erg.com (subject
line: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane peer-review workshop).
If you have questions about the document, please contact Martin
Gehlhaus, National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, NW., 8601P, Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-
8579; facsimile: 703-347-8689; or e-mail: gehlhaus.martin@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: AIR - NS. EPA. Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit; New Source Performance Standards and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants with respect to the Oil and Natural Gas production source category
[Federal Register: December 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 241)]
[Notices]
[Page 66966-66967]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9093-3]
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as
amended (``CAA'' or the ``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby
given of a proposed consent decree to address a lawsuit filed by
WildEarth Guardians and San Juan Citizens Alliance in the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia: WildEarth Guardians, et
al. v. Jackson, No. 1:09-CV-00089-CKK (D. D.C.). On January 14, 2009,
Plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging that EPA failed to meet its
obligations under sections 111(b)(1)(B), 112(d)(6) and 112(f)(2) of the
Clean Air Act (``CAA'') to take actions relative to the review/revision
of the New Source Performance Standards and the National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants with respect to the Oil and
Natural Gas production source category. The proposed consent decree
establishes deadlines for EPA's proposed and final actions for meeting
these obligations.
DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received
January 19, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OGC-2009-0918, online at http://www.regulations.gov (EPA's preferred
method); by e-mail to oei.docket@epa.gov; by mail to EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; or by hand delivery or courier to
EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. Comments on a disk or CD-ROM should be
formatted in Word or ASCII file, avoiding the use of special characters
and any form of encryption, and may be mailed to the mailing address
above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Branning, Air and Radiation Law
Office (2344A), Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone: (202) 564-1744; fax number (202) 564-5603; e-mail address:
branning.amy@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 66966-66967]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9093-3]
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as
amended (``CAA'' or the ``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby
given of a proposed consent decree to address a lawsuit filed by
WildEarth Guardians and San Juan Citizens Alliance in the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia: WildEarth Guardians, et
al. v. Jackson, No. 1:09-CV-00089-CKK (D. D.C.). On January 14, 2009,
Plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging that EPA failed to meet its
obligations under sections 111(b)(1)(B), 112(d)(6) and 112(f)(2) of the
Clean Air Act (``CAA'') to take actions relative to the review/revision
of the New Source Performance Standards and the National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants with respect to the Oil and
Natural Gas production source category. The proposed consent decree
establishes deadlines for EPA's proposed and final actions for meeting
these obligations.
DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received
January 19, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OGC-2009-0918, online at http://www.regulations.gov (EPA's preferred
method); by e-mail to oei.docket@epa.gov; by mail to EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; or by hand delivery or courier to
EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. Comments on a disk or CD-ROM should be
formatted in Word or ASCII file, avoiding the use of special characters
and any form of encryption, and may be mailed to the mailing address
above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Branning, Air and Radiation Law
Office (2344A), Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone: (202) 564-1744; fax number (202) 564-5603; e-mail address:
branning.amy@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: AGRICULTURE, LAND, WATER - FR. USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service. State Technical Committees
[Federal Register: December 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 241)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 66907-66914]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
7 CFR Part 610
State Technical Committees
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is
publishing a final rule that sets forth the policies for State
Technical Committees at 7 CFR part 610, subpart C. NRCS published the
State Technical Committee interim final rule in the Federal Register on
November 25, 2008. NRCS published standard operating procedures for
State Technical Committees as a notice in the Federal Register on April
7, 2009. The public was invited to comment on both the interim final
rule and the standard operating procedures. This final rule
incorporates changes made to 7 CFR part 610, subpart C, in response to
public comments received on the interim final rule and the standard
operating procedures. Subsequent to the publication of this final rule,
and utilizing the comments received, NRCS will make further updates to
its standard operating procedures.
DATES: Effective Date: The rule is effective December 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: This notice may be accessed via the Internet. Users can
access the NRCS homepage at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/; select the Farm
Bill link from the menu. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape,
etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at: (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Lawson, Acting Director,
Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance Division, Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Room 6015 South Building, Washington, DC 20250; telephone:
(202) 720-1510; fax: (202) 720-2998; or e-mail:
dan.lawson@wdc.usda.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 66907-66914]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
7 CFR Part 610
State Technical Committees
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is
publishing a final rule that sets forth the policies for State
Technical Committees at 7 CFR part 610, subpart C. NRCS published the
State Technical Committee interim final rule in the Federal Register on
November 25, 2008. NRCS published standard operating procedures for
State Technical Committees as a notice in the Federal Register on April
7, 2009. The public was invited to comment on both the interim final
rule and the standard operating procedures. This final rule
incorporates changes made to 7 CFR part 610, subpart C, in response to
public comments received on the interim final rule and the standard
operating procedures. Subsequent to the publication of this final rule,
and utilizing the comments received, NRCS will make further updates to
its standard operating procedures.
