[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 12, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77627-77630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31620]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51959; FRL-6759-7]


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 30, 2000 to November 10, 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 idenity 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-51959 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-51959. 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-51959 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-51959 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.

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    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 30, 2000 to November 10, 
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. The ``S'' 
and ``G'' that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical 
idenity 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. 30 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 10/30/00 to 11/10/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-01-0078                            10/30/00                01/28/01                CBI                    (G) Glass fiber        (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             coating                oligomer
P-01-0079                            10/30/00                01/28/01                CIBA Specialty         (G) Textile dye        (G) Benzoic acid, 3,5-
                                                                                      Chem.Corp., Colors                            diamino-2-[(1,5-
                                                                                      Division                                      disulfo-2-
                                                                                                                                    naphthalenyl)azo]-
                                                                                                                                    4,6-bis[[4-
                                                                                                                                    (substituted)phenyl]
                                                                                                                                    azo]-, sodium salt
P-01-0080                            10/31/00                01/29/01                Lambent Technologies   (S) Wetting agent -    (S) Poly(oxy-1,2-
                                                                                      Corp.                  coatings               ethanediyl), -(2-
                                                                                                                                    carboxybenzoyl)-
                                                                                                                                    omega-[3-[1,3,3,3-
                                                                                                                                    tetramethyl-1-
                                                                                                                                    [(trimethylsilyl)oxy
                                                                                                                                    ]disiloxanyl]propoxy
                                                                                                                                    ]-, potassium salt
P-01-0081                            10/31/00                01/29/01                Lambent Technologies   (S) Wetting agent -    (S) Poly(oxy-1,2-
                                                                                      Corp.                  coatings               ethanediyl), -(2-
                                                                                                                                    carboxybenzoyl)-
                                                                                                                                    omega-(2-
                                                                                                                                    propenyloxy)-,
                                                                                                                                    potassium salt
P-01-0082                            10/31/00                01/29/01                Lambent Technologies   (S) Wetting agent -    (S) Poly(oxy-1,2-
                                                                                      Corp.                  coatings               ethanediyl), -(2-
                                                                                                                                    carboxybenzoyl)-
                                                                                                                                    omega-[(2-
                                                                                                                                    carboxybenzoyl)oxy]-
                                                                                                                                    , dipotassium salt
P-01-0083                            10/31/00                01/29/01                CBI                    (G) Coating component  (G) Tris carbamoyl
                                                                                                                                    triazine
P-01-0084                            11/01/00                01/30/01                CBI                    (S) Plasticizer for    (G) 1,2,4,5-
                                                                                                             plastics               benzenetetracarboxyl
                                                                                                                                    ic acid, tetrakis
                                                                                                                                    esters with
                                                                                                                                    monohydric alcohols
P-01-0085                            11/02/00                01/31/01                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Mono esters from
                                                                                                             adhesives, inks, and   2-propenoic acid
                                                                                                             clear coatings
P-01-0086                            11/02/00                01/31/01                Huntsman               (G) Chemical           (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      Petrochemical          intermediate -
                                                                                      Corporation            destructive use
P-01-0087                            11/02/00                01/31/01                Atofina Chemicals,     (G) Free radical       (G) Polyether poly-t-
                                                                                      Inc.                   initiator for          butyl
                                                                                                             polymers               peroxycarbonate
P-01-0088                            11/02/00                01/31/01                Rhodia, Inc.           (S) Component in       (S) Sulfuric acid,
                                                                                                             surfactant/foaming     mono-c9-11-alkyl
                                                                                                             agent for leather      esters, sodium salts
                                                                                                             processing
P-01-0089                            11/03/00                02/01/01                CBI                    (G) Acrylic pressure   (G) Vinyl pyrrolidone-
                                                                                                             sensitive adhesive     acrylate copolymer
P-01-0090                            11/03/00                02/01/01                Dainippon ink and      (S) Binder for water-  (G) Polysiloxane-
                                                                                      Chemicals, Inc.        base coatings          acrylic hybrid resin
