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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2011-0181]

Coke Oven Emissions Standard; Extension of the Office of
Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection
(Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to
extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements
specified by the Coke Oven Emissions Standard.

DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by
March 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES:
    Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting
comments.
    Facsimile: If your comments, including attachments, are not longer
than 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-
1648.
    Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger, or courier service:
When using this method, you must submit a copy of your comments and
attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2011-0181,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, Room N-3653, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service) are
accepted during the Department of Labor's and Docket Office's normal
business hours, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., e.t.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and OSHA
docket number (OSHA-2011-0181) for the Information Collection Request
(ICR). All comments, including any personal information you provide,
are placed in the public docket without change, and may be made
available online at http://www.regulations.gov. For further information
on submitting comments, see the ``Public Participation'' heading in the
section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at
the address above. All documents in the docket (including this Federal
Register notice) are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index;
however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly
available to read or download through the website. All submissions,
including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and
copying at the OSHA Docket Office. You may also contact Theda Kenney at
the phone number below to obtain a copy of the ICR.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles McCormick or Theda Kenney,
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or email: https://www.regulations.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork

and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance
consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to
comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements
in accord with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection
instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's estimate of the
information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes
information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for
enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing information regarding the
causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and
accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires that OSHA obtain
such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those
operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent
feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in obtaining information (29
U.S.C. 657).
    The information collection requirements in the Coke Oven Emissions
Standard provide protection for workers from the adverse health effects
associated with exposure to coke oven emissions. In this regard, the
Coke Oven Emissions Standard requires employers to monitor workers'
exposure to coke oven emissions, monitor worker health, and provide
workers with information about their exposures and the health effects
of exposure to coke oven emissions.

II. Special Issues for Comment

    OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:
     Whether the proposed information collection requirements
are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency's functions to
protect workers, including whether the information is useful;
     The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and
costs) of the information collection requirements, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     The quality, utility, and clarity of the information
collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply;
for example, by using automated or other technological information
collection and transmission techniques.

III. Proposed Actions

    The Agency is requesting a slight adjustment decrease of 148 burden
hours (from 51,792 hours to 51,644). The adjustment decrease is due to
an increase in the total number of workers identified in (NAICS
331111). The Agency will summarize the comments submitted in response
to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Coke Oven Emissions Standard (29 CFR 1910.1029).
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0128.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 3,984.
    Number of Responses: 40,939.
    Frequency of Responses: On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: Various.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 51,644.
    Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $969,307.

IV. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Notice and
Internet Access to Comments and Submissions

    You may submit comments in response to this document as follows:
(1) Electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile; or (3) by hard copy. All
comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name
and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2011-0181. You
may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files
electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference
to an electronic or a facsimile submission, you must submit them to the
OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES).
The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments
by your name, date, and the docket number so that the Agency can attach
them to your comments.
    Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a
significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about
security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand,
express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the
OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER>, (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>).
    Comments and submissions are posted without change at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about
submitting personal information such as social security numbers and
dates of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted
material) is not publicly available to read or download through this
website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available
for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on
using the http://www.regulations.gov website to submit comments and
access the docket is available at the website's ``User Tips'' link.
Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not
available from the website, and for assistance in using the internet to
locate docket submissions.

V. Authority and Signature

    Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The
authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR
3912).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on January 10, 2018.
Loren Sweatt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Human Studies Review Board; Notification of Public Meetings

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of the
Science Advisor announces two separate public meetings of the Human
Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on the ethical and
scientific review of research involving human subjects.

DATES: A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26,
2017, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A
separate, subsequent teleconference meeting is planned for Friday,
September 15, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Time for the HSRB to finalize its Final Report of the July 26, 2017
meeting and review other possible topics.

ADDRESSES: Both of these meetings will be conducted entirely by
telephone and on the Internet using Adobe Connect. For detailed access
information visit the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to
receive further information should contact the HSRB Designated Federal
Official (DFO), Jim Downing on telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or mailing
address: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Science
Advisor, Mail code 8105R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Meeting access: These meetings are open to the public. The full
Agenda and meeting materials are available at the HSRB Web site:
https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board . For questions on
document availability, or if you do not have access to the Internet,
consult with the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
    Special accommodations. For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodation of a
disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time
as possible to process your request.

How may I participate in this meeting?

    The HSRB encourages the public's input. You may participate in
these meetings by following the instructions in this section.
    1. Oral comments. Requests to present oral comments during either
meeting will be accepted up to Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 19,
2017, for the July 26, 2017 meeting and up to Noon Eastern Time on
Friday, September 8, 2017 for the September 15, 2017 teleconference. To
the extent that time permits, interested persons who have not pre-
registered may be permitted by the HSRB Chair to present oral comments
during either meeting at the designated time on the agenda. Oral
comments before the HSRB are generally limited to five minutes per
individual or organization. If additional time is available, further
public comments may be possible.
    2. Written comments. Submit your written comments prior to the
meetings. For the Board to have the best opportunity to review and
consider your comments as it deliberates, you should submit your
comments by Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 19 2016, for the July
26, 2017 meeting, and by noon Eastern Time on Friday, September 8, 2017
for the September 15, 2017 teleconference. If you submit comments after
these dates, those comments will be provided to the HSRB members, but
you should recognize that the HSRB members may not have adequate time
to consider your comments prior to their discussion. You should submit
your comments to the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT. There is no limit on the length of written
comments for consideration by the HSRB.

