DRAFT AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

	OPEN MEETING

	

November 15 - 17, 2006

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone: (703) 305-5805

Docket Number: EPA-HQ- OPP-2006-0693

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Conference Center - Lobby Level

One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.)

2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington,VA 22202

Studies Evaluating the Impact of Surface Coatings on the Level of
Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium and Copper from Chromated Copper Arsenate
(CCA)-Treated Wood

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

8:30 A.M.	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members - Steven
Heeringa, 			Ph.D. (FIFRA SAP Chair)  

8:40 A.M.	Administrative Procedures by Designated Federal Official - Mr.
				Joseph E. Bailey, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, EPA

8:45 A.M.	Welcome and Opening Remarks – Mr. Jim Jones, Director,
Office of 			Pesticide Programs, EPA

8:50 A.M.	Introductory Remarks - Mr. Frank Princiotta, National Risk
Management 			Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development,
EPA

8:55 A.M.	Introduction and Background - Nader Elkasabanny, Ph.D., 			
Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

9:15 A.M	Overview of EPA Surface Coating Study - Mr. Mark Mason, Air
Pollution 		Prevention and Control Division, National Risk Management
Research 			Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, EPA

10:00 A.M.	BREAK

10:15 A.M	Overview of EPA Surface Coating Study (continued)

10:45 A.M  Overview of CPSC Surface Coating Study - Jacqueline Ferrante,
Ph.D., 			Directorate for Health Sciences, U.S. Consumer Product Safety 
			Commission

12:00 P.M.	LUNCH

1:15 A.M.	Public Comments (continued)

2:15 P.M.	Questions to Panel

	Question 1:  The Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) members are asked to
identify the scientific merits and limitations of the design of the
studies and the analyses of the results.  The SAP members are also asked
to comment on the quality of the data, including its objectivity and
utility.   

3:15 P.M.	BREAK

3:30 P.M.	Questions to Panel 

		Question 2:  Please comment on whether the reports have captured the
critical findings of the studies objectively and appropriately
consistent with the data.  Please identify any other conclusions that
can be drawn from the data.

5:00 P.M. 	Adjournment

DRAFT AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

	OPEN MEETING

	November 15 - 17, 2006

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone: (703) 305-5805

Docket Number: EPA-HQ- OPP-2006-0693

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Conference Center - Lobby Level

One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.)

2777 S. Crystal Drive

Arlington,VA 22202

Studies Evaluating the Impact of Surface Coatings on the Level of
Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium and Copper from Chromated Copper Arsenate
(CCA)-Treated Wood

Thursday, November 16, 2006

8:30 A.M.	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members - Steven
Heeringa, Ph.D. (FIFRA SAP Chair)  

8:40 A.M.	Administrative Procedures by Designated Federal Official - Mr.
Joseph E. Bailey

8:45 A.M.	Questions to the Panel 

		Question 3:  Please comment on whether the statistical methods 			
employed by EPA and CPSC staff represent a scientifically justifiable
and 			robust approach to evaluation of the data. Have the statistical
analyses, 			including the analyses of variance, been presented in an
appropriate, 			useful, clear and transparent manner?

10:00 A.M.	Break

10:15 A.M.	Questions to the Panel 

		Question 4:  Certain specific issues, such as the impact of abrasion
and coating reapplication, were not examined in these studies.  Please
comment on how these data gaps have been sufficiently accounted for in
the discussion of the results of these studies.

11:15 A.M.	Questions to the Panel

		Question 5:  The studies were performed under limited study conditions
(one climatic region, i.e., the mid-Atlantic U.S., the structures were
not subjected to normal use or wear, etc.) with a limited set of
products.   Please comment on whether it is appropriate to extrapolate
these results to other conditions.

12:15 P.M.	LUNCH

1:30 P.M.	Questions to the Panel

		Question 6:  Please comment on whether the methodology is suitable for
use by others (e.g., the coating industry, wood treaters, or consumer
groups) for evaluating and developing new products.  Are there elements
of the protocol that you recommend be modified or explored (e.g., the
moisture content of the wipe material, wipe contact time on the wood
surface, etc.)?

2:30 P.M.	Break

2:45 P.M.	Questions to the Panel 

		Question 7:	Please comment on whether these studies are of sufficient
quality and breadth to be used to assist in developing conclusions about
the ability of certain coatings to substantially reduce dislodgeable CCA
chemicals.  Have the agencies identified the most important information
and findings?  Are there other findings/conclusions that could be made
from these studies?

4:30 P.M.	Adjournment



DRAFT AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

	OPEN MEETING

	November 15 - 17, 2006

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone: (703) 305-5805

Docket Number: EPA-HQ- OPP-2006-0693

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Conference Center - Lobby Level

One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.)

2777 S. Crystal Drive

Arlington,VA 22202

Studies Evaluating the Impact of Surface Coatings on the Level of
Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium and Copper from Chromated Copper Arsenate
(CCA)-Treated Wood

Friday, November 17, 2006

( 8:30 A.M.	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members - Steven
Heeringa, Ph.D. (FIFRA SAP Chair)  

( 8:40 A.M.	Administrative Procedures by Designated Federal Official -
Mr. Joseph E. Bailey

( 8:45 A.M.	Continuation of Questions to the Panel (as needed)

(10:30 A.M.	Break

(10:15 A.M.  Continuation of Questions to the Panel (as needed)

(12:00 P.M.	Adjournment

Please be advised that agenda times are approximate; when the discussion
for one topic is completed, discussions for the next topic will begin. 
For further information, please contact the Designated Federal Official
for this meeting, Mr. Joseph Bailey, via telephone:  (202) 564-2045;
fax:  (202) 564-8382; or email: bailey.joseph@epa.gov

