[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 232 (Friday, December 3, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67912-67916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31351]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY


Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

[OPPTS-51937; FRL-6394-4]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires 
any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include 
import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to 
notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the 
manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of 
TSC, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a premanufacture 
notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), 
and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals

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under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture 
those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from 
October 11, 1999 to October 22, 1999, consists of the PMNs, pending or 
expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical 
that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time 
period.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in 
person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as 
provided in Unit I. of the ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.'' To ensure 
proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket 
control number OPPTS-51937 and the specific PMN number in the subject 
line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Carra, Deputy Director, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7401), Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone numbers: (202) 554-1404 and TDD: (202) 
554-0551; e-mail address:TSCA-H[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the 
Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this 
action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action 
applies directly to the submitter of the premanufacture notices 
addressed in the action. If you have any questions regarding the 
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person 
listed under ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''

B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this 
Document and Other Related Documents?

    1. Electronically. You may obtain copies of this document and 
certain other available documents from the EPA Internet Home Page at 
http://www.epa.gov/. On the Home Page select ``Laws and Regulations'' 
and then look up the entry for this document under the ``Federal 
Register -- Environmental Documents.'' You can also go directly to the 
``Federal Register'' listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for 
this action under docket control number OPPTS-51937. The official 
record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this 
action, any public comments received during an applicable comment 
period, and other information related to this action, including any 
information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). This 
official record includes the documents that are physically located in 
the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those 
documents. The public version of the official record does not include 
any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official 
record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic 
comments submitted during an applicable comment period, is available 
for inspection in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North 
East Mall Rm. B-607, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC. 
The Center is open from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the Center is (202) 
260-7099.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or 
electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that 
you identify docket control number OPPTS-51937 and the specific PMN 
number in the subject line on the first page of your response.
    1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Document Control Office 
(7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental 
Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
    2. In person or by courier. Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document 
Control Office (DCO) in East Tower Rm. G-099, Waterside Mall, 401 M 
St., SW., Washington, DC. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the 
DCO is (202) 260-7093.
    3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by 
e-mail to: ``[email protected],'' or mail your computer disk to the 
address identified in this unit. Do not submit any information 
electronically that you consider to be CBI. Electronic comments must be 
submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and 
any form of encryption. Comments and data will also be accepted on 
standard disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. All 
comments in electronic form must be identified by docket control number 
OPPTS-51937 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also 
be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

    Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to 
be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to 
this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as 
CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance 
with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete 
version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a 
copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as 
CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the 
official record. Information not marked confidential will be included 
in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If 
you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, 
please consult the person listed under ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.''

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your 
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used 
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you 
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection 
activity.
    7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this 
document.
    8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket 
control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first 
page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal 
Register citation.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture 
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical 
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory 
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under 
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a 
notice of receipt of a PMN or

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an application for a TME and to publish periodic status reports on the 
chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to 
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the 
period from October 11, 1999 to October 22, 1999, consists of the PMNs, 
pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a 
new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during 
this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs

    This status report identifies the PMNs, pending or expired, and the 
notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency 
has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. If you are 
interested in information that is not included in the following tables, 
you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access additional non-
CBI information that may be available.
    In table I, EPA provides the following information (to the extent 
that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the PMNs received by 
EPA during this period: the EPA case number assigned to the PMN; the 
date the PMN was received by EPA; the projected end date for EPA's 
review of the PMN; the submitting manufacturer; the potential uses 
identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical identity.