Background

    The HSRB is a Federal advisory committee operating in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5 U.S.C. App.2 section 9. The
HSRB provides advice, information, and recommendations on issues
related to scientific and ethical aspects of third-party human subjects
research that are submitted to the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)
to be used for regulatory purposes.
    Topic for discussion. On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, EPA's Human
Studies Review Board will consider one topic: Field evaluation of three
topically applied insect repellent products containing IR3535 against
mosquitoes in Florida.
    The Agenda and meeting materials for this topic will be available
in advance of the meeting at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
    On September 15, 2017, the Human Studies Review Board will review
and finalize their draft Final Report from the July 26, 2017 meeting,
in addition to other topics that may come before the Board. The HSRB
may also discuss planning for future HSRB meetings. The agenda and the
draft report will be available prior to the teleconference at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
    Meeting minutes and final reports. Minutes of these meetings,
summarizing the matters discussed and recommendations made by the HSRB,
will be released within 90 calendar days of the meeting. These minutes
will be available at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board. In addition, information regarding the HSRB's Final Report, will
be found at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board or from
Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Robert J. Kavlock,
EPA Science Advisor.
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                                  APPENDIX A

                               NOTICE OF FILING

EPA REGISTRATION DIVISION COMPANY NOTICE OF FILING FOR PESTICIDE PETITIONS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER

EPA Registration Division contact: Kerry Leifer<PHONE_NUMBER>

Synthomer USA LLC

IN-11189

	 (IN-11189 EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0546) Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of Synthomer USA LLC, requests to amend an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance , pursuant to section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of polyvinyl acetate  -  polyvinyl alcohol copolymer with a minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),  14,500 (CAS Reg. No. 25213-24-5) under 40 CFR §180.960 in or on raw agricultural commodities when used as a pesticide inert ingredient in pesticide formulations without limitation. EPA has determined that the petition contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in section 408 (d)(2) of FDDCA; however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on the petition.

A. Residue Chemistry

	1. Plant metabolism. NA-Remove. No specific plant metabolism data is available, nor is it required for the establishment of a tolerance exemption.

	2. Analytical method. NA-Remove. An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since the Agency is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without any numerical limitation.

	3. Magnitude of residues. NA-Remove. Information regarding the nature and magnitude of chemical residues resulting from the use of this inert ingredient is not required for the establishment of a tolerance exemption.

B. Toxicological Profile

    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer is a polymer as defined by 40 CFR 723.250(b).
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer will not become cationic in an aquatic environment.
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer is composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon: therefore, it meets the criteria of elemental composition.
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer does not contain as an integral part of its composition, except as impurities, any element other than those listed in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(2)(ii).
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer is not designed nor reasonably expected to substantially degrade, decompose, or depolymerize under normal conditions of manufacture, use and disposal.
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer is composed of molecules that are listed on the TSCA Inventory or manufactured under an applicable TSCA section 5 exemption.
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer is not a water absorbing polymer and cannot absorb its own weight in water.
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer does not contain any perfluoroalkyl moieties consisting of a CF3- or longer chain length as specified in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(6).
    Polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer consists of a number average molecular weight of greater than 10,000 daltons.

	1. Acute toxicity.  NA-Remove

	2. Genotoxicty. NA-Remove

	3. Reproductive and developmental toxicity. NA-Remove

	4. Subchronic toxicity. NA-Remove

	5. Chronic toxicity. NA-Remove

	6. Animal metabolism. NA-Remove

	7. Metabolite toxicology. NA-Remove

	8. Endocrine disruption. NA-Remove

C. Aggregate Exposure

	1. Dietary exposure. The physical-chemical characteristics of polyvinyl acetate  -  polyvinyl alcohol copolymer leads to the conclusion that there is a reasonably certainty of no harm from exposure to the polymer from food or drinking water nor from an aggregate exposure.

	i. Food. NA-Remove

	ii. Drinking water. NA-Remove

	2. Non-dietary exposure. The physical-chemical characteristics of polyvinyl acetate  -  polyvinyl alcohol copolymer lead to the conclusion that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm from exposure to the polymer from non-dietary means.

D. Cumulative Effects

	At this time there is no information to indicate that any toxic effects produced by polyvinyl acetate  -  polyvinyl alcohol copolymer would by cumulative with any other chemical. Given the compound's categorization as a low risk polymer, and its proposed use in pesticide formulations, there is no expectation of increased risk due to cumulative exposure.

E. Safety Determination

	1. U.S. population. Based on the polymer's physical-chemical properties, and that it meets or exceeds the polymer exemption criteria at 40 CFR 723.250 for low-risk polymers, adverse effects are not expected.

