

[Federal Register: April 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 66)]
[Proposed Rules]               
[Page 17409-17410]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 745

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0049; FRL-7775-1]
RIN 2070-AC83

 
Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On January 10, 2006, EPA proposed new requirements to reduce 
exposure to lead hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting 
activities that disturb lead-based paint in the Federal Register. The 
proposal supports the attainment of the Federal government's goal of 
eliminating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. The proposal discussed 
requirements for training renovators and dust sampling technicians; 
certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and renovation firms; 
accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling technician 
training; and for renovation work practices. This notice announces a 
45-day extension of the comment period for the Renovation, Repair, and 
Painting Program proposed rule. This extension is necessary to provide 
the public with an opportunity to review and comment on materials 
recently added to the docket.

DATES: The comment period previously expiring on April 10, 2006, is 
extended to May 25, 2006.

ADDRESSES: For detailed instructions on the submission of comments, 
follow the instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal 
Register document of January 10, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby 
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division 
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: 
TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

    For technical information contact: Mike Wilson, National Program 
Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0521; e-mail 
address: wilson.mike@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the proposed rule a list of those who may be 
potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding 
the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    In the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588) (FRL-7755-
5), EPA proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead hazards 
created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb 
lead-based paint. In addition, EPA announced in the Federal Register of 
March 2, 2006 (71 FR 10628) (FR 7762-7), the availability of 
supplemental materials added to the docket. EPA has received requests 
for extension of the comment period from Owens Corning, National Multi 
Housing Council, National Association of Home Builders, Painting and 
Decorating Contractors of America, National Association of Realtors, 
National Paint and Coatings Association, and Atrium Environmental 
Health and Safety Services.
    To allow additional time for comment EPA is extending the comment 
period established in the Federal Register issued on January 10, 2006 
(71 FR 1588), for an additional 45 days. As extended, the comment 
period for this proposal expires May 25, 2006. Prior to this extension, 
the comment period was scheduled to expire on April 10, 2006.

III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    The training, certification and accreditation requirements and work 
practice standards were proposed pursuant to the authority of TSCA 
section 402(c)(3), 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3), as amended by Title X of the 
Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550 (also 
known as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 
1992). The Model State Program and amendments to the regulations on the 
authorization of State and Tribal programs with respect to renovators 
and dust sampling technicians were proposed pursuant to section 404 of 
TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2684.

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IV. Do Any Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this Action?

    No. This action is not a rulemaking, it merely extends the date by 
which public comments must be submitted on a proposed rule that EPA 
published in the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588). For 
information about the applicability of the regulatory assessment 
requirements to the proposed rule, please refer to the discussion in 
Unit VIII. of that document (at 71 FR 1620).

List of Subjects in Part 745

    Environmental protection, Housing renovation, Lead, Lead-based 
paint, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: March 31, 2006.
Margaret Schneider,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and 
Toxic Substances.
[FR Doc. E6-4998 Filed 4-5-06; 8:45 am]

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