[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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