[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 116 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37559-37562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-15165]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51946; FRL-6588-4]


Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

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 
TSCA, 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 under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to 
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the 
period from April 10, 2000 to April 21, 2000, consists of the PMNs, 
both 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-51946 and the specific PMN number in the subject 
line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Cunningham, Director, Office 
of Program Management, and Evaluation, Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Toxics (7401), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone numbers: (202) 554-1404; e-
mail address: [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-51946. 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.

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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-51946 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, Ariel Rios Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
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-51946 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 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 April 10, 2000 to April 21, 2000, 
consists of the PMNs, both 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, both 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. 36 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 04/10/00 to 04/21/00
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                                                                Projected  Notice         Manufacturer/
              Case No.                    Received Date             End Date                Importer                  Use                 Chemical
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P-00-0707                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (G) Intermediate       (G) Phosphate ester
                                                                                                                                    of alkyl phenol
                                                                                                                                    ethoxylate
P-00-0708                            04/10/00                07/09/00                Dystar L. P.           (S) Coloration of      (G) Chromate(2-), [3-
                                                                                                             wool fabric            [(4,5-dihydro-3-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-5-oxo-1-
                                                                                                                                    phenyl-1h-pyrazol-4-
                                                                                                                                    yl)azo]-4-hydroxy-
                                                                                                                                    (substituted)][2-
                                                                                                                                    [[(2-substituted)]]-
                                                                                                                                    4-nitrophenolato(2-)-
                                                                                                                                    n2, o1, o2]-,
                                                                                                                                    disodium*
P-00-0709                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (S) Spin-on            (G)
                                                                                                             dielectric film;       Methylphenylsiloxane
                                                                                                             spin-on passivation
                                                                                                             layer;
                                                                                                             characterization of
                                                                                                             thin films; matrix
                                                                                                             material

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P-00-0710                            04/10/00                07/09/00                Dystar L. P.           (S) Dyestuff for       (G) Benzenesulfonic
                                                                                                             coloration of wool     acid, 2,2'-(9,10-
                                                                                                                                    dihydro-5,8-
                                                                                                                                    dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-
                                                                                                                                    1,4-anthracenediyl)
                                                                                                                                    (substituted)-
                                                                                                                                    ,disodium salt
P-00-0711                            04/10/00                07/09/00                Dystar L. P.           (S) Dyestuff for       (G) Benzenesulfonic
                                                                                                             coloration of wool     acid, 2,2'-(9,10-
                                                                                                                                    dihydro-5,8-
                                                                                                                                    dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-
                                                                                                                                    1,4-anthracenediyl)
                                                                                                                                    (substituted)-
                                                                                                                                    ,disodium salt
P-00-0712                            04/10/00                07/09/00                Dystar L. P.           (S) Dyestuff for       (G) Benzenesulfonic
                                                                                                             coloration of wool     acid, 2,2'-(9,10-
                                                                                                                                    dihydro-5,8-
                                                                                                                                    dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-
                                                                                                                                    1,4-anthracenediyl)
                                                                                                                                    (substituted)-
                                                                                                                                    ,disodium salt
P-00-0713                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (G) Dye for cotton     (G) Arylazo
                                                                                                                                    substituted
                                                                                                                                    sulfonated
                                                                                                                                    naphthalene compound
P-00-0714                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (S) Processing aid     (G)
                                                                                                             for leather            Aminoalkylcarboxilic
                                                                                                             finishing              acid, sodium salt,
                                                                                                                                    polymer with