                                            I.  52 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 10/11/99 to 10/22/99
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                                                               Projected Notice End       Manufacturer/
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date                  Importer                  Use                 Chemical
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P-00-0029                            10/12/99                01/10/00                Sivento Inc.           (G) Chemical           (S) Siloxanes and
                                                                                                             intermediate           silicones, ethoxy
                                                                                                                                    octyl, ethoxy-
                                                                                                                                    terminated*
P-00-0030                            10/12/99                01/10/00                Wacker Biochem         (S) Pigment            (G) Modified
                                                                                                                                    polyacrylate
P-00-0031                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Sulfonyl urea
                                                                                                             dispersive
                                                                                                             (intermediate)
P-00-0032                            10/12/99                01/10/00                Finetex, Inc.          (S) Textile fiber      (S) 9-octadecenoic
                                                                                                             lubricant with high    acid, 12-
                                                                                                             thermal stability;     (benzoyloxy)-,
                                                                                                             dispersant for         hexadecyl ester, [r-
                                                                                                             titanium dioxide,      (z)]-*
                                                                                                             zinc oxide; pigments
                                                                                                             etc.; plasticizer
                                                                                                             for polymer systems
                                                                                                             requiring high
                                                                                                             thermal stability
P-00-0033                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Triazolinone
                                                                                                             dispersive
                                                                                                             (intermediate)
P-00-0034                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non          (G)
                                                                                                             dispersive             Thioimidocarbonate
                                                                                                             (intermediate)
P-00-0035                            10/12/99                01/10/00                CBI                    (G) Polyurethane       (G) Isocyanate-
                                                                                                             adhesives for open,    terminated urethane
                                                                                                             non-disperse use       prepolymer
P-00-0036                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CIBA Specialty         (S) High performance   (G) Monoazo
                                                                                      Chemicals Corp.        printing ink           napthanilide
                                                                                                                                    pigment,
                                                                                                                                    aminomethoxybenzoylt
                                                                                                                                    rifluroromethylanali
                                                                                                                                    de
P-00-0037                            10/13/99                01/11/00                Lambent Technologies,  (S) Rubber additive    (S) Canola oil,
                                                                                      Corporation                                   hydrogenated*
P-00-0038                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use
P-00-0039                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use
P-00-0040                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use
P-00-0041                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use
P-00-0042                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Colorant for       (G) N-alkyl-4
                                                                                                             petroleum products     alkylaminonaphthalim
                                                                                                             and refrigerants       ide
P-00-0043                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Colorant for       (G) N-alkyl-4
                                                                                                             petroleum products     alkylaminonaphthalim
                                                                                                             and refrigerants       ide
P-00-0044                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Colorant for       (G) N-alkyl-4
                                                                                                             petroleum products     alkylaminonaphthalim
                                                                                                             and refrigerants       ide
P-00-0045                            10/12/99                01/10/00                CBI                    (S) Acid dye for the   (G) Benzenediazonium,
                                                                                                             dyeing of leather      [[[[(substituted)azo
                                                                                                                                    ]phenyl]sulfonyl]ami
                                                                                                                                    no]-, coupled with
                                                                                                                                    aminophenol,
                                                                                                                                    diazotized
                                                                                                                                    aminobenzoic acid,
                                                                                                                                    diazotized
                                                                                                                                    (substituted)benzene
                                                                                                                                    sulfonic acid and
                                                                                                                                    naphthalenol
P-00-0046                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (S) Specialty grease   (G) Aromatic
                                                                                                             thickener              substituted diurea
P-00-0047                            10/13/99                01/11/00                BASF Corporation       (S) Monomer/reactant   (S) 2h-pyran-2-one,
                                                                                                             for the production     tetrahydro-*
                                                                                                             of lacquers/varnish
                                                                                                             which improve
                                                                                                             properties of
                                                                                                             products like
                                                                                                             artificial marble
P-00-0048                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive, fuel  (G) Polyisobutylene
                                                                                                             additive               amine
P-00-0049                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive, fuel  (G) Polyisobutylene
                                                                                                             additive               amine
P-00-0050                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Triazolone
                                                                                                             dispersive
                                                                                                             (intermediate)
P-00-0051                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (G) Resin for          (G) Modified melamine
                                                                                                             automotive coatings    alkyd resin
P-00-0052                            10/15/99                01/13/00                CBI                    (S) Organic synthesis  (G) 1-(2,5-
                                                                                                             intermediate           dimethoxyphenyl)-2-
                                                                                                                                    propane derivative

