[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 39520] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-19388] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPTS-44641; FRL-5730-9] TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on alkyl glycidyl ether (CAS No. 120547-52-6) and cyclohexane (CAS No. 110-82- 7). These data were submitted pursuant to enforceable testing consent agreements/orders 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. Telephone: (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 alkyl glycidyl ether were submitted by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) Epoxy Resin Systems AGE Task Force. The following companies comprise the Task Force: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.; Callaway Chemical Company; Ciba-Geigy Corporation; CVC Specialty Chemicals; and Shell Chemical Company. The submission includes a final report entitled ``Micronucleus Cytogenetic Assay in Mice.'' This report was submitted in accordance with a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and was received by EPA on May 15, 1997. This chemical is used as an epoxy resin additive and as a modifier for other epoxides in flooring and adhesives. Test data for cyclohexane were submitted by the Cyclohexane Panel of the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA). The following test sponsors 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 submission includes a final report entitled ``Inhalation Developmental Toxicity Study of Cyclohexane in Rabbits.'' This report was submitted in accordance with a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and was received by EPA on June 16, 1997. Cyclohexane is found in a number of consumer products including spray paint and spray adhesive. It is also available as a laboratory solvent. EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data submissions. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any determination as to the completeness of the submissions. II. Public Record EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44641). 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 Nonconfidential Information Center (also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Requests for documents should be sent in writing to: Environmental Protection Agency, TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center (7407), 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460 or fax: (202)260-5069 or e-mail: [email protected]. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Test data. Dated: July 14, 1997. Charles M. Auer, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 97-19388 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F