[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13143]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[OPPTS-50575E; FRL-4919-7]


Substituted Ethylenediamine, Methyl Sulfate Quaternized; 
Revocation of 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 
substituted ethylenediamine, methyl sulfate quaternized, based on 
receipt of new data. The data indicate that, for purposes of TSCA 
section 5, the substance will not present an unreasonable risk to the 
environment.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this rule is June 29, 1995.

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 
substituted ethylenediamine, methyl sulfate quaternized. 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 June 6, 1994 (59 FR 29258). 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 
comments concerning the proposed revocation. As a result, EPA is 
revoking this SNUR.

II. Rationale for 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 
environmental 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 make a reasoned evaluation of the risks posed by the 
substance to the environment. 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 
consent order for the substance and determined that the information 
available was sufficient to make a reasoned evaluation of the 
environmental effects of the substance. EPA concluded that, for the 
purposes of TSCA section 5, the substance will not present an 
unreasonable risk and consequently 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 the SNUR provisions for this 
chemical substance. When this revocation becomes final, EPA will no 
longer require notice of any company's intent to manufacture, import, 
or process this substance. In addition, export notification under 
section 12(b) of TSCA will no longer be required.

III. Rulemaking Record

    The record for the rule which EPA is revoking was established at 
OPPTS-50575 (P-89-650). This record includes information considered by 
the Agency in developing this rule and includes the test data that 
formed the basis for 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, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements, Significant new uses.

    Dated: May 16, 1995.

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

    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. 721.3580  [Removed]

    2. By removing Sec. 721.3580.

[FR Doc. 95-13143 Filed 5-26-95; 8:45 am]
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