[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 5, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 459-460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-74]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-00625A; FRL-6486-6]
Pesticides: Science Policy Issues Related to the Food Quality
Protection Act; Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: On November 10, 1999, EPA issued a notice of availability for
the draft science policy paper entitled ``Guidance for Performing
Aggregate Exposure and Risk Assessments.'' The comment period would
have ended January 10, 2000. Due to the holidays, EPA has decided to
extend the comment period to February 9, 2000.
DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number OPP-00625, must be
received by EPA on or before February 9, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in
person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as
provided in Unit I.C. of the ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.'' To ensure
proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket
control number OPP-00625 in the subject line on the first page of your
response.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: : Carol Christensen, Environmental
Protection Agency (7505C), 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC
20460; telephone number: (703) 305-6230; fax number: (703) 305-7147; e-
mail address: christensen.carol@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture
or formulate pesticides. Potentially affected categories and entities
may include, but are not limited to:
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Examples of
Categories NAICS potentially
affected entities
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Pesticide Producers 32532 Pesticide
manufacturers
Pesticide
formulators
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This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed could also be affected. The
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been
provided to assist you and others in determining whether or not this
action affects certain entities. If you have any questions regarding
the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the
person listed in the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''
B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document or Other Related Documents?
1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this
document, the draft science policy paper, and certain other related
documents that might be available from the Office of Pesticide
Programs' Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/. On the Office of
Pesticide Programs' Home Page select ``FQPA'' and then look up the
entry for this document under ``Science Policies.'' You can also go
directly to the listings at the EPA Home Page at http://www.epa.gov. On
the Home Page select ``Laws and Regulations'' and then look up the
entry for this document under ``Federal Register--Environmental
Documents.'' You can go directly to the Federal Register listings
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
2. Fax on demand. You may request a faxed copy of the draft
science policy paper, as well as supporting information, by using a
faxphone to call (202) 401-0527. Select item 6043 for the paper
entitled ``Guidance for Performing Aggregate Exposure and Risk
Assessments.'' You may also follow the automated menu.
3. In person. The Agency has established an official record for
this proposed guideline under docket control number OPP-00625. The
official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in
this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment
period, and other information related to this action, including any
information claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI). This
official record includes the documents that are physically located in
the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those
documents. The public version of the official record does not include
any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official
record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic
comments submitted during an applicable comment period, is available
for inspection in the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch
(PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?
You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or
electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that
you identify docket control number OPP-00625 in the subject line on the
first page of your response.
1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Public Information and Records
Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Information Resources and Services Division
(7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection
Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
2. In person or by courier. Deliver your comments to: Public
Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Information Resources
and Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. The PIRIB is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by
e-mail to: opp-docket@epa.gov,'' or mail your computer disk to the
address identified above. Do not submit any information electronically
that you consider to be
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CBI. Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding
the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Comments and
data will also be accepted on standard computer disks in Wordperfect
6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. All comments in electronic form must be
identified by the docket control number OPP-00625. Electronic comments
may also be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.
D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?
Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to
be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to
this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as
CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance
with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete
version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a
copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as
CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the
official record. Information not marked confidential will be included
in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If
you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI,
please consult the person identified under ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.''
II. What Action is EPA Taking?
The Agency has issued the draft science policy paper entitled
``Guidance for Performing Aggregate Exposure and Risk Assessments'' and
solicited comments on it. The background on this document can be found
in the previous Federal Register notice published on November 10, 1999
(64 FR 61343) (FRL-6388-8). Due to the holidays, a time extension of
one month is being provided such that the comment period will now end
on February 9, 2000.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: December 27, 1999.
Susan H. Wayland,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances.
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