	2. Infants and children. Based on the polymer's physical-chemical properties, and that it meets or exceeds the polymer exemption criteria at 40 CFR 723.250 for low-risk polymers, adverse effects are not expected.

F. International Tolerances

      The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) has not established a MRL for polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and there are no maximum residue limits established for polyvinyl acetate - polyvinyl alcohol copolymer in or on crops or commodities of which the petitioner is aware.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122; FRL-8344-5]

Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY:  This document describes the design and format of EPA's
Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (``the program'') for nanoscale
materials under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). On July 12,
2007, EPA sought public comment on a concept paper that outlined its
initial thinking on the design and development of the program, and
several related documents. Based on ideas in the concept paper, written
public comments, comments at public meetings, and scientific peer
consultations on material characterization and risk management
practices, EPA has developed this document to provide the final
description and format of the program. EPA will consider refinements to
the program over time based on experience and additional feedback from
participants.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  For general information contact:
Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance
Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For technical information contact: James Alwood, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture,
import, process, or use nanoscale materials that are chemical
substances subject to the jurisdiction of TSCA. Potentially affected
entities may include, but are not limited to:
     Chemical manufacturers (NAICS code 325), e.g., persons
manufacturing, importing, processing, or using chemicals for commercial
purposes.
     Petroleum and coal product industries (NAICS code 324),
e.g., persons manufacturing, importing, processing, or using chemicals
for commercial purposes.
    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 in this unit could also be
affected, such as researchers who develop and/or study nanoscale
materials. 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 descriptions in Unit II. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.

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

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122. All documents
in the docket are listed in the docket's index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly
available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are
available electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only
available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located
in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room
hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OPPT
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Docket visitors are required to show
photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign
the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray
machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC
badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned
upon departure.
    2. 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.

II. Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program Introduction

    EPA is implementing its Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program
``the program'' to complement and support its new and existing chemical
efforts on nanoscale materials under the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) (15 U.S.C. 2601). The program is to include but is not limited
to engineered nanoscale materials (also known as nanoscale materials or
nanoscale substances) manufactured or imported for commercial purposes
as defined in 40 CFR 720.3(r).
    With this document, EPA is inviting interested parties to
participate in a ``basic'' program by submitting existing data on the
engineered nanoscale materials they manufacture, import, process, or
use. To help participants compile existing data and provide available
information in a consistent format, EPA has developed an optional form
for participants to use. The Agency is also inviting interested parties
to participate in an ``in-depth'' program to test engineered nanoscale
materials they manufacture, import, process, or use.
    EPA intends to publish a summarized interim report approximately 1
year after the initiation of the program that will be based on data
reported during the first 6 months of the basic program. EPA will then
develop a more detailed report that reflects its evaluation of the
program approximately 2 years after initiation of the program.

A. Background

    The Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program is intended to:
     Help the Agency gather existing data and information from
manufacturers, importers, processors, and users of existing chemical
nanoscale materials to build EPA's knowledge base in this area.
     Identify and encourage use of risk management practices in
developing and commercializing nanoscale materials.
     Encourage the development of additional test data needed
to provide a firmer scientific foundation for future work and
regulatory/policy decisions.
     Encourage responsible development of nanoscale materials.
    One approach for describing ``responsible development'' has been
offered by the National Research Council (NRC) in the context of its
first triennial review of the National

