[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 97 (Friday, May 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27656-27659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-12581]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51970; FRL-6783-9]


Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires 
any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include 
import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to 
notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the 
manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of 
TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a 
premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing 
exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the 
chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to 
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the 
period from April 12, 2001 to April 27, 2001, 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.

DATES: Comments, identified by the docket control numbers OPPTS 51970 
and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before June 18, 
2001.

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-51970 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-51970. 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-51970 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-51970 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

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notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for 
claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your 
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used 
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you 
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection 
activity.
    7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this 
document.
    8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket 
control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first 
page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal 
Register citation.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture 
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical 
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory 
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under 
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a 
notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish 
periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt 
of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status 
report, which covers the period from April 12, 2001 to April 27, 2001, 
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. 34 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 04/12/01 to 04/27/01
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                                                         Projected Notice      Manufacturer/
            Case No.                 Received Date           End Date             Importer               Use                       Chemical
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P-01-0526                         04/12/01             07/11/01             Pilot Chemical       (S) Demulsifier and  (G) Alkylarylsulfonic acid, zinc
                                                                             Company              corrosion            salts
                                                                                                  inhibitor in
                                                                                                  hydraulic fluids
P-01-0527                         04/13/01             07/12/01             CBI                  (G) Open non-        (G) Polyester polyol
                                                                                                  dispersive
                                                                                                  (polyol)
P-01-0528                         04/13/01             07/12/01             Roma Color Inc.      (S) Chemical         (S) Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
                                                                                                  intermediate         4,5-dichloro
P-01-0529                         04/16/01             07/15/01             CBI                  (G) Charge control   (G) Organo aluminium complex
                                                                                                  agent in colour
                                                                                                  toners for
                                                                                                  electrophotography
                                                                                                  use
P-01-0530                         04/17/01             07/16/01             CBI                  (G) Processing aid   (G) Alkoxylated alcohol
P-01-0531                         04/17/01             07/16/01             CBI                  (G) Lubricant        (G) Diisocyanatomethylbenzene-
                                                                                                  additive             alkylamine reaction products
P-01-0532                         04/18/01             07/17/01             CBI                  (G) Open - non-      (G) Silyated polyurethane
                                                                                                  dispersive uses      prepolymer
P-01-0533                         04/18/01             07/17/01             CBI                  (S) Raw material     (G) Cycloalkenone
                                                                                                  for use in
                                                                                                  fragrances for
                                                                                                  soaps, detergents,
                                                                                                  cleaners and other
                                                                                                  household products
P-01-0534                         04/19/01             07/18/01             CBI                  (G) Component of     (G) Modified melamine
                                                                                                  coating with open
                                                                                                  use
P-01-0535                         04/19/01             07/18/01             UCB Chemicals        (S) Pressure         (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                             Corporation          sensitive adhesive
P-01-0536                         04/19/01             07/18/01             CBI                  (G) Open non-        (G) Blocked polyisocyanate
                                                                                                  dispersive (resin)
P-01-0537                         04/19/01             07/18/01             Electra Polymers '   (S) Protective       (G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
                                                                             Chemicals LTD        coating for          carboxylate
                                                                                                  printed circuit
                                                                                                  boards
P-01-0538                         04/19/01             07/18/01             Electra Polymers '   (S) Protective       (G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
                                                                             Chemicals LTD        coating for
                                                                                                  printed circuit
                                                                                                  boards
P-01-0539                         04/19/01             07/18/01             Electra Polymers '   (S) Protective       (G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
                                                                             Chemicals LTD        coating for          carboxylate
                                                                                                  printed circuit
                                                                                                  boards

