[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 70 (Thursday, April 11, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17687-17690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-8830]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPT-2002-0008; FRL-6832-2]


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 March 1, 2002 to March 15, 2002, consists of the PMNs 
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 OPT-2002-0008 
and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before May 13, 
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 OPT-2002-0008 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on 
the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics (7408M), 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 OPT-2002-0008. 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 OPT-2002-0008 and the specific PMN 
number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

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    1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Document Control Office 
(7407M), 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 
OPT-2002-0008 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 
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 March 1, 2002 to March 15, 2002, 
consists of the PMNs 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

    This status report identifies the PMNs 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 of this unit, 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. 46 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 03/01/02 to 03/15/02
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-02-0410                            03/01/02                05/30/02                CBI                    (S) Site limited       (S) Propanenitrile, 3-
                                                                                                             intermediate           [bis(2-
                                                                                                                                    hydroxypropyl)amino]-
 
P-02-0411                            03/04/02                06/02/02                CBI                    (S) Intermediate in    (S) 2-propanol, 1,1'-
                                                                                                             the manufacture of     [(3-
                                                                                                             pmn is 999940 cas      aminopropyl)imino]bi
                                                                                                             number 334001-69-3     s-
P-02-0412                            03/05/02                06/03/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Drying resin for   (G) Epoxy resin ester
                                                                                                             industrial coatings
P-02-0413                            03/05/02                06/03/02                CIBA Specialty         (S) Exhaust dyeing of  (G) Substituted
                                                                                      Chemicals              polyester fibers       alkylamino phenyl
                                                                                      Corporation, Textile                          azo substituted
                                                                                      Effects                                       isoindole
P-02-0414                            03/04/02                06/02/02                CBI                    (G) Reactive hot melt  (G) Reactive hot melt
P-02-0415                            03/05/02                06/03/02                CBI                    (G) Flame retardant    (G) Alkylene(diaryl
                                                                                                                                    phosphate)
P-02-0416                            03/06/02                06/04/02                CBI                    (G) An open non-       (G) Alkyd resin
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-02-0417                            03/06/02                06/04/02                CBI                    (S) Polyurethane       (G) Polyol
                                                                                                             elastomers;
                                                                                                             polyurethane
                                                                                                             adhesives;
                                                                                                             polyurethane foams

