[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 12 (Thursday, January 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2436-2441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1248]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51981; FRL-6819-9]


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 December 1, 2001 to December 22, 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

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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-51981 and 
the specific PMN number, must be received on or before February 19, 
2002.

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-51981 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-51981. 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-51981 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 EPA East Building Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution 
Ave., NW., 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) 564-8930.
    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-51981 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also 
be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

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

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

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

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

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture 
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical 
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory 
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new Chemicals. Under 
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a 
notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish

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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 December 1, 2001 to December 22, 
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. 73 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 12/01/01 to 12/22/01
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-02-0111                            12/04/01                03/04/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Aromatic acid
                                                                                                             dispersive use         diesters
P-02-0112                            12/04/01                03/04/02                Dow Corning            (S) Powder coating     (G) Amidosiloxane
                                                                                      Corporation            additive
P-02-0113                            12/03/01                03/03/02                CBI                    (G) Ingredients for    (G) Alkoxy alkyl
                                                                                                             use in consumer        ester
                                                                                                             products: highly
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-02-0114                            12/03/01                03/03/02                CBI                    (S) Aqueous            (G) Polymer of alkyl
                                                                                                             dispersion of          substituted
                                                                                                             polymer for leather    propenoic acid and
                                                                                                             finishing              propenamide with
                                                                                                                                    alkyl acrylate
P-02-0115                            12/04/01                03/04/02                Dow Corning            (S) Chemical           (G) N,n'-
                                                                                      Corporation            intermediate           alkylenebis(alkenami
                                                                                                                                    de)
P-02-0116                            12/04/01                03/04/02                Dow Corning            (S) Chemical           (G) N,n'-
                                                                                      Corporation            intermediate           alkylenebis(alkenami
                                                                                                                                    de)
P-02-0117                            12/03/01                03/03/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Aromatic
                                                                                                             dispersive use         alkanoate
P-02-0118                            12/04/01                03/04/02                CBI                    (S) Pressure           (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                             sensitive adhesive
P-02-0119                            12/04/01                03/04/02                Shin-ETSU Microsi,     (S) Flame-ratardant    (G) Phosphazene
                                                                                      Inc.                   for plastics,
                                                                                                             thermoplastics and
                                                                                                             resins
P-02-0120                            12/04/01                03/04/02                CBI                    (G) Emulsifier         (G) Polyalkyleneamine
P-02-0121                            12/04/01                03/04/02                Hanse Chemie USA,      (S) Flexibilisation    (S) Siloxanes and
                                                                                      Inc.                   of epoxy resins        silicones, di-me,
                                                                                                                                    hydrogen-terminated,
                                                                                                                                    reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with bisphenol a
                                                                                                                                    diglycidyl ether and
                                                                                                                                    10-undecenoic acid
P-02-0122                            12/05/01                03/05/02                CBI                    (S) Reactive dyestuff  (G) Sodium salt of a
                                                                                                             for coloring           disubstituted diazo-
                                                                                                             cellulosic fibers      amino-hydroxy-
                                                                                                                                    naphthalenedisulfoni
                                                                                                                                    c acid
P-02-0123                            12/06/01                03/06/02                CIBA Specialty         (G) Textile dye        (G)
                                                                                      Chem.Corp., Colors                            Anthracenesulfonic
                                                                                      Division                                      acid,
                                                                                                                                    amino[[[[[[(alkenyls
                                                                                                                                    ulfonyl)alkyl]
                                                                                                                                    substituted phenyl
                                                                                                                                    ]amino]-substituted
                                                                                                                                    1,3,5-triazin]amino]-
                                                                                                                                    alkyl-substituted
                                                                                                                                    phenyl]amino]-9,10-
                                                                                                                                    dihydro-9,10-dioxo-,
                                                                                                                                    disodium salt
P-02-0124                            12/05/01                03/05/02                Hercules Incorporated  (G) A performance      (G) Aminoacrylic
                                                                                                             additive in sizing     polymer
                                                                                                             emulsions (i.e.
                                                                                                             promoter resins)
                                                                                                             used in papermaking
                                                                                                             process
P-02-0125                            12/05/01                03/05/02                Hercules Incorporated  (G) Destructive use    (G) Dialkylamine
                                                                                                             (chemical              hydrochloride salt
                                                                                                             intermediate)
P-02-0126                            12/05/01                03/05/02                Gateway Additive       (S) Cutting oils;      (G) Polymer ester of
                                                                                      Company                industrial             mono and dibasic
                                                                                                             lubricants;            acids
                                                                                                             metalworking fluids,
                                                                                                             soluble oil
P-02-0127                            12/06/01                03/06/02                International Flavors  (S) Raw material for   (S) 3-mercaptohexyl
                                                                                      and Fragrances, Inc.   use in fragrances      acetate
                                                                                                             for soaps,
                                                                                                             detergents, cleaners
                                                                                                             and other household
                                                                                                             products
P-02-0128                            12/06/01                03/06/02                CBI                    (G) Resin (open, non-  (G) Polyester type
                                                                                                             dispersive use)        polyurethane resin
P-02-0129                            12/06/01                03/06/02                CBI                    (G) Resin (open, non-  (G)
                                                                                                             dispersive use)        Organopolysiloxane
                                                                                                                                    containing
                                                                                                                                    carboxylic acid
P-02-0130                            12/07/01                03/07/02                CBI                    (G) Component in       (S) 4-
                                                                                                             industrial product     formylphenylboronic
                                                                                                             used in consumer       acid*
                                                                                                             products, dispersive
                                                                                                             use
P-02-0131                            12/06/01                03/06/02                CBI                    (G) Resin (open, non-  (G) Methacrylate and
                                                                                                             dispersive use)        maleimide copolymer
P-02-0132                            12/07/01                03/07/02                CBI                    (G) Chemical           (G) Benzenediacetic
                                                                                                             intermediate           acid derivative
P-02-0133                            12/07/01                03/07/02                CBI                    (G) Chemical           (G) Benzofuranone
                                                                                                             intermediate           derivative

