[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 144 (Thursday, July 28, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-18448]


[Federal Register: July 28, 1994]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44612; FRL-4903-4]


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 isopropanol 
(CAS No. 67-63-0) and 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (CAS No. 120-82-1) 
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 isopropanol were submitted by the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association Isopropanol Panel on behalf of the test 
sponsors and pursuant to a test rule at 40 CFR 799.2325. They were 
received by EPA on June 17, 1994. The submission describes a vapor 
inhalation oncogenicity study in fischer 344 rats. This chemical is 
used as a solvent in consumer products and industrial products and 
procedures.
    Test data for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene were submitted by the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association on behalf of the test sponsor and pursuant to 
a test rule at 40 CFR 799.1053. They were received by EPA on June 23, 
1994. The submissions describe 104-week dietary carcinogenicity studies 
with rats and mice. This chemical is used in organic intermediates, 
solvents, dye carriers, transformers, and dielectric fluids.
    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-44612). 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: July 18, 1994.

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

[FR Doc. 94-18448 Filed 7-27-94; 8:45 am]
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