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CCM on engine backpressure and the

effect the backpressure could have on

the remaining life of the engine.

Backpressure with the CCM installed

will generally be higher than the

backpressure with the original muffler.

However, Engelhard has designed the

CCM to ensure that the engine

manufacturer’s maximum allowable

backpressure will not be exceeded for

any engine/exhaust combination. Since

backpressure will remain below the

manufacturer’s allowable limit, EPA

does not believe that engine life will be

diminished as a result of installing a

CCM. Furthermore, Engelhard has

recently reconfigured the catalyst that

will be marketed under this program to

provide a lower backpressure as

compared to the catalyst used in the

certification test.

Catalyst sizing, packaging and

installation applicability were raised as

issues by several commenters.

Specifically, commenters questioned

whether the catalyst would be

adequately packaged to fit the wide

range of engines and bus models, and

whether proper installation and

mounting hardware would be available

for each combination of bus /engine.

Clear instructions and proper

installation for each bus/engine

combination will be required to ensure

proper operation of the CCM. Engelhard

has designed specific installation

instructions and hardware for most

applications already. The CCM takes the

place of the muffler in the exhaust

system and each kit will contain all

components necessary to complete the

installation. Engelhard continues to

work with operators to develop

appropriate hardware and packaging for

specific applications.

The last major group of comments

centered around life cycle cost of the

CCM. One commenter proposed that

field data be collected to support fuel

economy impact claims contained in the

application for certification. Another

commenter noted that operators might

use the equipment beyond the 150,000

mile useful life, and questioned how the

costs associated with use beyond

150,000 miles are accounted for in the

life cycle cost.

Regarding field data to demonstrate

fuel economy claims, the regulations do

not require that life cycle fuel cost be

calculated using field data. At the time

of application for certification, a

certifier that is applying for certification

within life cycle cost limitations must

provide information on the fuel

economy impact of rebuild/retrofit

equipment. Engelhard provided brakespecific fuel consumption (BSFC) data

from transient tests performed on a

baseline engine and on an engine

equipped with a CCM. This data shows

the BSFC difference between these tests

to be within normal test to test

variability, and EPA does not find that

this equipment will have an impact on

fuel economy.

Regarding the second comment,

operators may indeed continue to use

certified equipment beyond the

statutory useful-life of 150,000 miles.

However, for the purpose of calculating

life cycle costs, only those costs

incurred within the useful-life are

relevant. Operators who operate

equipment beyond the useful-life are

responsible for costs to maintain the

equipment in proper operating

condition, and assume in-use emissions

performance liability.

III. Certification Approval

The Agency has reviewed this

application, along with comments

received from the interested parties, and

finds that this application meets the

requirements for certification under the

Retrofit/Rebuild Requirements for 1993

and Earlier Model Year Urban Buses (40

CFR 85.1401 and 85.1415). Thus, the

Agency hereby approves the

certification of this equipment.

IV. Operator Requirements and

Responsibilities

Operators who have chosen to comply

with Program 1 will be required to

utilize this equipment for any engines

that are listed in Table A that undergo

rebuild on or after December 1, 1995.

Under Program 2, this equipment is

immediately available to operators for

use and those who use this certified kit

may claim the PM emissions reduction

as stated in Table A when calculating

their Fleet Level Attained.

As stated in the regulations, operators

should maintain records for each engine

in their fleet to demonstrate that they

are in compliance with either program

1 or program 2 beginning in January 1,

1995. These records include purchase

records, receipts, and part numbers for

the parts and components used in the

rebuilding of urban bus engines.

Dated: May 10, 1995.

Mary D. Nichols,

Assistant Administrator for Air and

Radiation.

[FR Doc. 95–13246 Filed 5–30–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P

[OPPTS–62145; FRL–4947–6]

Instruction Manual on Interim Controls

and the Operation and Maintenance of

Lead-Based Paint for Abatement

Workers and Maintenance Personnel;

Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for preproposals.

SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule

Lead: Requirements for Lead-Based

Paint Activities on September 2, 1994.

The objective of the proposed rule is to

provide standards for the training of a

workforce qualified to assist in the

evaluation and reduction of hazards

associated with lead-based paint. To

further the goal of improved training for

the workforce engaged in lead-based

paint activities, the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

has provided funds for the development

of a training curriculum and an

accompanying video on interim controls

and operations and maintenance for

lead-based paint. HUD has transferred

these funds to EPA for the management

of this project. EPA is requesting the

submission of preproposals from

qualified organizations that are

interested in developing a training

course and a video on these subjects.

This notice describes the eligibility and

criteria for the selection of preproposals.

DATES: All preproposals must be

submitted to EPA by June 30, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Preproposals should be sent

to the following address: Betty Weiner,

Chemical Management Division (7404),

Office of Pollution Prevention and

Toxics, Environmental Protection

Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington,

DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Betty Weiner at (202) 260–2924 or write

to the address listed under the

ADDRESSES unit.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the

Federal Register of September 2, 1994

(59 FR 45872), EPA issued a proposed

rule regarding regulations governing

lead-based paint activities. The purpose

of this document is to announce the

availability of funds to be administered

by EPA in the form of a cooperative

agreement with an organization with

demonstrated experience in lead-based

paint training activities. Any nonprofit

organization with such experience is

eligible to apply. These funds are to be

used for the development of a 1–day

course in interim controls for lead-based

paint and routine maintenance

activities. The basic elements of interim

controls are: paint stabilization, dust
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removal, treatment of friction and

impact surfaces, and soil interim

controls. The course should also

introduce the worker to the importance

of monitoring and reevaluation, and the

role of maintenance in preserving the

integrity of interim controls during

routine activities and minimizing

contamination of housing. The course

should include a worker’s manual and

an instructor’s manual as well as a video

consisting of work demonstrations

accompanied by explanatory narration.

