Notice2023-28766
Availability of the BMD Model Code and BMD Modeling Output Files for the Draft IRIS Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic; Notice of Comment Period
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Published
December 29, 2023
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a public comment period on the benchmark dose (BMD) model code and BMD modeling output files associated with the Draft IRIS Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic. The original Federal Register notice associated with the draft IRIS inorganic arsenic assessment was published on October 16, 2023, and closed on December 15, 2023. After reviewing the comments received on the draft assessment, EPA is opening an additional public comment period on the BMD model code and the BMD modeling output files that were not accessible by the public during the original comment period due to a technical issue. For submissions received during this public comment period, EPA will only address comments on the BMD model code and BMD modeling output files, which are available at: https://gaftp.epa.gov/EPADataCommons/ORD/ DRAFTiAsToxReview/.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 249 (Friday, December 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 90182-90183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28766]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-ORD-2012-0830; FRL-11643-01-ORD]
Availability of the BMD Model Code and BMD Modeling Output Files
for the Draft IRIS Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic; Notice of
Comment Period
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of public comment period
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a
public comment period on the benchmark dose (BMD) model code and BMD
modeling output files associated with the Draft IRIS Toxicological
Review of Inorganic Arsenic. The original Federal Register notice
associated with the draft IRIS inorganic arsenic assessment was
published on October 16, 2023, and closed on December 15, 2023. After
reviewing the comments received on the draft assessment, EPA is opening
an additional public comment period on the BMD model code and the BMD
modeling output files that were not accessible by the public during the
original comment period due to a technical issue. For submissions
received during this public comment period, EPA will only address
comments on the BMD model code and BMD modeling output files, which are
available at: <a href="https://gaftp.epa.gov/EPADataCommons/ORD/DRAFTiAsToxReview/">https://gaftp.epa.gov/EPADataCommons/ORD/DRAFTiAsToxReview/</a>.
DATES: The 15-day public comment period begins December 29, 2023 and
ends January 16, 2024. Comments must be received on or before January
16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The BMD model code and BMD modeling output files for the
draft IRIS Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic are available via
the internet on <a href="https://gaftp.epa.gov/EPADataCommons/ORD/DRAFTiAsToxReview/">https://gaftp.epa.gov/EPADataCommons/ORD/DRAFTiAsToxReview/</a> and also accessible through the IRIS website
<a href="http://www.epa.gov/iris">www.epa.gov/iris</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the public comment
period, contact the ORD Docket at the EPA Headquarters Docket Center;
telephone: 202-566-1752; facsimile: 202-566-9744; or email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d39121e16180922322f393d180d1c531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e6a414d454b5a71617c6a6e4b5e4f00494158">[email protected]</span></a>.
For technical information related to the BMD model code and BMD
modeling output files for the draft IRIS Toxicological Review of
Inorganic Arsenic or for issues related accessing the files, contact
Ms. Vicki Soto, CPHEA; telephone: 202-564-3077; or email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2d1cdd6cd8cd4cbc1c9cbe2c7d2c38cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cab9a5bea5e4bca3a9a1a38aafbaabe4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>. The IRIS Program will provide updates through the
IRIS website (<a href="https://www.epa.gov/iris">https://www.epa.gov/iris</a>) and via EPA's IRIS listserv. To
register for the IRIS listserv, visit the IRIS website (<a href="https://www.epa.gov/iris">https://www.epa.gov/iris</a>) or visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov/iris/forms/staying-connected-integrated-risk-information-system#connect">https://www.epa.gov/iris/forms/staying-connected-integrated-risk-information-system#connect</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How to Submit Technical Comments to the
Docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2012-
0830 for the BMD model code and BMD modeling output files for the draft
inorganic arsenic IRIS assessment, by one of the following methods:
<bullet> <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d69424e46485972627f696d485d4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="11557e727a74654e5e4355517461703f767e67">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Fax: 202-566-9744.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket
Center (ORD Docket), Mail .
Code: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.
The phone number is 202-566-1752.
For information on visiting the EPA Docket Center Public Reading
Room, visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is 202-566-1744.
The public can submit comments via <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> or email.
Instructions: Direct your comments on the BMD model code and BMD
modeling output files to docket number EPA-HQ-ORD-2012-0830 for
Inorganic Arsenic IRIS Assessment.
Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified
comment period. Comments received after the closing date will be marked
``late,'' and may only be considered if time permits. It is EPA's
policy to include all comments it receives in the public docket without
change and to make the comments available online at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information provided,
unless a comment includes information claimed to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information for which disclosure is
restricted by statute. Do not submit information through
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> or email that you consider to be CBI or otherwise
protected. The <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> website is an ``anonymous access''
system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you
send an email comment directly to EPA without going through
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, your email address will be automatically captured
and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket
and made available on the internet. If you submit an electronic
comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact
information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you
submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to
consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special
characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the
EPA Docket Center homepage at <a href="http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm">www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm</a>.
Docket: Documents in the docket are listed in the
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other materials,
such as copyrighted material, are publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
in <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> or as a hard copy
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at the ORD Docket in the EPA Headquarters Docket Center.
Wayne Cascio,
Director, Center for Public Health & Environmental Assessment.
[FR Doc. 2023-28766 Filed 12-28-23; 8:45 am]
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