[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 42123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20563]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44642; FRL-5734-3]


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 acetone 
(CAS No. 67-64-1) and ethyl acetate (CAS No. 141-786). 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. (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 by EPA in accordance 
with procedures specified in section 4(d) of TSCA.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for acetone were submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers 
Association (CMA) pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing 
consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000. The submission includes a 
final report entitled ``Subchronic Operant Behavior Study of Acetone by 
Inhalation in Rats.'' Also received in conjunction with this submission 
is a report entitled ``Schedule-Controlled Operant Behavior: Positive 
Control Study of Amphetamine and Chlorpromazine.'' EPA received both 
reports on June 20, 1997. Acetone is an organic solvent used in the 
production of methacrylic acid and ester, methyl isobutyl ketone, 
bisphenol A, and as a solvent for industrial coatings.
    Test data for ethyl acetate were submitted by the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel pursuant to a TSCA section 
4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000. This 
submission includes final reports entitled: (1) ``Subchronic Operant 
Behavior Study of Ethyl Acetate by Inhalation in Rats,'' and (2) 
``Subchronic Inhalation Neurotoxicity Study of Ethyl Acetate in Rats.'' 
Also received in conjunction with this submission is a report entitled 
``Schedule-Controlled Operant Behavior: Positive Control Study of 
Amphetamine and Chlorpromazine.'' EPA received this data submission on 
July 7, 1997. Ethyl acetate is used as a solvent for lacquers and 
enamel coatings, as a solvent for inks, as a plastics solvent, and in 
chemical synthesis.
    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-44642). 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 28, 1997.

Charles M. Auer,

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

[FR Doc. 97-20563 Filed 8-4-97; 8:45 am]
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