[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 19, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 69414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27729]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112; FRL-9902-68]


Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test 
Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on 1-
propanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(2-propen-1-yloxy)-, sodium salt 
(1:1). These data were submitted pursuant to a test rule issued by EPA 
under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The purpose of this 
notice is to alert the public about test data received between August 
1, 2013, and October 31, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Kathy Calvo, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8089; fax number: (202) 564-4765; 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. This action may, 
however, be of interest to those persons who are concerned about data 
on health and/or environmental effects and other characteristics of 
this chemical substance. Since other entities may also be interested, 
the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that 
may be affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 
Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone 
number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone 
number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-0280. Please review the visitor 
instructions and additional information about the docket available at 
http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Test Data Submissions

    Section 4(d) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2603(d)) requires EPA to publish a 
notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data 
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under TSCA section 4(a) 
(15 U.S.C. 2603(a)). Each notice must:
    1. Identify the chemical substance or mixture for which data have 
been received.
    2. List the uses or intended uses of such chemical substance or 
mixture and the information required by the applicable standards for 
the development of test data.
    3. Describe the nature of the test data developed.
    EPA has received test data for the following test rule:
    EPA received data on 1 chemical substance listed in the TSCA 
section 4 test rule entitled ``Testing for Certain High Production 
Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals,'' published in the Federal 
Register of October 21, 2011 (76 FR 65385) (FRL-8885-5) (docket ID 
number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112).
    The table in this unit contains the described information required 
by TSCA section 4(d). See the applicable CFR citation, listed in the 
title of the table, for test data requirements. Data received can be 
found by referencing the docket ID number and document number listed in 
the table. See Unit I.B. for additional information about the docket. 
EPA reviews of test data are added to the docket upon completion.

   Table 1--Data Received in Response to TSCA Section 4 Test Rule at 40 CFR 799.5089, Testing of Certain High
    Production Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals, Docket Identification Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112
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                                                                                                     Document
          Chemical identity                      Use(s)                     Data received             number
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1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-  Polymerizable surfactant for  Biodegradation; Acute                   0146
 (2-propen-1-yloxy)-, sodium salt      vinylic systems; antistatic   Toxicity to Fish; Acute
 (1:1) (CAS No. 52556-42-0).           properties; promotes          Toxicity to Daphnia;
                                       adhesion of pigments;         Toxicity to Algae; Acute
                                       emulsion polymerization in    Inhalation Toxicity in
                                       paper, textile, fiber, and    Rats; Bacterial Reverse
                                       adhesives industries.         Mutation; In Vitro
                                                                     Mammalian Chromosome
                                                                     Aberration; Repeated Dose/
                                                                     Reproduction Development
                                                                     Toxicity.
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    Note: CAS No. = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Hazardous substances.

    Dated: November 12, 2013.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2013-27729 Filed 11-18-13; 8:45 am]
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