[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57636-57637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28867]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 745
[OPPTS-62156C; FRL-6041-1]
RIN 2070-AC63
Lead, Identification of Dangerous Levels of Lead; Notice of
Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed Rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA will hold a meeting to provide an opportunity for the
public to provide additional comment on a proposed rule to establish
standards for lead-based paint hazards in most pre-1978 housing and
child-occupied facilities. The rule is being issued under authority of
section 403 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed
rule would also establish, under authority of TSCA section 402,
residential lead dust cleanup levels and amendments to dust and soil
sampling requirements and, under authority of TSCA section 404,
amendments to State and Tribal program authorization requirements.
DATES: The public meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and
from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. on November 16, 1998.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco,
345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register for time to present public
comments, please contact: National Lead Information Clearinghouse
(NLIC), 1025 Connecticut Ave., Washington DC 20036-5405, telephone:
800-424-LEAD (5323). For technical and policy questions contact:
Jonathan Jacobson, National Program Chemical Division (7404), Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M
St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, Telephone: (202) 260-3779, e-mail:
jacobson.jonathan@epamail.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In the Federal Register of June 3, 1998 (63 FR 30302)(FRL-5791-9),
EPA issued a proposed rule under Title IV of TSCA. Section 403 of TSCA
(15 U.S.C. 2683) directs EPA to promulgate regulations identifying
lead-based paint hazards, lead-contaminated dust, and lead-contaminated
soil. Section 402 of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2682) directs EPA to promulgate
regulations governing lead-based paint activities. Section 404 of TSCA
(15 U.S.C. 2684) requires that any State that seeks to administer and
enforce the requirements established by the Agency under section 402 of
TSCA may submit to the Administrator a request for authorization of
such a program.
In response to growing interest in the proposed rule, EPA published
in the Federal Register of July 2, 1998 (63 FR 39262)(FRL-6017-4), an
extension of the original deadline for submission of comments from
September 1, 1998 to October 1, 1998. The Agency has now decided that
it would like to provide members of the public the opportunity to
present oral comments to Agency officials. Accordingly, EPA published
in the Federal Register of October 1, 1998, (63 FR 52662)(FRL-6037-7),
notice of a further extension of the comment period to November 30,
1998, to allow for this meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to
enhance the discussion of the issues by enabling interested parties to
hear each other's perspectives.
II. Meeting Process
EPA will hear oral comments on a first-come, first-served basis.
Individuals are requested to limit their presentations to 10 minutes in
order to allow as many persons as possible a fair chance to
participate. Individuals interested in presenting comments at the
meeting should register in advance by contacting the National Lead
Information Clearinghouse at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323). Individuals should
indicate whether they wish to speak at the afternoon or evening
session. EPA requests that members of the public register by November
9, 1998, although persons may register to speak at the meeting. Persons
who register to speak at the meeting will be accommodated on a time
available basis. All statements will be made a part of the public
record and will be considered in the development of the final rule.
III. Public Record
The official record for this rulemaking, as well as the public
version, has been established for this rulemaking under docket control
number OPPTS-62156C, which does not contain any information claimed as
Confidential Business Information (CBI), and is available for
inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday exculding
legal holidays. The official rulemaking record is located in the TSCA
Nonconfidential Information Center, Rm. NE-B607, 401 M St., SW.,
Washington, DC.
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List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 745
Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Lead-based paint,
Lead poisoning, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: October 21, 1998.
William H. Sanders III,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 98-28867 Filed 10-27-98; 8:45 am]
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