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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44608; FRL-4779-4]

 

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 
methylethylketoxime (MEKO) (CAS No. 96-29-7), submitted pursuant to a 
final test rule 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.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for MEKO were submitted by the Industrial Health 
Foundation, Inc., on behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant to a test 
rule at 40 CFR 799.2700. They were received by EPA on March 24, 1994. 
The submission describes ``an Inhalation Oncogenicity Study of MEKO in 
Rats and Mice; Part II - Rats.'' This chemical is sold primarily as a 
nonreactive antiskinning agent in alkyd surface coating and paints. It 
is also used as a blocking agent for isocyanates and siloxanes.
    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-44608). 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. B-607, 
Northeast Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: April 21, 1994.

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

[FR Doc. 94-10695 Filed 5-3-94; 8:45 am]
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