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P-02-0134                            12/07/01                03/07/02                CBI                    (G) This substance in  (G) Trineoalkoxy
                                                                                                             combination with       amino zirconate
                                                                                                             other proprietary
                                                                                                             additives result in
                                                                                                             a mixture of
                                                                                                             components which
                                                                                                             collectively have
                                                                                                             unique antistatic
                                                                                                             properties
P-02-0135                            12/07/01                03/07/02                BASF Corporation       (S) Aprotic solvent    (S) 2(1h)-
                                                                                                                                    pyrimidinone,
                                                                                                                                    tetrahydro-1,3-
                                                                                                                                    dimethyl-
P-02-0136                            12/07/01                03/07/02                CBI                    (S) Film coating       (G) Polyester
                                                                                                                                    polyurethane
P-02-0137                            12/10/01                03/10/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Modified abs
                                                                                                             dispersive (plastic)
P-02-0138                            12/07/01                03/07/02                CBI                    (G) This substance in  (G) Trineoalkoxy
                                                                                                             combination with       sulfonyl zirconate
                                                                                                             other proprietary
                                                                                                             additives result in
                                                                                                             a mixture of
                                                                                                             components which
                                                                                                             collectively have
                                                                                                             unique antistatic
                                                                                                             properties.
P-02-0139                            12/10/01                03/10/02                CBI                    (S) Aqueous            (G) Polymer of
                                                                                                             dispersion of          substituted
                                                                                                             polymer for leather    propenoic acid,
                                                                                                             finishing              propenamide and
                                                                                                                                    propenoic esters
P-02-0140                            12/10/01                03/10/02                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                                                    polyurethane
                                                                                                                                    dispersion
P-02-0141                            12/10/01                03/10/02                CBI                    (G) Petroleum          (G)
                                                                                                             lubricant additive     Polyalkenylbenzene
                                                                                                                                    sulfonate
P-02-0142                            12/10/01                03/10/02                CBI                    (G) Resin coating      (G) Urethane acrylate
P-02-0143                            12/10/01                03/10/02                UBE America Inc.       (S) Raw material of    (S) 1,3-dioxolan-2-
                                                                                                             polyurethane           one, polymer with
                                                                                                                                    1,4-
                                                                                                                                    cyclohexanedimethano
                                                                                                                                    l and 1,6-hexanediol
P-02-0144                            12/11/01                03/11/02                CBI                    (G) Plastics additive  (G) Chromophore
                                                                                                                                    substituted
                                                                                                                                    polyoxyalkylene
P-02-0145                            12/11/01                03/11/02                CBI                    (G) Plastics additive  (G) Chromophore
                                                                                                                                    substituted
                                                                                                                                    polyoxyalkylene
P-02-0146                            12/11/01                03/11/02                Arteva Specialties     (S) Structural         (G) Modified
                                                                                      S.A.R.L. d/b/a Kosa    material for           polyester
                                                                                                             production of
                                                                                                             textile fibers
P-02-0147                            12/11/01                03/11/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic resin
                                                                                                             dispersive use.
P-02-0148                            12/11/01                03/11/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Polyester resin
