[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15656-15657]
[FR Doc No: 2019-07501]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-85592; File No. SR-CBOE-2019-019]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Relating
To Amend the Select Customer Options Reduction Program

April 10, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on March 29, 2019, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe
Options'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe Options'') proposes
to amend the Select Customer Options Reduction program. The text of the
proposed rule change is provided in Exhibit 5.
    The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the
Exchange's website (http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange's Office of the
Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend the Select Customer Options
Reduction program (``SCORe'') to (i) eliminate the use of product
multipliers and (ii) increase certain discounts.\3\ By way of
background, SCORe is a discount program for Retail,\4\ Non-FLEX
Customer (``C'' origin code) volume in the following options classes:
SPX (including SPXW), VIX, RUT, MXEA, MXEF & XSP (``Qualifying
Classes''). The SCORe program is available to any Trading Permit Holder
(``TPH'') Originating Clearing Firm or non-TPH Originating Clearing
Firm that sign up for the program.\5\ The SCORe program currently
utilizes two measures for participation and discounts: (1) The
Qualifying Tiers, which determine whether a firm qualifies for the
discounts in either Tier A or Tier B and (2) the Discount Tiers, which
determine the Originating Firm's applicable discount tiers and
corresponding discounts.
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    \3\ The proposed SCORe amendments will be effective April 1,
2019.
    \4\ For purposes of the program ``Retail'' orders will be
defined as Customer orders for which the original order size (in the
case of a simple order) or largest leg size (in the case of a
complex order) is 100 contracts or less.
    \5\ For this program, an ``Originating Clearing Firm'' is
defined as either (a) the executing clearing Options Clearing
Corporation (``OCC'') number on any transaction which does not also
include a Clearing Member Trading Agreement (``CMTA'') OCC clearing
number or (b) the CMTA in the case of any transaction which does
include a CMTA OCC clearing number.
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    To determine an Originating Firm's Qualifying Tier, the Originating
Firm's total Retail volume in the Qualifying Classes will be divided by
the Originating Firm's total Customer volume, Retail and non-Retail, in
the Qualifying Classes. If an Originating Firm's Retail volume is
between 20.00% and 69.99%, the Originating Firm will qualify for Tier B
discounts. If an Originating Firm's Retail volume is at or above
70.00%, the Originating Firm will qualify for Tier A discounts. The
Qualifying Tier that is applied in a given month is based on an
Originating Firm's Retail volume in the prior month (e.g., an
Originating Firm's volume in March determines which Qualifying Tier
applies in April).\6\
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    \6\ For example, in March, if an Originating Firm executes a
total of 1,000,000 Customer (C) contracts in the Qualifying Classes,
of which 600,000 contracts qualify as Retail volume, the Originating
Firm would have a retail percentage of 60% and qualifies for the B
Tier discounts to be applied to the Originating Firm's qualifying
Retail Customer volume in April.
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    For the Discount Tier, an Originating Firm's Retail volume in the
Qualifying Classes is divided by total Retail volume in the Qualifying
Classes executed on the Exchange. Additionally, SCORe employs the use
of ``product multipliers'' for the Discount Tier only. Multipliers are
applied to MXEF, MXEA, RUT and XSP volume only. Specifically, Retail
volume in these products are currently multiplied by the values set
forth in the Fees Schedule so that any volume executed by an
Originating Firm in these classes will be increased for purposes of the
Discount Tier calculation, but not for purposes of calculating the
Qualifying Tiers. Additionally, discounts are applied to executed
volume only, not on multiplied volume. The Exchange no longer wishes to
maintain multipliers in the SCORe program. As such, the Exchange
proposes to amend the Fees Schedule to eliminate the multipliers for
MXEF, MXEA, RUT and XSP.
    The Exchange next proposes to increase the discounts in Qualifying
Tiers A3-A1. Specifically, the Exchange proposes to increase Tier A3
from $0.15 per contract to $0.17 per contract; increase Tier A2 from
$0.19 per contract to $0.21 per contract; and Tier A1 from $0.23 per
contract to $0.25 per contract. The Exchange notes the proposed
discount increases are designed to attract a greater number of customer
orders in the Qualifying Classes. This increased volume creates greater
trading opportunities that benefit all market participants by providing
more trading opportunities and tighter spreads. The Exchange also
believes the proposed changes continue to provide an incremental
incentive for Originating Firms to strive for the highest tier level,
which provides increasingly higher discounts.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\7\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \8\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged

in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect
to, and facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments
to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public
interest. Additionally, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change
is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\9\ which requires that
Exchange rules provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues,
fees, and other charges among its Trading Permit Holders and other
persons using its facilities.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    First, the Exchange believes the proposal to eliminate the
availability of product multipliers is reasonable because it no longer
wishes to offer this additional incentive for order flow in the
multiplier classes and it is not required to do so. The Exchange also
notes that such multipliers were only used for purposes of the Discount
Tier calculation. The Exchange believes the proposed changes to Tiers
A3-A1 are reasonable because it provides higher discounts for
satisfying the qualifying thresholds. Further, the Exchange believes
the proposed discounts are commensurate with the corresponding
qualifying thresholds. As noted above, the Exchange believes SCORe
continues to provide an incremental incentive for Originating Firms to
strive for the highest tier level, which provides increasingly higher
discounts. The proposed increased discounts are designed to encourage
increased Retail volume in the Qualifying Classes, which provides
increased volume and greater trading opportunities for all market
participants. The Exchange believes the proposed change is equitable
and not unfairly discriminatory because the qualifying volume
thresholds apply to all registered Originating Firms uniformly.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act because the proposed changes
apply to all registered Originating Firms uniformly. The Exchange
believes that the proposed rule change will not cause an unnecessary
burden on intermarket competition because the Qualifying Classes are
products that only trade on Cboe Options. To the extent that the
proposed changes make the Exchange a more attractive marketplace for
market participants at other exchanges, such market participants are
welcome to become Cboe Options market participants.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \10\ and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4 \11\
thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed
rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission will institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2019-019 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2019-019. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2019-019, and should be submitted
on or before May 7, 2019.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-07501 Filed 4-15-19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9363-9365]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03997]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 37 / Thursday, February 25, 2016 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7689; Notice No. 25-16-03-SC]

Special Conditions: Lufthansa Technik AG; Boeing Model 747-8
Series Airplanes, Large Non-Structural Glass in the Passenger
Compartment

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed special conditions.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes special conditions for the Boeing Model
747-8 airplane. This airplane, as modified by Lufthansa Technik AG,
will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state
of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-
category airplanes. This design feature is large, non-structural glass
panels in the passenger compartment. The applicable airworthiness
regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for
this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the
additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary
to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the
existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: Send your comments on or before March 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-7689
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayson Claar, FAA, Airframe and Cabin
Safety, ANM-115, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
425-227-2194; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.
    We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for
comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments
we receive.