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P-00-0053                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (G) Polymer particle   (G) Styrene
                                                                                                             for dyeing             methacrylate
                                                                                                                                    acrylonitrile
                                                                                                                                    polymer derivative
P-00-0054                            10/13/99                01/11/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G)
                                                                                                             dispersive             Isothiocyanatidate
                                                                                                             (intermediate)
P-00-0055                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive,       (G) Polyisobutylene
                                                                                                             chemical               oxime
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             production of
                                                                                                             organic compounds
P-00-0056                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive,       (G) Polyisobutylene
                                                                                                             chemical               oxime
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             production of
                                                                                                             organic compounds
P-00-0057                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (S) Inks; coatings     (G) Polyester
                                                                                                                                    acrylate
P-00-0058                            10/14/99                01/12/00                CBI                    (S) Inks; coatings     (G) Polyester
                                                                                                                                    acrylate
P-00-0059                            10/15/99                01/13/00                Exxon Chemical         (S) Component of       (S) 2,5-furandione,
                                                                                      Company                extruded or molded     polymer with 1-
                                                                                                             parts                  butene and ethene*
P-00-0060                            10/15/99                01/13/00                Exxon Chemical         (S) Component of       (S) 2,5-furandione,
                                                                                      Company                extruded or molded     polymer with ethene,
                                                                                                             parts                  5-
                                                                                                                                    ethylidenebicyclo[2.
                                                                                                                                    2.1]hept-2-ene and 1-
                                                                                                                                    propene**
P-00-0061                            10/15/99                01/13/00                Exxon Chemical         (S) Component of       (S)
                                                                                      Company                extruded or molded     Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-
                                                                                                             parts                  ene, 5-ethenyl-,
                                                                                                                                    polymer with ethene
                                                                                                                                    and 1-propene
P-00-0062                            10/18/99                01/16/00                CIBA Specialty         (G) Contained use,     (G) Metal complex
                                                                                      Chemicals Corp.        data recording media   tribromo tetrakis
                                                                                                                                    dimethyl methylethyl
                                                                                                                                    propoxy
                                                                                                                                    pthalocyanine
                                                                                                                                    derivative
P-00-0063                            10/19/99                01/17/00                CBI                    (G) Paint component    (G) Zinc salt of
                                                                                                                                    thioorganic compound
P-00-0064                            10/19/99                01/17/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non          (G) Epoxy acrylate
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-00-0065                            10/19/99                01/17/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Amines, n-tallow
                                                                                                             dispersive:            alkylpoly-,
                                                                                                             emulsifier for road    hydrochlorides
                                                                                                             building
P-00-0066                            10/19/99                01/17/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Amines, n-tallow
                                                                                                             dispersive:            alkylpoly-
                                                                                                             component of
                                                                                                             emulsifier for
                                                                                                             binder used in road
                                                                                                             building
P-00-0067                            10/21/99                01/19/00                CBI                    (G) Raw material       (G) Substituted alkyl
                                                                                                                                    heteropolycycle
P-00-0068                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Uniqema                (S) Synthetic          (S) Fatty acids, c8-
                                                                                                             lubricant base fluid   18 and c18-unsatd.,
                                                                                                             for a.o. hydraulic     esters with
                                                                                                             oils                   neopentyl glycol*
P-00-0069                            10/21/99                01/19/00                CBI                    (S) Chemical           (G) Nitrated,
                                                                                                             intermediate           sulfonated aromatic
                                                                                                                                    acid chloride
P-00-0070                            10/21/99                01/19/00                CBI                    (S) Chemical           (G) Nitrated,
                                                                                                             intermediate           sulfonated aromatic
                                                                                                                                    compounds
P-00-0071                            10/21/99                01/19/00                CBI                    (G) Raw material       (G)
                                                                                                                                    Alkanepolycarboxylic
                                                                                                                                    acid, alkyl ester
P-00-0072                            10/21/99                01/19/00                CBI                    (G) Contained use      (G) Macrocyclic
                                                                                                                                    cobalt complex
P-00-0073                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Uniqema                (S) Synthetic          (S) Fatty acids, c8-
                                                                                                             lubricant base fluid   c18 and c18-unsatd.
                                                                                                             for a.o. hydraulic     esters with
                                                                                                             oils                   trimethylolpropane*
P-00-0074                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Advanced Aromatics,    (G) Solvent            (S) Ethene,
                                                                                      Inc.                                          hydroformylation
                                                                                                                                    products, by-
                                                                                                                                    products from, c4-8
                                                                                                                                    fraction*
P-00-0075                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Advanced Aromatics,    (G) Solvent            (S) 1-propene,
                                                                                      Inc.                                          hydroformylation
                                                                                                                                    products, by-
                                                                                                                                    products from, c4-8
                                                                                                                                    fraction*
P-00-0076                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Advanced Aromatics,    (G) Solvent            (S) 1-butene,
                                                                                      Inc.                                          hydroformylation
                                                                                                                                    products, by-
                                                                                                                                    products from, c4-8
                                                                                                                                    fraction*
P-00-0077                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Advanced Aromatics,    (G) Solvent            (S) Butanal,
                                                                                      Inc.                                          condensation
                                                                                                                                    products,
                                                                                                                                    hydrogenated, by-
                                                                                                                                    products from, c4-8
                                                                                                                                    fraction*
P-00-0078                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Advanced Aromatics,    (G) Solvent            (S) 4-nonanone, 2,6,8-
                                                                                      Inc.                                          trimethyl-,
                                                                                                                                    hydrogenated, by-
                                                                                                                                    products from, c4-8
                                                                                                                                    fraction*
P-00-0079                            10/21/99                01/19/00                Advanced Aromatics,    (G) Solvent            (S) 4-heptanone, 2,6-
                                                                                      Inc.                                          dimethyl-,
                                                                                                                                    hydrogenated, by-
                                                                                                                                    products from, c4-8
                                                                                                                                    fraction*
P-00-0080                            10/22/99                01/20/00                DSM Fine Chemicals,    (G) Flame retardant    (G) Polyphosphoric
                                                                                      Inc.                                          acids, compounds
                                                                                                                                    with melamine
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    In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent 
that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of 
Commencement to manufacture received:


                            II.  15 Notices of Commencement From: 10/11/99 to 10/22/99
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                                                                   Commencement/Import
               Case No.                      Received Date                Date                   Chemical
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P-96-0307                              10/14/99                 09/13/99                 (G) Amine diol
P-97-0360                              10/21/99                 10/16/99                 (G) Modified
                                                                                          hydrocarbon resin
P-98-0475                              10/12/99                 09/24/99                 (S) Benzenesulfonic
                                                                                          acid, 2,2-(1,2-
                                                                                          ethenediyl)bis[5-[[4-
                                                                                          (methylamino)-6-[[4-
                                                                                          [(methylamino)carbonyl
                                                                                          ]phenyl]amino]-1,3,5-
                                                                                          triazin-2-yl]amino]-,
                                                                                          disodium salt, (e)-*
P-98-1181                              10/20/99                 10/18/99                 (S) 2-butenoic acid,
                                                                                          4,4-
                                                                                          [(dibutylstannylene)bi
                                                                                          s(oxy)]bis[4-oxo-
                                                                                          ,(z,z)-, di-c8-c10-
                                                                                          isoalkyl esters, c9-
                                                                                          rich*
P-99-0021                              10/14/99                 10/07/99                 (G) Modified acrylic
                                                                                          copolymer
P-99-0478                              10/20/99                 10/11/99                 (G) Acrylic emulsion
                                                                                          polymer
P-99-0577                              10/12/99                 10/01/99                 (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                          terminated urethane
                                                                                          polymer
P-99-0583                              10/18/99                 10/05/99                 (S) Fatty acids, coco,
                                                                                          compds. with 2-(2-
                                                                                          aminoethoxy) ethanol*
P-99-0586                              10/18/99                 10/05/99                 (S) Decanoic acid,
                                                                                          compd. with 2-(2-
                                                                                          aminoethoxy)ethanol
                                                                                          (1:1)*
P-99-0618                              10/22/99                 09/28/99                 (G) Polyamine chloride
                                                                                          salt
P-99-0846                              10/19/99                 09/19/99                 (G) B-alanine, n-(2-
                                                                                          carboxyethyl)-n-[3-][2-
                                                                                          carboxyethyl)amino]pro
                                                                                          pyl]-n-
                                                                                          [isoalkyloxypropyl]der
                                                                                          ivs.
P-99-0966                              10/20/99                 09/29/99                 (G) Polymer of
                                                                                          vinylbenzene,
                                                                                          substituted
                                                                                          vinylbenzene, and
                                                                                          substituted amine
P-99-0970                              10/12/99                 10/01/99                 (G) Polyoxyalkylene
                                                                                          substituted
                                                                                          chromophore
P-99-0997                              10/18/99                 10/08/99                 (G) Organomodified
                                                                                          polysiloxanes
P-99-0998                              10/21/99                 10/12/99                 (S) Butanedioic acid,
                                                                                          ethyl methyl ester
                                                                                          (9ci)*
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Premanufacture notices.

    Dated: November 17, 1999.

Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.

[FR Doc. 99-31351 Filed 12-2-99; 8:45 am]
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