[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 218 (Thursday, November 9, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67367-67370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-28718]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51957; FRL-6754-8]


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 October 9, 2000 to October 20, 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. The ``S'' and ``G'' that precede the 
chemical names denote whether the chemical identity is specific or 
generic.

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-51957 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-51957. The official 
record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this 
action, any public comments received during an applicable comment 
period, any test data submitted by the Manufacturer/Importer 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-51957 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-51957 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,

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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 October 09, 2000 to October 20, 
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

    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. The ``S'' 
and ``G'' that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical 
identity is specific or generic.
    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.

                                          Table I. 38 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 10/09/00 to 10/20/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-01-0022..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  Shin-Etsu Silicones    (S) Additive for       (S) Propanoic acid, 2-
                                                                                      of America, Inc..      silicone rtv rubber    (trimethoxysilyl)-,
                                                                                                             compounds;additive     ethyl ester
                                                                                                             for primer.
P-01-0023..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Epoxy hardener -   (G) Part acrylated
                                                                                                             open, non-dispersive   epoxy cresol novolac
                                                                                                             use.                   acrylate
P-01-0024..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Uv sensitive       (G) Carboxylated
                                                                                                             resin-open, non-       epoxy cresol novolac
                                                                                                             dispersive use.        acrylate
P-01-0025..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (S) Waterbased uv      (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             curing polymer for     polyurethane
                                                                                                             wood topcoats          acrylate block
                                                                                                             (kitchen cabinets)     copolymer
                                                                                                             and plastic picture
                                                                                                             frames and moldings.
P-01-0026..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                             dispersive use.        salt
P-01-0027..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Destructive use..  (G) Acid functional
                                                                                                                                    acrylic polymer
P-01-0028..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Open,non-          (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use.        functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    polymer
P-01-0029..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (S) Release            (G) Dimethicone
                                                                                                             finish;textile         copolyol
                                                                                                             additive.              polyacrylate
P-01-0030..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  Ashland Inc..........  (G) Lamination         (G) Polyurethane
                                                                                                             adhesive.              prepolymer
P-01-0031..........................  10/10/00..............  01/08/01..............  CBI..................  (S) Lubricant for      (G) Amine phosphate
                                                                                                             both offshore and
                                                                                                             onshore oil
                                                                                                             production sites.
P-01-0032..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Component of       (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use.
P-01-0033..........................  10/11/00..............  01/09/01..............  FMC Corporation......  (S) Chemical           (G) Sulfonamide
                                                                                                             intermediate.
P-01-0034..........................  10/12/00..............  01/10/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Component of       (G) Modified amino
                                                                                                             coating with open      triazine
                                                                                                             use.
P-01-0035..........................  10/12/00..............  01/10/01..............  Arch Chemicals, Inc..  (S) Photo-acid         (G)
                                                                                                             generator f/           Perfluorooctanesulfo
                                                                                                             chemically amplified   nate
                                                                                                             resist systems.
P-01-0036..........................  10/12/00..............  01/10/01..............  CBI..................  (G) This component     (G) Polyalkenyl
                                                                                                             will be a minor wear   succinimide,
                                                                                                             inhibitor ingredient   ammonium salt
                                                                                                             formulated into
                                                                                                             selected natural gas
                                                                                                             and railroad
                                                                                                             lubricating oil
                                                                                                             concentrates for
                                                                                                             delivery to
                                                                                                             commercial and
                                                                                                             industrial finished
                                                                                                             oil blenders and end
                                                                                                             cutomers for these
                                                                                                             products. in actual
                                                                                                             service, this
                                                                                                             component will be
                                                                                                             degraded, as
                                                                                                             intended, to afford
                                                                                                             enhance protection
                                                                                                             from lead bearing
                                                                                                             corrosion in these
                                                                                                             types of internal
                                                                                                             combution engines.

