[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 78 (Monday, April 22, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17700-17701]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9851]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44624; FRL-5363-9]


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 glycidyl 
methacrylate (CAS No. 106-91-2), and isobutyl alcohol (CAS No. 78-83-1) 
submitted pursuant to consent orders 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: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
consent orders must contain a statement that the results of testing 
conducted pursuant to testing consent orders will be announced to the 
public in accordance with section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) were submitted by the GMA 
Task Force pursuant to a consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were 
received by EPA on March 14, 1996. The submission includes two final 
reports entitled: (1) Glycidyl Methacrylate: Inhalation Teratology 
Probe Study in New Zealand White Rabbits and (2) Glycidyl Methacrylate: 
Inhalation Teratology Study in New Zealand White Rabbits. GMA, a 
glycidol derivative, is an epoxy resin additive used in paint coating 
formulations and adhesive applications. Its annual production volume is 
less than 5 million pounds.
    Test data for isobutyl alcohol (CAS No. 78-83-1) were submitted by 
the Chemical Manufacturers Association on behalf of the following 
sponsors: BASF

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Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group, 
Inc., Shell Oil Company, and Union Carbide Corporation. They were 
received by EPA on March 18, 1996. The submission includes three final 
reports entitled: (1) ``Three Month Neurotoxicity Study of Isobutanol 
Administered by Whole-Body Inhalation to CD Rats,'' (2) ``Three Month 
Schedule Controlled Operant Behavior Study of Isobutanol by Whole-Body 
Inhalation to CD Rats,'' and (3) ``Exposure Concentration Range-Finding 
Study for a Subchronic Inhalation Neurotoxicity Study of Isobutanol 
Administered by Whole-Body Inhalation to CD Rats.'' This chemical is 
used in direct solvent uses, in the preparation of isobutylamines, as a 
lube oil additive, in the preparation of isobutyl acetate, and in the 
preparation of amino resins.
    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-44624). 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: April 11, 1996.

Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 96-9851 Filed 4-19-96; 8:45 am]
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