[Federal Register: June 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 106)] [Notices] [Page 29866] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr03jn99-70] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPTS-00271; FRL-6082-1] National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: A meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (NAC/AEGL Committee) will be held June 14-16, 1999, in Washington, DC. At the 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: Hydrogen sulfide, perchloromethyl mercaptan, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene. There will also be a discussion of the review and comment by the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Subcommittee on certain interim AEGL values previously published in the Federal Register issue of October 30, 1997 (62 FR 58840-58851) (FRL-5737-3). These chemicals include: Aniline, arsine, chlorine, 1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1- and 1,2- dimethyl hydrazine, fluorine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine, and phosphine. DATES: Meetings of the NAC/AEGL Committee will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 14, 1999; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 15, 1999; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 16, 1999. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held in the Old Post Office Building, Room M09, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul S. Tobin, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (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 person listed in the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' section. 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 available documents from the EPA Internet 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 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-00271. The official record consists of any documents that are specifically referenced in this action, any public comments that are 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 TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North East 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 meetings, the agendas of the NAC/AEGL Committee, or the submission of information on chemicals to be discussed at the meetings, contact the DFO listed under the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' section. 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 meetings 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 September 14-16, 1999. The NAC/AEGL Committee is currently planning to address AEGL values for the following chemicals: Bromine, ethylene oxide, methylene chloride, methylisocyanate, oleum, Otto fuel II (propylene glycol dinitrate major component), sulfuric acid, sulfur trioxide, tetramethyl lead, trichloroethane, and trichloroethylene. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Health. Dated: May 26, 1999. Joseph A. Carra, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 99-14042 Filed 5-28-99; 3:16 pm] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F