Nanotechnology Program as required under section 5(a) of the 21st
Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (Public Law 108-
153). In that review, the NRC characterizes ``responsible development''
``...as the balancing of efforts to maximize the technology's positive
contributions and minimize its negative consequences. Thus, responsible
development involves an examination both of applications and of
potential implications. It implies a committment to develop and use
technology to help meet the most pressing human and societal needs,
while making every reasonable effort to anticipate and mitigate adverse
implications or unintended consequences.'' (Ref. 1)
    On July 12, 2007, EPA released for public comment a Concept Paper
for the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program under TSCA, (``concept
paper''), a draft TSCA Inventory Status of Nanoscale Substances--
General Approach, (``TSCA Inventory Paper'') (72 FR 38083) (FRL-8139-
2), and a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) (72 FR 38079)
(FRL-8140-2) regarding the stewardship program. Based on the
information in those documents and public comments, EPA is announcing
the final format of the stewardship program.
    This document describes the process for reporting on existing
chemical nanoscale materials under the program, reporting on risk
management practices for those nanoscale materials, and developing data
on representative nanoscale materials. This document also describes the
factors that interested parties could consider in deciding whether to
participate in the program, what EPA will do with the data, and how it
will report on and evaluate the program. It also describes the
potential benefits, incentives, and EPA outreach activities that could
affect participation in the program.
    EPA reminds participants that participation in the program does not
relieve or replace any requirements under TSCA that a manufacturer,
importer, processor, or user of nanoscale materials may otherwise have.
    EPA received numerous public comments supporting the stewardship
program. Several commenters did not support developing a voluntary
program because they wanted EPA to focus on issuing TSCA regulations
regarding nanoscale materials. Other commenters asked EPA to consider
issuing regulations under TSCA while implementing the program; they
mentioned using information gathering authorities under section 8 of
TSCA or its significant new use authority under section 5(a)(2) of
TSCA. One specific commenter noted that the National Pollution
Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee (NPPTAC) overview document
(Ref. 2) recommended that EPA initiate activities to utilize TSCA
section 8(a) and 8(d) to complement any voluntary program it considers.
While implementing the program, EPA will continue to consider, as
appropriate, the timing and use of all of its authority under TSCA for
nanoscale materials.
    EPA also received numerous public comments either supporting or not
supporting the approach outlined in the TSCA Inventory Paper.
Commenters who did not support EPA's approach stated, among other
things, that the Agency should consider physical characteristics when
determining new versus existing chemical nanoscale materials under
TSCA. However, the information provided by commenters has in large part
already been considered by EPA, and did not, in the Agency's judgment,
compel modification of the basic approach described in the TSCA
Inventory Paper as previously issued for comment. Therefore, this
approach will remain unchanged. EPA has developed a response to
comments document for the public comments received regarding the TSCA
Inventory Paper that is available in the public docket for this
announcement.
    EPA received several public comments on changes it should make to
the concept paper, including definitions, materials that should or
should not be included in the program, types of participants, and
additional data elements that could be reported under the program.
Rather than revise the concept paper EPA will continue to use it as a
description of who EPA envisions participating and what nanoscale
materials they would report, and has referenced the concept paper in
the following paragraphs.
    EPA received only a few minor comments on the ICR, which only
resulted in minor amendments to the ICR that did not affect the overall
substance of the ICR. For example, EPA amended the worksheet to the
optional form by listing additional physical and chemical properties
that could be relevant to nanoscale materials, and revised the form to
clarify instructions and the presentation of requested information. The
revised ICR was submitted to OMB for approval and underwent additional
public comment as part of its submission to OMB under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (72 FR 63175, November 8, 2007) (FRL-8493-9). The ICR is
discussed in more detail in Unit III. of this document.

B. Program Participants

    The program encompasses participants who manufacture, process, use,
or import nanoscale materials for commercial purposes, including those
who:
     Manufacture or import engineered nanoscale materials.
     Physically or chemically modify or process an engineered
nanoscale material.
     Physically or chemically modify or process a non-nanoscale
material to create an engineered nanoscale material.
     Use engineered nanoscale materials in the manufacture of a
product.
    Others, including researchers who develop or study engineered
nanoscale materials may also participate. Any participation in the
program is voluntary. Both new and existing chemical substances (as
determined by the status of the substance on the TSCA inventory of
chemical substances) can be included in the program, regardless of
whether they qualify for exemptions from TSCA new chemical reporting.
    Annex A of the concept paper further describes and provides
examples regarding who could report and the types of materials that
could be reported. The description is not meant to be exclusive. EPA
received public comments on changes it should make to Annex A of the
concept paper, including definitions or materials that should or should
not be included in the program. EPA has not attempted to make
definitive boundaries for reporting nanoscale materials under the
program. The Agency has given examples and definitions in the concept
paper to describe those nanoscale materials that may be reported under
the program. EPA encourages anyone who manufactures, imports,
processes, or uses nanoscale materials as described in Annex A of the
concept paper and has pertinent information as described in Annex B of
the concept paper or the ICR to participate in the program. If you have
further questions please consult the person listed as the technical
contact under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

C. Program Components

    EPA will implement the program in two parts. One part, a basic
program, invites participants to report all known or reasonably
ascertainable information regarding specific nanoscale materials,
including risk management practices. Under the basic program EPA
encourages participants to forward available data on nanoscale
materials to

