[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10512-10515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4069]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0052; FRL-9338-4]


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

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(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical 
not on the TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory (TSCA Inventory)) to 
notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the 
manufacture of new chemicals. Under TSCA sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3), 
EPA is required to publish in the Federal Register a notice of receipt 
of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing 
exemption (TME), and to publish in the Federal Register periodic status 
reports on the new chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of 
commencement (NOC) to manufacture those chemicals. This document, which 
covers the period from January 16, 2012 to January 31, 2012, and 
provides the required notice and status report, consists of the PMNs 
pending or expired, and the NOC to manufacture a new chemical that the 
Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

DATES: Comments identified by the specific PMN number or TME number, 
must be received on or before March 23, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0052, and the specific PMN number or TME 
number for the chemical related to your comment, by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA 
East Bldg., 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. 
Such deliveries are only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of 
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of 
boxed information.
    Instructions: EPA's policy is that all comments received will be 
included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line 
at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you 
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or 
email. The regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, 
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information 
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email 
comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your 
email address will be automatically captured and included as part of 
the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the 
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you 
include your name and other contact information in the body of your 
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your 
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic 
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of 
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index 
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, 
some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other 
material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only 
in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available 
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in 
hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA 
Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of 
operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding 
legal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room 
is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is 
(202) 566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic 
identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor 
log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and 
subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must 
be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Bernice Mudd, Information Management Division (7407M), Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8951; fax number: (202) 564-8955; email address: 
[email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email 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 PMNs addressed in 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.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 
complete version of the comment that includes 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 docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, 
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying 
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to 
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and 
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information 
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you 
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be 
reproduced.

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    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and 
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of 
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period 
deadline identified.

II. Why is EPA taking this action?

    EPA classifies a chemical substance as either an ``existing'' 
chemical or a ``new'' chemical. Any chemical substance that is not on 
EPA's TSCA Inventory is classified as a ``new chemical,'' while those 
that are on the TSCA Inventory are classified as an ``existing 
chemical.'' For more information about the TSCA Inventory go to: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/pubs/inventory.htm. Anyone who plans to 
manufacture or import a new chemical substance for a non-exempt 
commercial purpose is required by TSCA section 5 to provide EPA with a 
PMN, before initiating the activity. Section 5(h)(1) of TSCA authorizes 
EPA to allow persons, upon application, to manufacture (includes 
import) or process a new chemical substance, or a chemical substance 
subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR) issued under TSCA section 
5(a), for ``test marketing'' purposes, which is referred to as a test 
marketing exemption, or TME. For more information about the 
requirements applicable to a new chemical go to: http://ww.epa.gov/opt/newchems.
    Under TSCA sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3), EPA is required to publish 
in the Federal Register a notice of receipt of a PMN or an application 
for a TME and to publish in the Federal Register periodic status 
reports on the new chemicals under review and the receipt of NOCs to 
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the 
period from January 16, 2012 to January 31, 2012, consists of the PMNs 
pending or expired, and the NOCs to manufacture a new chemical that the 
Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Reports

    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/importer, the 
potential uses identified by the manufacturer/importer in the PMN, and 
the chemical identity.

