Rules and Regulations. Notice; extension of comment period
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Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Action: Notice; extension of comment period
Citation: FR Doc. 2022-02851 · EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254; FRL-9347-03-OCSPP
Summary
In the Federal Register of December 29, 2021, EPA announced the availability of and solicited public comment on the draft scope of a risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos. This document extends the comment period for 15 days from February 14, 2022, to March 1, 2022.
Dates
The comment period for the notice published on December 29, 2021, at 86 FR 74088 is extended. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254, must be received on or before March 1, 2022.
Supplementary Information
This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register document of December 29, 2021 (86 FR 74088) (FRL-9347-01-OCSPP) for 15 days, from February 14, 2022, to March 1, 2022. In that document, in accordance with implementing regulations for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA announced the availability of and solicited public comment on the draft scope of the risk evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos. More information on EPA's draft risk assessment and solicitation of comment can be found in the Federal Register of December 29, 2021. EPA received requests to extend the comment period and believes it is appropriate to do so in order to give stakeholders additional time to review the draft scope document and prepare comments. To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES . If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2022-02851 Filed 2-9-22; 8:45 am]