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Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Sulfur Oxides – Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft, May 2008)
[07/08]EPA is extending the public comment period for the 2nd External Review Draft of the Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides -- Health Criteria until August 11, 2008. [Federal Register July 24,2008]
EPA announces the release of the Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides - Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) and notice of the External Peer Review Panel Meeting in the May 30, 2008 Federal Register Notice. This draft document is provided for public viewing and comment. Public comments received on the ISA during the public comment period will be provided to the external peer reviewers for their consideration during the external peer review panel meeting. Any comments not received within the requested time period may be considered by EPA in their revisions.
The deadline for submitting comments is now August 11, 2008.
Citation:
U.S. EPA. Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Sulfur Oxides – Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft, May 2008). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-08/047.
Impact/Purpose:
Sulfur oxides is one of six principal (or “criteria”) pollutants for which EPA has established national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
Description:
EPA has announced that the Second External Review Draft of the Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Sulfur Oxides – Health Criteria has been made available for independent peer review and public review. This draft ISA document represents a concise synthesis and evaluation of the most policy-relevant science and will ultimately provide the scientific bases for EPA’s decision regarding whether the current standard for SO2 sufficiently protects public health.
URLs/Downloads:
Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides – Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (PDF, 288 pp, 4204 KB, about PDF)Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides – Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (Annexes Only) (PDF, 255 pp, 1949 KB, about PDF)
CASAC Project Overview for the Review of the EPA's Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides Primary (Health-Based)
CASAC Review of EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides – Health Criteria (Second External Review Draft) (PDF, 62 pp, 356 KB, about PDF)
FR Notice: Jul 24, 2008
FR Notice: May 30, 2008
AGENCY RESPONSE
Peer Review Plan (PDF, NA pp, 34 KB, about PDF)