[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 111 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30467-30468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-14202]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[OPPTS-50591G; FRL-4951-7]
RIN 2070-AB27


2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 2[3-(2H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-[4-
hydroxyphenyl]ethyl Ester and 2-Substituted Benzotriazole; Modification 
of Significant New Use Rules

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is modifying the significant new use rules (SNURs) 
promulgated under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(TSCA) for 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2[3-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-
hydroxyphenyl]ethyl ester and 2-substituted benzotriazole based on a 
modification to the TSCA 5(e) consent order regulating the substances.
DATES: The effective date of this rule is July 10, 1995.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of April 25, 1991 
(56 FR 19228), EPA issued SNURs establishing significant new uses for 
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2[3-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-
hydroxyphenyl]ethyl ester and 2-substituted benzotriazole based on the 
section 5(e) consent order for the substances. Because of additional 
data EPA has received for these substances, EPA is modifying the SNURs.

I. Background

    The Agency proposed the modification of the SNURs for these 
substances in the Federal Register of December 14, 1994 (59 FR 64365). 
The background and reasons for the modification of the SNURs are set 
forth in the preamble to the proposed modification. The Agency received 
one public comment concerning the proposed modification urging EPA to 
finalize the SNUR modification as soon as possible. As a result EPA is 
modifying these SNURs.

II. Objectives and Rationale of Modification of the Rule

    During review of the PMNs submitted for the chemical substances 
that are the subject of this modification, 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 substances. EPA identified the tests 
considered necessary to evaluate the risks of the substances and 
identified the protective equipment necessary to protect any workers 
who may be exposed to the substances. The basis for such findings is in 
the rulemaking record referenced in Unit III. of this preamble. Based 
on these findings, a section 5(e) consent order was negotiated with the 
PMN submitter and SNURs were promulgated. In light of the petition to 
modify the consent order and SNUR provisions and the recalculation of 
the risk assessment of the PMN substances based on information provided 
by the petitioner, the Agency determined air-purifying respirators 
equipped with high efficiency particulate air filter cartridges would 
adequately protect the workers who may be exposed to the PMN substances 
via inhalation. The Agency has determined, therefore, that modifying 
the consent order and SNUR provisions would not pose an unreasonable 
risk to human health. The modification of SNUR provisions for the 
substances designated herein is consistent with the provisions of the 
section 5(e) order.

III. Rulemaking Record

    The record for the rule which EPA is modifying was established at 
OPPTS-50591. This record includes information considered by the Agency 
in developing the rule and includes the modification to consent orders 
to which the Agency has responded with this modification. A public 
version of the record, without any Confidential Business Information, 
is available in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center (NCIC) from 
12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. The 
TSCA NCIC is located in Rm. NE-B607, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC.

IV. Regulatory Assessment Requirements

    EPA is modifying the requirements of the rule by eliminating one of 
the recordkeeping requirements. Any costs or burdens associated with 
the rule will be reduced when the rule is modified. Therefore, EPA 
finds that no additional assessments of costs or burdens are necessary 
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 30, 1995.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

    Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended to read 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).

    2. In Sec. 721.1765 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(i) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 721.1765   2-Substituted benzotriazole.

    (a)     *        *        *
    (2)     *        *        *
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(iii), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(ii), 
(a)(5)(iv), (a)(5)(v), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (a)(6)(iv), (b) 
(concentration set at 0.1 percent), and (c).
*        *        *        *        *
    3. In Sec. 721.8450 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(i) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 721.8450   2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2[3-(2H-benzotriazole-2-
yl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]ethyl ester.

    (a)     *        *        *
    (2)     *        *        *
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(iii), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(ii), 
(a)(5)(iv), (a)(5)(v), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (a)(6)(iv), (b) 
(concentration set at 0.1 percent), and (c).
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