[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 4 (Thursday, January 6, 1994)]
[Notices]
[Page 747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-374]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44604; FRL-4748-3]

 

TSCA Consent Order; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the receipt of test data on refractory 
ceramic fibers (RCFs) (CAS No. 142844-00-6), submitted pursuant to a 
Testing Consent Order entered into under the authority of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA). Publication of this notice is required 
under section 4(d) of TSCA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401 
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4(d) of TSCA requires EPA to publish 
a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data 
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under section 4(a) of TSCA 
within 15 days after the test data are received. Under 40 CFR 790.60, 
all results of testing conducted pursuant to a consent order must be 
announced to the public in accordance with the procedures specified in 
section 4(d) of TSCA.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for refractory ceramic fibers (RCFs) were submitted by 
three member companies of the Refractory Ceramic Fiber Coalition 
(Carborundum Company, Premier Refractories and Chemicals, Inc., and 
Thermal Ceramics, Inc.) pursuant to a Testing Consent Order at 40 CFR 
799.5000. The test data were received by EPA on December 21, 1993. The 
submission describes workplace exposure monitoring data to RCFs from 
RCFC company facilities, and their customers' facilities.
    RCFs are used as insulation for industrial applications such as 
high temperature furnaces, heaters, and kilns. RCFs are also used in 
automotive applications, aerospace uses, and in certain commercial 
appliances such as self-cleaning ovens.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data 
submissions. At this time, the Agency has not determined whether the 
submissions are complete.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-42166A). This record 
includes copies of all data reported in this notice. The record is 
available for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except legal holidays, in the TSCA NCIC, Rm. E-G102, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

Lists of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: December 27, 1993.
James B. Willis,
Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-374 Filed 1-5-94; 8:45 am]
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