[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 110 (Friday, June 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39386-39390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14370]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPT-2002-0021; FRL-7182-4]


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

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premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing 
exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the 
chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to 
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the 
period from April 18, 2002 to May 2, 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 ID number OPPT-2002-0021 and 
the specific PMN number, must be received on or before July 8, 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 ID number 
OPPT-2002-0021 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the 
first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, 
Office of Program Management and Evaluation, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics (7401M), 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 ID number OPPT-2002-0021. 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 ID number OPPT-2002-0021 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 ID number 
OPPT-2002-0021 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 
ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page 
of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal 
Register citation.

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II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture 
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical 
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory 
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under 
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a 
notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish 
periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt 
of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status 
report, which covers the period from April 18, 2002 to May 2, 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, 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. 48 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 04/18/02 to 05/02/02
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-02-0570                            04/18/02                07/17/02                CBI                    (S) Resin for wood     (G) Polyamide
                                                                                                             floor coating          polyurethane
P-02-0571                            04/18/02                07/17/02                CBI                    (S) Emulsifier used    (S) Fatty acids, C16-
                                                                                                             in formulating         18 and C18-
                                                                                                             metalworking           unsaturated,
                                                                                                             coolants               branched and linear,
                                                                                                                                    reaction products
                                                                                                                                    with
                                                                                                                                    diisopropanolamine
P-02-0572                            04/18/02                07/17/02                CBI                    (G) Polymer powder     (G) Water soluble
                                                                                                             for dry mortar         anionic acrylic
                                                                                                             applications           copolymer
P-02-0573                            04/18/02                07/17/02                CBI                    (S) Curing agent for   (G) Cycloaliphatic
                                                                                                             epoxy coating for      amine adducts
                                                                                                             automotive and
                                                                                                             flooring
P-02-0574                            04/18/02                07/17/02                CBI                    (S) Electrodeposition  (G) Amine functional
                                                                                                             coating for metallic   epoxy based resin
                                                                                                             substrates             salted with an
                                                                                                                                    organic acid
P-02-0575                            04/18/02                07/17/02                CBI                    (G) Non-dispersive     (G) Acrylic additive
                                                                                                             use
P-02-0576                            04/19/02                07/18/02                Piedmont Chemical      (S) Cotton softener    (S) Fatty acids, C16-
                                                                                      Industries I, LLC                             18 and C18-
                                                                                                                                    unsaturated,
                                                                                                                                    branched and linear,
                                                                                                                                    mixed esters with
                                                                                                                                    C18-unsaturated
                                                                                                                                    fatty acid dimers
                                                                                                                                    and polyethylene
                                                                                                                                    glycol
P-02-0577                            04/19/02                07/18/02                CBI                    (S) Industrial uv/eb   (G) Amine acrylate
                                                                                                             coatings and inks      ester
P-02-0584                            04/19/02                07/18/02                Piedmont Chemical      (S) Dyeing assistant   (S) Fatty acids, C16-
                                                                                      Industries I, LLC      for polyester and      18 and C18-
                                                                                                             nylon                  unsaturated,
                                                                                                                                    branched and linear,
                                                                                                                                    esters with
                                                                                                                                    polyethylene glycol
P-02-0585                            04/22/02                07/21/02                The Dow Chemical       (G) Grinding Aid and   (S) 2-propanol, 1-
                                                                                      Company                Intermediate           [bis(2-
                                                                                                                                    hydroxyethyl)amino]-
P-02-0586                            04/22/02                07/21/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-02-0593                            04/18/02                07/17/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (S) Fatty acids, C16-
                                                                                      International, Inc.    additive/emulsifier    18 and C18-
                                                                                                                                    unsaturated,
                                                                                                                                    branched and linear,
                                                                                                                                    compounds with
                                                                                                                                    triisopropanolamine
P-02-0594                            04/18/02                07/17/02                Houghton               (S) Lubricant          (S) Fatty acids, C16-
                                                                                      International, Inc.    additive/emulsifier    18 and C18-
                                                                                                                                    unsaturated,
                                                                                                                                    branched and linear,
                                                                                                                                    compounds with
                                                                                                                                    diisopropanolamine
P-02-0595                            04/22/02                07/21/02                CBI                    (G) Non-dispersive     (G) Epoxy-amine
                                                                                                             use                    adduct salt
P-02-0596                            04/22/02                07/21/02                CBI                    (G) Non-dispersive     (G) Epoxy-amine
                                                                                                             use                    adduct salt
P-02-0597                            04/22/02                07/21/02                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G)
                                                                                                             additive               Alkylamidocarboxylic
                                                                                                                                    acid, alkanolamine
                                                                                                                                    salt
P-02-0598                            04/22/02                07/21/02                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G)
                                                                                                             additive               Alkylamidocarboxylic
                                                                                                                                    acid, substituted
                                                                                                                                    aliphatic amine salt
P-02-0599                            04/22/02                07/21/02                CBI                    (G) Non-dispersive     (G) Blocked artomatic
                                                                                                             use                    isocyanate
P-02-0600                            04/22/02                07/21/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Binder for         (G) Acrylate modified
                                                                                                             industrial coatings    alkyd resin
P-02-0601                            04/22/02                07/21/02                Solutia Inc            (S) Resin for          (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                             industrial paints
P-02-0602                            04/23/02                07/22/02                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-02-0603                            04/23/02                07/22/02                CBI                    (G) Binder             (G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0604                            04/23/02                07/22/02                CBI                    (G) Binder             (G) Acrylic copolymer