                                Table I--22 PMNs Received From 1/16/12 to 1/31/12
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                                                  Projected
           Case No.             Received date    notice end     Manufacturer/         Use            Chemical
                                                    date           importer
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P-12-0150....................      01/13/2012      04/11/2012  Croda Inc......  (G) Additive     (G) Isosorbide
                                                                                 for              diester.
                                                                                 lubricating
                                                                                 oils.
P-12-0151....................      01/17/2012      04/15/2012  CBI............  (S) Monomer for  (G) Glycol
                                                                                 the synthesis    substituted
                                                                                 of speciality    bicyclic
                                                                                 polymer.         olefin.
P-12-0152....................      01/17/2012      04/15/2012  CBI............  (S) Monomer....  (G) Ester
                                                                                                  substituted
                                                                                                  bicyclic
                                                                                                  olefin.
P-12-0153....................      01/17/2012      04/15/2012  CBI............  (S) Polymer for  (G) Acrylic
                                                                                 architectural    copolymer.
                                                                                 coatings.
P-12-0154....................      01/19/2012      04/17/2012  CBI............  (G) Dispersion   (G) Alkyl
                                                                                 used in          alkaacrylate,
                                                                                 coatings.        polymer with
                                                                                                  alkyl
                                                                                                  acrylate,
                                                                                                  alkyl
                                                                                                  acrylate.
P-12-0155....................      01/19/2012      04/17/2012  CBI............  (G) An           (G)
                                                                                 ingredient       Cyclohexane, 5-
                                                                                 used in a        isocyanato-1-
                                                                                 binder resin.    (isocyanatomet
                                                                                                  hyl)-1,3,3-
                                                                                                  trimethyl-,
                                                                                                  homopolymer,
                                                                                                  pentaerythrito
                                                                                                  l
                                                                                                  polyalkenoate-
                                                                                                  blocked.
P-12-0156....................      01/20/2012      04/18/2012  CBI............  (S) Polymer for  (G) Water
                                                                                 coatings,        soluble
                                                                                 stains,          modified
                                                                                 lacquers.        linseed oil.
P-12-0157....................      01/20/2012      04/18/2012  CBI............  (S) Polymer for  (G) Acrylic
                                                                                 architectural    copolymer.
                                                                                 coatings.
P-12-0158....................      01/20/2012      04/18/2012  Huntsman         (S) Exhaust      (G) Aromatic
                                                                Corporation.     dyeing of        diazo
                                                                                 polyester.       compound.
P-12-0159....................      01/20/2012      04/18/2012  Huntsman         (S) Exhaust      (G) Aromatic
                                                                Corporation.     dyeing of        diazo
                                                                                 polyester.       compound.
P-12-0160....................      01/23/2012      04/21/2012  CBI............  (S) Fragrance    (S)
                                                                                 ingredient.      Cyclopentanone
                                                                                                  , 2-(3,7-
                                                                                                  dimethyl-2,6-
                                                                                                  nonadien-1-yl)-
                                                                                                  .
P-12-0161....................      01/23/2012      04/21/2012  CBI............  (G) Resin used   (G) MDI
                                                                                 in production    modified
                                                                                 of synthetic     polyester with
                                                                                 leather.         1,4
                                                                                                  butanediol,
                                                                                                  iso-pr alc.-
                                                                                                  blocked.
P-12-0162....................      01/24/2012      04/22/2012  CBI............  (G) Chemical     (G)
                                                                                 intermediate.    Heteroacromati
                                                                                                  c compound.
P-12-0163....................      01/24/2012      04/22/2012  Huntsman         (S) Exhaust      (G) Organoazo
                                                                Corporation.     dyeing of        cuprate
                                                                                 cellulosic       sulfate sodium
                                                                                 fabrics.         salts.
P-12-0164....................      01/24/2012      04/22/2012  Huntsman         (S) Exhaust      (G) Aromatic
                                                                Corporation.     dyeing of        diazo
                                                                                 polyester.       compound.
P-12-0165....................      01/25/2012      04/23/2012  CBI............  (G) Papermaking  (G) Modified N-
                                                                                 chemical.        vinylformamide
                                                                                                  polymer.