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P-02-0418                            03/06/02                06/04/02                Sartomer Company Inc.  (G) Additive for       (G) Mixture of
                                                                                                             coatings and paints    aliphatic and
                                                                                                                                    aromatic amides
P-02-0419                            03/06/02                06/04/02                Fibro Chem, Inc.       (S) Lubricant for      (S) Fatty acids, C16-
                                                                                                             synthetic fiber/yarn   18 and C18-unsatd.,
                                                                                                             production             branched and linear,
                                                                                                                                    ethoxylated
                                                                                                                                    propoxylated
P-02-0420                            03/07/02                06/05/02                CBI                    (G) Adhesive for       (G) Modified starch
                                                                                                             cellulosic surfaces
P-02-0421                            03/07/02                06/05/02                CBI                    (G) Emulsifier         (G) Substituted
                                                                                                                                    polyoxyethylene
P-02-0422                            03/08/02                06/06/02                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Molybdenum
                                                                                                             additive               alkydithiocarbamate
P-02-0423                            03/06/02                06/04/02                CBI                    (G) Colorant for       (G) Complex
                                                                                                             inks; open, non-       halogenated salt of
                                                                                                             dispersive use         polyaromatic alkane
                                                                                                                                    condensate,
                                                                                                                                    ethylated
P-02-0424                            03/08/02                06/06/02                CBI                    (G) Catalyst           (G) Catalyst
P-02-0425                            03/11/02                06/09/02                CBI                    (G) Paper sizing       (G) Cyclohexene-
                                                                                                             agent                  carboxylic acid,
                                                                                                                                    [(di-
                                                                                                                                    propenylamino)carbon
                                                                                                                                    yl]-,sodium salt,
                                                                                                                                    reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with
                                                                                                                                    pentafluoroiodoethan
                                                                                                                                    e-
                                                                                                                                    tetrafluoroethylene
                                                                                                                                    telomer, ammonium
                                                                                                                                    salts
P-02-0426                            03/08/02                06/06/02                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Molybdenum
                                                                                                             additive               alkyldithiocarbamate
P-02-0427                            03/08/02                06/06/02                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Molybdenum
                                                                                                             additive               alkyldithiocarbamate
P-02-0428                            03/11/02                06/09/02                PRC-Desoto             (S) Polymer for        (G) Alkoxysilane
                                                                                      International, a PPG   adhesives and          terminated polyether
                                                                                      Industries Company     sealants               polymer
P-02-0429                            03/11/02                06/09/02                CBI                    (G) Destructive use    (G) Sodium salt of
                                                                                                                                    neopentylglycol
                                                                                                                                    diester
P-02-0430                            03/11/02                06/09/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Alkyd resin
                                                                                                             dispersive
P-02-0431                            03/11/02                06/09/02                Crompton Corporation   (G) Catalyst           (S) Stannane,
                                                                                                                                    dimethylbis(oleoylox
                                                                                                                                    y)-
P-02-0432                            03/11/02                06/09/02                Clariant LSM           (S) Intermediate for   (G) Benzyl ethoxy
                                                                                      (America) Inc.         manufacture of photo   imidazoldine
                                                                                                             developing chemicals   derivative
P-02-0433                            03/11/02                06/09/02                Nagase America         (G) Flame retardant    (G) Oligomeric (2-
                                                                                      Corporation                                   chloroisopropyl
                                                                                                                                    alkylene) phoshate
P-02-0434                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Curing resin for   (G) Polyester resin
                                                                                                             industrial can
                                                                                                             coatings
P-02-0435                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Binder for         (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                                             industrial coatings    polyester resin
P-02-0436                            03/12/02                06/10/02                CBI                    (S) Intermediate for   (G) Alkyd amide
                                                                                                             polyurethane           polyol
                                                                                                             polymers
P-02-0437                            03/12/02                06/10/02                CBI                    (G) Treatment of       (G) Siloxanes and
                                                                                                             fibers, textiles and   silicones, d-me, 3-
                                                                                                             non-woven substrates   hydroxypropyl me,
                                                                                                             such as tissues and    ethoxylated
                                                                                                             wipes providing a      propoxylated
                                                                                                             smooth hydrophue       benzoate ester
                                                                                                             finish
P-02-0438                            03/11/02                06/09/02                CBI                    (G) Intermediate for   (G) Polyesterimide
                                                                                                             electrical             resin
                                                                                                             insulation coating
P-02-0439                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0440                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0441                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0442                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      international inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0443                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0444                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0445                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkanolamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0446                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkylamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0447                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkylamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0448                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkylamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0449                            03/12/02                06/10/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (G) Alkylamine
                                                                                      International Inc.     additive               carboxylate salts
P-02-0450                            03/14/02                06/12/02                CBI                    (G) Additive, open,    (G) Polyether
                                                                                                             non-dispersive use     modified
                                                                                                                                    polyisocyanate,
                                                                                                                                    reaction product
                                                                                                                                    with diamine
P-02-0451                            03/13/02                06/11/02                CBI                    (S) Down hole          (G) Amphoteric
                                                                                                             drilling application   cellulose ether
P-02-0452                            03/13/02                06/11/02                BASF Corporation       (G) Pick-up truck bed  (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                                             liner                  prepolymer

