[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 3, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 11361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04406]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-EPA-HQ-OPPT-2014-0760; FRL-9923-25]
RIN 2070-AB27


Proposed Significant New Use Rule on Certain Chemical Substances; 
Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of January 
7, 2015, concerning proposed significant new use rules for 13 chemical 
substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). 
This document extends the comment period for 45 days, from March 9, 
2015 to April 23, 2015. Multiple commenters requested additional time 
to research and submit more detailed comments concerning the proposed 
SNURs. EPA is therefore extending the comment period in order to give 
all interested persons the opportunity to comment fully.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 7, 
2015 (80 FR 845) is extended. Comments, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2014-0760 must be received on or 
before April 23, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register document of January 7, 2015 (80 FR 845) (FRL-9919-
23).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. 
NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-9232; 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: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register proposed rule of January 7, 
2015. In that document, EPA proposed significant new use rules for 13 
chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices 
(PMNs). EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to 
end on March 9, 2015, to April 23, 2015.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the 
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 
proposed rule of January 7, 2015. If you have questions, consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: February 20, 2015.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2015-04406 Filed 3-2-15; 8:45 am]
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