                                                                                                             dispersive use.
P-02-0149                            12/11/01                03/11/02                CBI                    (S) Raw material for   (G) Alkyl octanal
                                                                                                             use in fragrances
                                                                                                             for soaps,
                                                                                                             detergents, cleaners
                                                                                                             and other household
                                                                                                             products
P-02-0150                            12/12/01                03/12/02                CBI                    (G) Flocculant         (G) N-substituted-2-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-2-
                                                                                                                                    propenamide, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with 2-propenoic
                                                                                                                                    acid, sodium salt
P-02-0151                            12/12/01                03/12/02                CBI                    (G) Flocculant         (G) N-substituted-2-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-2-
                                                                                                                                    propenamide, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with 2-methyl-2-
                                                                                                                                    propenoic acid and 2-
                                                                                                                                    propenoic acid,
                                                                                                                                    sodium salt
P-02-0152                            12/12/01                03/12/02                CBI                    (G) Flocculant         (G) N-substituted-2-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-2-
                                                                                                                                    propenamide, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with 2-propenamide
                                                                                                                                    and 2-propenoic
                                                                                                                                    acid, sodium salt
P-02-0153                            12/12/01                03/12/02                CBI                    (G) Flocculant         (G) N-substituted-2-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-2-
                                                                                                                                    propenamide, polymer
                                                                                                                                    with 2-methyl-2-
                                                                                                                                    propenoic acid,2-
                                                                                                                                    propenamide and 2-
                                                                                                                                    propenoic acid,
                                                                                                                                    sodium salt
P-02-0154                            12/11/01                03/11/02                Arch Chemicals, Inc.   (S) Component in a     (G) Derivatized
                                                                                                             photoresist            ethoxylated
                                                                                                             formulation to be      polystyrene resin
                                                                                                             used in the
                                                                                                             manufacture of
                                                                                                             semiconductor and
                                                                                                             related devices.
P-02-0155                            12/11/01                03/11/02                CBI                    (G) Acrylic polymer    (G) Copolymer of
                                                                                                             for use in a coating   alkyl acrylates and
                                                                                                             application            alkyl methacrylates
P-02-0156                            12/12/01                03/12/02                CBI                    (G) Additive in        (G) Metallic
                                                                                                             composites             dimethacrylate
P-02-0157                            12/13/01                03/13/02                CBI                    (G) Machine seals      (G) Polyurethane-poly
                                                                                                                                    carbonate polymer
P-02-0158                            12/13/01                03/13/02                CBI                    (G) Open non-          (G) Polyacrylic
                                                                                                             dispersive use         resin, based on
                                                                                                                                    methyl methacrylate
P-02-0159                            12/13/01                03/13/02                GE Silicones           (G) Release additive   (G) Silane
                                                                                                                                    hydrolyzate
P-02-0160                            12/13/01                03/13/02                CBI                    (S) Agricultural       (G) Aklylated
                                                                                                             dispersant             naphthalenesulfonate-
                                                                                                                                    formaldehyde
                                                                                                                                    condensate, sodium
                                                                                                                                    salt
P-02-0161                            12/14/01                03/14/02                CBI                    (G) Flame-retardant    (G) Copolymer

