[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 185 (Friday, September 22, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57344-57348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-24435]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51952; FRL-6746-8]


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 August 14, 2000 to August 25, 2000, consists of the PMNs 
and TMEs, 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-51952 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

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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-51952. 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-51952 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 docket control number 
OPPTS-51952 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 August 14, 2000 to August 25, 
2000, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, 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 and TMEs

    This status report identifies the PMNs and TMEs, 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.

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                                            I. 35 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 08/14/00 to 08/25/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-00-1114                            08/15/00                11/13/00                Cognis Corporation     (G) Synthetic          (S) 1,3-propanediol,
                                                                                                             lubricant              2,2-dimethyl-, di-C5-
                                                                                                                                    9 carboxylates*
P-00-1115                            08/14/00                11/12/00                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic
                                                                                                             dispersive use.        dispersant polymer
P-00-1116                            08/15/00                11/13/00                Ashland Inc.           (G) Closed             (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                                             compression molding    polyester
                                                                                                             operations.
P-00-1117                            08/15/00                11/13/00                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Chemical           (G) Alkenyl keto acid
                                                                                      Inc.                   intermediate for
                                                                                                             flavor/fragrance
                                                                                                             product (ffdca);
                                                                                                             chemical
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             fragrances used in
                                                                                                             soaps, detergents,
                                                                                                             air fresheners,
                                                                                                             scented papers, etc.
P-00-1118                            08/15/00                11/13/00                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Chemical           (G) Alkenyl hydroxy
                                                                                      Inc.                   intermediate for       acid
                                                                                                             flavor/fragrance
                                                                                                             product (ffdca);
                                                                                                             chemical
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             fragrances used in
                                                                                                             soaps, detergetns,
                                                                                                             air freshners,
                                                                                                             scented papers, etc.
P-00-1119                            08/16/00                11/14/00                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Polyester resin
P-00-1120                            08/16/00                11/14/00                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Polyester resin
P-00-1121                            08/17/00                11/15/00                DMC2-Degussa Metals    (G) Pigment            (G) Mixed metal oxide
                                                                                      Catalyst Cerdec,
                                                                                      Cerdic Division
P-00-1122                            08/17/00                11/15/00                DMC2-Degussa Metals    (G) Pigment            (G) Mixed metal oxide
                                                                                      Catalyst Cerdec,
                                                                                      Cerdic Division
P-00-1123                            08/17/00                11/15/00                DMC2-Degussa Metals    (G) Pigment            (G) Mixed metal oxide
                                                                                      Catalyst Cerdec,
                                                                                      Cerdic Division
P-00-1124                            08/17/00                11/15/00                DMC2-Degussa Metals    (G) Pigment            (G) Mixed metal oxide
                                                                                      Catalyst Cerdec,
                                                                                      Cerdic Division
P-00-1125                            08/17/00                11/15/00                DMC2-Degussa Metals    (G) Pigment            (G) Mixed metal oxide
                                                                                      Catalyst Cerdec,
                                                                                      Cerdic Division
P-00-1126                            08/17/00                11/15/00                DmMC2-Degussa Metals   (G) Pigment            (G) Mixed metal oxide
                                                                                      Catalyst Cerdec,
                                                                                      Cerdic Division
P-00-1127                            08/17/00                11/15/00                CBI                    (S) Dye for coloring   (S) 1 h-imidazolium,2-
                                                                                                             hair                   [(4-aminophenyl)azo]-
                                                                                                                                    1,3-dimethyl-,
                                                                                                                                    chloride*
P-00-1128                            08/18/00                11/16/00                Laporte Speciality     (G) Acryalte monomer,  (G) Acrylate ester of
                                                                                      Inc                    intermediate for       polyethylene glycol
                                                                                                             polymer production
                                                                                                             (destructive use)
P-00-1129                            08/21/00                11/19/00                International Flavors  (S) Raw materials for  (S) 4,7-methano-1h-
                                                                                      and Fragrances, Inc.   use in fragrances      inden-6-ol,
                                                                                                             for soaps,             3a,4,5,6,7,7a-
                                                                                                             detergents, cleaners   hexahydro-,
                                                                                                             and other household    butanoate*
                                                                                                             products
P-00-1130                            08/18/00                11/16/00                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Chemical           (G) Acetylenic
                                                                                      Inc.                   intermediate for       alcohol
                                                                                                             flavor/fragrance
                                                                                                             product (ffdca)
P-00-1131                            08/18/00                11/16/00                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Chemical           (G) Alkynyl acetate
                                                                                      Inc.                   intermediate for
                                                                                                             flavor/fragrance
                                                                                                             product
                                                                                                             (ffdca).;chemical
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             fragrances used in
                                                                                                             soaps, detergents,
                                                                                                             air freshners,
                                                                                                             scented papers, etc.
P-00-1132                            08/21/00                11/19/00                Degussa-Huls           (S) Anti-graffiti-     (G) Fluoro/amino
                                                                                      Corporation            systems                silane mixture
P-00-1133                            08/21/00                11/19/00                Solutia Inc.           (G) Co-curing resin,   (G) Carboxy modified
                                                                                                             chemical identity      polyester
                                                                                                             changed in use
P-00-1134                            08/22/00                11/20/00                CBI                    (G) Urethane           (G) Urethane
                                                                                                             prepolymer             prepolymer
P-00-1135                            08/21/00                11/19/00                Rohm America Inc.      (G) Binding agent in   (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                             polymerizable          on the basis of n-
                                                                                                             systems                hexyl methacyrlate
P-00-1136                            08/23/00                11/21/00                CBI                    (G) Dispersant         (G) Substituted
                                                                                                                                    alkenyl succinic
                                                                                                                                    anhydride reaction
                                                                                                                                    product with
                                                                                                                                    polyalkylenepolyamin
                                                                                                                                    e, alkylphenol,
                                                                                                                                    hydroxyalkylcarboxyl
                                                                                                                                    ic acid and an
                                                                                                                                    aldehyde
P-00-1137                            08/23/00                11/21/00                Solutia Inc.           (S) Binder for         (G) Polyurethane
                                                                                                             industrial             dispersion
                                                                                                             coatings;binder for
                                                                                                             printing inks
P-00-1138                            08/24/00                11/22/00                Burlington Chemical    (S) Lubricant          (S) Castor oil,
                                                                                      Co., Inc.              additive for           dihydrogen
                                                                                                             metal;textile          phosphate,
                                                                                                             lubricant;process      monopotassium salt*
                                                                                                             lubricant