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P-12-0166....................      01/24/2012      04/22/2012  CBI............  (G) Component    (G) 1,2,3-
                                                                                 in ink for       propanetriol,
                                                                                 writing          homopolymer
                                                                                 instruments.     with cyclic
                                                                                                  ether.
P-12-0167....................      01/24/2012      04/22/2012  Dakota           (S) dispersive   (S) Tar, brown-
                                                                Gasification     dye for          coal.
                                                                Company.         finishing
                                                                                 polyster
                                                                                 fibers.
P-12-0168....................      01/25/2012      04/23/2012  CBI............  (G) Additive in  (G) Triazine
                                                                                 e&e parts..      derivative of
                                                                                                  melamine.
P-12-0169....................      01/26/2012      04/24/2012  CBI............  (S) Substrate    (G) Fluoro-
                                                                                 wetting and      modified
                                                                                 levelling        acrylic
                                                                                 agent for        copolymer.
                                                                                 organic
                                                                                 solvent-based
                                                                                 paints and
                                                                                 inks.
P-12-0170....................      01/27/2012      04/25/2012  CBI............  (G)              (G) Styrene
                                                                                 Thermoplastic    acrylate
                                                                                 binder.          polymer.
P-12-0171....................      01/30/2012      04/28/2012  CBI............  (G) Pigment      (G) Alkyl
                                                                                 dispersant.      acrylate,
                                                                                                  polymer with
                                                                                                  alkyl
                                                                                                  phenylalkoxy-
                                                                                                  piperidinone
                                                                                                  and
                                                                                                  alkenylpyridin
                                                                                                  e.
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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 NOCs 
received by EPA during this period: The EPA case number assigned to the 
NOC, the date the NOC was received by EPA, the projected end date for 
EPA's review of the NOC, and chemical identity.

                               Table II--14 NOCs Received From 1/16/12 to 1/31/12
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                                                           Commencement
               Case No.                  Received date    notice end date                 Chemical
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P-05-0412............................        01/19/2012        12/30/2011  (S) Poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl), .alpha.-
                                                                            [[(9-oxo-9h-
                                                                            thioxanthenyl)oxy]acetyl]-.omega.-
                                                                            [[[(9-oxo-9h-
                                                                            thioxanthenyl)oxy]acetyl]oxy]-
P-10-0246............................        01/17/2012        11/27/2011  (S) Nanotube, carbon
P-11-0325............................        01/31/2012        01/25/2012  (G) Beta alumina powder
P-11-0348............................        01/31/2012        01/17/2012  (G) Sodium melt electrolyte
P-11-0405............................        01/25/2012        01/23/2012  (G) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),,'-
                                                                            [alkenyl-1-ylimino]di-2, 1-
                                                                            ethanediyl]bis[-hydroxy-, N-[2-
                                                                            alkyloxy-, N-[2-alkyloxy)-1-
                                                                            (hydroxymethyl)ethyl] derivates,
                                                                            benzoates (salts)
P-11-0501............................        01/30/2012        01/26/2012  (G) Alkyldioic acid, polymer with
                                                                            alkyl acrylate, alkenearomatic,
                                                                            alkyldiol, hydroxyalkyl
                                                                            methacrylate, aromatic isocyanate,
                                                                            alkyl methacrylate and acrylic acid
P-11-0535............................        01/13/2012        12/23/2011  (G) Carboxy functional
                                                                            polydimethylsiloxane
P-11-0546............................        01/26/2012        11/23/2011  (S) Silicate (2-) hexafluoro-cesium
P-11-0613............................        01/16/2012        12/23/2011  (G) Vinyl polymer grafted alkyl
                                                                            methacrylate
P-11-0614............................        01/20/2012        12/23/2011  (G) Vinyl polymer grafted poly
                                                                            methacrylate
P-11-0625............................        01/17/2012        12/26/2011  (G) Hetericyclic methyl quinacridone
P-12-0004............................        01/19/2012        01/17/2012  (G) Substituted polymeric aromatic
                                                                            amine azo colorant
P-12-0006............................        01/30/2012        01/25/2012  (G) Alkyldioic acid, polymer with
                                                                            alkyldiol, aromatic isocyanate and
                                                                            alkyloxirane polymer with oxirane
                                                                            ether with alkyltrio(3:1)
P-12-0007............................        01/31/2012        01/27/2012  (G) Alkyldioic acid, polymer with
                                                                            alkyldiol, .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-
                                                                            hydroxypoly[oxy(alkyldiyl)],
                                                                            aromatic isocyanate and alkyloxirane
                                                                            polymer with oxirane ether with
                                                                            alkyltrio(3:1)
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    If you are interested in information that is not included in these 
tables, you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access 
additional non-CBI information that may be available.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Imports, 
Notice of commencement, Premanufacturer, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Test marketing exemptions.

    Dated: February 13, 2012.
Chandler Sirmons,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics.
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