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P-02-0162                            12/13/01                03/13/02                CBI                    (G) Paper sizing       (G) Cyclohexene-
                                                                                                             agent                  carboxylic acid,
                                                                                                                                    [(di-
                                                                                                                                    propenylamino]carbon
                                                                                                                                    yl]-, reaction
                                                                                                                                    products with
                                                                                                                                    pentafluoroiodoethan
                                                                                                                                    e-
                                                                                                                                    tetrafluoroethylene
                                                                                                                                    telomer
P-02-0163                            12/13/01                03/13/02                CMP Coatings, Inc.     (S) Binder polymer in  (G) Acrylate
                                                                                                             paints                 copolymer
P-02-0164                            12/14/01                03/14/02                Amfine chemical        (G) Thickening agent   (G) Polyalkylene
                                                                                      Corporation                                   glycol, alkyl ether,
                                                                                                                                    reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with
                                                                                                                                    diisocyanatoalkane
                                                                                                                                    and polyalkylene
                                                                                                                                    glycol
P-02-0165                            12/13/01                03/13/02                Image Polymers         (S) Toner binder       (G) Urethane-modified
                                                                                      Company                                       polyester resin
P-02-0166                            12/14/01                03/14/02                CBI                    (G) Open non-          (G) Amino polyester
                                                                                                             dispersive(resin)
P-02-0167                            12/14/01                03/14/02                Valence Technology,    (G) Electrode          (G) Lithium metal
                                                                                      Inc.                   material               phosphate
P-02-0168                            12/18/01                03/18/02                CBI                    (G) Binder resin       (G) Acrylic polyol
P-02-0169                            12/17/01                03/17/02                CBI                    (G) Energy curable     (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             compounds              acrylate oligomer
P-02-0170                            12/17/01                03/17/02                CBI                    (G) Energy curable     (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             compounds              acrylate oligomer
P-02-0171                            12/18/01                03/18/02                CBI                    (S) Flame retardant    (G) Organophosphorous
                                                                                                             in polyamides,         salt
                                                                                                             epoxy, or polyester
P-02-0172                            12/18/01                03/18/02                CBI                    (G) Adhesive           (G) Aromatic
                                                                                                             component              polyester polyol
P-02-0173                            12/19/01                03/19/02                Quest International    (S) Fragrance          (S) N-ethyl-n-(3-
                                                                                      Fragrances Co.         ingredient             methylphenyl)
                                                                                                                                    propionamide*
P-02-0174                            12/19/01                03/19/02                CBI                    (G) Mold release       (G) 1,2,3-
                                                                                                             agent                  propanetriol,
                                                                                                                                    homopolymer,
                                                                                                                                    derivative
P-02-0175                            12/20/01                03/20/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Amine-
                                                                                                             dispersive (resin)     accelerated,
                                                                                                                                    unsaturated
                                                                                                                                    polyester resin
P-02-0176                            12/21/01                03/21/02                Lithchem,              (G) Contained use in   (G) Dialkyl
                                                                                      International          sealed battery         carbonate; carbonate
                                                                                                             components             diester
P-02-0177                            12/21/01                03/21/02                CIBA Specialty         (G) Textile dye        (G) Naphthalene
                                                                                      Chemicals                                     disulfonicacid,azo
                                                                                      Corporation                                   substituted phenyl
                                                                                                                                    disodium salt,
                                                                                                                                    reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with halo triazin
                                                                                                                                    amino substituted
                                                                                                                                    phenyl sulfonyl
                                                                                                                                    compound
P-02-0178                            12/21/01                03/21/02                Xerox Corporation      (G) Destructive use    (G) Alkyl aryl
                                                                                                             (site limited          phthalonitrile ether
                                                                                                             intermediate)
P-02-0180                            12/21/01                03/21/02                CBI                    (S) Surfactant for     (S) Alcohols, C9-11,
                                                                                                             use in lubricants      ethers with
                                                                                                                                    polyethylene glycol
                                                                                                                                    mono-me ether
P-02-0181                            12/21/01                03/21/02                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Epoxy functional
                                                                                                             coating with open      styrenated
                                                                                                             use                    methacrylate
P-02-0185                            12/21/01                03/21/02                CBI                    (G) Ink additive       (G) Aluminum chelate
                                                                                                                                    compound
P-02-0186                            12/21/01                03/21/02                CBI                    (G) Ink additive       (G) Aluminum chelate
                                                                                                                                    compound
P-02-0190                            12/21/01                03/21/02                Prc-desoto             (S) Polymer for        (G) Mercaptan
                                                                                      international, a ppg   adhesives and          terminated polyether
                                                                                      industries Company     sealants;              polymer
                                                                                                             intermediate for
                                                                                                             production of blend
                                                                                                             polymer
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    In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent 
that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the TMEs received:

                                       II. 3 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 12/01/01 to 12/22/01
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-02-0004                            12/06/01                01/20/02                CBI                    (G) Intermediate       (G) Disubstituted
                                                                                                                                    heteropolycyclic
                                                                                                                                    carboxylic acid,
                                                                                                                                    alkyl ester
T-02-0005                            12/06/01                01/20/02                CBI                    (G) Intermediate       (G) Halogenated
                                                                                                                                    alkanesulfonic acid
                                                                                                                                    ester
T-02-0006                            12/06/01                01/20/02                CBI                    (G) Coating component  (G) Ester of a
                                                                                                                                    disubstituted
                                                                                                                                    heteropolycyclic
                                                                                                                                    carboxylic acid
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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:

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                           III. 23 Notices of Commencement From: 12/01/01 to 12/22/01
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0428                             12/03/01                10/16/01                (G) Hydrolyzed
                                                                                       alkoxysilane
P-01-0069                             12/18/01                11/19/01                (G) Substitute naphtalene
                                                                                       derivatives
P-01-0160                             12/04/01                10/24/01                (G) Polymer dispersion of
                                                                                       aromatic isocyanate,
                                                                                       aliphatic polyols, and
                                                                                       aliphatic amines
P-01-0190                             12/11/01                10/19/01                (G) Polyester acrylate
P-01-0339                             12/06/01                08/25/01                (S) 1,3-
                                                                                       benzenedicarboxylic acid,
                                                                                       polymer with 1,3-
                                                                                       diisocyanatomethylbenzene
                                                                                       , 2-ethyl-2-
                                                                                       (hydroxymethyl)-1,3-
                                                                                       propanediol, hexanedioic
                                                                                       acid and alpha,alpha'-[(1-
                                                                                       methylethylidene)di-4,1-
                                                                                       phenylene]bis[omega-
                                                                                       hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-
                                                                                       1,2-ethanediyl)]],
                                                                                       benzoate
P-01-0425                             12/04/01                11/19/01                (G) Substituted zirconate
                                                                                       ester
P-01-0460                             12/20/01                11/12/01                (G) Chromate,
                                                                                       bis[[[substituted
                                                                                       [[[hydroxynaphthalenyl)az
                                                                                       o]phenyl]sulfonyl]
                                                                                       amino]heterocycle]azo]-
                                                                                       (hydroxynitrobenzene
                                                                                       sulfonato)], - mixed
                                                                                       salts
P-01-0537                             12/20/01                11/25/01                (G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
                                                                                       carboxylate
P-01-0538                             12/11/01                10/31/01                (G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
P-01-0539                             12/14/01                11/18/01                (G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
                                                                                       carboxylate
P-01-0575                             12/18/01                12/14/01                (G) Arylazo substituted
                                                                                       sulfonated naphthalene
                                                                                       compound
P-01-0632                             12/10/01                12/04/01                (G) Epoxy isocyanate
                                                                                       copolymer
P-01-0650                             12/18/01                12/04/01                (G) Epoxy acrylate
P-01-0662                             12/05/01                11/05/01                (G) Acrylate polymer
P-01-0684                             12/18/01                12/07/01                (G) Phenolic sulfone
                                                                                       reaction products
P-01-0716                             12/06/01                11/09/01                (G) Polyurea
P-01-0717                             12/19/01                11/08/01                (S) Poly(oxy-1,2-
                                                                                       ethanediyl), alpha-sulfo-
                                                                                       omega-(2-propenyloxy)-,
                                                                                       ammonium salt
P-01-0726                             12/07/01                10/29/01                (G) Fluoroalkyl
                                                                                       substituted siloxanes
P-01-0734                             12/06/01                11/15/01                (G) Polyamide
P-01-0775                             12/05/01                11/21/01                (G) Organic zirconium
                                                                                       compound
P-01-0876                             12/17/01                12/07/01                (G) Imidazole phosphate
                                                                                       salt
P-01-0886                             12/18/01                12/13/01                (G) Polyester acrylate
P-96-0662                             12/11/01                10/23/01                (G) Hydroxy acrylic resin
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    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: January 4, 2002.
Deborah A. Williams,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 02-1248 Filed 1-16-02; 8:45 am]
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