[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 19, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 19590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-9662]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

[OPPTS-44616; FRL-4949-7]


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 1,3,5-
trimethylbenzene (CAS No. 108-67-8), 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: James Willis, Acting 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 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene were submitted by Koch 
Industries, Inc., pursuant to a test rule at 40 CFR 799.5075. They were 
received by EPA on February 9, 1995. The submission describes a 14-day 
oral gavage toxicity study in rats with a recovery group. This chemical 
is used as an intermediate in the production of an antioxidant for 
plastics.
    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-44616). 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 Street SW., Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: April 10, 1995.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 95-9662 Filed 4-18-95; 8:45 am]
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