Background

    On March 8, 2012, Lufthansa Technik AG applied for a supplemental
type certificate for large, non-structural glass panels in the
passenger compartment in a Boeing Model 747-8 airplane. The Model 747-8
airplane is a derivative of the Boeing Model 747-400 airplane currently
approved under type certificate no. A20WE. The airplane, as modified by
Lufthansa Technik AG, is a four-engine, jet-transport airplane that
will have a maximum takeoff weight of 970,000 lbs, capacity for 24
crewmembers, and taxi, takeoff, and landing seating for 143 passengers.

Type Certification Basis

    The certification basis for the Boeing Model 747-8 airplane, as
defined in type certificate no. A20WE, is title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 25 as amended by amendments 25-1 through 25-
120, with exceptions for structures and systems that were unchanged
from the 747-400 design.
    Under the provisions of Sec.  21.101, Lufthansa Technik AG must
show that the Model 747-8 airplane, as changed, continues to meet the
applicable provisions of the regulations listed in type certificate no.
A20WE, or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of
application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed
upon by the FAA.
    The regulations listed in the type certificate are commonly
referred to as the ``original type certification basis.''
    In addition, the certification basis includes certain special
conditions, exemptions, or later amended sections of the applicable
part that are not relevant to these special conditions.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for the Boeing Model 747-8 airplane
because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are
prescribed under the provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type
certificate to modify any other model included on the same type
certificate to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature,
these special conditions would also apply to the other model under
Sec.  21.101.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the Model 747-8 airplane must comply with the fuel-vent and

exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34 and the noise-
certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type
certification basis under Sec.  21.101.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    Lufthansa Technik AG is modifying a Boeing Model 747-8 airplane to
install a head-of-state interior arrangement. This airplane, as
modified, will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with
the installation of large, non-structural glass panels in the cabin
area of an executive interior occupied by passengers and crew. The
installation of these glass items in the passenger compartment, which
can be occupied during taxi, takeoff, and landing, is a novel or
unusual design feature with respect to the material being installed.
The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for this design feature.
    The use of glass has resulted in trade-offs between the one unique
characteristic of glass--its capability for undistorted or controlled
light transmittance, or transparency--and the negative aspects of the
material, such as extreme notch-sensitivity, low fracture resistance,
low modulus of elasticity, and highly variable properties. While
reasonably strong, glass is nonetheless not a desirable material for
traditional airplane applications because it is heavy (about the same
density as aluminum), and when it fails, it breaks into extremely sharp
fragments that have the potential for injury and have been known to be
lethal. Thus the use of glass traditionally has been limited to
windshields, and instrument and display transparencies. The regulations
for certification of transport-category airplanes only address, thus
only recognize, the use of glass in windshield or window applications.
These regulations do address the adverse properties of glass, but even
so, pilots are occasionally injured from shattered glass windshields.
FAA policy allows glass on instruments and display transparencies.
    Other installations of large, non-structural glass items have
included the following:
     Glass panels integrated onto a stairway handrail closeout.
     Glass panels mounted in doors to allow visibility through
the door when desired.
     Glass doors on some galley compartments containing small
amounts of service items.

Discussion

    No specific regulations address the design and installation of
large glass components in airplane passenger cabins. Existing
requirements, such as Sec. Sec.  25.561, 25.562, 25.601, 25.603,
25.613, 25.775, and 25.789, in the Boeing Model 747-8 airplane
certification basis applicable to this supplemental type certificate
project, provide some design standards appropriate for large glass
component installations. However, additional design standards for non-
structural glass augmenting the existing design are needed to
complement the existing requirements. The addition of glass involved in
this installation, and the potentially unsafe conditions caused by
damage to such components from external sources, necessitate assuring
that adequate safety standards are applied to the design and
installation of the feature in Boeing Model 747-8 airplanes.
    For purposes of these special conditions, a large glass component
is defined as a glass component weighing 4 kg (9 lbs) or more.
Groupings of glass items that individually weigh less than 4 kg, but
collectively weigh 4 kg or more, also would need to be included. The
proposed special conditions also apply when showing compliance with the
applicable performance standards in the regulations for the
installation of these components. For example, heat-release and smoke-
density testing must not result in fragmentation of the component.
    These proposed special conditions will reduce the hazards from
breakage, or from these panels' potential separation from the cabin
interior. These proposed special conditions contain the additional
safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to
establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the
existing airworthiness standards.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to
Boeing Model 747-8 series airplanes. Should Lufthansa Technik AG apply
at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other
model included on type certificate no. A20WE to incorporate the same
novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply
to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on one model series of airplane. It is not a rule of general
applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for
approval of these features on the airplane.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Proposed Special Conditions

    For large glass components installed in a cabin occupied by
passengers or crew who are not otherwise protected from the injurious
effects of failure of the glass installations, the Lufthansa Technik AG
glass installations on this Boeing 747-8 airplane must meet the
following conditions:
    1. Material: The glass used must be tempered or otherwise treated
to ensure that when fractured, it breaks into small pieces with
relatively dull edges. This must be demonstrated by testing to failure.
    2. Fragmentation: The glass-component installation must control the
fragmentation of the glass to minimize the danger from flying glass
shards or pieces. This must be demonstrated by impact and puncture
testing to failure.
    3. Component Strength: The glass component must be strong enough to
meet the load requirements for all flight and landing loads, including
any of the applicable emergency-landing conditions in subparts C & D of
14 CFR part 25. In addition, glass components that are located such
that they are not protected from contact with cabin occupants must not
fail due to abusive loading, such as impact from occupants stumbling
into, leaning against, sitting on, or performing other intentional or
unintentional forceful contact with the glass component. The effect of
design details such as geometric discontinuities or surface finish,
e.g., embossing, etching, etc., must be assessed.
    4. Component Retention: The glass component, as installed in the
airplane, must not come free of its restraint or mounting system in the
event of an emergency landing. Both the directional loading and rebound
conditions must be assessed. The effect of design details such as
geometric discontinuities or surface finish, e.g., embossing, etching,
etc., must be assessed.
    5. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness: The instructions for
continued airworthiness must reflect the method used to fasten the
panel to the cabin interior and must ensure the reliability of the
methods used, e.g., life limit of adhesives, or clamp connection.