P-01-0091                            11/03/00                02/01/01                Dainippon ink and      (S) Binder for water-  (G) Polysiloxane-
                                                                                      Chemicals, Inc.        base coatings          acrylic hybrid resin
P-01-0092                            11/06/00                02/04/01                Degussa-huls           (S) Sizing component   (S) 2-propanol,
                                                                                      Corporation            for fiber glass        reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with (3-
                                                                                                                                    chloropropyl)trimeth
                                                                                                                                    oxysilane and
                                                                                                                                    diethylenetriamine-
                                                                                                                                    ethylenimine polymer

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P-01-0093                            11/06/00                02/04/01                Rhodia, Inc./formerly  (S) Viscosity index    (S) 2-propenoic acid,
                                                                                      albright & wilson      improver for           2-methyl-, c6-18-
                                                                                                             hydraulic and gear     alkyl esters,
                                                                                                             oils;viscosity index   polymers with me
                                                                                                             improvers for shock    methacrylate
                                                                                                             absorber fluids and
                                                                                                             other special
                                                                                                             hydraulics;pour
                                                                                                             point depressants
                                                                                                             for hydraulic and
                                                                                                             gear oils
P-01-0094                            11/07/00                02/05/01                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Polyester resin
P-01-0095                            11/09/00                02/07/01                3M Company             (G) Stain resistant    (G) Aliphatic
                                                                                                             coating                urethane
P-01-0096                            11/09/00                02/07/01                CBI                    (G) Open.non           (G) Modified acrylate
                                                                                                             dispersive use         polymer
P-01-0097                            11/09/00                02/07/01                Sybron Chemical Inc.   (S) A crosslinker for  (G) Polyaziridinyl
                                                                                                             waterborne paper       ester
                                                                                                             coastings; a
                                                                                                             crosslinker for
                                                                                                             waterborne inks; a
                                                                                                             crosslinker for
                                                                                                             leather finishes; a
                                                                                                             crosslinker for
                                                                                                             waterborne wood
                                                                                                             coatings
P-01-0103                            11/06/00                02/04/01                Solutia Inc.           (S) Binder for         (G) Phenolic resin
                                                                                                             industrial printing    modified rosin resin
                                                                                                             inks
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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. 4 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 10/30/00 to 11/10/00
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-01-0002                            11/03/00                12/18/00                Ilford Imaging USA     (S) Dye for inkjet     (G) Copper complex
                                                                                                             printer ink            with sulfonated azo
                                                                                                                                    dye, sodium salt
T-01-0003                            11/09/00                12/24/00                Bystronic Inc.         (S) Photo-curing       (G) Acrylic acid
                                                                                                             overprint varnish      ester amino addition
                                                                                                             for paper, cardboard   product
                                                                                                             and plastic films
                                                                                                             roller coating
T-01-0004                            11/09/00                12/24/00                Bystronic Inc.         (S) Photo-curing       (G) Acrylic acid
                                                                                                             overprint varnish      ester amino addition
                                                                                                             for paper, cardboard   product
                                                                                                             and plastic films
                                                                                                             roller coating
T-01-0005                            11/09/00                12/24/00                Bystronic Inc.         (S) Photo-curing       (G) Acrylic acid
                                                                                                             overprint varnish      ester amino addition
                                                                                                             for paper, cardboard   product
                                                                                                             and plastic films
                                                                                                             roller coating
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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. 38 Notices of Commencement From: 10/30/00 to 11/10/00
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0080                             11/09/00                10/13/00                (G) Polyphosphoric acids,
                                                                                       compounds with melamine
P-00-0084                             11/07/00                10/23/00                (G) Dimethyl ester of 2-2
                                                                                       oxo-1-(1,4-dihydro-2,3-
                                                                                       dioxo-6-methoxy-
                                                                                       quinoxaline-7-yl
