[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 109 (Friday, June 6, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 31099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14850]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44640; FRL-5722-3]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on 
cyclohexane (CAS No. 110-82-7). These data were submitted pursuant to 
an enforceable testing consent agreement/order issued by EPA under 
section 4 of 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 
enforceable consent agreements/orders must contain a statement that 
results of testing conducted pursuant to testing enforceable consent 
agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance with 
section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for cyclohexane were submitted by the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association on behalf of the following test sponsors 
which comprise the CMA Cyclohexane Panel: Chevron Chemical Company; 
CITGO Refining Chemicals Co., LP; E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company; 
Huntsman Corporation; Koch Industries Inc.; Phillips Petroleum Company; 
and Sun Company, Inc. The report was submitted pursuant to a TSCA 
section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 
799.5000 and was received by EPA on April 18, 1997. The submission 
includes a final report entitled ``Reproductive and Fertility Effects 
with Cyclohexane Inhalation Multigeneration Reproduction Study in 
Rats.'' This chemical is found in a number of consumer products 
including spray paint and spray adhesives. It is also available as a 
laboratory solvent.
    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-44640). This record 
includes (copies of all studies) (a copy of the study) 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 
Nonconfidential Information Center (also known as the TSCA Public 
Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460, e-mail address: [email protected].

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: May 28, 1997.

Charles M. Auer,

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

[FR Doc. 97-14850 Filed 6-5-97; 8:45 am]
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