The applicant must define any inspection methods and intervals based
upon adhesion data from the manufacturer of the adhesive, or upon
actual adhesion-test data, if necessary.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 16, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-03997 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
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' CASNumber 335 67 1, 3825 26 1, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 Voluntary Use and Exposure Information Profile Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Salts I. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION Chemical Name: CAS Number: Perfluorooctanoic Acid & Salts Various, including: 335 67 l (acid) 3 825 26 1 (ammonium salt) 335 95 5 (sodium salt)

II. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Company Name: 3M Site Locations: 10746 Innovation Road Cottage Grove, MN 55016 2) 1400 State Docks Road Decatur, AL 3 560 1 Technical Contact: W. A. Weppner Phone: 6511733 6374 Address: 3M Center, Building 236 l B 10 St. Paul, MN 55144 III. ON SITE ACTIVITIES # CAS 335 67 l 3825 26 l 335 95 5 I & (1997) Imported (1997)

Less Than Less than 1 , 100,000 lb/ yr. 200,000 lbs.

Estimate the amount of subject chemical distributed off site: 48.5%

3 ' CA$ Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ g/ 2000 Narrative DescriDtion and Process Flow Schematic:

Perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts are produced from perfluorooctanoyl fluoride that has been synthesized via the Simons Electra Chemical Fluorination (ECF) process. The starting feedstock is octane chloride.

C7H1& OC1 + 16HF em     > cgF~$ oF + 1 5H2 + HCl ECF Perfluorooctanoyl fluoride is not itself a commercially viable product, but is 100% used as an on site intermediate in the manufacture of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and the salts of the acid. The PFOA is manufactured by base hydrolyzing the perfluorooctanoyl fluoride to the corresponding octanoic acid in batch reactors. The salts are manufactured by base neutralization of the acid to the salt in a separate reactor.

The following block flow diagram describes the process discussed above.

BLOCK FLOW DIAGRAM FOR PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOS)

Electra Chemical Fluorination Cells (Octanoyl chloride + HF + electrical energy)

I Perfluorooctanoyl fluoride I y Secondary Reactors Treatment with Strong Base and Acid I * Perfluorooctanoic acid I and various salts I ' CASNumber 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ g/ 2000 IV. SITE RELEASE AND TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR TRI CHEMICALS Not Applicable.

V. SITE RELEASE AND TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR NON TRI CHEMICALS While analytical methods have improved over time, large variability still exists for certain matrices and compounds, so data available for this report is mostly of a qualitative nature. Although limited monitoring data exists, most emission and waste estimates are based upon process models and engineering calculations. Engineering calculations, however, have limitations with respect to fluorochemicals because fluorochemical losses were not always included in the analysis of each intermediate step.

The accuracy of the emissions data submitted varies due to several factors. Batch process systems are difficult to measure due to quickly changing process conditions, venting pressures and difficulty in isolating processes to take measurements. Additionally, the unique characteristics of these compounds cause them to behave differently from conventional compounds, and physical chemical data properties are not available for all intermediate reaction steps.

Production of perfluorooctanoyl compounds began in Decatur in 1999. In prior years Decatur's emissions result from byproduct formation.

A. ON SITE AIR RELEASES ALL PLANTS  Fugitive emissions may occur from vacuum charging from drums, sampling from reactors, drumming of product/ intermediate, flaking monomer, drying operations. Materials may be handled in a molten or solid state; vapors are produced from molten material.

Industrial Hygiene monitoring has been conducted for some compounds. Some minor amounts of these compounds have been detected as fugitive emissions during industrial hygiene exposure testing.

DECATUR, ALABAMA ONLY:

Wastewater fugitive emission data was based upon 1999 wastewater testing.

Fugitive emissions may have occurred during some handling steps but have not been quantified. ' CAS'Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ S/ 2000 Decatur, AL Estimated Total Annual Releases (Ibs. 1999) Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional) # days/ years release occurs Fugitive  wastewater <l in1999 250 Stack (point)

Engineering calculations and models of process vent emissions are used for estimates of point source emissions.

Estimated Total Annual Releases (lbs. 1997) Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional) # days/ years release occurs PFOA compounds No data available Cottage Grove, MN Emissions estimates are from process engineer's estimates and emission models.

Estimated Total Annual Releases (Ibs. 1997) Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional) # days/ years release occurs Fugitive (non point) No data available Stack (point)

PFOA compounds Comments: 1950 6 100 200 ' CAS' Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 B. WATER RELEASES FROM SITE Decatur, AL The data presented was determined during wastewater testing conducted during 1998 l 999.

Production of perfluorooctanoyl compounds began in Decatur in 1999. In prior years Decatur's emissions result from byproduct.

Estimated Total Estimated % Annual Releases Accuracy of (total annual) Estimate (optional)

Water releases: < 30,000 Number of days/ year release occurs: Releases are estimated at 250 days per year Receiving Water Name: Baker's Creek at the junction with the Tennessee River NPDES Number: ALD004023 164 Comments:

Cottage Grove, MN Engineering calculations were used to estimate the amount of material discharged to wastewater. The amount of material discharged to the river was determined through use of existing removal efficiency testing results from another facility. Estimates were based upon 1999 production information since no wastewater data was available for 1997 or 1998.

Estimated Total Annual Releases (lbs. 1999) Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional)

Water releases: < 15,000 Number of days/ year release occurs: 100 200 Receiving Water Name: Mississippi NPDES Number: MN0000 1449 Comments:

7 ' CAiNumber 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 C. ON SITE LAND RELEASES Decatur, AL The land treatment of Decatur sludge was discontinued in mid 1998. Sludge is now transported to an offsite landfill, after passing through a thickener and a sludge press. An impoundment was used in 1997 as part of the wastewater treatment operation but is now only used for back up operation.

Levels of PFOA in the sludge were determined from wastewater data.

Estimated Total Annual Releases (lbs. 1997) Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional)

Landfill Land Treatment/ Land Amendment Surface Impoundments Underground Injection Other (specify): 0 ~500  No longer used No data available/ No longer used 0 Comments:

D. OFF SITE TRANSFERS Decatur. AL Process wastewaters are managed in an on site wastewater treatment facility and are not sent to the POTW.