                                                                                                                                    saturated
                                                                                                                                    dicarboxylic acid,
                                                                                                                                    alkyldiols, and
                                                                                                                                    alkylisocyanates
P-00-0715                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Fluorothane
                                                                                                             dispersive use         oligomer
P-00-0716                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (G) Emulsifier         (G) Salt of
                                                                                                                                    perflluoro fatty
                                                                                                                                    acids
P-00-0717                            04/10/00                07/09/00                Zeon Chemicals L. P.   (S) Microlithography   (G) Hydroxystyrene-
                                                                                                             (resist coating)       acrylate copolymer
P-00-0718                            04/10/00                07/09/00                Arteva Specialties     (G) Structural         (G) Modified
                                                                                      s.a.r.l. d/b/a kosa    textile material       polyester
P-00-0719                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (S) For flexible       (G) Flexible acrylic
                                                                                                             industrial coatings    polymer
P-00-0720                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (S) For flexible       (G) Flexible acrylic
                                                                                                             industrial coatings    polymer
P-00-0721                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (S) For flexible       (G) Flexible acrylic
                                                                                                             industrial coatings    polymer
P-00-0722                            04/10/00                07/09/00                CBI                    (S) For flexible       (G) Flexible acrylic
                                                                                                             industrial coatings    polymer
P-00-0723                            04/11/00                07/10/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive use    (G) Acrylic polymer
P-00-0724                            04/11/00                07/10/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Polyether
                                                                                                             dispersive use.        modified acrylic
P-00-0725                            04/12/00                07/11/00                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-00-0726                            04/12/00                07/11/00                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-00-0727                            04/13/00                07/12/00                Engelhard Corporation  (S) Improved           (G) Aluminum amino
                                                                                                             dispersion and         laurate
                                                                                                             applications in
                                                                                                             powder coating
                                                                                                             systems
P-00-0728                            04/11/00                07/10/00                3M Company             (G)                    (G) Fluorochemical
                                                                                                                                    polyurethane
P-00-0729                            04/11/00                07/10/00                3M Company             (G)                    (G) Fluorochemical
                                                                                                                                    polyurethane
P-00-0730                            04/13/00                07/12/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             dispersive             urethane
                                                                                                             (component of
                                                                                                             leather finishing
                                                                                                             system)
P-00-0731                            04/13/00                07/12/00                Rohm and Haas Company  (S) Catalyst for       (S) Phosphonium,
                                                                                                             manufacture of epoxy   ethyltris(4-
                                                                                                             resins                 methylphenyl)-,
                                                                                                                                    acetate*
P-00-0732                            04/17/00                07/16/00                Xerox Corporation      (G) Reactant for a     (G) Silane
                                                                                                             surface-treated
                                                                                                             material
P-00-0733                            04/17/00                07/16/00                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Phosphate ester
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use
P-00-0734                            04/18/00                07/17/00                Eastman Kodak Company  (G) Component in       (G) Substituted
                                                                                                             imaging formulations   heterocyclic metal
                                                                                                                                    complex
P-00-0735                            04/19/00                07/18/00                Raschig                (G) Functional         (G)
                                                                                                             monomer in polymers    Dimethylaminoalkyl
                                                                                                                                    amide of an
                                                                                                                                    unsaturated carbonic
                                                                                                                                    acid, sulfoalkylated
P-00-0736                            04/19/00                07/18/00                CBI                    (S) Inks; coatings     (G) Polyester
                                                                                                                                    acrylate
P-00-0737                            04/20/00                07/19/00                CBI                    (G) Raw material for   (G) 2-(methylamino)
                                                                                                             karl fischer           pyridine
                                                                                                             reagents
P-00-0738                            04/20/00                07/19/00                Shell Chemical Co.     (S) Coatings for       (S) Formaldehyde,
                                                                                                             railcars; coatings     reaction products
                                                                                                             for marine vessels     with 1,3-
                                                                                                                                    benzenedimethanamine
                                                                                                                                    and bisphenol a*
