[Federal Register: July 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 134)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Meeting of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory
Committee--Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving
notice of a meeting of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System
Advisory Committee (TCRDSAC). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss
the Total Coliform Rule (TCR) revision and information about
distribution systems issues that may impact water quality.
The TCRDSAC advises and makes recommendations to the Agency on
revisions to the TCR, and on what information should be collected,
research conducted, and/or risk management strategies evaluated to
better inform distribution system contaminant occurrence and associated
public health risks.
Topics to be discussed in the meeting include options for revising
the Total Coliform Rule; for example, rule construct, monitoring
provisions, system categories, action levels, investigation and follow-
up, public notification, and other related topics. In addition, the
Committee will discuss possible recommendations for research and
information collection needs concerning distribution systems.
DATES: The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
(8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Time (ET)) and Thursday, June 31, 2008 (8
a.m. to 3 p.m., ET). Attendees should register for the meeting by
calling Kate Zimmer at (202) 965-6387 or by e-mail to
kzimmer@resolv.org no later than July 25, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information, contact Kate
Zimmer of RESOLVE at (202) 965-6387. For technical inquiries, contact
Sean Conley (conley.sean@epa.gov, (202) 564-1781), Standards and Risk
Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC
4607M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; fax number: (202) 564-3767.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. The
Committee encourages the public's input and will take public comment
starting at 5:30 p.m. on July 30, 2008, for this purpose. It is
preferred that only one person present the statement on behalf of a
group or organization. To ensure adequate time for public involvement,
individuals interested in presenting an oral statement may notify
Crystal Rodgers-Jenkins, the Designated Federal Officer, by telephone
at (202) 564-5275, no later than July 25, 2008. Any person who wishes
to file a written statement can do so before or after a Committee
meeting. Written statements received by July 25, 2008, will be
distributed to all members before any final discussion or vote is
completed. Any statements received on July 28, 2008, or after the
meeting will become part of the permanent meeting file and will be
forwarded to the members for their information.
Special Accommodations
For information on access or accommodations for individuals with
disabilities, please contact Crystal Rodgers-Jenkins at (202) 564-5275
or by e-mail at rodgers-jenkins.crystal@epa.gov. Please allow at least
10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA time to process your request.
Dated: July 7, 2008.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. E8-15844 Filed 7-10-08; 8:45 am]
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