Requests to present oral comments, submission of written comments,
or requests for special seating arrangements may be submitted by mail,
electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions
for each method as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, your request must
identify docket ID number OPP-2002-0147 in the subject line on the
first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Olga Odiott, Designated Federal
Official (DFO), Office of Science Coordination and Policy (7202M),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-8450; fax number:
(202) 564-8382; e-mail addresses: <odiott.olga@epa.gov>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public in general. This action may,
however, be of interest to persons who are or may be required to
conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), FIFRA, and Food Quality Protection Act
(FQPA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not
attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by
this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of
this action to a particular entity, consult the DFO listed under FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document and Other Related Documents?
1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this
document, and certain other related documents that might be available
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/

To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and
Regulations,'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up the
entry for this document under the ``Federal Register--Environmental
Documents.'' You can also go directly to the Federal Register listings
at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

A meeting agenda, EPA's position paper, questions to FIFRA SAP, and
FIFRA SAP composition (i.e., members and consultants) will be available
no later than August 15, 2002. In addition, the Agency may provide
additional background documents as the materials become available. You
may obtain electronic copies of these documents, and certain other
related documents that might be available electronically, from the
FIFRA SAP Internet Home Page at
http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap

2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for
this meeting under docket ID number OPP-2002-0147. The official record
consists of the documents specifically referenced in this notice, any
public comments received during an applicable comment period, and other
information related to this action, including any information claimed
as Confidential Business Information (CBI). This official record
includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as
well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. In
addition, the Agency may provide additional background documents as the
material becomes available. The public version of the official record,
which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments that
may be submitted during an applicable comment period, is available for
inspection in the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch
(PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy.,
Arlington, VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.

C. How May I Participate in this Meeting?
You may submit requests to present oral comments, written comments,
or requests for special seating arrangements through the mail, in
person, or electronically. Do not submit any information in your
request that is considered CBI. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is
imperative that you identify docket ID number OPP-2002-0147 in the
subject line on the first page of your request.

1. Oral comments. Oral comments presented at the meetings should
not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written comments.
Although requests to present oral comments are accepted until the
date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated), to the extent that time
permits, interested persons may be permitted by the Chair of FIFRA SAP
to present oral comments at the meeting. Each individual or group
wishing to make brief oral comments to FIFRA SAP is strongly advised to
submit their request to the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT no later than noon, eastern standard time, August 21, 2002, in
order to be included on the meeting agenda. The request should identify
the name of the individual making the presentation, the organization
(if any) the individual will represent, and any requirements for
audiovisual equipment (e.g., overhead projector, 35 mm projector, and
chalkboard). Oral comments before
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FIFRA SAP are limited to approximately 5 minutes unless prior
arrangements have been made. In addition, the speaker should bring to
the meeting 30 copies of the oral comments and presentation slides for
distribution to FIFRA SAP at the meeting.

2. Written comments. Although submission of written comments are
accepted until the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated), the
Agency encourages that written comments be submitted no later than
noon, eastern standard time, August 14, 2002, to provide the FIFRA SAP
the time necessary to consider and review the written comments. There
is no limit on the extent of written comments for consideration by the
FIFRA SAP. Persons wishing to submit written comments at the meeting
should contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT and
submit 30 copies.

3. Seating at the meeting. Seating at the meeting will be on a
first-come basis. Individuals requiring special accommodations at this
meeting, including wheelchair access, should contact the DFO at least 5
business days prior to the meeting using the information under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT so that appropriate arrangements can be
made.

4. Submission of requests and written comments--
a. By mail.
Submit your request or written comments to:
Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB),
Information Resources and Services Division
(7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.

b. In person or by courier.
Deliver your request or written comments to:
Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB),
Information Resources and Services Division (7502C),
Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2,
1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy.,
Arlington, VA.

The PIRIB is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.

c. Electronically. You may submit your request or written comments
electronically by e-mail to:
<opp-docket@epa.gov>. Do not submit any
information electronically that you consider to be CBI.

** Use WordPerfect 6.1/8.0/9.0 or ASCII file format and avoid the use of special
characters and any form of encryption. **
Be sure to identify by docket ID number OPP-2002-0147.

You may also file a request online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

II. Background
A. Purpose of the Meeting

The FIFRA SAP will meet to consider and review the proposed
methodology for conducting a probabilistic children's exposure and dose
assessment to wood preservatives from treated playsets and residential
decks using EPA's SHEDS model. The FIFRA SAP will be asked to discuss
the appropriateness of the model algorithms, the selection of model
input distributions for non-chemical specific parameters (e.g.,
activity-related factors, exposure factors), and the statistical
methods used to quantify variability and uncertainty of model inputs
and outputs. To assist the FIFRA SAP in their evaluation of the SHEDS
model, each FIFRA SAP member will be provided CD(s) containing a
technical manual, SHEDS software, user manual, and annotated code. The
FIFRA SAP will also be provided with a case study for a hypothetical
low-exposure chemical and a hypothetical high-exposure chemical that
will demonstrate the model interface, algorithms, inputs, and outputs.

B. The FIFRA SAP Meeting Minutes

The FIFRA SAP will prepare meeting minutes summarizing its
recommendations to the Agency in approximately 60 days. The meeting
minutes will be posted on the FIFRA SAP web site or may be obtained by
contacting the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch at the
address or telephone number listed in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.

List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides,probabilistic assessment
children exposures.
Dated: July 24, 2002.
Sherell A. Sterling,
Acting Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy.
[FR Doc. 02-19229 Filed 7-30-02; 8:45 am]
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