Dl. Transfer to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)

Number of days/ year the release occurs:

Annual Transfer (lb): 0 Estimated % Accuracy of Transfer Estimate (optional) (%):

POTW Name: Street Address: City: Country: State: Zip: NPDES Number: Not Applicable Comments: ' CAiNumber 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 Cottage Grove, MN Process wastewaters are managed in an on site wastewater treatment facility and are not sent to the POTW.

Dl. Transfer to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)

Number of days/ year the release occurs:

Annual Transfer (lb): 0 Estimated % Accuracy of Transfer Estimate (optional) (%):

POTW Name: Street Address: City: Country: State: Zip: NPDES Number: Not Applicable Comments:

9 ,,.._.,_" CAS Number 335 67 1, 3825 26 1,335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 D2. TRANSFERS TO OTHER OFF SITE LOCATIONS General Waste Information: There is limited information by CAS number for compound specific reporting and off site transfers cannot be readily verified. Rather, wastes are classified by halogen content, regulatory waste codes, physical properties and non specific fluorochemical categories. Where wastes are tracked by CAS number, the amounts have been included.

Decatur, AL A review of 1998 plant records regarding waste disposal locations for Decatur fluoridecontaining (not CAS number specific) wastes indicates that 70% was disposed through incineration at various off site locations and approximately 30% was landfilled at a hazardous waste landfill. Incineration is now the primary disposal method for these materials.

Estimated Total Annual Releases (Ibs. 1997) Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional)

Incineration:

Wastewater Treatment (Excluding POTW) No specific CAS number data available.

0 Underground Injection 0 Hazardous Waste (RCRA Subtitle C) landfill No specific CAS number data available.

Other Landfill No specific CAS number data available.

Recycle or Recovery 0 Unknown or Other 0 Comments:

/O ' CA$ Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 Cottage Grove, MN Cottage Grove facility utilizes incineration for all their drummed wastes.

Sludge from the Cottage Grove facility is sent to an industrial landfill.

Incineration:

Wastewater Treatment (Excluding POTW) Estimated Total Annual Releases (lbs. 1997)

4500 0 Estimated % Accuracy of Estimate (optional)

Underground Injection Hazardous Waste (RCRA Subtitle C) landfill Other Landfill Recycle or Recovery 0 0 0 0 Unknown or Other Comments: CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ S/ 2000 1 0 VI. ON SITE WORKPLACE EXPOSURE CAS Number 335 67 l Company: 3M Company. Specialtv Materials Manufacturing Division, Cottage Grove, MN This information will assist EPA in characterizing the number of workers potentially exposed and the magnitude, frequency, and duration of potential exposure. When providing monitoring data, ensure that data is linked with worker activities described in question 2.

1. Estimate the number of workers potentially exposed routinely to the subject chemical for each of the exposure duration times. If a worker is involved in more than one activity, enter only his/ her most typical activity in the table. Don't count a worker more than once. The total number in the table should equal the total number of workers potentially exposed.

Hours/ Day c. 25 .25 l 1 8 2 <lo 4 4 Days/ Year 10 100 loo 250 4 4 4 >250 2. Describe the routine worker activities to which the workers in question 1 are exposed: sampling, removal of filter cake, and drumming of liquids, manufacture an article, etc. For these activities, describe the physical state of the subject chemical (liquid, gas, particulate, or aerosol, etc.) and, if in a mixture, the chemical's concentration:

Molten (ca 130F) material ranging in concentration from 35 75% is vacuum charged into fractionation equipment. Various concentrated (ranging up to 100%) molten "fractions" are drummed and later vacuum charged to other process equipment. Other exposure opportunities involve quality sampling, process area cleanup, and maintenance activities (e. g., changing flange, hose, pipe, valve, filter, pump or sight glass). CA$ Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 1 1 3. Provide industrial hygiene monitoring data, if available, with a brief description of the sampling method and exposure scenario monitored, e. g., describe the specific worker activities performed by the individuals monitored. For privacy considerations, please do not include any personal identifiers such as a worker's name or social security number with any data submitted to EPA.

There is no chemical specific personal industrial hygiene monitoring data or area/ source monitoring data for this specific material at this facility. Recent qualitative assessment of potential exposure to this material under 3M's ongoing industrial hygiene program has identified significant exposure tasks, and appropriate engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls have been established.

Each 3M plant that produces fluorochemical carboxylates has an industrial hygienist on staff and is supported by a corporate industrial hygiene group. 3M's industrial hygiene program focuses on task based exposure assessment and control. Exposures are identified and assessed qualitatively and/ or quantitatively. Qualitative assessments are performed by an industrial hygienist. Quantitative assessments include task based personal sampling for certain, specific fluorochemicals and/ or source or area sampling. The results of the assessments support decisions on exposure control. Engineering controls are preferred, but personal protective equipment may be used on an interim basis or when effective engineering control is not feasible.

4. Briefly describe the engineering controls used to minimize exposure to this chemical:

Materials are transferred using closed piping (where possible) from reactor vessels to other containers. Vacuum charging of materials from drums is a standard practice. Positionable local exhaust ventilation hoods are situated at significant point sources such as at drum bangs when drumming. General room air provides for dilution of airborne materials.

5. Briefly list the personal protective equipment your workers regularly wear to prevent exposure of this chemical:

Process operating standards list the respirator (e. g., supplied air, half mask or full facepiece organic vapor cartridge with particulate prefilter, or particulate filtering), glove by elastomer (e. g., neoprene or nitrile), chemical protective clothing (e. g., 2 piece PVC disposable coveralls), eye protection (e. g., chemical splash goggles with or without full faceshield depending on type of respirator used) to be used by the employee when the task involves exposure to a particular fluorochemical material.

Comments: (This section is available to clarify the responses given. Attach additional pages if desired.)

/3 CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 12 CAS Number 335 67 l Company: 3M Company, Specialty Materials Manufacturing Division, Decatur, AL This information will assist EPA in characterizing the number of workers potentially exposed and the magnitude, frequency, and duration of potential exposure. When providing monitoring data, ensure that data is linked with worker activities described in question 2.

1. Estimate the number of workers potentially exposed routinely to the subject chemical for each of the exposure duration times. If a worker is involved in more than one activity, enter only his/ her most typical activity in the table. Don't count a worker more than once. The total number in the table should equal the total number of workers potentially exposed.