                                                                                       carbamoyl-
                                                                                       propylazo)terephthalic
                                                                                       acid
P-00-0534                             11/09/00                10/12/00                (G) Copolymer of alkyl
                                                                                       acrylates
P-00-0543                             11/08/00                10/12/00                (S) Petanoic acid, 5,5'-
                                                                                       dioxybis[5-oxo-]
P-00-0631                             11/07/00                10/16/00                (G) Alkyl
                                                                                       arylaminophenylcarboxylat
                                                                                       e
P-00-0657                             11/03/00                10/06/00                (G) Styrene acrylic
                                                                                       emulsion polymer
P-00-0658                             11/03/00                10/06/00                (G) Styrene acrylic
                                                                                       emulsion polymer
P-00-0659                             11/03/00                10/06/00                (G) Styrene acrylic
                                                                                       emulsion polymer
P-00-0660                             11/03/00                10/06/00                (G) Styrene acrylic
                                                                                       emulsion polymer
P-00-0732                             11/08/00                10/09/00                (G) Silane
P-00-0765                             11/01/00                10/04/00                (G) Alkylaryl polyether
P-00-0787                             11/07/00                10/24/00                (S) Alkanes, c10-24-
                                                                                       branched
P-00-0788                             11/07/00                10/11/10                (S) Alkanes, c10-24
P-00-0838                             11/03/00                10/17/00                (G) Substituted
                                                                                       alkylsulfonamide
P-00-0871                             10/30/00                10/07/00                (G) Reaction product of
                                                                                       halogenated arylammonium
                                                                                       salt, alkylaluminum and
                                                                                       substituted
                                                                                       carbomonocyclic metal
                                                                                       compound
P-00-0880                             11/06/00                10/25/00                (S) 1,2,3
                                                                                       propanetricarboxylic
                                                                                       acid, 2-hydroxy-,
                                                                                       bismuth(3+) salt (1:1)

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P-00-0884                             10/30/00                10/19/00                (G) Polyester polyether
                                                                                       isocyanate polymer
P-00-0886                             10/30/00                10/16/00                (G) Polyester polyether
                                                                                       isocyanate polymer
P-00-0921                             10/30/00                10/19/00                (G) Silane treated silica
P-00-0937                             11/03/00                10/25/00                (G) Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-
                                                                                       ethanediyl)], alpha-hydro-
                                                                                       omega-hydroxy-, polymer
                                                                                       with 1,1'-methylenebis[4-
                                                                                       isocyanatocyclohexane],
                                                                                       and an aliphatic alcohol
P-00-0940                             11/03/00                10/18/00                (G) Polyamide resin
P-00-0944                             10/30/00                10/02/00                (G) Aqueous polyurethane
P-00-0994                             11/01/00                10/13/00                (G) Amino substituted
                                                                                       aromatic acid derivative
P-00-1004                             11/08/00                10/16/00                (G) Polyester resin
P-00-1007                             11/03/00                10/17/00                (G) Colored aliphatic
                                                                                       urethane
P-00-1008                             11/09/00                10/13/00                (G) Multifunctional
                                                                                       polycarbodiimide
P-00-1049                             11/08/00                10/19/00                (G) Polyester resin
P-00-1066                             11/09/00                11/02/00                (G) Methacrylic acid
                                                                                       copolymer
P-92-0539                             11/07/00                10/27/00                (S) Polymer of fatty
                                                                                       acids, c18-unsatd.,
                                                                                       dimers; ethylenediamine;
                                                                                       stearic acid; 1,5-
                                                                                       pentanediamine, 2-methyl-
                                                                                       ;piperazine;
                                                                                       polyoxypropylenediamines;
                                                                                       sebacic acid
P-93-0939                             10/30/00                10/03/00                (G) Cyclic - aliphatic
                                                                                       polyester
P-99-0377                             10/30/00                10/25/00                (G) Halogenated alkyldiene
P-99-0791                             11/06/00                10/17/00                (G) Polyester polyol
P-99-0792                             11/06/00                10/17/00                (G) Polyester polyol
P-99-0793                             11/06/00                10/17/00                (G) Polyester polyol
P-99-0848                             11/07/00                10/30/00                (G) Alkenyl carboxylate,
                                                                                       metal salt
P-99-1064                             11/08/00                10/25/00                (S) Cellulose, acetate
                                                                                       hydrogen (2z)-2-
                                                                                       butenedioate propanoate
P-99-1311                             10/30/00                10/12/00                (G) Polyol
P-99-1379                             11/06/00                08/30/00                (G)
                                                                                       Polydimethyldiphenylsilox
                                                                                       ane resin
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: November 29, 2000.
Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
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