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Federal Register: May 16, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 95)NoticesPage 34922-34927From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

OPPT-2002-0015; FRL-7176-4Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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 April 1, 2002 to April 17, 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 OPPT-2002-0015 and the specific PMN number,

[Page 34923]must be received on or before June 17, 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 OPPT-2002-0015 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 (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

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 OPPT-2002-0015. 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 OPPT-2002-0015 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: oppt.ncic@epa.gov, 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 OPPT-2002-0015 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also be filedonline 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 April 1, 2002 to April 17, 2002, consists of the PMNs

[Page 34924]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. 70 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 04/01/02to 04/17/02

Projected Notice End Case No.

Received Date

Date

Manufacturer/Importer

Use

Chemical

P-02-0511

04/01/0206/30/02Reichhold, Inc.

  (G) Polyurethane (G) Liquid adhesive

polyurethane adhesive P-02-0512

04/02/0207/01/02CBI

  (G) Raw material used (S) Amides, from to manufacture

ammonia-ethanolamine processing aid

reaction by-products and branched and linear C16-18and C18-unsaturated fatty acids P-02-0513

04/02/0207/01/02CBI

  (G) Raw material used (S) Fatty acids, C16- to manufacture

18and C18- processing aid

unsaturated, branched and linear, reaction products with polyethylenepolyamin es P-02-0514

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (G) Dyestuff in

  (G) printing ink

Diethoxybenzenamine derivative, diazotized, coupled with aminonaphthalenesulf onic acid derivative, ammonium salt P-02-0515

04/02/0207/01/02CBI

  (G) Open, non-

  (G) Silated urethane dispersive use

resin P-02-0516

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (G) Additive for (G) Alkyl lubricating oil

methacrylate copolymer P-02-0517

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (G) Binder of pigment (G) Rosin modified phenolic resin P-02-0518

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (G) Non-dispersive (G) Blocked aromatic use

isocyanate P-02-0519

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (S) Aqueous

  (G) (substituted) dispersion of

dicarboxylic acid, polyurethane for polymer with dioic leather finishing acid, (substituted) diol, hydrazine, (substituted) propanoic acid and (substituted) cylcohexane, compound with (substituted) amine P-02-0520

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (G) Filling material (G) Urethane prepolymer P-02-0521

04/03/0207/02/02CBI

  (G) Coating material (G) Substituted butadiene-styrene polymer P-02-0522

04/04/0207/03/02CIBA Specialty

  (S) Exhaust dyeing of (G) Substituted Chemicals Corp., polyester fibers acridine naphtha Textile Effects

substituted benzamide P-02-0523

04/04/0207/03/02CBI

  (S) Reactant in

  (G) Oxyalkylated manufacture of

aralkylated phenolic polyester resins P-02-0524

04/04/0207/03/02Aoc L.L.C.

  (S) Polyester

  (S) 1,4- component for

benzenedicarboxylic filament winding of acid, polymer with fiberglass

2,5-furandione, 2- reinforced plastic methyl-1,3- parts; polyester propanediol and 2,2'- component for

oxybis[ethanol] relining/ rehabilitation of sewer pipe P-02-0525

04/05/0207/04/02Houghton

  (S) Lubricant

  (S) Fatty acids, C16- International Inc. Additive/emulsifier 18and C18- unsaturated, branched and linear, ethoxylated P-02-0526

04/05/0207/04/02Houghton

  (S) Lubricant

  (S) Fatty acids, C16- International Inc. Additive/emulsifier 18and C18- unsaturated, branched and linear, esters with polyethylene glycol mono(4-nonylphenyl) ether P-02-0527

04/05/0207/04/02Houghton

  (S) Lubricant

  (S) Fatty acids, C16- International Inc. Additive/emulsifier 18and C18- unsaturated, branched and linear, esters with polyethylene glycol mono-C12-14-sec alkyl ethers P-02-0528

04/04/0207/03/02CBI

  (G) Catalyst

  (G) Morpholine derivative P-02-0529

04/04/0207/03/02BASF Corporation (S) Processing aid (G) Diglyceride fatty for leather tanning acid, acetylated P-02-0530

04/05/0207/04/02CIBA Specialty

  (S) Photoinitiator (G) Alpha-amino Chemicals

for coatings and ketone Corporation

inks P-02-0531

04/05/0207/04/02CBI

  (S) Primary lubricant (S) Fatty acids, C16- in steel industry; 18C18-unsaturated, hydraulic fluids; branched and linear, rolling oils

esters with trimethylolpropane P-02-0532

04/05/0207/04/02CBI

  (G) Acrylic pressure (G) Acrylic solution sensitive adhesive polymer

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P-02-0533

04/08/0207/07/02Eastman Chemical (S) Chemical

  (G) Sulfophenyl Company

intermediate

substituted alkyl acid, sodium salt P-02-0534

04/08/0207/07/02CBI

  (G) Superplasticizer (G) Substituted vinylether, ethoxylated P-02-0535

04/09/0207/08/02Solutia Inc.

