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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 721

[OPPTS-50575D; FRL-4649-9]

 

Adipic Acid, Polymer with 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol, Dipropylene 
Glycol, Alkanepolyol, Substituted Alkanolamines, and Carbomonocyclic 
Dicarboxylic Acid; Revocation of a Significant New Use Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is revoking a significant new use rule (SNUR) promulgated 
under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 
adipic acid, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, dipropylene 
glycol, alkanepolyol, substituted alkanolamines, and carbomonocyclic 
dicarboxylic acid based on receipt of new data. The data indicate that 
the substance will not present an unreasonable risk to health.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this rule is July 6, 1994.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of April 24, 1990 
(55 FR 17376), EPA issued a SNUR establishing significant new uses for 
adipic acid, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, dipropylene 
glycol, alkanepolyol, substituted alkanolamines, and carbomonocyclic 
dicarboxylic acid (P-89-653). Because of additional data EPA has 
received for this substance, EPA is revoking this SNUR.

I. Background

    The Agency proposed the revocation of the SNUR for this substance 
in the Federal Register of May 5, 1993 (58 FR 26727). The background 
and reasons for the revocation of the SNUR are set forth in the 
preamble to the proposed revocation. The Agency received no public 
comment concerning the proposed revocation. As a result, EPA is 
revoking this SNUR.

II. Objectives and Rationale of Revocation of the Rule

    During review of the PMN submitted for the chemical substance that 
is the subject of this revocation, EPA concluded that regulation was 
warranted under section 5(e) of TSCA pending the development of 
information sufficient to make a reasoned evaluation of the health 
effects of the substance, and that the substance is expected to be 
produced in substantial quantities and there may be significant or 
substantial environmental exposure. EPA identified the tests necessary 
to evaluate the risks of the substance. Based on these findings, a 
section 5(e) consent order was negotiated with the PMN submitter and a 
SNUR was promulgated.
     EPA reviewed testing conducted by the PMN submitter pursuant to 
the 5(e) consent order for the substance and determined that the 
information available was sufficient to make a reasoned evaluation of 
the health effects of the substance. EPA concluded that, for the 
purposes of TSCA section 5, the substance will not present an 
unreasonable risk and subsequently revoked the section 5(e) consent 
order. The revocation of SNUR provisions for the substance designated 
herein is consistent with the revocation of the section 5(e) order.
    In light of the above, EPA is revoking SNUR provisions for this 
chemical substance. EPA will no longer require notice of any company's 
intent to manufacture, import, or process this substance.

III. Rulemaking Record

    The record for the rule which EPA is revoking was established at 
OPPTS-50575 (P-89-653). This record includes information considered by 
the Agency in developing this rule and includes the test data to which 
the Agency has responded with this revocation.

IV. Regulatory Assessment Requirements

    EPA is revoking the requirements of this rule. Any costs or burdens 
associated with this rule will also be eliminated when the rule is 
revoked. Therefore, EPA finds that no costs or burdens must be assessed 
under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
605(b)), or the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials, 
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Significant new uses.

    Dated: May 25, 1994.
Lynn R. Goldman,
Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic 
Substances.

    Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows:

PART 721--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).

Sec. 721.6600   [Removed]

    2. By removing Sec. 721.6600.
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