[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 10, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17430-17431]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-8538]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-2002-0009; FRL-6833-1]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on dimethyl 
glutarate (DMG) (CAS No. 1119-40-0). These data were submitted pursuant 
to an enforceable testing consent agreement/order issued by EPA under 
section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; e-mail address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

     This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to those persons who are concerned about data 
on health and/or environmental effects and other characteristics of 
this chemical. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency 
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be 
affected by this 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.

II. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this 
Document or Other Related Documents?

    1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this 
document, and certain other related documents that might be available 
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/. 
To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and 
Regulations,'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up the 
entry for this document under ``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-2002-0009. 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, 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 for the Center is (202) 
260-7099.

III. Test Data Submissions

     Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 enforceable consent 
agreements/orders must contain a statement that results of testing 
conducted pursuant to enforceable consent agreements/orders will be 
announced to the public in accordance with section 4(d) of TSCA.

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     Test data for dimethyl glutarate were submitted by the Dibasic 
Esters Group comprised of the following companies: Aceto Corporation, 
E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company, and Solutia, Inc. These data were 
submitted pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable consent agreement/
order and were received by EPA on February 25, 2002. The submission 
includes a final report titled ``Dimethyl Glutarate Mammalian Cell 
Mutation Assay.'' Dimethyl glutarate is one of three component 
chemicals that make up the class of chemicals known as dibasic esters 
(DBEs). DBEs are used in paint stripping formulations that are sold to 
the general public. Consumers can be significantly exposed to DBEs 
during use of these formulations.
     EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this 
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submission.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Toxic substances.

    Dated: April 3, 2002
 Ward Penberthy,
Acting Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 02-8538 Filed 4-9-02; 8:45 am]
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