  (S) Drying agent for (G) Acrylic copolymer industrial paints P-02-0536

04/09/0207/08/02The Dow Chemical (G) Monomer for high (G) Cyclic diol Company

performance polymers P-02-0537

04/09/0207/08/02CBI

  (S) Chemical

  (S) Cyclohexane, 4- intermediate

methyl-1-(1- methylethyl)-2-[(2- methyl-2- propenyl)oxy]-, (1s,2r,4r)- P-02-0538

04/09/0207/08/02CBI

  (G) Lubricating

  (G) Sulfonate salt grease P-02-0539

04/09/0207/08/02Custochem, Inc.

  (S) Fiber lubricant (S) Fatty acids, C16- 18and C18- unsaturated, branched and linear, ethoxylated P-02-0540

04/10/0207/09/02Estron Chemical Inc. (G) Additive and (G) Aromatic acrylic intermediate for additives for coatings industry P-02-0541

04/10/0207/09/02CBI

  (G) Emulsifier or (G) surfactant

Alkylamidoalkylsulfo nic acid salt P-02-0542

04/10/0207/09/02CBI

  (G) Emulsifier or (G) surfactant

Alkylamidoalkylsulfo nic acid salt P-02-0543

04/10/0207/09/02Custochem, Inc.

  (S) Fiber lubricant (S) Fatty acids, C16- 18and C18- unsaturatedd, branched and linear, diesters with polyethylene glycol P-02-0544

04/10/0207/09/02Liquid Plastics Inc. (S) Polyurethane (S) Oxirane, methyl-, prepolymer for

polymer with alpha- moisture curing

hydro-omega- paint system

hydroxypoly[oxy(meth yl-1,2-ethanediyl)], 5-isocyanato-1- (isocyanatomethyl)- 1,3,3- trimethylcyclohexane and oxirane P-02-0545

04/10/0207/09/02CBI

  (G) Additive for (G) Low molecular electroplating

heterocyclic organic chemistry

compound P-02-0546

04/10/0207/09/02CBI

  (G) Multi-purpose (G) Polyurethane adhesive; open, non- prepolymer; dispersive use;

polyurethane hot laminating adhesive; melt adhesive open, non-dispersive use P-02-0547

04/11/0207/10/02Dow Corning

  (G) Siloxane resin (G) Dimethyl, Corporation

Additive

hydridomethyl, methylalkylsiloxane P-02-0548

04/08/0207/07/02Eastman chemical (S) Chemical

  (G) Substituted Company

intermediate

pyrazole ester P-02-0549

04/10/0207/09/02Polyfuel, Inc.

  (G) Contained use (G) Substituted polyether P-02-0550

04/11/0207/10/02Hercules Incorporated (G) Papermaking

  (G) Imidazolium salt chemical P-02-0551

04/11/0207/10/02CBI

  (G) Textile colorant (G) 1,5(naphthalenedisul fonic acid, substituted sulfopheny)azo)-1- naphthalenyl) amino)- substituted- piperazinyl) substituted naphthalenyl)azo)-, sodium salt P-02-0552

04/10/0207/09/02CBI

  (G) Open, non-

  (G) Aliphatic dispersive (resin) diisocyanate prepolymer P-02-0553

04/12/0207/11/02Ferro Electronic (G) Intermediate (S) Titanate (2-), Material Systems chemical

bis[ethanediato (2-)- kappa 01, kappa 02]oxo-, barium (1:1), (sp-5-21)- P-02-0554

04/15/0207/14/02CBI

  (S) Coating in

  (G) Polyurethane textile industry dispersion P-02-0555

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Amides, from LLC

ore flotation

branched and linear C16-18and C18- unsaturated fatty acids and piperazineethanamine P-02-0556

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Fatty acids, C16- LLC

ore flotation

18and C18- unsaturated, branched and linear, reaction products with 2-[(2- aminoethyl) amino]ethanol P-02-0557

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Amides, from LLC

ore flotation

branched and linear C16-18and C18- unsaturated fatty acids and triethylenetetramine P-02-0558

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Amides, from LLC

ore flotation

branched and linear C16-18and C18- unsaturated fatty acids and pentaethylenehexamin e P-02-0559

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Amides, from LLC

ore flotation

branched and linear C16-18and C18- unsaturated fatty acids and polyethylenepolyamin es P-02-0560

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Amides, from LLC

ore flotation

branched and linear C16-18and C18- unsaturated fatty acids and tetraethylenepentami ne P-02-0561

04/10/0207/09/02Process Chemicals, (S) Asphalt Additive; (S) Fatty acids, C16- LLC

ore flotation

18and C18- unsaturated branched and linear, reaction products with piperazineethanol