the Agency within 6 months of today's announcement of the program. Data
received within the 6-month period will be used in preparing the
interim report on the program. Participants may continue to submit new
data that become available on any nanoscale material reported to EPA
during the initial 6-month period. Participants may also identify
additional nanoscale materials for which they may choose to submit
information under the basic program.
    The other part, an in-depth program, entails development of data.
EPA is inviting participation in the in-depth program through this
notice. Participants in the in-depth program would develop a plan and
submit data over a longer period of time to be determined in the plan.
EPA intends to conduct both the basic and in-depth program for the next
2 years although it may make adjustments or decide on future steps or
direction of the program at an earlier point as sufficient experience
is gained. For example, some testing initiated under the in-depth
program is likely to extend beyond the 2-year point.
    1. Basic program. The types of data that EPA has identified for
reporting are detailed in Annex B of the concept paper and the ICR.
These data include information on material characterization, hazard,
use, potential exposures, and risk management practices. On September
6-7, 2007, (Ref. 3), EPA conducted a public scientific peer
consultation on material characterization to receive views and comments
on the type of material characterization information to be reported for
nanoscale materials under the stewardship program. Comments from the
scientific peer consultation and other public comments generally agreed
with the types of data detailed in Annex B of the concept paper and the
ICR. Several commenters also noted that not all data would be
applicable to all nanoscale materials. EPA agrees and expects that
participants will submit only data that are pertinent to their
particular nanoscale materials.
    Participants may provide data in any format or on any form that
they choose; however, EPA has also developed an optional data
submission form for participants. The optional form was developed based
on the Agency's Premanufacture Notice (PMN) Form (EPA Form No. 7710-25)
that is used for reporting to EPA regarding new chemical substances
under TSCA. The optional form is designed for manufacturers and
importers of chemical substances and EPA does not expect that
researchers or other interested parties will fill out the entire form.
The optional form identifies additional physical and chemical
properties that may pertain to characterizing and evaluating nanoscale
materials. Participants are encouraged but not required to use this
form to submit information to EPA. Based on EPA's experience with the
PMN form, it will be easier for EPA to evaluate the information if the
optional reporting form is used.
    Several commenters stated that filling out the entire form could be
a burden, especially to small and medium-sized businesses not familiar
with TSCA. While participants are encouraged to submit as much data and
explanation as possible, they are not required to fill out the entire
form to participate in the program. Nonetheless, the more complete the
information provided to EPA, the greater benefit to both EPA and
program participants (who may receive feedback from the Agency). More
information is available about the data to be reported in the ICR for
the program.
    EPA invites participants to provide the information described in
Annex B of the concept paper, the ICR, and the reporting form to the
extent it is known or reasonably ascertainable to them. EPA is not
requesting that participants in the basic program develop additional
data. If the information identified is not available or applicable to
the nanoscale material, participants would not submit those data. EPA
encourages participants in the basic program to provide additional data
if and when they become available. It would also be informative for
participants to describe why information is not available or
applicable. EPA requests that each nanoscale material be reported
separately. If using the form, one form would be submitted for each
nanoscale material. Participants who wish to identify nanoscale
materials collectively, e.g. submit one form for a group of similar
nanoscale materials, are requested to describe the parameters that form
the basis for grouping.
    EPA received numerous public comments regarding the need to
establish target dates for submission of data under the program, noting
that some participants in voluntary initiatives often wait until the
latter stages of the program before submitting data or otherwise
participating. Commenters suggested targets ranging from 3 to 9 months
for submitting data under the basic program while allowing for a more
flexible approach under the in-depth program. In response to these
public comments, EPA is establishing a target of 6 months from today
for participants to report under the basic program. In conducting its
interim evaluation as described in Unit II.F., EPA intends to consider
only data reported within the first 6 months of the program. In
addition, the more data EPA receives during this 6-month period the
easier it will be to fully integrate those data into the more
comprehensive 2-year report. Data submitted during the first 6 months
of the program will be a factor when the Agency considers whether to
use regulatory information gathering authority under TSCA.
    As noted earlier, participation in the stewardship program does not
relieve or replace any requirements under TSCA that a manufacturer,
importer, processor, or user of nanoscale materials may otherwise have.
Manufacturers or importers who want further guidance on determining the
Inventory status of specific nanoscale materials or submitting PMNs
should consult the person listed as the technical contact under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Where, for example, there is a requirement
to submit a PMN, participation in the program would not satisfy this
requirement; a separate PMN would need to be filed. If a manufacturer
of a nanoscale material that is a new chemical substance under TSCA
submits a premanufacture notification to EPA, they are encouraged to
also participate in the stewardship program by submitting that
information to EPA. Alternatively, the PMN submitter may simply notify
EPA of the PMN submission of a nanoscale material it wants to include
in the stewardship program.
    2. In-depth program. The data and experience generated by the basic
program, including input from the interim program evaluation will help
to inform the types of in-depth data that need to be developed. In-
depth data development will likely apply to a smaller set of
representative nanoscale materials designated for further evaluation by
participants who agree to sponsor the development of data for a
particular nanoscale material. EPA and the sponsor(s) would sort
through the data development approach and elements. For example, EPA
and the sponsor(s) can review existing data, conduct preliminary
assessments, and identify additional data needed to better characterize
hazard, risk, and exposure issues for the material. Once testing has
been identified, and considering input from stakeholders, EPA and the
sponsor(s) will jointly develop a plan of action that could include:
     Characterizing the physical/chemical properties of the
material.

     Testing for health and environmental hazards.
     Determining fate and transport characteristics.
     Monitoring or estimating exposures and releases.
     Evaluating the effectiveness of engineering controls and
protective equipment.
     Developing a model worker education program.
     Other evaluations and/or actions as appropriate.
    In some cases, a particular sponsor may choose to implement one or
more aspects of the plan, or a consortium of sponsors and other
stakeholders may work together to implement aspects of the plan. The
last three bullets are specific examples of areas where input from the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health would be valuable. At the
completion of the plan, EPA and sponsors, considering input from
stakeholders, will again review the information gathered; conduct final
assessments; and consider any further action.
    Entities who want to participate in the in-depth program would
notify EPA as described further in Unit II.H. As soon as potential
sponsors are identified, EPA will coordinate the process for in-depth
data development. EPA will begin to coordinate meetings for the in-
depth program 90 days after announcement of the program. To avoid
duplication of testing, the in-depth program will be coordinated with
EPA's research program, other federal testing and research programs,
and internationally through the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development's Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials. EPA will
also coordinate with the Canadian government to encourage participation
of Canadian companies in the in-depth program or participation of
American companies in Canadian data development activities which will
allow joint development and sharing of data by both countries.

