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###### Environmental Protection Agency

          - [FRL-8897-6; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0040]

# AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

# ACTION:

Notice of Peer Review Workshop.

# SUMMARY:

                        EPA is announcing that Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG), an EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer review workshop to review the external review draft document titled, “Toxicological Review of Halogenated Platinum Salts and Platinum Compounds: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)” (EPA/635/R-08/018). EPA previously announced the 60-day public comment period (ending April 6, 2009) for the draft document in the                         **Federal Register**                         on February 5, 2009 (74 FR 6154). EPA will consider public comments and recommendations from the expert panel workshop as EPA finalizes the draft document.                    

                        The public comment period and the external peer review workshop are separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested parties to comment on the document. EPA intends to forward public comments submitted in accordance with the                         **Federal Register**                         notice (74 FR 6154) to ERG for consideration by the external peer review panel prior to the workshop.                    

EPA released this draft document solely for the purpose of pre-dissemination public review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination.

                        The public may attend this workshop as observers through a registration process, and time will be set aside for observers to give brief oral comments at the workshop regarding the draft document under review. The draft document and EPA's peer review charge are available via the Internet on the National Center for Environmental Assessment's (NCEA) home page under the Recent Additions and the Data and Publications menus at                         *http://www.epa.gov/​ncea.*                         When finalizing the draft document, EPA intends to consider the comments and recommendations from the external peer review workshop and any public comments that EPA receives in accordance with 74 FR 6154, February 5, 2009. Public comments submitted during the 60-day public comment period ending April 6, 2009 may be observed at                         *http://www.regulations.gov*                         under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2009-0040.                    

# DATES:

The peer review workshop will begin on May 21, 2009, at approximately 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Observers must register by Thursday, May 14, 2009. At the time of registration, please indicate if you wish to make brief oral comments at the workshop.

# ADDRESSES:

                        The peer review workshop will be held at the Palomar Hotel, 2121 P Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. ERG is organizing, convening, and conducting the peer review workshop. To attend the workshop as an observer, register by Thursday, May 14, 2009, via the Internet at                         *https://www2.ergweb.com/​projects/​conferences/​peerreview/​register-platworkshop.htm.*                         You may also register by e-mail at                         *meetings@erg.com*                         (subject line: Halogenated Platinum Salts and Platinum Compounds Workshop), by phone: 781-674-7374 or toll free at 800-803-2833 (ask for the Halogenated Platinum Salts and Platinum Compounds peer review coordinator, Laurie Waite), or by faxing a registration request to 781-674-2906 (please reference the “Halogenated Platinum Salts and Platinum Compounds Workshop” and include your name, title, affiliation, full address, and contact information).                    

                        EPA welcomes the attendance of the public at the Halogenated Platinum Salts and Compounds peer review workshop and will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-3136;                         *telephone:*                         781-674-7374;                         *facsimile:*                         781-674-2906; or                         *e-mail:**meetings@erg.com*                         (subject line: Halogenated Platinum Salts and Platinum Compounds Workshop). To request accommodation of a disability, please contact ERG, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.                    

                        The draft “Toxicological Review of Halogenated Platinum Salts and                               ( print page 19084)                            Platinum Compounds: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)” and EPA's peer-review charge are available via the Internet on NCEA's home page under the Recent Additions and the Data and Publications menus at                         *http://www.epa.gov/​ncea.*                         A limited number of paper copies are available from NCEA's Technical Information Staff, telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-8691. If you are requesting a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address, and the document title. Copies are not available from ERG.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        For information on the peer review workshop, contact ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-3136;                         *telephone:*                         781-674-7374;                         *facsimile:*                         781-674-2906; or                         *e-mail:**meetings@erg.com*                         (subject line: Halogenated Platinum Salts and Platinum Compounds Workshop).                    

                        If you have questions about the document, contact Andrew A. Rooney, IRIS Staff, National Center for Environmental Assessment, (B243-01), U.S. EPA, 109 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709;                         *telephone:*                         919-541-1492;                         *facsimile:*                         919-541-0245; or                         *e-mail:**rooney.andrew@epa.gov.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

## I. Summary of Information About the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)

                    IRIS is a database that contains potential adverse human health effects information that may result from chronic (or lifetime) exposure to specific chemical substances found in the environment. The database (available on the Internet at                     *http://www.epa.gov/​iris*) contains qualitative and quantitative health effects information for more than 540 chemical substances that may be used to support the first two steps (hazard identification and dose-response evaluation) of a risk assessment process. When supported by available data, the database provides oral reference doses (RfDs) and inhalation reference concentrations (RfCs) for chronic health effects, and oral slope factors and inhalation unit risks for carcinogenic effects. Combined with specific exposure information, government and private entities can use IRIS data to help characterize public health risks of chemical substances in a site-specific situation and thereby support risk management decisions designed to protect public health.                

## II. Workshop Information

                    Members of the public may attend the workshop as observers, and there will be a limited time for oral comments from the public. Pre-registration is strongly recommended as space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for pre-registration is May 14, 2009. If space allows, registrations will continue to be accepted after this date, including on-site registrations. Time will be set aside to hear comments from observers, and individuals will be limited to a maximum of five minutes during the morning session of peer review workshop. Please let ERG know if you wish to make comments during the workshop by registering on the Web site at                     *https://www2.ergweb.com/​projects/​conferences/​peerreview/​register-platworkshop.htm*                     and indicating your intent to make oral comments.                

Dated: April 21, 2009.

Peter W. Preuss,

Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.

[FR Doc. E9-9580 Filed 4-24-09; 8:45 am]

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