The course will be used to train both

certified and noncertified individuals

involved in the control of lead-based

paint that is not undergoing removal.

Model courses in lead-based paint

activities have already been developed

or are in the process of development for

the five disciplines specified in the

regulations. These courses are: inspector

technician, inspector/risk assessor,

supervisor, planner/project designer,

and lead abatement worker. Required

course content for four of the five

disciplines includes instruction in

methods of risk reduction. In addition,

inspector/risk assessors must learn how

to develop an interim control plan and

the minimum training curricula

requirements for the planner/project

designer course includes instruction in

operation and maintenance planning.

Because of the hazards to workers,

residents and the environment

associated with lead-based paint,

training of specialists in the field and

maintenance workers should include

the most up-to-date methods of control

to assure that exposure will be

minimized in areas where abatement is

not initially contemplated.

I. Administrative Requirements

This program is subject to matching

share requirements. Awards shall be

given only to applicants who can fund

at least 5 percent of their programs from

non-Federal sources, excluding in-kind

contributions. (In-kind contributions are

defined as the value of a non-cash

contribution to meet a recipient’s costsharing requirements. An in-kind

contribution may consist of charges for

real property and equipment, or the

value of goods and services directly

benefiting the EPA-funded project.) The

recipient’s matching share may exceed 5

percent.

The applicant must also provide proof

of the organization’s not-for-profit

status.

II. Evaluation Process and Criteria

Preproposals submitted for the

cooperative agreement solicited in this

notice will be evaluated on a

competitive basis by a review panel

composed of EPA and HUD staff

members. The following factors will be

considered in the evaluations of the

preproposals.

A. Program Design

The course length should be

approximately 8 hours, focusing on

teaching workers the fundamentals of

appropriate interim controls as well as

hands-on demonstrations of the

application and maintenance of these

controls.

Preproposals should be developed in

conformance with the HUD Guidelines

for the Evaluation and Control of LeadBased Paint Hazards in Housing.

Another relevant source soon to be

available is a document currently under

development by the National Institute of

Building Sciences titled Lead-Based

Paint Operations and Maintenance

Work Practices Manual.

B. Program Experience

The applicant must include the

following organizational information:

1. Experience with lead-related issues

with an emphasis on lead-based paint.

2. Experience with the development

of adult education courses particularly

for workers with limited education or

with language difficulties.

3. A summary of any lead-related

courses taught and a description of the

materials used to teach those courses.

4. Experience with providing handson training.

5. Qualifications of key personnel.

C. Budget

A detailed budget should be included

that specifies the amount of money

proposed for each element of the course

curriculum as well as the non-federal

share of the budget (at least 5 percent of

the total excluding in-kind

contributions).

III. Application Procedures and

Notification of Selection

Preproposals are due by June 30,

1995. Preproposals should be

approximately 10 pages in length and 7

copies of the proposal should be

provided. Notice of selection as a

possible award recipient will not

constitute approval of the final proposal

as submitted. Prior to the actual

awarding of the cooperative agreement,

representatives of the potential recipient

and EPA will begin negotiations

concerning various components of the

program, such as funding levels and

course materials. The project budget is

anticipated to be in the range of

$200,000 to $400,000.

Dated: May 10, 1995.

Lynn R. Goldman,

Assistant Administrator for Prevention,

Pesticides and Toxic Substances.

[FR Doc. 95–13266 Filed 5–30–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560–50–F

[FRL–5213–2]

Science Advisory Board; Notification

of Two Public Advisory Committee

Meetings

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory

Committee Act, Public Law 92–463,

notice is hereby given that two

committees of the Science Advisory

Board (SAB) will meet on the dates and

times described below. All times noted

are Eastern Time. All meetings are open

to the public. Due to limited space,

seating at meetings will be on a firstcome basis. For further information

concerning specific meetings, please

contact the individuals listed below.

Documents that are the subject of SAB

reviews are normally available from the

originating EPA office and are not

available from the SAB Office.

1. Research Strategies Advisory

Committee (RSAC)

The Research Strategies Advisory

Committee (RSAC) will meet on June

15–16, 1995, at the Holiday Inn, 550 C

Street SW., Washington, DC. The

meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end

no later than 5:00 p.m. The RSAC

routinely reviews broad issues related to

the planning and management of

research activities within the Agency.

At this meeting, RSAC will receive

briefings from the Office of Research

and Development (ORD) on its process

for developing priorities for the FY 1997

Budget and the Research Priorities that

the Agency will consider in the

formulation of that Budget. Based on

these presentations, RSAC may offer

recommendations to the Agency on the

process, the overall directions of the

research and the specific priorities that

the Agency is currently considering. In

addition, RSAC will discuss its own

mission and function statement and

criteria that may be used to develop

priorities for research.

Members of the public desiring

additional information about the

meeting, including an agenda (after May

30), should contact Ms. Mary Winston,

Staff Secretary, Science Advisory Board

(1400F), U.S. EPA, 401 M Street SW.,

Washington, DC 20460, by telephone at

(202) 260–6552, fax at (202) 260–7118,

or to the Designated Federal Official, Dr.

Edward Bender at (202) 260–2562, or