D. CBI

    Recognizing that this is a program that involves voluntary
submissions of information and that the application of TSCA to all the
data submitted in connection to the program cannot be determined in
advance, EPA is advising participants in the stewardship program that
submission of information under the program will constitute consent for
the Agency to treat this information as if it had been submitted under
TSCA. Claims of confidentiality will therefore be handled in accordance
with 15 U.S.C. section 2613 and 40 CFR parts 2 and 720. EPA has a long
history of successfully handling and protecting TSCA CBI information.
    EPA encourages participants to give careful consideration to what
information they will and will not claim as CBI. EPA encourages
participants to make as much data as possible available to the public.
The more information that is available to the public, the more
transparent EPA will be able to be in demonstrating benefits and
knowledge learned from the stewardship program. Under some
circumstances, EPA will also, where possible, share aggregated data
with the public. One important aspect of EPA's strong commitment to
transparency is involving stakeholders and the public in its programs
and processes.
    With permission of the submitting company, EPA would also share CBI
with other governments who agree to protect the information from
disclosure in an appropriate manner. EPA has included a box to check on
the reporting form if participants are willing to allow such sharing.
EPA would contact a participant before releasing any data and provide
the reasons for doing so. One possible purpose for sharing data would
be to improve consistency of approaches among trading partners while
protecting CBI and maintaining a consistently high level of health and
environmental protection. If the data are confidential business
information, it may also be used by other Federal agencies that have
TSCA CBI clearance, in accordance with CBI procedures. Non-confidential
portions of this information may be used by the public, academics,
states, local and tribal governments, as well as foreign governments
and international organizations.

E. Risk Management Practices

    The objectives of typical risk management programs are to consider
alternatives to minimize or eliminate exposures and releases of
hazardous materials. In its (``Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology - An
Information Exchange with NIOSH''), NIOSH stated in the executive
summary: ``Given the limited amount of information for determining if
engineered nanoparticles pose an occupational health risk, it is
prudent to take precautionary measures to minimize worker exposures''
(Ref. 4). Recognizing the uncertainties surrounding the evolving
science and technology of nanoscale materials, EPA also encourages use
of exposure mitigation practices for nanoscale materials.
    EPA invites each participant in the basic program to submit
available data on risk management practices for nanoscale materials it
manufactures, imports, processes, or uses. A participant who has
already developed a risk management plan is invited to include the plan
as part of its submission under the basic program. EPA encourages
participants who do not have a risk management plan to consider
developing one. Participants will find information describing risk
managment practices on page 13, section II.C. of the optional reporting
form. Participants could also consider information that is relevant to
risk management practices for nanoscale materials in the report of the
public scientific peer consultation on risk management practices EPA
conducted in October 2006. EPA included input from this scientific peer
consultation when developing risk management considerations (See the
Final Meeting Summary Report, http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/nano/
nanopublicmeetingsummaryfinaloct2006.pdf). EPA is not prescribing
specific risk management practices that would be used for all nanoscale
materials.
    EPA encourages anyone with additional information on risk
management practices for nanoscale materials to submit the information
to EPA. New information that EPA receives in the program or is
available from other sources may result in EPA amending the information
it considers relevant to risk management practices for nanoscale
materials.

F. EPA Use of the Data

    EPA will use the data from the stewardship program to gain a better
understanding of the nature of nanoscale materials that are produced;
the quantities in which they are produced; how they are or will be
used; any hazards, exposures, or releases associated with those
materials; and how these hazards are being addressed. EPA scientists
will use data collected through this program, where appropriate, to aid
in determining how and whether certain nanoscale materials or
categories of nanoscale materials may present risks to human health and
the environment. EPA may use the data for a variety of purposes
including building new assessment methods and models or incorporating
the data into existing models with regard to hazard, exposure, and
fate. The data will help increase EPA's capacity to assess benefits
from nanoscale materials. As EPA reviews specific data that are
submitted it may find other uses for the data.

