[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-8575]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44607; FRL-4773-4]
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 tributyl
phosphate (TBP) (CAS No. 126-73-8), submitted pursuant to a final test
rule. Test data were also received for acrylic acid (CAS No. 79-10-7)
and 4-vinylcyclohexene (4-VCH) (CAS No. 100-40-3) pursuant to a testing
consent order. All submissions were submitted 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: 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) within
15 days after it is received. 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 TBP were submitted by the Synthetic Organic Chemical
Manufacturers Association, Inc., Tributal Phosphate Task Force on
behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant to a test rule at 40 CFR
799.5000. They were received by EPA on February 25, 1994. The
submissions describe an oncogenicity study of TBP in the rat and in the
mouse via dietary administration. This chemical is used in aircraft
hydraulic fluids; for extraction and separation processes in the
Plutonium Uranium Reduction Extraction process; as a defoamer in the
paper industry; in textile sizers, inks, and lacquers; and as a
plasticizer.
Test data for acrylic acid were submitted by the Basic Acrylic
Monomer Manufacturers Association on behalf of the test sponsors and
pursuant to a testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were
received by EPA on March 10, 1994. The submissions describe a
reproduction toxicity study with acrylic acid in rats: continuous
administration in the drinking water over 2 generations; with one
amendment. 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.
Test data for 4-VCH were submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers
Association Butadiene Panel on behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant
to a testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by
EPA on March 15, 1994. The submission describes a subchronic toxicity
study by the inhalation route in rats and mice. This chemical is used
as an intermediate in the manufacture of 4-vinylcyclohexene mono- and
diepoxides, which are used to make epoxy resins, polyesters, coatings,
and plastics; and may also be used in the manufacture of flame
retardants, insecticides, plasticizers, and antioxidants.
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-44607). 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: April 4, 1994.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-8575 Filed 4-8-94; 8:45 am]
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