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P-02-0453                            03/13/02                06/11/02                BASF Corporation       (G) Pick-up truck bed  (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                                             liner                  prepolymer
P-02-0454                            03/15/02                06/13/02                CBI                    (S) Electrodeposition  (G) Amine functional
                                                                                                             coatings               epoxy resin salted
                                                                                                                                    with an organic acid
P-02-0455                            03/14/02                06/12/02                Gharda Polymers USA    (G) As such, or with   (G) Polyetherether
                                                                                      Inc.                   glass fiber and        ketone (peek)
                                                                                                             carbon fiber
                                                                                                             compounding/for
                                                                                                             industrial
                                                                                                             applications, such
                                                                                                             as valve seat, seal,
                                                                                                             etc., medical for
                                                                                                             hearing aids,
                                                                                                             analytical equipment/
                                                                                                             medical implants/
                                                                                                             food contact
                                                                                                             materials
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    In table II of this unit, EPA provides the following information 
(to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the 
Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

                            II. 25 Notices of Commencement From: 03/01/02 to 03/15/02
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-00-0914                             03/01/02                10/11/01                (G) Titanium phosphinate
                                                                                       complex
P-00-1046                             03/12/02                03/04/02                (G) Organic zirconium
                                                                                       compound
P-00-1229                             03/11/02                02/20/02                (G) Acrylic copolymer
P-01-0153                             03/12/02                02/22/02                (G) Hydrocarbyl zirconium
                                                                                       substance
P-01-0183                             03/14/02                03/08/02                (G) Thiazine-indigo
P-01-0204                             03/14/02                02/22/02                (S) Siloxanes and
                                                                                       silicones, lauryl me
P-01-0304                             03/12/02                02/19/02                (G) Polyureapolyurethane
                                                                                       polyol
P-01-0312                             03/13/02                01/09/02                (G) Carbobicycle aldehyde
P-01-0448                             03/07/02                02/25/02                (G) Silane terminated
                                                                                       polyurethane prepolymer
P-01-0634                             03/07/02                02/21/02                (G) Polyurethane elastomer
P-01-0664                             03/04/02                02/12/02                (G) Polytetrahydrofuran,
                                                                                       polymer with a
                                                                                       diisocyanate, a diamine
                                                                                       and an amine
P-01-0754                             03/06/02                01/24/02                (G) Polyol
P-01-0761                             03/11/02                01/24/02                (G) Polyol
P-01-0815                             03/11/02                02/05/02                (G) 1,3,5-
                                                                                       naphthalenetrisulfonic
                                                                                       acid, [[[[[substituted
                                                                                       alkyl amino]-6-halogen-
                                                                                       1,3,5-triazin-2-
                                                                                       yl]amino]substituted]azo]-
                                                                                       , trisodium salt
P-01-0827                             03/07/02                02/21/02                (G) Alkyl halide
P-01-0839                             03/13/02                02/25/02                (G) Unsaturated polyester
P-01-0913                             03/05/02                02/07/02                (S) Ethanedioic acid,
                                                                                       diethyl ester, polymer
                                                                                       with 1,2-ethanediamine
P-02-0009                             03/14/02                03/05/02                (S) Silsesquioxanes, 2 (or
                                                                                       3)-methylbutyl, hydroxy-
                                                                                       terminated
P-02-0034                             03/11/02                02/04/02                (G) Phenolic resin
P-02-0097                             03/04/02                02/20/02                (G) Metallic diacrylate
P-02-0099                             03/11/02                03/02/02                (G) Polyester resin
P-02-0103                             03/06/02                02/26/02                (G) Polyimide terminated,
                                                                                       polyester / polyamide
                                                                                       graft to styrene /
                                                                                       acrylic polymer
P-94-0356                             03/14/02                05/09/96                (G) N,n-dimethyl
                                                                                       alkylamine
P-94-1216                             03/11/02                02/13/02                (G) Substituted
                                                                                       naphthalene sulfonic
                                                                                       acid, alkali salt
P-99-0758                             03/04/02                01/16/02                (G) Gas generant
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    Environmental Protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer Notices.

    Dated: April 2, 2002.
Mary Louise Hewlett,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
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