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The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has released draft technical reports on sodium tungstate dihydrate, di-n-butyl phthalate, and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate for peer review. A virtual meeting for this peer review will take place on April 2, 2021, and is open to the public. People interested in attending or making oral comments must register by specified deadlines. Written comments can also be submitted on the draft reports, and the details for participation and access are available on the NTP website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescheduled the meeting dates for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) regarding the draft risk evaluation of 1,3-butadiene. The preparatory meeting will occur on March 25, 2025, and the peer review meeting will be from April 1 to 4, 2025; these will be virtual public meetings. People can submit comments or register to speak at these meetings through the EPA's website. The meetings will cover the evaluation of potential risks associated with 1,3-butadiene, a chemical substance used in various industrial processes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public nominations for experts to serve as ad hoc reviewers for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). These reviewers will help evaluate the EPA's technical support documents concerning various phthalates, including BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIBP, and DCHP. The evaluations will consider aspects like human health risks, environmental exposure, and cumulative risks associated with these chemicals. The EPA plans to conduct a virtual public meeting in spring 2025, and nominations must be submitted by January 2, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its "Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress." This report, created with input from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy, assesses the environmental effects of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. This third report updates previous findings by examining air, water, and soil quality impacts and adds new analyses to differentiate the effects of the RFS Program from other influences on biofuel production and use. Peer review of the draft report involved experts in various fields, and the final version addresses comments received during the review process.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking public comments on a study about predicting how well oil from a wellhead will burn using a detailed computer model. This study, known as OSRR 1063, assesses the efficiency of burning oil in specific situations, and BSEE is conducting a peer review to ensure the study's scientific and technical accuracy. They invite responses to specific questions about the study's assumptions, methods, and findings. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail until February 8, 2021, and should focus on the study's scientific content rather than policy issues.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to improve transparency in its significant regulatory and scientific actions. The rule emphasizes the importance of making dose-response data publicly accessible for independent validation, which refers to reanalyzing data to confirm study results. While the rule encourages using studies with available data, it also allows for exceptions in specific cases, like when data privacy laws restrict sharing. This effort aims to enhance public trust in the EPA's decisions by promoting openness and scientific scrutiny.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its final risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This evaluation is used to determine if the chemical poses an unreasonable risk to health or the environment, considering its various uses. The EPA found that some uses of 1,4-dioxane do pose such a risk, necessitating regulatory action to manage these risks, while other uses do not. The evaluation and related documents are available for public access.