[Federal Register: January 5, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 2)] [Notices] [Page 510-511] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr05ja99-63] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6214-8] Human Health Risk Assessment Protocol for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities (Peer Review Draft) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice; extension of public comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On Friday, October 30, 1998 the Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'' or ``the Agency'') published a document in the Federal Register (63 FR 58381) that the guidance document Human Health Risk Assessment Protocol for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities (Peer Review Draft-EPA530-D-98-001A, B & C) was available and that the Agency was opening a 60-day comment period. This risk assessment guidance document contains the Office of Solid Waste's (OSWs) recommended approach for conducting site-specific risk assessments on RCRA hazardous waste combustors. The comment period for this document is currently scheduled to close on December 29, 1998. However, due to the broad scope, detail, and complexity of this three volume guidance document, the Agency has received a number of requests to extend the public comment period. OSW has considered these requests and decided to extend the review period for an additional 30 days; making the new closing date January 28, 1999. Therefore, OSW expects that all public comments on the guidance document will be received on, or before the close of business on January 28, 1999. DATES: Public comments on the document Human Health Risk Assessment Protocol for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities (Peer Review Draft- EPA530-D-98-001A, B & C) should be received by the RCRA docket no later than January 28, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact the RCRA Hotline at (800) 424-9346 or TDD (800) 553-7672 (if hearing impaired); in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, call (703) 412-9810 or TDD (703) 412-3323. For specific questions on [[Page 511]] implementation of the methods described in this document, please contact your RCRA regulatory authority; for other questions contact Karen Pollard, Office of Solid Waste, 5307W U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460; phone: (703) 308-3948; e-mail: Pollard.Karen@EPA.gov. ADDRESSES: Commenters must send the original and two copies of their comments referencing docket number F-98-HHRA-FFFFF to: RCRA Information Center (RIC), Office of Solid Waste (5305G), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters (EPA, HQ), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. Comments submitted electronically comments should be identified by the docket number F-98-HHRA-FFFFF and submitted to: RCRA- docket@epamail.epa.gov. Submit electronic comments in an ASCII file and avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. EPA's Office of Solid Waste (OSW) also accepts data on disks in Wordperfect 6.1 file format. Commenters should not submit any confidential business information (CBI) electronically. An original and two copies of the CBI must be submitted under separate cover to: Regina Magbie, RCRA CBI Document Control Officer, Office of Solid Waste (5305W), U.S. EPA, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460. Public comment and supporting materials will be made available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) in the RIC, located at Crystal Gateway One, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, First Floor, Arlington, Virginia. To review docket materials, the public must make an appointment by calling (703) 603- 9230. The public may copy a maximum of 100 pages from any regulatory docket at no charge. Additional copies cost $0.15 per page. The docket index and notice are available electronically. See the ``Supplementary Information'' section for information on accessing it. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For paper or CD-ROM copies of the guidance document, please contact the RCRA Information Center (RIC), Office of Solid Waste (5305G), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters (EPA, HQ), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, (703) 603-9230. The document is a three volume set, the document numbers are EPA 530-D-98- 001A; 530-D-98-001B; and 530-D-98-001C. Copies of this document may also be obtained from the RCRA Hotline at (800) 424-9346 or TDD (800) 553-7672 (hearing impaired). In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, call (703) 412-9810 or TDD (703) 412-3323. The document is also available in electronic format on the world wide web at: http:// www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/combust/risk htm. EPA is asking prospective commenters to voluntarily submit one additional copy of their comments on labeled personal computer diskettes in ASCII (TEXT) format or a word processing format that can be converted to ASCII(TEXT). It is essential to specify on the disk label the word processing software and version/edition as well as the commenter's name. This will allow EPA to convert the comments into one of the word processing formats utilized by the Agency. Please use mailing envelopes designed to physically protect the submitted diskettes. EPA emphasizes that submission of comments on diskettes is not mandatory, nor will it result in any advantage or disadvantage to any commenter. This expedited procedure is in conjunction with the Agency ``Paperless Office'' campaign. Dated: December 23, 1998. Elizabeth A. Cotsworth, Acting Director, Office of Solid Waste. [FR Doc. 99-133 Filed 1-4-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P