[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 19 (Friday, January 28, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-1959]


[Federal Register: January 28, 1994]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44605; FRL-4754-4]


TSCA Chemical Testing; 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 acrylic acid 
(CAS No. 79-10-7), submitted pursuant to a testing consent order under 
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Publication of this notice is 
in compliance with 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: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
consent orders must contain a statement that results of testing 
conducted pursuant to these testing consent orders will be announced to 
the public in accordance with section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for acrylic acid were submitted by the Basic Acrylic 
Monomer Manufacturers on behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant to a 
testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on 
December 2, 1993. The submission contains a comparative bioavailability 
study in male mice and rats, an amendment to the study, and an analysis 
of tissues. This chemical is used in surface coatings; polyacrylic acid 
and salts, including superabsorbant polymers, detergents, water 
treatment and dispersants; textiles and nonwovens; exports; adhesives 
and sealants; leather and polishes; paper coating; miscellaneous acid 
and ester uses, including specialty acrylates.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data 
submissions. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submissions.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44605). This record 
includes copies of all studies 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 Public Docket Office, Rm. ET-G102, 
401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: January 14, 1994.

Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

[FR Doc. 94-1959 Filed 1-27-94; 8:45 am]
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