P-00-0739                            04/19/00                07/18/00                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Phosphoric acid
                                                                                                             additive               esters, amine salt
P-00-0740                            04/20/00                07/19/00                The P. D. George       (S) Electrical         (G) 2,5-furandione
                                                                                      Company                insulation varnish     polymer with 1,2-
                                                                                                                                    ethanediol,
                                                                                                                                    alicyclic compound,
                                                                                                                                    and carboxylic acid
P-00-0741                            04/21/00                07/20/00                CBI                    (S) Raw material for   (G) 2-hydroxy-3-alkyl
                                                                                                             use in fragrances      substituted
                                                                                                             for soaps,             cycloalkenone
                                                                                                             detergents, cleaners
                                                                                                             and other household
                                                                                                             products
P-00-0742                            04/21/00                07/20/00                CBI                    (S) Polyurethane for   (G) Polyurethane
                                                                                                             food packaging
                                                                                                             adhesive
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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. 25 Notices of Commencement From: 04/10/00 to 04/21/00
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                                                                  Commencement/ Import
               Case No.                      Received Date                Date                   Chemical
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P-00-0007                              04/20/00                 04/18/00                 (S) D-glucuronic acid,
                                                                                          polymer with 6-deoxy-l-
                                                                                          mannose and d-glucose,
                                                                                          acetate, calcium
                                                                                          magnesium potassium
                                                                                          sodium salt*
P-00-0024                              04/19/00                 03/26/00                 (G) Aluminum alkylamide
P-00-0033                              04/14/00                 03/16/00                 (G) Triazolinone
P-00-0034                              04/14/00                 03/15/00                 (G) Thioimidocarbonate
P-00-0050                              04/14/00                 03/16/00                 (G) Triazolone
P-00-0054                              04/14/00                 03/15/00                 (G) Isothiocyanatidate
P-00-0057                              04/19/00                 03/21/00                 (G) Polyester acrylate
P-00-0061                              04/18/00                 04/09/00                 (S) Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-
                                                                                          2-ene, 5-ethenyl-,
                                                                                          polymer with ethene
                                                                                          and 1-propene
P-00-0175                              04/18/00                 04/03/00                 (G) Alkyl ether
                                                                                          carboxylic acid
P-00-0176                              04/18/00                 04/03/00                 (G) Alkyl ether
                                                                                          carboxylic acid
P-00-0177                              04/18/00                 04/03/00                 (G) Alkyl ether
                                                                                          carboxylic acid,
                                                                                          sodium salt
P-00-0343                              04/17/00                 03/15/00                 (S) Ethanone, 1-[3-
                                                                                          (trifluoromethyl)pheny
                                                                                          l]-, oxime*
P-00-0350                              04/21/00                 04/18/00                 (G) Ketimine functional
                                                                                          oligomer
P-00-0369                              04/10/00                 03/30/00                 (S) 5-nonanone, 4-
                                                                                          methyl-*
P-94-0903                              04/10/00                 03/15/00                 (S) 2-tetradecyl-1-
                                                                                          octadecanol*
P-94-0904                              04/10/00                 03/15/00                 (S) 2-tetradecyl-1-
                                                                                          eicosanol*
P-94-0905                              04/10/00                 03/15/00                 (S) 2-hexadecyl-1-
                                                                                          octadecanol*
P-94-0906                              04/10/00                 03/15/00                 (S) 2-hexadecyl-1-
                                                                                          eicosanol*
P-98-0024                              04/17/00                 03/10/00                 (G) Benzoic acid
                                                                                          derivative
P-98-1161                              04/11/00                 03/08/00                 (S) Urea,
                                                                                          monomethanesulfonate
                                                                                          (1:1)*
P-99-0031                              04/12/00                 03/30/00                 (G) Calcuim salts of
                                                                                          alkyl salicylate and
                                                                                          alkyl phenate
P-99-0581                              04/10/00                 03/21/00                 (G) Chromate,
                                                                                          bis[[[[[(substituted)
                                                                                          azo]phenyl]sulfonyl]
                                                                                          amino]-hydroxy-
                                                                                          [(substituted) azo]-
                                                                                          naphthalenesulfonato]-
                                                                                          , pentasodium*
P-99-1222                              04/11/00                 03/23/00                 (G) Substituted benzoic
                                                                                          acid ester
P-99-1362                              04/12/00                 04/04/00                 (S) Phosphonic acid,
                                                                                          monopotassium salt*
P-99-1388                              04/17/00                 04/12/00                 (G) Styrene acrylic
                                                                                          polymer
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: May 25, 2000.
Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
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