[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 21, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 32320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-15167]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44618; FRL-4961-3]
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: 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;
e-mail: TSCA-H[email protected].
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 May, 11, 1995. The submission includes a final
report for a 90-Day Oral Gavage Toxicity Study of 1,3,5-
trimethylbenzene 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 this data
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any
determination as to the completeness of the submission.
II. Public Record
EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d)
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44618). 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: June 8, 1995.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 95-15167 Filed 6-20-95; 8:45 am]
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