    EPA will also evaluate the information submitted under the program
to make the following determinations:
     Identify the data that may be useful to evaluate a
specific nanoscale material. EPA may contact participants on a case-by-
case basis to clarify if further data are available or why certain data
were unavailable or not submitted.
     Identify any additional risk management practices for
participants to consider.
     Identify nanoscale materials or categories of nanoscale
materials that warrant future concerns or actions based on existing
information, or should be treated as a lower priority for further
consideration.
    If the hazard, exposure, and fate data submitted by a participant
indicate that potential risks may exist for a specific nanoscale
material, EPA may work with the participant to determine possible
actions to avoid, reduce, or mitigate potential risks.
    If the data submitted by a participant indicate that the
participant is manufacturing a nanoscale material that is reportable
under section 5 of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2613) as a new chemical substance,
EPA will inform the participant of that situation, the applicable TSCA
requirements, and the TSCA section 5 enforcement policy (http://
www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/policies/civil/tsca/tscasec5erpamend-
060889.pdf). EPA encourages manufacturers, importers, and processors of
nanoscale materials to consult with EPA regarding questions of the TSCA
Inventory status of such materials before beginning commercial
activity. EPA will work with program participants who also have
reporting requirements under section 5 of TSCA to minimize or eliminate
duplicative reporting of the same information.
    EPA intends to publish an interim report approximately 1 year after
announcement of the program. The purpose of the report would be to
describe participation in the basic component of the program during its
first 6 months. The report would summarize, to the extent possible,
considering CBI claims, who reported, the types of data available, the
reasons some data were reported as not being available, additional data
that would be useful to improve risk assessment and any activities for
which data are being used. The report is expected to address only the
data received within 6 months of this announcement of the program. As
suggested by several commenters, EPA will also issue quarterly updates
on the OPPT nanotechnology website (http://epa.gov/oppt/nano/index.htm)
regarding the number of submissions received and any activity under the
in-depth program.
    EPA also intends to develop a more detailed report and evaluation
of the program approximately 2 years after announcement of the program.
This report will describe how the stewardship program addressed the
objectives identified in Unit II.A. EPA welcomes suggestions for
criteria to evaluate the program. At the time of the 2-year report, EPA
intends to determine the future direction of the basic reporting phase
as well as in-depth data development, although it may make adjustments
or decide on future steps at an earlier point as sufficient experience
is gained. This would also include consideration of information
gathering authorities under TSCA.

G. Benefits of Participation

    EPA believes that participation in the stewardship program will
encourage responsible development of nanoscale materials and will
benefit all stakeholders. Development and sharing of data on nanoscale
materials to the fullest extent possible will enhance each
stakeholder's ability to make informed decisions regarding nanoscale
materials. Applying a stewardship approach will help participants to
identify and develop appropriate environmental health and safety plans
in their workplaces as well as throughout an industrial supply chain.
EPA is committed to an open and transparent process in the development
and implementation of the stewardship program.
    EPA sought comments and ideas on incentives for participation in
the stewardship program and how it could identify and reach out to the
many small and medium sized nanotechnology businesses. Many of these
entities have limited experience with TSCA and may have limited
resources for participation in a voluntary stewardship program. EPA
will use information from its own small business office to meet with
small and medium sized nanotechnology companies to assist these
companies with understanding TSCA and participating in the stewardship
program.
    EPA received two comments that participants in the stewardship
program who become aware they should have submitted a PMN for a
nanoscale material submitted to the program, be allowed to submit a PMN
without penalty. Several commenters also suggested that program
participants should be exempt from future EPA reporting requirements
EPA may issue for nanoscale materials. EPA will not exempt anyone from
TSCA requirements for participating in the program.
    EPA will also acknowledge participants in the program on EPA's OPPT
webpage, provided the participants have not claimed their identity as
CBI or otherwise object to such acknowledgement.

H. How to Participate

    EPA encourages anyone with further questions to consult the person
listed as the technical contact under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Send submissions for the basic program, requests to participate in the
in-depth program, or any other input regarding the program to these
addresses:
     Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001, ATTN: Nanoscale
Materials Stewardship Program.
     Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The
DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Such deliveries are only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.
    Instructions: Clearly mark any documents as pertaining to the
Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program. If you are claiming
information as CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute you must clearly label the information that is CBI. If you
are using the reporting form follow the instructions on the reporting
form. If information is claimed as confidential, a sanitized version
(including attachments) should be provided. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
regulations.gov or e-mail. If you submit an electronic submission, EPA
recommends that you include your name and other contact information in
the body of the submission and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If
EPA cannot read your submission due to technical difficulties and
cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider
your submission. Electronic files should avoid the use of special
characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. Given security measures for mail, EPA does not recommend mail
for a disk or CD-ROM because the equipment used to

scan the mail may destroy the disk or CD-ROM.

III. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the
information collection activities associated with the Nanoscale
Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) under the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and has assigned OMB control number 2070-
0170. EPA has prepared an Information Collection Request (ICR) that
describes the information collection activities and EPA's estimated
burden, which is summarized in this unit. The ICR is identified by EPA
ICR No. 2250.01. A copy of the ICR and public comments (described in
Unit II.A. of this document) are available under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2007-0572.
    As described in more detail in the ICR, the annual burden for this
collection of information is estimated to average 154.3 hours per
response for the basic NMSP, and 2,500 hours for the in-depth NMSP,
based on 240 responses for the basic NMSP and 15 responses for the in-
depth NMSP. According to 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number
for this collection activity appears in this document, in the Federal
Register document announcing the approval of the ICR, and on the
optional collection instrument or form.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This document describes the design and format of EPA's Nanoscale
Materials Stewardship Program, which is a voluntary program to collect
data for nanoscale materials under TSCA. This action is not a
regulatory action or a significant guidance document under Executive
Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993), as amended by Executive Order 13422 on January 18,
2007 (72 FR 2763). As such, this action does not require review by OMB
under Executive Order 12866.
    In addition, Executive Orders 13045, entitled Protection of
Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885,
April 23, 1997) and 13211, entitled Actions Concerning Regulations that
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355,
May 22, 2001), do not apply to this action because it is not
``economically significant'' as defined by section 3(f) of Executive
Order 12866. Nor does this action establish an environmental standard
that may have a negatively disproportionate effect on children, or
otherwise have any significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy.
    This action is not subject to the notice-and-comment requirements
under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute. As such,
it is not subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). Further, today's action is expected to
only have a limited impact because only entities that volunteer to
participate in the NMSP will be impacted.
    Based on EPA's experience with review of PMNs; State, local, and
Tribal governments have not been impacted by these activities, and EPA
does not have any reason to believe that any State, local, or Tribal
government would be impacted by this action. As such, the Agency
concludes that this action will not have substantial direct effects on
the States or on the relationship between the national government and
the States or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among
the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order
13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). Nor does
this action significantly or uniquely affect the communities of tribal
governments as specified by Executive Order 13084, entitled
Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (63 FR
27655, May 10, 1998). In addition, EPA has determined that this action
would not impose any enforceable duty, contain any unfunded mandate, or
otherwise have any affect on small governments subject to the
requirements of sections 202, 203, 204, or 205 of the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Public Law 104-4).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that require
the Agency's consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant to
section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272
note).
    This action will not have an adverse impact on the environmental
and health conditions in low-income and minority communities.
Therefore, under Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions to
Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994), the Agency is not required
to and has not considered environmental justice-related issues.

V. References

    1. A Matter of Size: Triennial Review of the National
Nanotechnology Initiative, The National Academies Press. p. 73 (2006).
    2. NPPTAC 2005. Overview of Issues for Consideration by NPPTAC.
Document ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2002-0001-0068. http://www.regulations.gov/
fdmspublic/component/main.
    3. Material Characterization of Nanoscale Materials; Notice of
Public Meeting, August 13, 2007 (72 FR 45244) (FRL-8144-1).
    4. NIOSH 2007. National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, December 2007, Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology--An
Information Exchange with NIOSH. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/
nanotech/safenano/summary.html.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances,
Nanoscale materials.

    Dated: January 22, 2008.
James B. Gulliford,
Assistant Administrator, for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances.

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Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
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Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP12-129-000.
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    Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
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    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
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[Release No. 34-55619; File No. SR-Amex-2007-31]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to Transaction Charges for
Equities, ETFs, and Nasdaq UTP Securities

April 12, 2007.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on March 30, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by Amex. On
April 10, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule
change. The Commission is publishing this notice, as amended, 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

    The Exchange proposes to revise the equities, Exchange Traded Funds
and Trust Issued Receipts (``ETFs''), and Nasdaq UTP Fee Schedules to
eliminate the five percent discount applied to each firm's total
charges for customer orders in equities, ETFs, and Nasdaq UTP
securities. The text of the proposed rule change is available on Amex's
Web site at http://www.amex.com, at Amex, and in 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 recently revised the transaction charges for its
members and member organizations largely relating to the Exchange's new
hybrid market trading platform (known as AEMI), the implementation of
Regulation NMS, and changes in the competitive landscape for equities
and ETFs.\3\ These new transaction charges became effective on February
22, 2007. As part of the new transaction charges, the Exchange provided
that a five percent discount will be applied to each firm's total
charges for customer orders in equities, ETFs, and Nasdaq UTP
securities. The five percent discount does not apply to charges for
specialists and registered traders. The Exchange is now proposing to
eliminate the five percent discount in all product lines. The Exchange
will eliminate the five percent discount effective April 1, 2007.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55458 (March 13,
2007), 72 FR 13320 (March 21, 2007) (SR-Amex-2007-23).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The proposed fee change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the
Act \4\ regarding the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees,
and other charges among exchange members and other persons using
exchange facilities.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).

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

    The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition
that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of
the Act.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    Because the foregoing rule change establishes or changes a due,
fee, or other charge applicable only to a member imposed by Amex, it
has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \5\ and
Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder.\6\ At any time within 60 days of the
filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily
abrogate 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.\7\
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \6\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
    \7\ For purposes of calculating the 60-day period within which
the Commission may summarily abrogate the proposed rule change under
Section 19(b)(3)(C) of the Act, the Commission considers the period
to commence on April 10, 2007, the date on which Amex filed
Amendment No. 1. See 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C).
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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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-Amex-2007-31 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Amex-2007-31. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 Web site (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 inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of Amex. All comments received will be posted without
change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information
from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to
make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number
SR-Amex-2007-31 and should be submitted on or before May 9, 2007.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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    \8\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-7316 Filed 4-17-07; 8:45 am]

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