[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54029-54032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-22822]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51950; FRL-6741-6]


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 July 10, 2000 to July 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-51950 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), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (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'','' Regulations and Proposed Rules, 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-51950. 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-51950 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, 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

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docket control number OPPTS-51950 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 July 10, 2000 to July 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. 44 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 07/10/00 to 07/21/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-00-1009                            07/11/00                10/09/00                CBI                    (G) Non-dispersive     (G) Quarternary
                                                                                                             use                    ammonium salt
                                                                                                                                    polymer
P-00-1010                            07/11/00                10/09/00                CBI                    (G) Polyester          (G) Quaternary
                                                                                                             additive               aromatic sulfonate
P-00-1011                            07/11/00                10/09/00                Ciba specialty         (S) Stabilizer/        (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                      chemicals              emulsifier used in
                                                                                      corporation            adhesive
                                                                                                             formulations
P-00-1012                            07/11/00                10/09/00                Ciba specialty         (S) Wallpaper          (G) Acrylic
                                                                                      chemicals              adhesive component     terpolymer
                                                                                      corporation
P-00-1013                            07/11/00                10/09/00                CBI                    (S) Catalyst for       (G) Alkylborane
                                                                                                             adhesive uses          complex
P-00-1014                            07/11/00                10/09/00                CBI                    (S) Catalyst for       (G) Alkylborane
                                                                                                             adhesive uses          complex
P-00-1015                            07/11/00                10/09/00                CBI                    (S) Catalyst for       (G) Alkylborane
                                                                                                             adhesive uses          complex
P-00-1016                            07/11/00                10/09/00                Eastman chemical       (S) Component of       (S) 2-propenoic acid,
                                                                                      company                primer for plastic     2-methyl-, methyl
                                                                                                             (primarily             ester, polymer with
                                                                                                             automotive exterior)   2-methylpropyl 2-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-2-propenoate
                                                                                                                                    and 1,2-propanediol
                                                                                                                                    mono-2-propenoate*
P-00-1017                            07/12/00                10/10/00                Basf corporation       (G) Chemical           (S) Cyclohexane,
                                                                                                             intermediate           (ethenyloxy)-*
P-00-1018                            07/12/00                10/10/00                Basf corporation       (G) Isolated           (G) Methoxy
                                                                                                             intermediate/by-       substituted
                                                                                                             product                aliphatic amine
P-00-1019                            07/13/00                10/11/00                CBI                    (G) Used as an         (G) Aromatic
                                                                                                             industrial             isocyanate-polyester-
                                                                                                             laminating adhesive    polyether base
                                                                                                                                    urethane prepolymer
                                                                                                                                    with excess
                                                                                                                                    isocyanate
P-00-1020                            07/13/00                10/11/00                CBI                    (G) An open non-       (G) Alkyd resin
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-00-1021                            07/13/00                10/11/00                Cardolite corporation  (S) Epoxy curing       (G) Amine functional
                                                                                                             agent and              epoxy curing agent
                                                                                                             accelerator            and accelerator
P-00-1022                            07/13/00                10/11/00                Asians merchandise     (S) Textile;           (G) Quaternary
                                                                                      company                footwear; interior     ammonium phosphate
                                                                                                             goods; others