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P-02-0605                            04/23/02                07/22/02                CBI                    (G) Binder             (G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0606                            04/23/02                07/22/02                CBI                    (G) Plastics additive  (G) Poly(oxyalkylene)
                                                                                                                                    aromatic amine
                                                                                                                                    colorant
P-02-0607                            04/23/02                07/22/02                CBI                    (G) Plastics additive  (G) Poly(oxyalkylene)
                                                                                                                                    aromatic amine
                                                                                                                                    colorant
P-02-0608                            04/24/02                07/23/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                                             dispersive use         functional oligomer
P-02-0609                            04/25/02                07/24/02                3M Company             (G) Protective         (G) Fluorochemical
                                                                                                             coating                urethane
P-02-0610                            04/25/02                07/24/02                CBI                    (G) Catalyst           (G) Multi-metal oxide
                                                                                                                                    compound
P-02-0611                            04/26/02                07/25/02                Hickory Springs MFG.   (S) Polyol for         (G) Polyisocyanate
                                                                                      Co.                    production of          polyaddition product
                                                                                                             flexible slabstock
                                                                                                             polyurethane foam
P-02-0612                            04/29/02                07/28/02                CBI                    (G) Component of       (G) Phosphatized
                                                                                                             coating with open      aromatic epoxy
                                                                                                             use                    polymer
P-02-0613                            04/29/02                07/28/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Polyacrylate
                                                                                                             dispersive (resin)     resin
P-02-0614                            04/29/02                07/28/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Resin for          (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                             industrial paints
P-02-0615                            04/29/02                07/28/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Resin for          (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                             industrial paints
P-02-0616                            04/29/02                07/28/02                CBI                    (G) This a             (G) Halogenated
                                                                                                             destructive use of a   heterocyclic
                                                                                                             chemical               carboxylic acid
                                                                                                             intermediate, to       derivative
                                                                                                             make a FIFRA
                                                                                                             regulated
                                                                                                             agricultural product
P-02-0617                            04/29/02                07/28/02                Solutia Inc.           (S) Resin for          (G) Acrylic copolymer
                                                                                                             industrial paints
P-02-0618                            04/29/02                07/28/02                CBI                    (S) Hardener for       (G) Derivatives of
                                                                                                             expoxy resins          methylimidazole
P-02-0619                            04/29/02                07/28/02                Alberdingk Boley Inc.  (S) Coating additive   (G) Urethane acrylate
                                                                                                             for wood and plastic   copolymer
                                                                                                             substrates
P-02-0620                            04/30/02                07/29/02                Cognis Corporation     (S) Stabilization of   (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             pigments in paints     polyurethane
                                                                                                             and coatings
P-02-0621                            04/30/02                07/29/02                Cognis Corporation     (S) Stabilization of   (G) Polyester
                                                                                                             pigments in paints     polyurethane
                                                                                                             and coatings
P-02-0622                            05/01/02                07/30/02                Bedoukian Research,    (S) Chemical           (G) Branched
                                                                                      Inc.                   intermediate           alkenoate
P-02-0623                            05/01/02                07/30/02                CBI                    (G) Textile colorant   (G) Substituted cyan
                                                                                                                                    acetic acid
                                                                                                                                    butylester and
                                                                                                                                    butoxyethylester
P-02-0624                            05/01/02                07/30/02                CBI                    (G) Textile colorant   (G) Substituted cyan
                                                                                                                                    acetic acid
                                                                                                                                    butylester and
                                                                                                                                    butoxyethylester
P-02-0625                            05/02/02                07/31/02                CBI                    (S) Specialty grease   (G) Aromatic
                                                                                                             thickener              substituted diurea
P-02-0626                            05/02/02                07/31/02                CBI                    (S) Specialty grease   (G) Aromatic
                                                                                                             thickener              substituted diurea
P-02-0627                            05/02/02                07/31/02                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Acrylic polymer
                                                                                                             dispersive use
P-02-0628                            05/02/02                07/31/02                CBI                    (S) Ingredient in      (S) 1,2-propanediol,
                                                                                                             fragrance compound     2-methyl-3-
                                                                                                                                    [[(1r,2s,5r)-5-
                                                                                                                                    methyl-2-(1-
                                                                                                                                    methylethyl)
                                                                                                                                    cyclohexyl]oxy]-
P-02-0629                            05/02/02                07/31/02                CBI                    (G) Grooming aid       (G) Substituted amino
                                                                                                                                    acid
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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 Notices of 
Commencement to manufacture received:

                            II. 16 Notices of Commencement From: 04/18/02 to 05/02/02
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                                                                Commencement/Import
               Case No.                    Received Date               Date                     Chemical
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P-01-0158                             04/23/02                03/07/02                (S) Xanthylium, 3,6-
                                                                                       bis[(2,6-
                                                                                       dimethylphenyl)amino]-9-
                                                                                       (2-sulfophenyl)-, inner
                                                                                       salt
P-01-0543                             04/23/02                01/18/02                (G) Substituted
                                                                                       carbopolycycle
                                                                                       heteropolycycle
                                                                                       substituted sulfo
                                                                                       heteropolycycle
P-01-0567                             04/29/02                04/16/02                (G) Phenolic resin
P-01-0570                             04/18/02                04/14/02                (G) Diacrylate monomer
P-01-0583                             04/18/02                04/15/02                (G) Triazine derivative
P-01-0629                             04/23/02                03/12/02                (G) Formaldehyde, reaction
                                                                                       product with an alkylated
                                                                                       phenol and an aliphatic
                                                                                       amine
P-01-0777                             04/23/02                11/20/01                (G) Ammonium fluoroborate
P-01-0780                             04/23/02                03/20/02                (S) 2,5-furandione (9ci)
                                                                                       polymer with alpha-hydro-
                                                                                       omega-
                                                                                       hydroxypoly(oxy(methyl-
                                                                                       1,2-ethanediyl)) and 1,2-
                                                                                       propanediol
P-01-0872                             05/01/02                04/05/02                (G) Alkenoic acid, polymer
                                                                                       with vinyl alkyl lactam,
                                                                                       alkenamide, alkenyl
                                                                                       propanesulfonic acid,
                                                                                       neutralized.
P-01-0919                             04/25/02                04/22/02                (G) Tetramine pyrimidine
                                                                                       derivative
P-02-0029                             04/19/02                03/13/02                (S) Lignosulfonic acid,
                                                                                       ethoxylated, compds. with
                                                                                       polyaniline, p-
                                                                                       toluenesulfonates
P-02-0031                             04/24/02                04/22/02                (S) Cyclohexan-1-ol, 1-
                                                                                       methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-
 

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P-02-0035                             04/30/02                04/05/02                (S) Ethanaminium, n-ethyl-
                                                                                       2-hydroxy-n,n-bis(2-
                                                                                       hydroxyethyl)-, mono- and
                                                                                       diesters with branched
                                                                                       and linear C16-18 and C18-
                                                                                       unsaturated, fatty acids,
                                                                                       et sulfates (salts)
P-02-0133                             04/18/02                04/12/02                (G) Benzofuranone
                                                                                       derivative
P-02-0144                             04/30/02                04/24/02                (G) Chromophore
                                                                                       substituted
                                                                                       polyoxyalkylene
P-02-0215                             04/23/02                04/15/02                (S) 1,3-
                                                                                       benzenedicarboxylic acid,
                                                                                       5-hydroxy-, polymers with
                                                                                       3-(4-aminophenoxy)
                                                                                       benzenamine, 3-carboxy-1-
                                                                                       cyano-1-methylpropyl-
                                                                                       terminated acrylonitrile-
                                                                                       butadiene polymer and
                                                                                       isophthalic acid
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: May 30, 2002.
Mary Louise Hewlett,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
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