) H o u r s /D a y ) Days/ Year <lo 10 100 loo 250 >250 c. 25 4 4 .25 l 4 4 3 2 l 8 4 ~8 2. Describe the routine worker activities to which the workers in question 1 are exposed: sampling, removal of filter cake, and drumming of liquids, manufacture an article, etc. For these activities, describe the physical state of the subject chemical (liquid, gas, particulate, or aerosol, etc.) and, if in a mixture, the chemical's concentration:

This material is a solid at room temperature (melting point = 120 F) which is drummed as a molten liquid (concentration 35 75%). Other exposure opportunities involve quality sampling, process area cleanup, and maintenance activities (e. g., changing flange, hose, pipe, valve, filter, pump or sight glass). Products containing 335 67 l at concentrations ranging from 75% to 100% are melted and added to process reactors as raw materials.

3 . Provide industrial hygiene monitoring data, if available, with a brief description of the sampling method and exposure scenario monitored, e. g., describe the specific worker activities performed by the individuals monitored. For privacy considerations, please do not include any personal identifiers such as a worker's name or social security number with any data submitted to EPA.

There is no chemical specific personal industrial hygiene monitoring data or area/ source monitoring data for this specific material at this facility. Recent qualitative assessment of potential exposure to this material under 3M's ongoing industrial hygiene program has identified significant exposure tasks and appropriate engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls have been established.

Each 3M plant that produces fluorochemical carboxylates has an industrial hygienist on staff and is supported by a corporate industrial hygiene group. 3M's industrial hygiene program focuses on task based exposure assessment and control. Exposures are identified and assessed qualitatively and/ or quantitatively. Qualitative assessments are performed by an industrial hygienist. Quantitative assessments include task based personal sampling for certain, specific fluorochemicals and/ or source or area sampling. The results of the assessments support decisions on exposure control. Engineering controls are preferred, but personal protective equipment may be used on an interim basis or when effective engineering control is not feasihle.

14 ._". l l~_ .,  CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 13 4. Briefly describe the engineering controls used to minimize exposure to this chemical:

During draining and charging, the operators use local exhaust to control any mists or vapors.

5. Briefly list the personal protective equipment your workers regularly wear to prevent exposure of this chemical:

The required PPE for draining, charging and sampling consists of respiratory protection (full face supplied air for draining and organic vapor cartridge respirators with P 100 prefilters for charging and sampling) rubber gloves and splash resistant, disposable clothing.

Comments: (This section is available to clarify the responses given. Attach additional pages if desired.) I '

CAS Number 33.5 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 14 CAS Number 3825 26 l Company: 3M Company. Specialty Materials Manufacturing Division, Cottage Grove, MN This information will assist EPA in characterizing the number of workers potentially exposed and the magnitude, frequency, and duration of potential exposure. When providing monitoring data, ensure that data is linked with worker activities described in question 2.

1. Estimate the number of workers potentially exposed routinely to the subject chemical for each of the exposure duration times. If a worker is involved in more than one activity, enter only his/ her most typical activity in the table. Don't count a worker more than once. The total number in the table should equal the total number of workers potentially exposed.

Hours/ Day c. 25 .25 l 1 8 >8 <lo 2 2 2 Days/ Year 10 100 loo 250 4 8 4 2 >250 2. Describe the routine worker activities to which the workers in question 1 are exposed: sampling, removal of filter cake, and drumming of liquids, manufacture an article, etc. For these activities, describe the physical state of the subject chemical (liquid, gas, particulate, or aerosol, etc.) and, if in a mixture, the chemical's concentration:

The material (3825 26 1) is produced in a slurry form and close transferred to spray drying equipment. The powdered product (ca 100% concentration) is drummed. In this form the material is entrainable as an airborne dust. It is also hygroscopic. The powder may be shipped as a product or dissolved in water. Drumming powder, transferring powder from one container to another, and dissolving powder in water represent significant inhalation and dermal exposure tasks. Handling the material dissolved in water presents mainly dermal exposure potential. Maintenance activities (e. g., changing flange, hose, pipe, valve, filter, pump or sight glass) provide additional opportunity for mainly dermal exposure.

3. Provide industrial hygiene monitoring data, if available, with a brief description of the sampling method and exposure scenario monitored, e. g., describe the specific worker activities performed by the individuals monitored. For privacy considerations, please do not include any personal identiliers such as a worker's name or social security number with any data submitted to EPA.

Personal sampling for this material is currently (late 1999 to present) done using OSHA Versatile Sampler tubes with XAD 4 resin and mixed cellulose ester or glass fiber prefilter. Sample analysis is by GC ECD. See attached table for air sample results.

There has been area/ source air monitoring data and/ or surface wipe sampling data collected for this material at the plant. Area/ source sample results and/ or surface wipe sample results are used to identify areas with employee exposure potential as part of exposure assessment under 3M's industrial hygiene program and are not measurements of actual employee exposures. Hence, they are not included with this submission. Prior to 1999, these samples were considered to be semi validated. bAi Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 1 5 Surfaces in production and administration areas were sampled beginning in 1994 and most recently in 2000. Results indicated the presence of these materials on floors and equipment surfaces in production areas. This resulted in improvements to Hazard Communication practices, personal hygiene emphasis, personal protective equipment emphasis, and several engineering and administrative changes.

The sample results of any air monitoring are compared to the ACGIH TLV TWA of 0.01 mg/ m3 [skin] for 3825 26 l.

Each 3M plant that produces fluorochemical carboxylates has an industrial hygienist on staff and is supported by a corporate industrial hygiene group. 3M's industrial hygiene program focuses on task based exposure assessment and control. Exposures are identified and assessed qualitatively and/ or quantitatively. Qualitative assessments are performed by an industrial hygienist. Quantitative assessments include task based personal sampling for certain, specific fluorochemicals and/ or source or area sampling. The results of the assessments support decisions on exposure control. Engineering controls are preferred, but personal protective equipment may be used on an interim basis or when effective engineering control is not feasible. CAi Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 Exposure Sample Concentration Geom Exposure Task Number 3825 26 l Yr Number mg/ m3* Minimum Maximum Geom Std mean Dev Manual transfer of 97 075 32.1** 4.1 32.1 11.5 4.3 powdered material 97 076 4.1 Operate spray dryer 91 001 0.04 0.001 0.04 0.009 6.8 92 034 0.016 93 017 0.001 Dissolving powdered 98 075 0.559 0.11 4 0.7 3.4 material in drums 98 076 1.51 00 7841 4 00 7841 0.9 00 7398 0.11 00 7403 0.35 Operate spray dryer sampling product Operate spray dryer change drums 98 055 1.87 co. 002 1.87 0.91 2.8 95 030 co. 002 98 l 06 0.443 16 Operate other 91 003 0.04 0.004 co. 1 0.063 1.9 process Washing filters 95026 co. 1 * All exposure concentrations represent task based personal samples.