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P-00-1023                            07/13/00                10/11/00                CBI                    (G) Binder resin       (G) Acrylic polyol
P-00-1024                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (S) Curing agent for   (G) Epoxy polyamine
                                                                                                             epoxy resins in        adduct
                                                                                                             adhesives and
                                                                                                             coating applications
P-00-1025                            07/17/00                10/15/00                CBI                    (S) Inks;coatings      (G) Polyester
                                                                                                                                    acrylate
P-00-1026                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive use    (G) Triamido iron
                                                                                                                                    complex
P-00-1027                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive use    (G) Substituted
                                                                                                                                    pyridine
P-00-1028                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive use    (G) Pyridine
                                                                                                                                    carboxylic ester
P-00-1029                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (G) Destructive use    (G) Substituted
                                                                                                                                    pyridine
P-00-1030                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (G) Acrylic copolymer  (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                             salt                   salt
P-00-1031                            07/14/00                10/12/00                3m company             (G) Coating            (G) Silicone polymer
P-00-1032                            07/17/00                10/15/00                CBI                    (S) A component used   (G) Acrylated silica
                                                                                                             in a ultra violet
                                                                                                             curable coating for
                                                                                                             industrial use
P-00-1033                            07/14/00                10/12/00                CBI                    (S) Colorant for       (G) Substituted-((4,5-
                                                                                                             plastics               dihydro-3-methyl-5-
                                                                                                                                    oxo-(substituted
                                                                                                                                    carbomonocyclic)-1h-
                                                                                                                                    pyrazol-4-yl)azo)-
                                                                                                                                    benzenesulfonic
                                                                                                                                    acid, mixed metal
                                                                                                                                    salt
P-00-1034                            07/17/00                10/15/00                Wacker Silicones       (S) Silicone topcoat   (G) Polymethacrylate
                                                                                      Corporation                                   with alkoxysilane(s)
                                                                                                                                    group(s)
P-00-1035                            07/17/00                10/15/00                Reichhold, Inc.        (G) Coating binder     (G) Triethylamine
                                                                                                                                    salt of polyester -
                                                                                                                                    aliphatic urethane
                                                                                                                                    polymer
P-00-1036                            07/17/00                10/15/00                Condea Vista Company   (S) Monomer for eb/uv  (S) 2-propenoic acid,
                                                                                                             initiated polymer      (5-ethyl-1,3-dioxan-
                                                                                                             production             5-yl)methyl ester*
P-00-1037                            07/17/00                10/15/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic
                                                                                                             dispersive use         dispersant polymer
P-00-1038                            07/17/00                10/15/00                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Magnesium phenate
                                                                                                             additive
P-00-1039                            07/17/00                10/15/00                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Lithium phenate
                                                                                                             additive
P-00-1040                            07/17/00                10/15/00                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Sodium phenate
                                                                                                             additive
P-00-1041                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (S) Energy             (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             (ultraviolet or        acrylate
                                                                                                             electron beam)
                                                                                                             curing resins for
                                                                                                             coatings applied
                                                                                                             onto metal, wood,
                                                                                                             paper and plastics
P-00-1042                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Cross linked
                                                                                                             dispersive             methyl hydroxypropyl
                                                                                                             (thickening agent)     cellulose
P-00-1043                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Modified
                                                                                                                                    cycloaliphatic epoxy
P-00-1044                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Catalyst           (G) Organic zirconium
                                                                                                                                    complex
P-00-1045                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Catalyst           (G) Organic zirconium
                                                                                                                                    complex
P-00-1046                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Chemical           (G) Organic zirconium
                                                                                                             intermediate           compound
P-00-1047                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Chemical           (G) Alkyl metal
                                                                                                             intermediate           silicate
P-00-1048                            07/19/00                10/17/00                CBI                    (G) Chemical           (G) Alkyl metal
                                                                                                             intermediate           silicate
P-00-1049                            07/20/00                10/18/00                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Polyester resin
P-00-1050                            07/20/00                10/18/00                Equilon Enterprises,   (S) Automotive and     (S) Paraffin waxes
                                                                                      LLC                    industrial             and hydrocarbon
                                                                                                             lubrication            waxes, hydrocracked,
                                                                                                             formulations;carrier   solvent-dewaxed*
                                                                                                             oils (dilutenet) for
                                                                                                             oil additives
P-00-1051                            07/20/00                10/18/00                Uniqema                (S) Synthetic          (G) Polyol fatty acid
                                                                                                             lubricant base fluid   ester
                                                                                                             for hydraulic oils
P-00-1052                            07/20/00                10/18/00                CBI                    (G) Coatings hardener/ (G) Phenolic Silicone
                                                                                                             flexibilizer
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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. 26 Notices of Commencement From: 07/10/00 to 07/21/00
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0005                             07/11/00                06/19/00                (G) Polymeric mdi based
                                                                                       polyurethane
P-00-0006                             07/11/00                06/14/00                (G) Polymeric mdi based
                                                                                       polyurethane
P-00-0267                             07/17/00                06/22/00                (G) Acrylic acid, polymer
                                                                                       with partial salt of
                                                                                       acrylate ester, reaction
                                                                                       product with substituted
                                                                                       polyglycol
P-00-0403                             07/20/00                07/07/00                (S) Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-
                                                                                       ethanediyl)], -
                                                                                       hydro-omega-hydroxy-,
                                                                                       ether with 2-ethyl-2-
                                                                                       (hydroxymethyl)-1,3-
                                                                                       propanediol*
P-00-0404                             07/20/00                07/07/00                (S) Fatty acids, C18-
                                                                                       unsatd., dimers, di-me
                                                                                       esters, hydrogenated,
                                                                                       polymd.
P-00-0407                             07/17/00                06/14/00                (G) Calcium fatty acid
                                                                                       complex.
P-00-0411                             07/17/00                06/14/00                (G) Calcium fatty acid
                                                                                       complex.
P-00-0421                             07/19/00                06/27/00                (G) High molecular polymer
                                                                                       with amino group
P-00-0607                             07/17/00                06/23/00                (G) Phenolic copolymer
P-00-0627                             07/17/00                06/19/00                (G) Phenolic copolymer

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P-00-0701                             07/10/00                07/06/00                (G) Polymide
P-00-0703                             07/13/00                07/10/00                (G) Organosilicic compound
P-98-0911                             07/17/00                06/27/00                (G) Epoxyalkyl-functional
                                                                                       siloxane
P-99-0181                             07/14/00                06/21/00                (G) Aliphatic polyamine,
                                                                                       modified
P-99-0336                             07/19/00                07/10/00                (G) Phenol-resorcinol-
                                                                                       catechol resin sulfonic
                                                                                       acid, sodium salt
P-99-0365                             07/14/00                06/28/00                (G) Substituted acetate
P-99-0375                             07/17/00                07/12/00                (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                       alcohol,(tetrahydro-2h-
                                                                                       pyran-2-yl)oxy-, acetate
P-99-0415                             07/12/00                07/03/00                (S) Phenol, 4,4'-(1-
                                                                                       methylethylidene)bis-,
                                                                                       polymer with
                                                                                       (chloromethyl) oxirane,
                                                                                       mixed diesters with
                                                                                       propylene glycol acrylate
                                                                                       hydrogen succinate and
                                                                                       propylene glycol hydrogen
                                                                                       succinate methacrylate*
P-99-0453                             07/10/00                06/21/00                (G) Amino-formaldehyde-
                                                                                       polyol polymer
P-99-0570                             07/11/00                06/26/00                (G) Fatty amide amphoteric
P-99-0571                             07/11/00                06/26/00                (G) Fatty imidazolium
                                                                                       amphoteric
P-99-0724                             07/11/00                06/22/00                (G) Polymer of
                                                                                       hydroxybenzaldehyde and
                                                                                       crezol etc.
P-99-1180                             07/19/00                06/27/00                (G) High molecular polymer
                                                                                       with amino group
P-99-1191                             07/13/00                06/12/00                (G) Rare earth phosphate
P-99-1192                             07/13/00                06/12/00                (G) Rare earth phosphate
P-99-1234                             07/19/00                07/02/00                (G) Epoxy ester urethane
                                                                                       resin
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.


    Dated: August 29, 2000.

Edward Gross,

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

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