DATES: Effective Date: The rule is effective December 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: This notice may be accessed via the Internet. Users can
access the NRCS homepage at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/; select the Farm
Bill link from the menu. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape,
etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at: (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Lawson, Acting Director,
Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance Division, Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Room 6015 South Building, Washington, DC 20250; telephone:
(202) 720-1510; fax: (202) 720-2998; or e-mail:
dan.lawson@wdc.usda.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: TOXICS - ND. DHHS/ATSDR. Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles
[Federal Register: December 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 241)]
[Notices]
[Page 66978-66979]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
[ATSDR-256]
Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles
AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Sec. 104(i)(3) [42 U.S.C.
9604(i)(3)], directs the ATSDR Administrator to prepare toxicological
profiles of priority hazardous substances and, as necessary, to revise
and publish each updated toxicological profile. This notice announces
the availability of the 23rd set of toxicological profiles, which
consists of three new and two updated drafts prepared by ATSDR for
review and comment.
DATES: To be considered, comments on these draft toxicological profiles
must be received on or before February 26, 2010. Comments received
after the public comment period will be considered at the discretion of
ATSDR, based on what it deems in the best interest of the general
public.
ADDRESSES: Send requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological
profiles to the attention of Ms. Olga Dawkins, ODawkins@cdc.gov,
Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-62, 1600 Clifton Road, NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Electronic access to these documents is also
available at the ATSDR Web site: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.
Requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological profiles
must be in writing and must specifically identify the hazardous
substance(s) profile(s) you wish to receive. ATSDR reserves the right
to provide free of charge only one copy of each requested profile.
Requestors will be notified in the event of extended distribution
delays.
Written comments and other data submitted in response to this
notice and in response to the draft toxicological profiles should bear
the docket control number ATSDR-256. Send one copy of all comments and
three copies of all supporting documents to the attention of Ms.
Nickolette Roney, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine,
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-62, 1600
Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, no later than the end of the
comment period. Electronic comments may be sent via e-mail to
TPPublicComments@cdc.gov and should contain the docket control number
ATSDR-256 in the subject line.
Because all public comments regarding ATSDR toxicological profiles
are available for public inspection, do not submit confidential
information in response to this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Olga Dawkins, Division of
Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry, Mailstop F-62, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta,
Georgia 30333; telephone number (800) 232-4636 or (770) 488-3315.
[Notices]
[Page 66978-66979]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
[ATSDR-256]
Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles
AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Sec. 104(i)(3) [42 U.S.C.
9604(i)(3)], directs the ATSDR Administrator to prepare toxicological
profiles of priority hazardous substances and, as necessary, to revise
and publish each updated toxicological profile. This notice announces
the availability of the 23rd set of toxicological profiles, which
consists of three new and two updated drafts prepared by ATSDR for
review and comment.
DATES: To be considered, comments on these draft toxicological profiles
must be received on or before February 26, 2010. Comments received
after the public comment period will be considered at the discretion of
ATSDR, based on what it deems in the best interest of the general
public.
ADDRESSES: Send requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological
profiles to the attention of Ms. Olga Dawkins, ODawkins@cdc.gov,
Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-62, 1600 Clifton Road, NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Electronic access to these documents is also
available at the ATSDR Web site: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.
Requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological profiles
must be in writing and must specifically identify the hazardous
substance(s) profile(s) you wish to receive. ATSDR reserves the right
to provide free of charge only one copy of each requested profile.
Requestors will be notified in the event of extended distribution
delays.
Written comments and other data submitted in response to this
notice and in response to the draft toxicological profiles should bear
the docket control number ATSDR-256. Send one copy of all comments and
three copies of all supporting documents to the attention of Ms.
Nickolette Roney, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine,
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-62, 1600
Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, no later than the end of the
comment period. Electronic comments may be sent via e-mail to
TPPublicComments@cdc.gov and should contain the docket control number
ATSDR-256 in the subject line.
Because all public comments regarding ATSDR toxicological profiles
are available for public inspection, do not submit confidential
information in response to this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Olga Dawkins, Division of
Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry, Mailstop F-62, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta,
Georgia 30333; telephone number (800) 232-4636 or (770) 488-3315.
The following draft toxicological profiles have been made available
to the public:
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Toxicological profile CAS Number
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1. Acrylamide........................................... 79-06-1
2. Carbon Monoxide...................................... 630-08-0
3. 1,3-Butadiene........................................ 106-99-0
4. Phosphate Ester Flame Retardants..................... 78-51-3
126-73-8
126-71-6
115-86-6
13674-84-5
13674-87-8
115-96-8
5. Vanadium............................................. 7440-62-2
to the public:
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Toxicological profile CAS Number
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1. Acrylamide........................................... 79-06-1
2. Carbon Monoxide...................................... 630-08-0
3. 1,3-Butadiene........................................ 106-99-0
4. Phosphate Ester Flame Retardants..................... 78-51-3
126-73-8
126-71-6
115-86-6
13674-84-5
13674-87-8
115-96-8
5. Vanadium............................................. 7440-62-2