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P-02-0562

04/15/0207/14/02CBI

  (G) Resin coating (G) Urethane acrylate P-02-0563

04/16/0207/15/02NOF America Corp. (G) Polymer alloy (S) 2-propenoic acid, ingredient

2-methyl-, oxiranylmethyl ester, polymer with ethenylbenzene P-02-0564

04/16/0207/15/02CBI

  (G) Fiberglass film (G) Isophorone former

diisocyanate, polymer with polyethylene- propyleneoxide bisphenol a epichlorohydrin copolymer P-02-0565

04/16/0207/15/02CBI

  (G) Catalyst for (G) Organic manufacture of

transition metal polymers

complex P-02-0566

04/16/0207/15/02Gateway Additive (S) Metalworking (G) Polymer ester of Company

fluids, soluble oil mono and dibasic lubricants

acids P-02-0567

04/17/0207/16/02CBI

  (G) Open, non-

  (G) Modified acrylic diepersive use

polymer P-02-0568

04/17/0207/16/02CBI

  (G) Component of (G) Phosphatized coating with open aromatic epoxy use

polymer P-02-0569

04/17/0207/16/02Cognis Corporation (G) Synthetic fiber (S) Nonanoic acid, lubricant

reaction products with acetic acid, diethylenetriamine- ethylenimine polymer and urea P-02-0578

04/17/0207/16/02H.B. Fuller Company (S) Wood laminating (G) Polyester adhesive

isocyanate P-02-0579

04/17/0207/16/02H.B. Fuller Company (S) Wood laminating (G) Polyester adhesive

isocyanate P-02-0580

04/17/0207/16/02H.B. Fuller Company (S) Wood laminating (G) Polyester adhesive

isocyanate P-02-0581

04/17/0207/16/02H.B. Fuller Company (S) Wood laminating (G) Polyester adhesive

isocyanate

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. 29 Notices of Commencement From: 04/01/02to 04/17/02

Commencement/Import Case No.

Received Date

Date

Chemical

P-00-0179

04/16/0203/20/02(S) 1,3- benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4- cyclohexanedimethanol and dimethyl 1,4- benzenedicarboxylate P-00-0363

04/01/0203/13/02(G) Asphatic ester P-00-0554

04/04/0207/18/00

  (G) Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (mix of 4,4' and 2,4' isomeers) terminated polyester polyol P-00-1047

04/05/0203/19/02(G) Alkyl metal silicate P-00-1053

04/04/0203/21/02(G) Naphthalene sulfonic acid derivative P-01-0076

04/16/0203/20/02(G) Dimethyl terephthalate, polymer with cyclohexanedimethanol and disubstituted benzenedicarboxylic acid P-01-0154

04/05/0203/21/02(G) Organic transition metal complex P-01-0279

04/16/0212/22/01

  (G) Silicone salt P-01-0765

04/10/0203/19/02(G) Polyester of alkane polycarboxylic acid, alkene polycarboxylic acid, aromatic polycarboxylic acid and cycloalkane diols, neutralized with aminoalkanol P-01-0931

04/17/0204/03/02(G) Neodymium ziegler- natta catalyst P-01-0946

04/01/0201/18/02(G) Alkoxylated fatty amine P-01-0947

04/01/0203/11/02(G) Meko blocked aromatic polyisocyanate based on toluenedii Socyanate P-01-0948

04/12/0203/23/02(G) Spiro arylamine derivative P-02-0072

04/16/0203/18/02(G) Acrylate ester P-02-0086

04/16/0203/18/02(G) Polyester polyol P-02-0107

04/12/0203/29/02(G) Alkyl methacrylates, alkyl acrylates copolymer P-02-0128

04/12/0204/08/02(G) Polyester type polyurethane resin P-02-0129

04/12/0204/08/02(G) Organopolysiloxane containing carboxylic acid P-02-0130

04/09/0203/28/02(S) 4-formylphenylboronic acid* P-02-0131

04/12/0204/08/02(G) Methacrylate and maleimide copolymer P-02-0132

04/11/0204/09/02(G) Benzenediacetic acid derivative P-02-0146

04/17/0203/22/02(G) Modified polyester P-02-0182

04/10/0204/06/02(G) Polyolefin carboxylate alcohol P-96-0172

04/03/0203/14/02(G) Mono and di-amine salt carboxylate P-98-0875

04/11/0203/29/02(G) Substituted bicyclic olefin P-99-0007

04/08/0204/01/02(G) Organosilane derivatives P-99-0460

04/16/0209/25/01

  (G) Phtalic anhydride, polymer with diethyleneglycol aliphatic alcohol esters P-99-0651

04/08/0203/12/02(G) Polymer of acrylamide and substituted acrylates P-99-0804

04/10/0203/25/02(G) Modified polyester isocyanate prepolymer

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Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

Dated: May 7, 2002. Mary Louise Hewlett, Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

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