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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 799

[OPPTS-42150A; FRL-4756-9]

 

Acetophenone, Phenol, N,N-Dimethylaniline, Ethyl Acetate and 2,6- 
Dimethylphenol; Proposed Test Rule Correction and Extension of Public 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; correction and extension of public comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: EPA is extending the public comment period for 30 days, from 
January 21, 1994 to February 22, 1994, and correcting a proposed test 
rule published in the Federal Register of November 22, 1993 (58 FR 
61654) requiring manufacturers and processors of five chemicals 
(acetophenone, phenol, N,N-dimethylaniline, ethyl acetate, and 2,6-
dimethylphenol) to conduct testing for certain chemical fate, health 
and environmental effects.
DATES: Submit written comments on or before February 22, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments identified by the document control 
number [OPPTS-42150] and the chemical specific document number in 
triplicate to: TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center (7407), Office 
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 
East Tower, Rm. G-99, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. A public 
version of the administrative record supporting this action, without 
confidential business information (CBI), is available for inspection at 
the above address in Rm. G-102, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except legal holidays.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Extension of Comment Period

    On November 22, 1993, EPA promulgated a proposed rule, 40 CFR 
799.4450, that would require testing of five chemicals for certain 
chemical fate, health and environmental effects under section 4(a) of 
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The chemicals and their 
chemical-specific docket numbers are: acetophenone, 42150A/42151A; 
phenol, 42150A/42152A; N,N- dimethylaniline, 42150A/42153A; ethyl 
acetate, 42150A/42141B; and 2,6-dimethylphenol, 42150A/42154A. EPA has 
received requests from the Chemical Manufacturers Association for a 30-
day extension of the comment period and from the General Electric 
Company for a 90-day extension. EPA believes that providing an 
additional 30-day period to prepare written comments is reasonable, and 
EPA is extending the written comment period for the proposed test rule 
until February 22, 1994.

II. Corrections

    In addition, EPA is making the following corrections in the 
proposed rule:
    1. On page 61657, in Table 1, third column (``Guideline''), third 
entry from the bottom (opposite ``River die-away testing'' in second 
column), change ``(incorporated by reference) ????'' to ``ASTM E-1279-
89.''
    2. On page 61659, third column, first full paragraph, which is 
headed ``3. Substantial human exposure finding,'' in the thirteenth 
line of the paragraph, change ``341,516'' to ``320,914''.
    3. On page 61670, in Sec. 799.4450, second column, paragraph 
(d)(2)(i)(A), delete the phrase ``and 2,6-dimethylphenol.''

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 799

    Chemicals, Chemical exports, Environmental protection, Hazardous 
substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Testing.

    Dated: January 14, 1994.

Charles M. Auer,

Director, Chemical Control Division.

[FR Doc. 94-1617 Filed 1-25-94; 8:45 am]
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