[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 5, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 459-460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-74]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-00625A; FRL-6486-6]


Pesticides: Science Policy Issues Related to the Food Quality 
Protection Act; Extension of Comment Period

 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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 SUMMARY: On November 10, 1999, EPA issued a notice of availability for 
the draft science policy paper entitled ``Guidance for Performing 
Aggregate Exposure and Risk Assessments.'' The comment period would 
have ended January 10, 2000. Due to the holidays, EPA has decided to 
extend the comment period to February 9, 2000.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number OPP-00625, must be 
received by EPA on or before February 9, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in 
person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as 
provided in Unit I.C. of the ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.'' To ensure 
proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket 
control number OPP-00625 in the subject line on the first page of your 
response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: : Carol Christensen, Environmental 
Protection Agency (7505C), 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 
20460; telephone number: (703) 305-6230; fax number: (703) 305-7147; e-
mail address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture 
or formulate pesticides. Potentially affected categories and entities 
may include, but are not limited to:

 
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                                                         Examples of
           Categories                   NAICS            potentially
                                                      affected  entities
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Pesticide Producers                     32532        Pesticide
                                                      manufacturers
                                                     Pesticide
                                                      formulators
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    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides 
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this 
action. Other types of entities not listed could also be affected. The 
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been 
provided to assist you and others in determining whether or not this 
action affects certain entities. 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.''

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, the draft science policy paper, and certain other related 
documents that might be available from the Office of Pesticide 
Programs' Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/. On the Office of 
Pesticide Programs' Home Page select ``FQPA'' and then look up the 
entry for this document under ``Science Policies.'' You can also go 
directly to the listings at the EPA 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 ``Federal Register--Environmental 
Documents.'' You can go directly to the Federal Register listings 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
     2. Fax on demand. You may request a faxed copy of the draft 
science policy paper, as well as supporting information, by using a 
faxphone to call (202) 401-0527. Select item 6043 for the paper 
entitled ``Guidance for Performing Aggregate Exposure and Risk 
Assessments.'' You may also follow the automated menu.
     3. In person. The Agency has established an official record for 
this proposed guideline under docket control number OPP-00625. 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 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 Public Information and Records Integrity Branch 
(PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or 
electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that 
you identify docket control number OPP-00625 in the subject line on the 
first page of your response.
    1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Public Information and Records 
Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Information Resources and Services Division 
(7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
     2. In person or by courier. Deliver your comments to: Public 
Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Information Resources 
and Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. The PIRIB is open from 8:30 
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 
PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
     3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by 
e-mail to: ``[email protected],'' or mail your computer disk to the 
address identified above. Do not submit any information electronically 
that you consider to be

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CBI. Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding 
the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Comments and 
data will also be accepted on standard computer disks in Wordperfect 
6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. All comments in electronic form must be 
identified by the docket control number OPP-00625. Electronic comments 
may also be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

     Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to 
be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to 
this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as 
CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance 
with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete 
version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a 
copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as 
CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the 
official record. Information not marked confidential will be included 
in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If 
you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, 
please consult the person identified under ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.''

II. What Action is EPA Taking?

    The Agency has issued the draft science policy paper entitled 
``Guidance for Performing Aggregate Exposure and Risk Assessments'' and 
solicited comments on it. The background on this document can be found 
in the previous Federal Register notice published on November 10, 1999 
(64 FR 61343) (FRL-6388-8). Due to the holidays, a time extension of 
one month is being provided such that the comment period will now end 
on February 9, 2000.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests.


    Dated: December 27, 1999.
Susan H. Wayland,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic 
Substances.

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