[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 224 (Monday, November 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63810-63811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30412]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-00282; FRL-6395-1]
National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels
for Hazardous Substances; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: A meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Acute
Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (NAC/AEGL Committee)
will be held on December 6-8, 1999, in Washington, DC. At this meeting,
the NAC/AEGL Committee will address, as time permits, the various
aspects of the acute toxicity and the development of Acute Exposure
Guideline Levels (AEGLs) for the following chemicals: Agent GA (tabun):
Ethyl N,N-dimethylphosphoramidocyanidate, Agent GB (sarin): O-isopropyl
methylphosphonofluoridate, Agent GD (soman): O-pinacolyl
methylphosphonofluoridate, Agent GF: O-cyclohexyl-
methylfluorophosphonate, Agent HD (sulfur mustard): Bis(2-
chloroethyl)sulfide, Agent VX: O-ethyl S-(2-diisopropylaminoethyl)
methyl-phosphonothiiolate, bromine, 1,2-dichloroethylene, ethylene
oxide, methyl isocyanate, otto fuel (propylene glycol dinitrate major
component) phosphine, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and uranium hexafluoride.
There will also be a discussion of the review and comment by the
National Academy of
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Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC) Subcommittee on certain
Interim AEGL values previously published in the Federal Register of
October 30, 1997 (62 FR 58840-58851). These chemicals include: Aniline,
arsine, chlorine, 1,1-dimethylhydrazine, 1,2-dimethylhydrazine,
fluorine, hydrazine, and methyl hydrazine. There may also be a
discussion regarding any further comments on the Standing Operating
Procedures.
DATES: A meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be held from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. on December 6, 1999; from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 7,
1999; and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 8, 1999.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U. S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), DOT Headquarters, Nassif Building, Rooms 6200-
6204, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC (L'Enfant Center Metro stop).
Visitors should bring a photo ID for entry into the building and should
contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) to have their names added
to a security entry list. Visitors must enter the building at the
Southwest Entrance/Visitor's Entrance, 7th and E Sts. Quadrant.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact:
Christine M. Augustyniak, Associate Director, Environmental Assistance
Division (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone numbers: (202) 554-1404 and TDD: (202) 554-0551; e-mail
address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Paul S. Tobin, DFO, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7406), 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC
20460; telephone number: (202) 260-1736; e-mail address:
tobin.paul@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public in general. This action may
be of particular interest to anyone who may be affected if the AEGL
values are adopted by government agencies for emergency planning,
prevention, or response programs, such as EPA's Risk Management Program
under the Clean Air Act and Amendments Section 112r. It is possible
that other Federal agencies besides EPA, as well as State agencies and
private organizations, may adopt the AEGL values for their programs. As
such, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the DFO listed under ``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, and certain other related documents that might be available
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/.
To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and
Regulations'' and then look up the entry for this document under the
``Federal Register--Environmental Documents.'' You can also go directly
to the Federal Register listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for
this action under docket control number OPPTS-00282. 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 Busniess 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 TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North
East Mall Rm. B-607, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC.
The Center is open from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the Center is (202)
260-7099.
II. Meeting Procedures
For additional information on the scheduled meeting, the agenda of
the NAC/AEGL Committee, or the submission of information on chemicals
to be discussed at the meeting, contact the DFO listed under ``FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''
The meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be open to the public.
Oral presentations or statements by interested parties will be limited
to 10 minutes. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the DFO to
schedule presentations before the NAC/AEGL Committee. Since seating for
outside observers may be limited, those wishing to attend the meeting
as observers are also encouraged to contact the DFO at the earliest
possible date to ensure adequate seating arrangements. Inquiries
regarding oral presentations and the submission of written statements
or chemical-specific information should be directed to the DFO.
III. Future Meetings
Another meeting of the NAC/AEGL Committee is scheduled for March,
2000. The exact date, location of this meeting, and chemicals to be
discussed will be published in a future Federal Register notice.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Health.
Dated: November 15, 1999.
William H. Sanders, III,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 99-30412 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am]
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