November 15 - 17, 2006 Meeting Agenda

Posted: November 13, 2006

AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)
OPEN MEETING

November 15 - 17, 2006

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE https://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 G. 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 Staff 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

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

AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)
OPEN MEETING
November 15 - 17, 2006
FIFRA SAP WEB SITE https://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 G. 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.     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

AGENDA

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 G. 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. 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

November 15 - 17, 2006 Meeting Agenda

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