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P-01-0540                         04/19/01             07/18/01             Cognis Corporation   (G) Textile          (S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alph-
                                                                                                  antistat             hydro-omega-hydroxy-, mono-c11-14-
                                                                                                                       isoalkyl ethers, c13-rich,
                                                                                                                       phosphates, potassium salts
P-01-0541                         04/19/01             07/18/01             Cognis Corporation   (G) Textile          (S) Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-
                                                                                                  antistat             , compds. with polyethylene
                                                                                                                       glycol mono(c13-rich c11-14-
                                                                                                                       isoalkyl) ethers phosphates
P-01-0542                         04/19/01             07/18/01             CBI                  (G) Destructive use  (G) Substituted carbopolycycle
                                                                                                                       heteropolycycle substituted sulfo
                                                                                                                       heteropolycycle
P-01-0543                         04/19/01             07/18/01             CBI                  (G) Destructive use  (G) Substituted carbopolycycle
                                                                                                                       heteropolycycle substituted sulfo
                                                                                                                       heteropolycycle
P-01-0544                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (G) Open, non-       (G) Aqueous polyurethane
                                                                                                  dispersive use in    dispersion
                                                                                                  a coating
                                                                                                  application
P-01-0545                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (G) A raw material   (G) Isocyanate urethane prepolymer
                                                                                                  for making
                                                                                                  urethane
                                                                                                  prepolymer
                                                                                                  adhesives for
                                                                                                  open, non-disperse
                                                                                                  use
P-01-0546                         04/18/01             07/17/01             Bystronic Inc.       (S) Gloss varnish    (G) Acrylate
                                                                                                  for enhancing
                                                                                                  printed products
                                                                                                  (a liquid) (print
                                                                                                  finishing varnish)
P-01-0547                         04/18/01             07/17/01             Bystronic Inc.       (S) Gloss varnish    (G) Acrylate
                                                                                                  for enhancing
                                                                                                  printed products
                                                                                                  (a liquid) (print
                                                                                                  finishing varnish)
P-01-0548                         04/18/01             07/17/01             Bystronic Inc.       (S) Gloss varnish    (G) Acrylate
                                                                                                  for enhancing
                                                                                                  printed products
                                                                                                  (a liquid) (print
                                                                                                  finishing varnish)
P-01-0549                         04/24/01             07/23/01             CBI                  (G) Detergent        (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                  additive
P-01-0550                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (G) Binder           (G) Polycarbonate-polyurethane
                                                                                                                       resin
P-01-0551                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (G) Industrial       (S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-,
                                                                                                  coating              methyl ester, polymer with 2-
                                                                                                                       ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and 2-
                                                                                                                       hydroxyethyl 2-propenoate, tert-
                                                                                                                       bu 2-ethylhexaneperoxoate-
                                                                                                                       initiated
P-01-0552                         04/23/01             07/22/01             BASF Corporation     (G) Surfactant       (G) Polyalkylene oxide modified
                                                                                                                       silicone
P-01-0553                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (S) Coating on pet   (G) Aromatic/aliphatic copolyester
                                                                                                  film and paper
P-01-0554                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (S) Paper coating    (G) Copolyester
P-01-0555                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (S) Industrial       (G) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with
                                                                                                  coatings for         1,4-butanediol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-
                                                                                                  plastics, in         propanediol, 1,6-hexanediol,
                                                                                                  automotive use and   oxyalkylpropanoic acid and 5-
                                                                                                  for construction     isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-
                                                                                                  elements (e.g.       alkylcyclohexane, compd. with
                                                                                                  window frames)       triethylamine
P-01-0556                         04/23/01             07/22/01             CBI                  (G) Industrial       (S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-,
                                                                                                  coating              methyl ester, polymer with 2-
                                                                                                                       ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and 2-
                                                                                                                       hydroxyethyl 2-propenoate, [3,3,5-
                                                                                                                       trimethyl-5-[[[[2-[(1-oxo-2-
                                                                                                                       propenyl)oxy]ethoxy]carbonyl]amin
                                                                                                                       o]methyl]cyclohexyl] carbamate,
                                                                                                                       tert=bu 2-ethylhexaneperoxoate-
                                                                                                                       initiated
P-01-0557                         04/26/01             07/25/01             CBI                  (S) Selective base   (S) Lithium, hexyl-
                                                                                                  for chemical
                                                                                                  synthesis
P-01-0558                         04/26/01             07/25/01             CBI                  (G) Plastic          (G) Phosphoramidate
                                                                                                  additive
P-01-0559                         04/26/01             07/25/01             Reichhold, Inc.      (G) Surfactant       (S) Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis-,
                                                                                                                       tetrapropylene derivs.,
                                                                                                                       sulfonated, ammonium salts
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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:

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                                    Table II. 1 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 04/12/01 to 04/27/01
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-01-0011                            04/19/01                06/03/01                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Modified melamine
                                                                                                             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. 17 Notices of Commencement From: 04/12/01 to 04/27/01
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0826                             04/13/01                03/22/01                (G) Polyacrylate,
                                                                                       partially neutralized
P-00-1016                             04/13/01                03/26/01                (S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-
                                                                                       methyl-, methyl ester,
                                                                                       polymer with 2-
                                                                                       methylpropyl 2-methyl-2-
                                                                                       propenoate and 1,2-
                                                                                       propanediol mono-2-
                                                                                       propenoate
P-00-1041                             04/23/01                04/11/01                (G) Polyester acrylate
P-00-1090                             04/18/01                03/20/01                (G) Modified cationic
                                                                                       acrylamide polymer
P-00-1143                             04/18/01                03/29/01                (G) Polyester acrylate
P-00-1205                             04/24/01                03/26/01                (G) 6-methoxy-1h-
                                                                                       benz[de]isoquinoline-
                                                                                       2[3h]-dione derivative
P-01-0006                             04/23/01                04/09/01                (G) Ethoxylated glycol
                                                                                       ether phosphate salt
P-01-0071                             04/24/01                03/30/01                (G) Substituted triazine
P-01-0087                             04/23/01                03/29/01                (G) Polyether poly-t-butyl
                                                                                       peroxycarbonate
P-01-0096                             04/26/01                03/27/01                (G) Modified acrylate
                                                                                       polymer
P-01-0133                             04/25/01                04/03/01                (G) Alkoxylaated amine
P-01-0151                             04/16/01                04/05/01                (G) Cobaltate(5-), bis[4-
                                                                                       [[6-[(substituted-1,3,5-
                                                                                       triazin-2-yl)amino]-1-
                                                                                       hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-
                                                                                       naphthalenyl]azo]-3-
                                                                                       hydroxy-7-substituted-1-
                                                                                       naphthalenesulfonato(4-)]-
                                                                                       , pentasodium
P-01-0177                             04/23/01                03/27/01                (G) Aromatic substituted
                                                                                       diurea
P-94-1065                             04/18/01                03/15/01                (G) Hydroxy acrylic
                                                                                       polymer
P-97-0329                             04/27/01                03/29/01                (S) Silixanes and
                                                                                       silicones, 3-(4-carboxy-2-
                                                                                       oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)propyl
                                                                                       me, di-me
P-99-0219                             04/16/01                03/15/01                (G) Hydroxy acrylic
                                                                                       polymer
P-99-1077                             04/13/01                04/05/01                (G) [1,1'biphenyl]-
                                                                                       2,2'disulfonic acid, 4,4'-
                                                                                       bis[[substituted[-4-[[2-
                                                                                       (sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]
                                                                                       phenyl]-substituted]azo]-
                                                                                       salt
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: May 8, 2001.
Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
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