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P-01-0037..........................  10/12/00..............  01/10/01..............  Cytec Industries Inc.  (S) Anti-scalant in    (G) Polymeric scale
                                                                                                             oil field and oil      inhibitor
                                                                                                             refinery operations.
P-01-0038..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  Dow Corning            (S) Siloxane           (G) Alkyl phenyl
                                                                                      Corporation.           endblocker.            siloxane
P-01-0039..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  Dow Corning            (S) Hydraulic/heat     (G) Dimethyl, methyl
                                                                                      Corporation.           transfer fluid.        phenyl siloxane
P-01-0040..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Open, dispersive   (G) Salt of
                                                                                                             use; component of      polymerized rosin
                                                                                                             asphalt and concrete
                                                                                                             emulsions.
P-01-0041..........................  10/16/00..............  01/14/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use.        functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    polymer
P-01-0042..........................  10/16/00..............  01/14/01..............  Cognis Corporation...  (G) Textile sizing     (G) Polyether epoxy
                                                                                                             resin.                 polyurethane
P-01-0043..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (S) Specialty polymer  (G) Silyl substituted
                                                                                                                                    bicyclic olefin
P-01-0044..........................  10/16/00..............  01/14/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Component of       (G) Cationic epoxy
                                                                                                             coating with open      dispersion
                                                                                                             use.
P-01-0045..........................  10/16/00..............  01/14/01..............  CIBA Specialty         (S) Colorant in        (G) Diketo-
                                                                                      Chemicals              polymers.              pyrrolopyrrol
                                                                                      Corporation.                                  pigment derivative
P-01-0046..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Lubricant          (G) Modified alkyl
                                                                                                             additive.              ester
P-01-0047..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Lubricant          (G) Modified alkyl
                                                                                                             additive.              ester
P-01-0048..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Lubricant          (G) Modified alkyl
                                                                                                             additive.              ester
P-01-0049..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Lubricant          (G) Modified alkyl
                                                                                                             additive.              ester
P-01-0050..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Lubricant          (G) Modified alkyl
                                                                                                             additive.              ester
P-01-0051..........................  10/13/00..............  01/11/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Lubricant          (G) Modified alkyl
                                                                                                             additive.              ester
P-01-0052..........................  10/18/00..............  01/16/01..............  Warner-Jenkinson Co.,  (S) Technical dye....  (S) 1h-pyrazole-3-
                                                                                      Inc..                                         carboxylic acid, 4,5-
                                                                                                                                    dihydro-5-oxo-1-(4-
                                                                                                                                    sulfophenyl)-4-[(4-
                                                                                                                                    sulfophenyl)azo]-,
                                                                                                                                    sodium salt, compd.
                                                                                                                                    with 2-aminoethanol
P-01-0053..........................  10/18/00..............  01/16/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Dispersive use...  (G) Poly carboxylic
                                                                                                                                    acid, sodium salt
P-01-0054..........................  10/18/00..............  01/16/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Dispersive use...  (G) Polycarboxylate
P-01-0055..........................  10/18/00..............  01/16/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Dispersive use...  (G) Polycarboxylate
P-01-0056..........................  10/18/00..............  01/16/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Dispersive use...  (G) Polycarboxylate,
                                                                                                                                    sodium salt
P-01-0057..........................  10/18/00..............  01/16/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Dispersive use...  (G) Polycarboxylate,
                                                                                                                                    sodium salt
P-01-0058..........................  10/19/00..............  01/17/01..............  BASF Corporation.....  (S) Process aid for    (G) Counter ions of
                                                                                                             leather finishing.     alkenes,
                                                                                                                                    hydroformylation
                                                                                                                                    products, distn.
                                                                                                                                    residues
P-01-0059..........................  10/20/00..............  01/18/01..............  CBI..................  (G) Plastics additive  (S) Fatty acids, c8-
                                                                                                                                    10, esters with 3,3'-
                                                                                                                                    oxybis[1,2-
                                                                                                                                    propanediol]
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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:

                                    Table II. 1 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 10/09/00 to 10/20/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-01-0001..........................  10/13/00..............  11/27/00..............  CBI..................  (G) Component of       (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating with open
                                                                                                             use.
 
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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:

                        Table III. 30 Notices of Commencement From: 10/09/00 to 10/20/00
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0123...........................  10/10/00..............  09/29/00..............  (G) Amino alkane
P-00-0190...........................  10/16/00..............  09/27/00..............  (G) Amine functional
                                                                                       acrylic polymer salted
                                                                                       with an organic acid
P-00-0349...........................  10/10/00..............  09/20/00..............  (G) Benzoic acid, 3,5-
                                                                                       diamino-2,4-bis[[4-[[2-
                                                                                       (sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]
                                                                                       azo]-6-[[2-sulfo-4-
                                                                                       [substituted]phenyl]azo]-
                                                                                       , sodium salt
P-00-0452...........................  10/11/00..............  09/14/00..............  (S) 3h-indol-3-one, 5-
                                                                                       bromo-2-(5-bromo-1,3-
                                                                                       dihydro-3-oxo-2h-indol-2-
                                                                                       ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-
P-00-0545...........................  10/17/00..............  10/14/00..............  (G) Piperidinyl derivative
P-00-0680...........................  10/13/00..............  10/08/00..............  (G) Fatty acids, reaction
                                                                                       products
P-00-0710...........................  10/19/00..............  10/02/00..............  (G) Benzenesulfonic acid,
                                                                                       2,2'-(9,10-dihydro-5,8-
                                                                                       dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1,4-
                                                                                       anthracenediyl)
                                                                                       (substituted)-,disodium
                                                                                       salt

