[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64523-64524]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18490]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004;FRL-8101-6]


Access to Confidential Business Information by ASRC Management 
Services, Incorporated

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized ASRC Management Services, Incorporated 
access to information which has been submitted to EPA under all 
sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the 
information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business 
Information (CBI).

DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than 
November 9, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For generalinformation contact: Colby 
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division 
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
[email protected].
    For technical information contact: Scott M. Sherlock, TSCA Security 
Staff, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 
564-8257; e-mail address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Notice Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to 
conduct testing of chemical substances under TSCA. Since other entities 
may also be interested, 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 technical person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004. 
The official public docket consists of the documents specifically 
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other 
information related to this action. Although a part of the official 
docket, the public docket does not include CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket 
is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at 
the EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Infoterra Room, Room 3334,1301 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is 
located in the EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566-0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings athttp://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Under Contract Number EP-W-05-052, ASRC of 6303 Ivy Lane, Suite 
300, Greenbelt, MD, will assist EPA in managing the Non-confidential 
Information Center (NCIC). ASRC will provide current and historical 
reports on all TSCA non-CBI submissions received in compliance with 
TSCA; organize, distribute and prepare records for permanent storage; 
and handle all docket-related records for OPPT, in accordance with the 
TSCA Security Manual.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under 
Contract Number EP-W-05-052, ASRC will require access to CBI submitted 
to EPA under all sections of TSCA, to perform successfully the duties 
specified under this contract.

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    ASRC personnel will be given information submitted to EPA under all 
sections of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined 
to be CBI.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information 
under all sections of TSCA that the Agency will be providing ASRC 
access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access 
to TSCA CBI under this arrangement will take place at EPA Headquarters.
    Clearance for access to TSCA CBI under this arrangement may 
continue until October 18, 2010, unless the underlying contract 
performance period is extended.
    ASRC personnel will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements 
and be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are 
permitted access to the CBI.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Confidential business information.


    Dated: October 26, 2006.
Brion Cook,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

[FR Doc. E6-18490 Filed 11-1-06; 8:45 am]
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