E8-14620. Conference Call of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee-Notice of Public Conference Call

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving notice of a conference call of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee (TCRDSAC). The purpose of this conference call is to discuss the Total Coliform Rule (TCR) revisions and information about distribution systems issues that may impact water quality.

The TCRDSAC advises and makes recommendations to the Agency on revisions to the TCR, and on what information should be collected, research conducted, and/or risk management strategies evaluated to better inform distribution system contaminant occurrence and associated public health risks.

Topics to be discussed during the conference call include options for revising the Total Coliform Rule; for example, rule construct, monitoring provisions, system categories, action levels, investigation and follow-up, public notification, and other related topics. In addition, the Committee will discuss possible recommendations for research and information collection needs concerning distribution systems and topics for upcoming TCRDSAC meetings.

DATES:

The public conference call will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time (ET)). To register for the conference call and receive the call in information, attendees should contact Kate Zimmer at [phone] or by e-mail to [e-mail] no later than July 15, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For general information, contact Kate Zimmer of RESOLVE at [phone]. For technical inquiries, contact Sean Conley ([e-mail], [phone]), Standards and Risk Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4607M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; fax number: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The conference call is open to the public. The Committee encourages the public's input and will take public comment starting at 2:15 p.m. on July 18, 2008, for this purpose. It is preferred that only one person present the statement on behalf of a group or organization. To ensure adequate time for public involvement, individuals interested in presenting an oral statement may notify Crystal Rodgers-Jenkins, the Designated Federal Officer, by telephone at [phone], no later than July 15, 2008. Any person who wishes to file a written statement can do so before or after a Committee meeting or conference call. Written statements received by July 15, 2008, will be distributed to all members before any final discussion or vote is completed. Any statements received on July 16, 2008, or after the conference call, will become part of the permanent meeting and conference call file and will be forwarded to the members for their information.

Special Accommodations

For information on access or accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact Crystal Rodgers-Jenkins at [phone] or by e-mail at [e-mail]. Please allow at least 10 days prior to the conference call to give EPA time to process your request.

Dated: June 24, 2008.

Cynthia Dougherty,

Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.