The Federal Register

Announcement of Final Priority Data Needs for Six Priority Hazardous Substances

Tue, Oct 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the final priority data needs for six priority hazardous substances (see Table 1) as part of the continuing development and implementation of the ATSDR SubstanceSpecific Applied Research Program (SSARP). This notice also serves as a continuous call for voluntary research proposals.

The exposure and toxicity priority data needs in this notice were distilled from the data needs identified in ATSDR's toxicological profiles by the logical scientific approach described in a decision guide published in the Federal Register on September 11, 1989 (54 FR 37618). The priority data needs represent information essential to improving the database for conducting public health assessments. Research to address these priority data needs will help to determine the types or levels of exposure that may present significant risks of adverse health effects in people exposed to the six hazardous substances.

The priority data needs announced in this notice reflect the opinion of ATSDR, in

Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

Fri, Sep 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC/ATSDR Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639 5960 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to the CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202)3955806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

Tremolite Asbestos Registry (TAR)ExtensionAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

Background and Brief Description

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) requests an extension of data collection and procedures for the previously approved Tremolite Asbestos Registry (TAR) project for an additional three years. ATSDR is mandated pursuant to the 1

Availability of Draft Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls

Thu, Jul 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of the draft toxicological profile for perfluoroalkyls, prepared by ATSDR, for review and comment.

Notice of Development of Set 23 Toxicological Profiles

Thu, Jul 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the development of Set 23 Toxicological Profiles. Set 23 Toxicological Profiles consists of three new drafts and two updated drafts. These profiles will be available to the public on or about October 17, 2009. Electronic access to these documents will be available at the ATSDR Web site: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ toxpro2.html.

Set 23 Toxicological Profiles

The following toxicological profiles are now being developed: Toxicological profile CAS No. 1. Acrylamide*............................... 79061
2. Carbon Monoxide*.......................... 630080
3. 1,3Butadiene............................. 106990
4. Phosphate Ester Flame Retardants*......... 126738, 126716, 78513, 115866, 13674845, 13674878, 115968
5. Vanadium...........................

Availability of Final Toxicological Profiles

Mon, Feb 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of seven final toxicological profiles of priority hazardous substances. This is the 20th set of toxicological profiles that ATSDR has compiled. The profiles are available online at the ATSDR Web site: http:// www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.

Availability of the Report ``ATSDR Studies on Chemical Releases in the Great Lakes Region''

Tue, Jan 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This report responds to a request from the International Joint Commission (IJC), the binational organization that works to implement the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) between the U.S. and Canada. The GLWQA calls for the two nations to define ``the threat to human health from critical pollutants'' found in the Great Lakes basin.

This notice announces the availability of the report entitled ``ATSDR Studies on Chemical Releases in the Great Lakes Region''. This report summarizes previouslypublished public health assessment products and chemical release information for the 26 U.S. AOCs and 54 counties that are in close geographic proximity to those AOCs. This is a descriptive report that does not make associations between health outcomes and chemical exposures. The compilation of environmental data, gathered by ATSDR and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is intended to help decisionmakers set future priorities.

Announcement of Final Priority Data Needs for Two Priority Hazardous Substances

Fri, Jan 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the final priority data needs for two priority hazardous substances (see Table 1) as part of the continuing development and implementation of the ATSDR SubstanceSpecific Applied Research Program (SSARP). The notice also serves as a continuous call for voluntary research proposals.

The exposure and toxicity priority data needs in this notice were distilled from the data needs identified in ATSDR's toxicological profiles by the logical scientific approach described in a decision guide published in the Federal Register on September 11, 1989 (54 FR 37618). The priority data needs represent essential information to improve the database for conducting public health assessments. Research to address these priority data needs will help to determine the types or levels of exposure that may present significant risks of adverse health effects in people exposed to the hazardous substances.

The priority data needs announced in this notice reflect the opinion of ATSDR, in consulta