** The TWA exposure concentration was 11.4 mg/ m3. This was a one time task that was not repeated.

4. Briefly describe the engineering controls used to minimize exposure to this chemical:

Materials are transferred using closed piping (where possible) from reactor vessels to other containers. Vacuum charging of materials from drums is a standard practice. Positionable local exhaust ventilation hoods are situated at significant point sources such as at drum openings when drumming. The drumming process areas are enclosed from other process areas. Facilities have been established for employees to decontaminate (doff and containerize contaminated chemical protective clothing, remove respiratory protection for decontamination, and wash hands and other skin surfaces that may have been exposed) after performing significant powder exposure tasks.

A? CA$ Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 17 5. Briefly list the personal protective equipment your workers regularly wear to prevent exposure of this chemical:

Process operating standards list the respirator (e. g., full face supplied air [for exposures up to 1000x OEL], half mask [up to 1 Ox the OEL] or full facepiece [up to 50x the OEL] organic vapor cartridge with P 100 particulate prefilter), glove by elastomer (e. g., neoprene or nitrile), chemical protective clothing (e. g., 2 piece PVC or plain tyvekTM disposable coveralls), eye protection (e. g., chemical splash goggles with or without full faceshield depending on type of respirator used) to be used by the employee when the task involves exposure to a particular fluorochemical material.

Comments: (This section is available to clarify the responses given. Attach additional pages if desired.)

Process tasks involving exposure to 3825 26 1 in particulate form currently require rigorous decontamination using decontamination facilities attached to process areas. 3M has recently (2000) established a Biological Limit Value of 5 ppm for perfluorooctanoate anion in blood serum. Biological monitoring was voluntary in 1995 and 1997. In several cases, employees with higher serum levels were removed from further exposure. All employees with potential for significant exposure to 3825 26 1,335 67 l, or 335 95 5 are required to participate in the biomonitoring program to work in such areas. CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ g/ 2000 1 8 CAS Number 3825 26 l Company: 3M Company, Specialty Materials Manufacturing Division, Decatur. AL This information will assist EPA in characterizing the number of workers potentially exposed and the magnitude, frequency, and duration of potential exposure. When providing monitoring data, ensure that data is linked with worker activities described in question 2.

1. Estimate the number of workers potentially exposed routinely to the subject chemical for each of the exposure duration times. If a worker is involved in more than one activity, enter only his/ her most typical activity in the table. Don't count a worker more than once. The total number in the table should equal the total number of workers potentially exposed.

Hours/ Day c. 25 .25 l 1 8 ~8 40 Days/ Year 10 100 loo 250 52 >250 2. Describe the routine worker activities to which the workers in question 1 are exposed: sampling, removal of filter cake, and drumming of liquids, manufacture an article, etc. For these activities, describe the physical state of the subject chemical (liquid, gas, particulate, or aerosol, etc.) and, if in a mixture, the chemical's concentration:

This material is added by vacuum charge or poured into process vessels as a raw material in aqueous solution (concentration 30%). Exposure is primarily via skin contact. Other exposure opportunities involve quality sampling, process area cleanup, and maintenance activities (e. g., changing flange, hose, pipe, valve, filter, pump or sight glass). Resultant products contain 0.5% 3825 26 l) which is removed (to less than 10 ppm) by subsequent process steps.

3. Provide industrial hygiene monitoring data, if available, with a brief description of the sampling method and exposure scenario monitored, e. g., describe the specific worker activities performed by the individuals monitored. For privacy considerations, please do not include any personal identifiers such as a worker's name or social security number with any data submitted to EPA.

There is no chemical specific personal industrial hygiene monitoring data or area/ source monitoring data for this specific material at this facility. Recent qualitative assessment of potential exposure to this material under 3M's ongoing industrial hygiene program has identified significant exposure tasks and appropriate engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls have been established. CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 19 Each 3M plant that produces fluorochemical carboxylates has an industrial hygienist on staff and is supported by a corporate industrial hygiene group. 3M's industrial hygiene program focuses on task based exposure assessment and control. Exposures are identified and assessed qualitatively and/ or quantitatively. Qualitative assessments are performed by an industrial hygienist. Quantitative assessments include task based personal sampling for certain, specific fluorochemicals and/ or source or area sampling. The results of the assessments support decisions on exposure control. Engineering controls are preferred, but personal protective equipment may be used on an interim basis or when effective engineering control is not feasible. CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 20 4. Briefly describe the engineering controls used to minimize exposure to this chemical:

Positionable local exhaust ventilation hoods are situated at significant point sources such as at drum openings when drumming. General room air provides for dilution of airborne materials.

5. Briefly list the personal protective equipment your workers regularly wear to prevent exposure of this chemical:

Process operating standards list the respirator (e. g., supplied air, half mask or full facepiece organic vapor cartridge with P 100 particulate prefilter), glove by elastomer (e. g., neoprene or nitrile), chemical protective clothing (e. g., 2 piece PVC disposable coveralls), eye protection (e. g., chemical splash goggles with or without full faceshield depending on type of respirator used) to be used by the employee when the task involves exposure to a particular fluorochemical material.

Comments: (This section is available to clarify the responses given. Attach additional pages if desired.) CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ g/ 2000 21 CAS Number 335 95 5 Company: 3M Company. Specialtv Materials Manufacturing Division, Cottage Grove, MN This information will assist EPA in characterizing the number of workers potentially exposed and the magnitude, frequency, and duration of potential exposure. When providing monitoring data, ensure that data is linked with worker activities described in question 2.

1. Estimate the number of workers potentially exposed routinely to the subject chemical for each of the exposure duration times. If a worker is involved in more than one activity, enter only his/ her most typical activity in the table. Don't count a worker more than once. The total number in the table should equal the total number of workers potentially exposed.

( Hours/ Day 1 Days/ Year <lo 10 100 loo 250 >250 c. 25 2 .25 l 4 l 8 >8 2. Describe the routine worker activities to which the workers in question 1 are exposed: sampling, removal of filter cake, and drumming of liquids, manufacture an article, etc. For these activities, describe the physical state of the subject chemical (liquid, gas, particulate, or aerosol, etc.) and, if in a mixture, the chemical's concentration:

This material is produced in an aqueous solution at 20% concentration. The material is not volatile in this form and exposure is primarily to skin during sampling, drumming of the solution, and maintenance activities.