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P-00-1139                            08/25/00                11/23/00                CBI                    (S) Lubricant for      (S) Hexanoic acid,
                                                                                                             both offshore and      3,5,5-trimethyl-,
                                                                                                             onshore oil            compd. with 1,1',1''-
                                                                                                             production sites       nitrilotris[2-
                                                                                                                                    propanol] (1:1)*
P-00-1140                            08/25/00                11/23/00                CBI                    (S) Lubricant for      (S) Hexanoic acid,
                                                                                                             both offshore and      3,5,5-trimethyl-,
                                                                                                             onshore oil            compd. with 1,1'-
                                                                                                             production sites       iminobis[2-propanol]
                                                                                                                                    (1:1)*
P-00-1141                            08/25/00                11/23/00                CBI                    (S) Lubricant for      (S) Hexanoic acid,
                                                                                                             both offshore and      3,5,5-trimethyl-,
                                                                                                             onshore oil            compd. with 1-amino-
                                                                                                             production sites       2-propanol (1:1)*
P-00-1142                            08/22/00                11/20/00                CBI                    (G) Polymer additive   (G) Aliphatic
                                                                                                             and coatings           methacrylate
                                                                                                                                    urethane oligomer
P-00-1143                            08/24/00                11/22/00                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Polyester
                                                                                                                                    acrylate
P-00-1144                            08/24/00                11/22/00                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Chemical           (G) Unsaturated alkyl
                                                                                      Inc.                   intermediate for       acid
                                                                                                             flavor/fragrance
                                                                                                             product
                                                                                                             (ffdca);chemical
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             fragrances used in
                                                                                                             soaps, detergents,
                                                                                                             air fresheners,
                                                                                                             scented papers, etc.
P-00-1145                            08/24/00                11/22/00                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Used in cheese,    (S) Hexanoic acid, 5-
                                                                                      Inc.                   butter, fruit          methyl-*
                                                                                                             flavors;other uses:
                                                                                                             soaps, detergents,
                                                                                                             air fresheners
P-00-1146                            08/24/00                11/22/00                Degussa-Huls           (S) Surface modifier   (S) Silsesquioxanes,
                                                                                      Corporation            for inorganic          3-aminopropyl vinyl,
                                                                                                             fillers and pigments   hydroxy-terminated,
                                                                                                                                    formates (salts)*
P-00-1147                            08/25/00                11/23/00                Kalamazoo Paper        (S) An optical         (S) 1,4-
                                                                                      Chemicals              brightner quenching    benzenedicarboxylic
                                                                                                             agent for recycled     acid, polymer with n-
                                                                                                             papers and             (2-aminoethyl)-1,2-
                                                                                                             cellulosics            ethanediamine,
                                                                                                                                    sulphate*
P-00-1148                            08/25/00                11/23/00                CBI                    (G) Industrial         (G) Castor oil
                                                                                                             coating additive       modified alkyd resin
P-00-1149                            08/25/00                11/23/00                The Dow Chemical       (S) Air pollution      (S) Benzene,
                                                                                      Company                control media          diethenyl-, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with ethenylbenzene
                                                                                                                                    and
                                                                                                                                    ethenylethylbenzene,
                                                                                                                                    chloromethylated,
                                                                                                                                    cyclized, reaction
                                                                                                                                    products with
                                                                                                                                    ethylbenzene*
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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 TMEs received:

                                        II. 1 Test Marketing Exemption Notice Received From: 08/14/00 to 08/25/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-00-0005                            08/25/00                10/09/00                CBI                    (G) Demulsifies        (G) Polyethyleneimine
                                                                                                             (emulsion breaker)     propoxylate quat.
                                                                                                             for water-in-oil
                                                                                                             emulsions
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    In table III, EPA provides the following information (to the extent 
that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of 
Commencement to manufacture received:

                           III. 58 Notices of Commencement From: 08/14/00 to 08/25/00
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0058                             08/22/00                08/08/00                (G) Polyester acrylate
P-00-0299                             08/21/00                07/25/00                (G) 1,5-
                                                                                       naphthalenedisulfonic
                                                                                       acid, 3-[[2-(acetylamino)-
                                                                                       4-[[4-chloro-6-
                                                                                       [substituted]-1,3,5-
                                                                                       triazin-2-
                                                                                       yl]amino]phenyl]azo]-,
                                                                                       trisodium salt
P-00-0366                             08/16/00                07/12/00                (G) Alloy of polyolefin
                                                                                       and polyamide
P-00-0367                             08/16/00                07/12/00                (G) Alloy of polyolefin
                                                                                       and polyamide
P-00-0423                             08/15/00                07/26/00                (G)
                                                                                       Dinonylnaphthalenesulfoni
                                                                                       c acid compound with
                                                                                       amine
P-00-0424                             08/22/00                08/09/00                (G)
                                                                                       Dinonylnaphthalenesulfoni
                                                                                       c acid compound with
                                                                                       amine
P-00-0472                             08/18/00                06/29/00                (G) Halogenated alkane
P-00-0546                             08/24/00                07/31/00                (G) Alkyloxy-
                                                                                       hydroxypropyl,
                                                                                       trialkylamine, ammonium
                                                                                       chloride
P-00-0547                             08/24/00                07/31/00                (G) Alkyloxy-
                                                                                       hydroxypropyl,
                                                                                       dialkylamine
P-00-0549                             08/21/00                08/16/00                (G) Polyurethane acrylate
                                                                                       ester

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P-00-0591                             08/21/00                07/26/00                (G) Organometallic
                                                                                       compound
P-00-0593                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) Pentadecanedioic acid*
P-00-0594                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) Heptadecanedioic acid*
P-00-0595                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) Octadecanedioic acid*
P-00-0596                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) Eicosanedioic acid*
P-00-0597                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) 5-tetradecenedioic
                                                                                       acid, (5z)-*
P-00-0598                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) 7-hexadecenedioic
                                                                                       acid, (7z)-*
P-00-0599                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) 8-heptadecenedioic
                                                                                       acid, (8z)-*
P-00-0600                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) 9-octadecenedioic
                                                                                       acid, (9z)-*
P-00-0601                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) 6,9-octadecadienedioic
                                                                                       acid, (6z,9z)-*
P-00-0602                             08/14/00                07/19/00                (S) 9-eicosenedioic acid,
                                                                                       (9z)-*
P-00-0613                             08/18/00                08/01/00                (S) 1,2,3-propanetriol,
                                                                                       homopolymer,
                                                                                       isooctadecanoate
P-00-0741                             08/25/00                08/17/00                (G) 2-hydroxy-3-alkyl
                                                                                       substituted cycloalkenone
P-00-0752                             08/23/00                08/16/00                (G) Polyoxyethylene alkyl
                                                                                       ether sulfosuccinate
                                                                                       metal salts
P-00-0767                             08/17/00                08/04/00                (G) Modified carbamate
                                                                                       acrylic polymer
P-96-1087                             08/15/00                08/01/00                (G) Organo silane ester
P-98-0849                             08/14/00                08/07/00                (G) Ppdi polyester-
                                                                                       polyether prepolymer
P-99-0150                             08/14/00                07/21/00                (G) Capped polyurethane
                                                                                       adduct
P-99-0151                             08/14/00                07/25/00                (G) Capped polyurethane
                                                                                       adduct
P-99-0158                             08/14/00                08/02/00                (G) Epoxy resin polymer
                                                                                       adduct
P-99-0316                             08/25/00                07/31/00                (G) Aminomethylated
                                                                                       bisphenol a-bisphenol a
                                                                                       epichlorohydrin polymer,
                                                                                       phosphoric acid salt
P-99-0338                             08/18/00                07/19/00                (G) Substituted aliphatic
                                                                                       alcohol
P-99-0344                             08/18/00                07/19/00                (G) Substituted aliphatic
                                                                                       alcohol
P-99-0374                             08/14/00                08/09/00                (G) Alken-yne substituted
                                                                                       pyran
P-99-1045                             08/14/00                08/08/00                (S) Castor oil, benzoate*
P-99-1189                             08/17/00                08/13/00                (G) Isoalkyl methacrylate
                                                                                       ester
P-99-1217                             08/18/00                08/06/00                (G) Amine neutralized
                                                                                       phosphated polyester
P-99-1218                             08/18/00                08/06/00                (G) Amine neutralized
                                                                                       phosphated polyester
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.


    Dated: September 7, 2000.

Deborah A. Williams,

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

[FR Doc. 00-24435 Filed 9-21-00; 8:45 am]
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