[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52608-52612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-25970]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51977; FRL-6803-9]


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

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periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt 
of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status 
report, which covers the period from August 13, 2001 to August 24, 
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 number OPPTS-51977 and 
the specific PMN number, must be received on or before November 15, 
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-51977 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-51977. The official 
record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this 
action, any public comments received during an applicable comment 
period, and other information related to this action, including any 
information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). This 
official record includes the documents that are physically located in 
the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those 
documents. The public version of the official record does not include 
any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official 
record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic 
comments submitted during an applicable comment period, any test data 
submitted by the Manufacturer/Importer 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-51977 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-51977 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also 
be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

    Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to 
be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to 
this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as 
CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance 
with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete 
version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a 
copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as 
CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the 
official record. Information not marked confidential will be included 
in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If 
you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, 
please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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

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

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II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture 
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical 
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory 
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under 
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a 
notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish 
periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt 
of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status 
report, which covers the period from August 13, 2001 to August 24, 
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.

                                            I. 45 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 08/13/01 to 08/24/01
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-01-0809                            08/14/01                11/12/01                Shin-ETSU Silicones    (S) Ingredient for     (S) Propanoyl,
                                                                                      of America, Inc.       rubber compounds       fluoride, 2,3,3,3-
                                                                                                                                    tetrafluoro-2-
                                                                                                                                    [1,1,2,3,3,3-
                                                                                                                                    hexafluoro-2-
                                                                                                                                    (heptafluoropropoxy)
                                                                                                                                    propoxy]-, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with
                                                                                                                                    trifluoro(trifluorom
                                                                                                                                    ethyl)oxirane,
                                                                                                                                    reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with 3-
                                                                                                                                    (ethenyldimethylsily
                                                                                                                                    l)-n-
                                                                                                                                    methylbenzenamine
P-01-0810                            08/13/01                11/11/01                CBI                    (G) Fuel oil tubes     (G)
                                                                                                                                    Tetrafluoroethylene-
                                                                                                                                    hexafluoropropylene-
                                                                                                                                    ethylene copolymer
P-01-0811                            08/14/01                11/12/01                CBI                    (G) An open non-       (G) Modified
                                                                                                             dispersive use         hydrogenated rosin
P-01-0812                            08/13/01                11/11/01                CIBA Specialty         (G) Open, non-         (G) Phthalimide
                                                                                      Chemicals              dispersive use as an   quinacridone
                                                                                      Corporation            additive to            derivative
                                                                                                             colorants for
                                                                                                             paints, plastic,
                                                                                                             etc.;open, non-
                                                                                                             dispersive use as an
                                                                                                             additive to
                                                                                                             colorants for
                                                                                                             paints, etc.
P-01-0813                            08/15/01                11/13/01                CBI                    (G) Fuel additive      (G) Cerium-based
                                                                                                                                    organic compound
P-01-0814                            08/16/01                11/14/01                CBI                    (G) Open non-          (G) Polyacrylic
                                                                                                             dispersive use         resin, based on
                                                                                                                                    hydroxyethyl
                                                                                                                                    methacrylate
P-01-0815                            08/16/01                11/14/01                CIBA Specialty Chem.   (G) Textile dye        (G) 1,3,5-
                                                                                      Corp., Colors                                 naphthalenetrisulfon
                                                                                      Division                                      ic acid,
                                                                                                                                    [[[[[substituted
                                                                                                                                    alkyl amino]-6-
                                                                                                                                    halogen-1,3,5-
                                                                                                                                    triazin-2-
                                                                                                                                    yl]amino]substituted
                                                                                                                                    ]azo]-, trisodium
                                                                                                                                    salt
P-01-0816                            08/16/01                11/14/01                CBI                    (G) Component in       (G) Mixed esters of
                                                                                                             lubricant for metal    ethoxytriethanolamin
                                                                                                             working applications   e polyol, and fatty
                                                                                                                                    acids
P-01-0817                            08/16/01                11/14/01                CBI                    (G) Coatings additive  (G) Silicone acrylate
P-01-0818                            08/17/01                11/15/01                CBI                    (G) The pmn'd          (G) Alkane diols
                                                                                                             substance will be
                                                                                                             used in small
                                                                                                             percentages as an
                                                                                                             oil soluble friction
                                                                                                             modifier in highly
                                                                                                             specialized
                                                                                                             hydraulic equipment
                                                                                                             lubrication
                                                                                                             applications
P-01-0819                            08/17/01                11/15/01                CBI                    (G) The pmn'd          (G) Alkane diols
                                                                                                             substance will be
                                                                                                             used in small
                                                                                                             percentages as an
                                                                                                             oil soluble friction
                                                                                                             modifier in highly
                                                                                                             specialized
                                                                                                             hydraulic equipment
                                                                                                             lubrication
                                                                                                             applications
P-01-0820                            08/14/01                11/12/01                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Urethane acrylate
P-01-0821                            08/15/01                11/13/01                CBI                    (G) Adhesive           (G) Copolymer of
                                                                                                                                    acrylic esters
P-01-0822                            08/20/01                11/18/01                Degussa Corporation    (S) Emulsifier for     (G) Dimethylsilyloxy-
                                                                                                             water based emulsion   modified
                                                                                                             (oil in water)         nonylphenolpolyglyco
                                                                                                                                    lether
P-01-0823                            08/20/01                11/18/01                Arch Chemicals, Inc.   (S) Use as an          (G) Carboxyl polyol
                                                                                                             ingredient in          triethylamine salt
                                                                                                             waterborne urethane