3. Provide industrial hygiene monitoring data, if available, with a brief description of the sampling method and exposure scenario monitored, e. g., describe the specific worker activities performed by the individuals monitored. For privacy considerations, please do not include any personal identifiers such as a worker's name or social security number with any data submitted to EPA.

There is no chemical specific personal industrial hygiene monitoring data or area/ source monitoring data for this specific material at this facility. For most areas of the facility, recent qualitative assessment of potential exposure to this material under 3M's ongoing industrial hygiene program indicates a low exposure potential for this material. Nonetheless, 3M has identified exposure tasks and appropriate engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls have been established.

Each 3M plant that produces fluorochemical carboxylates has an industrial hygienist on staff and is supported by a corporate industrial hygiene group. 3M's industrial hygiene program focuses on task based exposure assessment and control. Exposures are identified and assessed qualitatively and/ or quantitatively. Qualitative assessments are performed by an industrial hygienist. Quantitative assessments include task based personal sampling for certain, specific fluorochemicals and/ or source or area sampling. The results of the assessments support decisions on exposure control. Engineering controls are preferred, but personal protective equipment may be used on an interim basis or when effective engineering control is not feasible. CA$ Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 22 4. Briefly describe the engineering controls used to minimize exposure to this chemical:

During draining, the operators use local exhaust to control any mists or vapors,

5. Briefly list the personal protective equipment your workers regularly wear to prevent exposure of this chemical:

The required PPE for sampling and draining consists of rubber gloves, safety glasses, and splash resistant, disposable coveralls.

Comments: (This section is available to clarify the responses given. Attach additional pages if desired.) `kA$ Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 9.5 S 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 23 VII. CHEMICAL END USES A. END USE AS AN INTERMEDIATE CONSUMED TO MARE OTHER CHEMICALS Al. On Site Use as a Intermediate:

Product chemical class or product chemical (Include CAS number if appropriate)

1. The vast majority of perfluorooctanoic acid (335 67 l) is consumed to make the ammonium (3825 26 1) or sodium salts (3356 95 5)

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A2. Off Site Use as an Intermediate:

Product chemical class or product chemical (Include CAS number if appropriate) % of total* volume of subject chemical manufactured or imported 50%

*As reported in Part III, p. 2 % of total volume of subject chemical manufactured or imported*

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*As reported in Part III, p. 2 `CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 24 B. END USES OTHER THAN AS A CONSUMED INTERMEDIATE The following two tables present a summary of the information contained in VI1. B.

Table 1 details the end applications in which a particular CAS Number is used. For each CAS number, the percent used in each application totals to 100%.

Table 1. CAS Number by Application CAS APPLICATION NUMBER 335 67 l 335 95 5 3825 26 l 1. Reactive intermediate for synthesis of fluoroacrylate ester used in coating applications 1. Processing aid in the industrial synthesis of fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers 1. Processing aid in the industrial synthesis of fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers 2 . Post Polymerization aid to stabilize fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer suspensions 3 . Processing aid for factory applied fluoropolymer coatings Table 2 details the multiple CAS Numbers which may be used in any one application.

Table 2. Application by CAS Number CAS NUMBER 335 67 l 335 95 5 3825 26 l 3825 26 l APPLICATION Reactive intermediate Processing aid for fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer polymerizations Post polymerization aid to stabilize fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer suspensions 3825 26 1 Processing aid in coating fluoropolymers ' `CAb Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 25 CAS Number 3825 26 1, Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate Use Number 1 of 3 Description of Chemical End Use: Used as a processing aid in the industrial synthesis of fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers which have a variety of industrial and commercial uses. These fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers have use in consumer products.

Percent of total manufactured or imported Check all physical forms of the Volume going to this use: 98 f 1 .O chemical during this use:

If used in a mixture check appropriate box To indicate weight fraction. Average Values are acceptable:

_zL 4 * l 30% 30 60% 60 90% >90% Aerosol Dry Powder Pellets or large crystals Water or solvent  wet solid Gas or vapor X 3 Liquid solution Other (Explain) Asdry coatings on metal implements; as molded parts; as fabricated articles.

Use Number 2 of 3 Description of Chemical End Use: Used as post polymerization processing aid to stabilize fluoropolymer and fluoroelastomer suspensions prior to further industrial processing.

Percent of total manufactured or imported Volume going to this use: 1 f 0.5 Check all physical forms of the chemical during this use:

If used in a mixture check appropriate box To indicate Weight fraction, Average Values are acceptable:

x 4% * l 30% 30 60% 60 90% >90%  A e r o s o l Dry Powder Pellets or large crystals Water or solvent  wet solid Gas or vapor X T Liquid solution Other (Explain) Asdry coating on metal implements, as molded parts, as fabricated articles.

*< 0.5% in liquid solution, <O. OOOl% (1 ppm) in dry coatings. ' `CAS Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 26 Use Number 3 of 3 Description of Chemical End Use: Used as processing aid for factory applied fluoropolymer coatings on fabrics, metal surfaces and fabricated or molded parts.

Percent of total manufactured or imported Check all physical forms of the Volume going to this use: 1 * 0.5 chemical during this use:

If used in a mixture check appropriate box To indicate Weight fraction. Average Values are acceptable:

_1(_ cl% * l 30% 30 60% 60 90% >90% Aerosol Dry Powder Pellets or large crystals Water or solvent  wet solid x Gas or vapor 3c Liquid solution Other (Explain) gcoating on metal implements, as molded parts, as fabricated articles.

*< 0.5% in liquid solution, <O. OOOl% (1 ppm) in dry coatings. ,

' `CAi Number 335 67 1,3825 26 l, 335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 CAS #335 95 5 Sodium Perfluorooctanoate Use Number 1 of 1 Description of Chemical End Use: Used as a processing aid in the industrial synthesis of fluoropolymers which have a variety of uses commercially and in consumer products.

Percent of total manufactured or imported Check all physical forms of the Volume going to this use: 100% chemical during this use:

If used in a mixture check appropriate box To indicate Weight fraction. Average Values are acceptable:

_3(, cl% * l 30% 30 60% 60 90% >90% __ A e r o s o l ___ Dry Powder Pellets or large crystals Water or solvent  wet solid Gas or vapor X Liquid solution x Other (Explain) As dry coating on metal implements, as molded parts, as fabricated articles.