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P-00-0711...........................  10/19/00..............  10/02/00..............  (G) Benzenesulfonic acid,
                                                                                       2,2'-(9,10-dihydro-5,8-
                                                                                       dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1,4-
                                                                                       anthracenediyl)
                                                                                       (substituted)-,disodium
                                                                                       salt
P-00-0712...........................  10/19/00..............  10/02/00..............  (G) Benzenesulfonic acid,
                                                                                       2,2'-(9,10-dihydro-5,8-
                                                                                       dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1,4-
                                                                                       anthracenediyl)
                                                                                       (substituted)-,disodium
                                                                                       salt
P-00-0750...........................  10/10/00..............  09/27/00..............  (G) Reaction product of:
                                                                                       1,2 ethane diamine,
                                                                                       aliphatic diisocyanate
                                                                                       and polyether polyols
P-00-0763...........................  10/20/00..............  10/04/00..............  (G) Polyester modified
                                                                                       polydimethylsiloxane
P-00-0792...........................  10/13/00..............  10/06/00..............  (G) Silicone copolymer
P-00-0814...........................  10/16/00..............  10/03/00..............  (G) Isocyanate terminated
                                                                                       urethane pre-polymer
P-00-0816...........................  10/20/00..............  09/20/00..............  (G) Alkyl
                                                                                       aminosulfonylcarboxylate
P-00-0836...........................  10/10/00..............  09/12/00..............  (G) Modified copolymer of
                                                                                       acrylic esters and
                                                                                       styrene
P-00-0846...........................  10/11/00..............  09/20/00..............  (G) Polyester acrylate
P-00-42.............................  10/17/00..............  09/23/00..............  (G) Alkylated
                                                                                       naphthylamine
P-00-48.............................  10/10/00..............  09/24/00..............  (G) Coconut fatty acid
                                                                                       polyester
P-00-52.............................  10/20/00..............  10/09/00..............  (G) Polyester polyurethane
                                                                                       prepolymer
P-00-58.............................  10/17/00..............  09/22/00..............  (G) 1-propanethiol, 3-
                                                                                       (trisubstituted)-
                                                                                       ,hydrolysis products with
                                                                                       dichlorodimethylsilane
                                                                                       and silica
P-00-59.............................  10/17/00..............  09/22/00..............  (G) 1-propanethiol, 3-
                                                                                       (trisubstituted)-
                                                                                       ,hydrolysis products with
                                                                                       dichlorodimethylsilane
                                                                                       and silica
P-00-60.............................  10/16/00..............  10/06/00..............  (G) Polyakyleneoxy
                                                                                       aliphatic urethane
P-00-1003...........................  10/19/00..............  10/12/00..............  (G) Aliphatic urethane
P-95-1565...........................  10/13/00..............  09/20/00..............  (G) Amine functional epoxy
                                                                                       resin salted with an
                                                                                       organic acid
P-98-0367...........................  10/10/00..............  07/29/99..............  (G) Organic acid amine
                                                                                       salt
P-98-0870...........................  10/11/00..............  09/15/00..............  (G) Sodium alcoholate
P-99-0457...........................  10/17/00..............  09/17/00..............  (G) Polymer of styrene and
                                                                                       mixed acrylates
P-99-0603...........................  10/13/00..............  01/20/00..............  (G) Acrylic polymer resin
P-99-0604...........................  10/13/00..............  09/25/99..............  (G) Oil-free alkyd
P-99-0840...........................  10/19/00..............  09/25/00..............  (G) Hexamethylene
                                                                                       diisocyanate, polymer
                                                                                       with alkanepolyols,
                                                                                       dimethyl terephthalate,
                                                                                       benzenepolycarboxylic
                                                                                       acid and
                                                                                       alkanepolycarboxylic acid
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: November 3, 2000.
  Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.

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