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P-01-0826                            08/21/01                11/19/01                CBI                    (G) Fluid retention    (G) Acrylamide alkyl
                                                                                                             polymer                propanedulfonic
                                                                                                                                    acid, vinyl
                                                                                                                                    alkyllactam, vinyl
                                                                                                                                    alkylamide,
                                                                                                                                    alkenamide,
                                                                                                                                    neutralized salt
P-01-0827                            08/21/01                11/19/01                Exxonmobil Chemical    (G) Catalyst           (G) Alkyl halide
                                                                                      Company                component
P-01-0828                            08/22/01                11/20/01                Hayashibara            (S) Starch degrading   (G) Isoamylase
                                                                                      International Inc.     adent for use in
                                                                                                             detergents; starch
                                                                                                             degrading agent to
                                                                                                             produce maltodextrin
                                                                                                             for adhesives
P-01-0829                            08/17/01                11/15/01                Haarmann and Reimer    (G) Open, non-         (S) 17-
                                                                                                             dispersive use with    oxabicyclo[14.1.0]he
                                                                                                             limited employee       ptadec-8-ene
                                                                                                             exposure
P-01-0830                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (G) Open no-           (G) Polyacrylic
                                                                                                             dispersive use         resin, based on
                                                                                                                                    methyl methacrylate
P-01-0831                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Paper release      (G) Silane
                                                                                                             additive               hydrolyzate
P-01-0832                            08/16/01                11/14/01                CBI                    (G) Pigment            (G) Polymeric acrylic
                                                                                                             dispersant             ester
P-01-0833                            08/16/01                11/14/01                CBI                    (G) Absorbent polymer  (G) Crosslinked
                                                                                                                                    polyamine
P-01-0834                            08/17/01                11/15/01                CBI                    (G) Wetting agent for  (G) Aliphatic ester
                                                                                                             waterborne coating,    of dicarboxylic acid
                                                                                                             inks and adhesive
                                                                                                             formulations
P-01-0835                            08/17/01                11/15/01                CBI                    (G) Wetting agent for  (G) Aliphatic ester
                                                                                                             waterborne coating,    of dicarboxylic acid
                                                                                                             inks and adhesive
                                                                                                             formulations
P-01-0836                            08/17/01                11/15/01                CBI                    (G) Wetting agent for  (G) Aliphatic ester
                                                                                                             waterborne coating,    of dicarboxylic acid
                                                                                                             inks and adhesive
                                                                                                             formulations
P-01-0837                            08/17/01                11/15/01                CBI                    (G) Wetting agent for  (G) Aliphatic ester
                                                                                                             waterborne coating,    of dicarboxylic acid
                                                                                                             inks and adhesive
                                                                                                             formulations
P-01-0838                            08/23/01                11/21/01                CBI                    (G) Cleaners           (G) Alcohol,
                                                                                                                                    ethoxylated,
                                                                                                                                    propoxylated
P-01-0839                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (G) Open, dispersive - (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                                              used in reinforced    polyester
                                                                                                             molding operations
P-01-0840                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Lubrication        (G) Polybasic acids,
                                                                                                             basestock in           polymers with
                                                                                                             automotive and         branched alkyl
                                                                                                             industrial             alcohols
                                                                                                             lubricants
P-01-0841                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Lubrication        (G) Polybasic acids,
                                                                                                             basestock in           polymers with
                                                                                                             automotive and         branched alkyl
                                                                                                             industrial             alcohols
                                                                                                             lubricants
P-01-0842                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Lubrication        (G) Polybasic acids,
                                                                                                             basestock in           polymers with
                                                                                                             automotive and         branched alkyl
                                                                                                             industrial             alcohols
                                                                                                             lubricants
P-01-0843                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Lubrication        (G) Polybasic acids,
                                                                                                             basestock in           polymers with
                                                                                                             automotive and         branched alkyl
                                                                                                             industrial             alcohols
                                                                                                             lubricants
P-01-0844                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Lubrication        (G) Polybasic acids,
                                                                                                             basestock in           polymers with
                                                                                                             automotive and         branched alkyl
                                                                                                             industrial             alcohols
                                                                                                             lubricants
P-01-0845                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (S) Lubrication        (G) Polybasic acids,
                                                                                                             basestock in           polymers with
                                                                                                             automotive and         branched alkyl
                                                                                                             industrial             alcohols
                                                                                                             lubricants
P-01-0846                            08/22/01                11/20/01                CBI                    (G) Open non-          (G) Aqueous
                                                                                                             dispersive             polyurethane
                                                                                                             (additive)             dispersion
P-01-0847                            08/23/01                11/21/01                CBI                    (G) Coating component  (G) Styrene, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with alky
                                                                                                                                    methacrylated and an
                                                                                                                                    alkanedioic acid
                                                                                                                                    diester
P-01-0848                            08/24/01                11/22/01                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    emulsion
P-01-0849                            08/24/01                11/22/01                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    emulsion
P-01-0850                            08/24/01                11/22/01                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    emulsion
P-01-0851                            08/24/01                11/22/01                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    emulsion
P-01-0852                            08/24/01                11/22/01                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    emulsion
P-01-0853                            08/24/01                11/22/01                Johnson Polymer        (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional acrylic
                                                                                                                                    emulsion
P-01-0854                            08/24/01                11/22/01                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Polymeric acrylic
                                                                                                             coating eith an open   polyol
                                                                                                             use
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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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                                       II. 1 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 08/13/01 to 08/24/01
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-01-0012                            08/24/01                10/08/01                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Polymeric acrylic
                                                                                                             coating with an open   polyol
                                                                                                             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:

                           III. 16 Notices of Commencement From: 08/13/01 to 08/24/01
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-1094                             08/14/01                07/27/01                (G) Sodium salt of a
                                                                                       naphthalene azo dyestuff
P-00-1173                             08/14/01                08/09/01                (G)
                                                                                       Bis[(alkoxysilyl)alkyl]po
                                                                                       lysulfide
P-00-1174                             08/14/01                08/09/01                (G)
                                                                                       Bis[(alkoxysilyl)alkyl]po
                                                                                       lysulfide
P-00-1216                             08/23/01                07/03/01                (S) Phosphonic acid, 1,12-
                                                                                       dodecanediylbis-
P-01-0182                             08/14/01                07/06/01                (G) Methacrylate copolymer
P-01-0230                             08/22/01                08/01/01                (G) Hydrolyzed silane
P-01-0293                             08/17/01                07/17/01                (S) Beta-cyclodextrin, 6-
                                                                                       chloro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-
                                                                                       1,3,5-triazin-2-yl
                                                                                       ethers, sodium salts
P-01-0390                             08/23/01                07/31/01                (G) 2-5-furandione,
                                                                                       polymer with ethene
                                                                                       derivative, propyl ester
P-01-0418                             08/23/01                08/06/01                (G) Polyurethane
P-01-0423                             08/13/01                07/06/01                (G) Substituted benzoic
                                                                                       acid
P-01-0430                             08/17/01                07/18/01                (G) Polyalkylene oxide
                                                                                       benzoate
P-01-0469                             08/14/01                08/07/01                (S) 2-propenamide, n-[3-
                                                                                       (dimethylamino)propyl]-
                                                                                       2methyl-, polymer with 1-
                                                                                       ethenyl-2-pyrrolidone,
                                                                                       hydrochloride
P-01-0471                             08/20/01                08/04/01                (G) Phosphorus modified
                                                                                       epoxy resin
P-01-0501                             08/14/01                08/07/01                (G) Polyester acrylate
P-01-0580                             08/20/01                08/17/01                (G) Acrylic resin
P-99-0605                             08/16/01                07/30/01                (G) Unsaturated polyester
                                                                                       resin
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List of Subjects

    Environmental Protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: September 28, 2001.
Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 01-25970 Filed 10-15-01; 8:45 am]
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