*< 0.5% in liquid solution, <O. OOOl% (1 ppm) in dry coatings. 27 ,

`CAS Number 335 67 1, 3825 26 1,335 95 5 3M Company 6/ 8/ 2000 28 CAS #335 67 l Perfluorooctanoic Acid Use Number 1 of 1 Description of Chemical End Use: Used as a reactive intermediate in the industrial synthesis of a fluoroacrylic ester. This latter material is subsequently used in an industrial coating application.

Percent of total manufactured or imported Volume going to this use: 100% Check all physical forms of the chemical during this use:

If used in a mixture check appropriate box To indicate Weight fraction. Average Values are acceptable:

1<_ cl% l 30% 30 60% 60 90% >90% __ A e r o s o l Dry Powder Pellets or large crystals Water or solvent  wet solid Gas or vapor L Liquid solution Other (Explain)

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Eugene Water and Electric Board; Notice of Meeting April 14, 2003. On Thursday, April 24, 2003, in Leaburg, Oregon, Commission staff will hold an informational meeting on current and future activities at the Leaburg Walterville Project, FERC No. 2496. Commission staff will discuss the embankment clearing, the pending recreation plan, and other compliance filings. Eugene Water and Electric Board ( EWEB) will provide information about its current compliance activities and the status of future compliance filings. Commission and EWEB staff will be available to answer questions. The informational meeting will take place at the Leaburg, Oregon Community Center from 7   9: 30 p. m. on April 24, 2003. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Please direct any questions about this meeting to Heather Campbell at 202   502   6182 or June Morgan 202   502   6001.

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BILLING CODE 6717   01   P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OPP   2003   0083; FRL   7298   1]

Compliance Requirement for Child Resistant Packaging; Renewal of Pesticide Information Collection Activities and Request for Comments AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act ( PRA) ( 44 U. S. C. 3501 et seq.) this notice announces that EPA is seeking public comment on the following Information Collection Request ( ICR): Compliance Requirement for Child Resistant Packaging ( EPA ICR No. 0616.08, OMB Control No. 2070   0052). This is a request to renew an existing ICR that is currently approved and due to expire January 31, 2004. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden and costs. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB) for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the collection. DATES: Written comments, identified by the docket ID number OPP   2003   0083, must be received on or before June 17, 2003. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit III. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Vogel, Field and External Affairs Division ( 7506C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; telephone number: ( 703) 305   6475; fax number: ( 703) 305   5884; e mail address: vogel. nancy@ epa. gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are a pesticide registrant who sells and distributes pesticide products to the general public in the United States. Potentially affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:   Pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing ( NAICS 325320), e. g., Pesticide registrants who sell and distribute pesticide products to the general public in the United States. 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 above could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System ( NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA). If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

A. Docket EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OPP   2003   0083. 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 Confidential Business Information ( 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 Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is ( 703) 305   5805.

B. Electronic Access You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments,

VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 16: 31 Apr 17, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 18APN1. SGM 18APN1 19202 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 75 / Friday, April 18, 2003 / Notices access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit II. A. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff. III. How Can I Respond to this Action?

A. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked `` late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit III. B. Do not use EPA Dockets or e mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute. 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. 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. i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select `` search,'' and then key in docket ID number OPP   2003   0083. The system is an `` anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. E mail. Comments may be sent by e mail to opp docket@ epa. gov, Attention: Docket ID Number OPP   2003   0083. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e mail system is not an `` anonymous access'' system. If you send an e mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e mail system automatically captures your e mail address. E mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit III. A. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By mail. Send your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB) ( 7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs ( OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001, Attention: Docket ID Number OPP   2003   0083. 3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs ( OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, Attention: Docket ID Number OPP   2003   0083. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit II. A.

B. How Should I Submit CBI To the Agency? Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e mail. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI ( if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is 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 docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 16: 31 Apr 17, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 18APN1. SGM 18APN1 19203 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 75 / Friday, April 18, 2003 / Notices electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

C. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/ or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns. 6. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this notice. 8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

D. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in?

Pursuant to section 3506( c)( 2)( A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burdens of the proposed collections of information. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated or electronic collection technologies or other forms of information technology, e. g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

IV. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Action Apply to?

EPA is seeking comments on the following ICR: Title: Compliance Requirement for Child Resistant Packaging. ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0616.08, OMB Control No. 2070   0052. ICR status: This ICR is a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved by OMB and is due to expire January 31, 2004. Abstract: This information collection program is designed to provide EPA with assurances that the packaging of pesticide products sold and distributed to the general public in the United States meets standards set forth by the Agency pursuant to FIFRA. Registrants must certify to the Agency that the packaging or device meets these standards. Responses to this collection are required in order to obtain pesticide registration. The authority for this information collection is pursuant to section 25 ( c)( 3) of FIFRA. Compliance regulations are contained in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR) part 157. CBI submitted to EPA in response to this information collection is protected from disclosure under FIFRA section 10.

V. What Are EPA's Burden and Cost Estimates for This ICR?

Under the PRA, `` burden'' means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal Agency. For this collection it includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only briefly summarized in this notice. The annual public burden for this ICR is estimated to be 853.4 hours. The following is a summary of the estimates taken From the ICR: Respondents/ affected entities: Pesticide registrants who sell and distribute pesticide products to the general public in the United States. Estimated total number of potential respondents: 502. Frequency of response: Per event. Estimated total/ average number of responses for each respondent: 1. Estimated total annual burden hours: 853.4. Estimated total annual burden costs: $ 58,232.00.

VI. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? Total respondent costs associated with this program rose from $ 55,019.20 to $ 58,232.00. Total Agency costs rose from $ 213,751.60 to $ 245,176.80. Changes to total costs associated with this program are due to the increase in labor rates, reflecting the most current estimates.

VII. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5( a)( 1)( iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: April 9, 2003. Susan B. Hazen, Acting Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances.

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BILLING CODE 6560   50   S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OPPT   2003   0017; FRL   7303   3]

Voluntary Cover Sheet for TSCA Submissions; Request for Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act ( PRA), EPA is seeking public comment on the following Information Collection Request ( ICR): Voluntary Cover Sheet for TSCA Submissions, ( EPA ICR No. 1780.03, OMB Control No. 2070   0156). This ICR involves a collection activity that is currently approved and scheduled to expire on February 29, 2004. The use of this information collection will enable the Agency more VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 16: 31 Apr 17, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 18APN1. SGM 18APN1