[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 178 (Thursday, September 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56639-56642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22566]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0708; FRL-9360-7]
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: 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 Chemical Substances
Inventory (TSCA Inventory)) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. In addition
under TSCA, 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 August 6, 2012
to August 17, 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 October 15, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0708, 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 online 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 online
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
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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.
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.
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://www.epa.gov/oppt/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 August 6, 2012 to August 17, 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.
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Table I--24 PMNs Received From 08/06/12 to 08/17/12
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Projected
Case no. Received notice end Manufacturer/ Use Chemical
date date importer
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P-12-0488..................... 08/01/2012 10/29/2012 CBI.............. (G) Additive to (G) Hydroxyl
polyurethane containing oil,
foam. polymer with
aromatic
isocyanate,
polyalkylene-
polyalkylene
glycol ether
with dialkylene
glycol (2:1)
and
polyalkylene-
polyalkylene
glycol ether
with aliphatic
triol (3:1),
polyalkylene
glycol
mono(branched
alkylaromatic)
ether-blocked.
P-12-0489..................... 08/01/2012 10/29/2012 CBI.............. (G) Additive to (G) Hydroxy
polyurethane containing oil,
foam. polymer with
alkylene oxide,
aromatic
isocyanate, and
polyalkylene-
polyalkylene
glycol ether
with aliphatic
triol (3:1),
and alkylene
oxide,
polyalkylene
glycol
mono(branched
alkylaromatic)
ether-blocked.
P-12-0490..................... 08/01/2012 10/29/2012 CBI.............. (G) Additive to (G) Alkanol,
polyurethane oxybis-,
foam. polymer with
aromatic
isocyanate,
isocyanate-
terminated,
polymers with
1,1',1'',1'''-
(1,2-
alkyldinitrilo)
tetrakis[2-
alkanol],
alkylene oxide,
aromatic
isocyanate,
polyalkylenepol
yalkylene
glycol ether
with aliphatic
triol (3:1),
polyalkylene
glycol and
alkylene oxide,
polyalkylene
glycol
mono(branched
alkylaromatic)
ether-blocked.
P-12-0491..................... 08/02/2012 10/30/2012 Songwon (G) Songflame (S) Phosphoric
International- tp100 is a non- trichloride,
Americas, Inc. halogenated reaction
polyphosphonate products with
flame retardant biphenol and
that addresses phenol.
the need to
replace the
current
commercial
bromine-
containing flame
retardants that
are being phased
out due to
environmental
regulation.
Flame retardants
are required to
meet fire safety
standards in
order to reduce
flammability of
combustible
materials.
P-12-0492..................... 08/03/2012 10/31/2012 CBI.............. (G) Isolated (G) Alkylphenol.
intermediate for
further
polymerization
at site
controlled by
submitter.
P-12-0493..................... 08/06/2012 11/03/2012 CBI.............. (G) Binder for (S) 2-propenoic
fibers. acid, butyl
ester, polymer
with ethene,
ethenyl
acetate, N-
(hydroxymethyl)-
2-propenamide
and 2-
propenamide.
P-12-0494..................... 08/07/2012 11/04/2012 Rational (S) Fuel blending (S)
Energies, Inc. stock. Hydrocarbons,
C4-C12.
P-12-0495..................... 08/07/2012 11/04/2012 Rational (S) Fuel blending (S)
Energies, Inc. stock. Hydrocarbons,
C8-C16.
P-12-0496..................... 08/07/2012 11/04/2012 Rational (S) Fuel blending (S)
Energies, Inc. stock. Hydrocarbons,
C9-C16.
P-12-0497..................... 08/07/2012 11/04/2012 Rational (S) Fuel blending (S)
Energies, Inc. stock. Hydrocarbons,
C10-C20.
P-12-0498..................... 08/07/2012 11/04/2012 Rational (S) Fuel blending (S)
Energies, Inc. stock. Hydrocarbons,
C12-C70.
P-12-0499..................... 08/07/2012 11/04/2012 Rational (S) Fuel blending (S)
Energies, Inc. stock. Hydrocarbons,
C20-C70.
P-12-0500..................... 08/01/2012 10/29/2012 Alberdingk Boley, (S) Coating for (G) Hexanedioc
Inc. wood and plastic. acid, polymer
with 2-
(chloromethyl)o
xirane polymer
with 2-ethyl-2-
(hydroxymethyl)-
1,3-
propanediol,
alkanedioic
acid, 4,4'-(1-
methylethyliden
e)bis[phenol]
and oxirane 2-
propenoate, 2,2-
dimethyl-1,3-
propanediol,
1,2-
ethanediamine,
1,6-hexanediol,
3-hydroxy-2-
(hydroxymethyl)-
2-
methylpropanoic
acid and 5-
isocyanato1-1(i
socyanatomethyl
)-
alkylcyclohexan
e, compound
with N,N-
diethylethanami
ne.
P-12-0501..................... 08/09/2012 11/06/2012 Honda of America (S) Feedstock (S) Slimes and
Mfg., Inc. replacement in sludges,
cement kiln automotive
production. phosphate
conversion
coating
wastewater.
P-12-0502..................... 08/09/2012 11/06/2012 Kemin Industries, (G) We intend to (S) 4-phytase 6-
Inc. import a phytase (name
fermented based on 1l-
product numbering
manufactured system and not
using e. coli 1d numbering)
producing phytase phytase
e.c.3.1.3.26 6- 6-phosphatase
phytase for use myo-inositol-
as a cleaning hexakisphosphat
agent in the e 6-
production of phosphohydrolas
biofuels. e (name based
Phytase is on 1l numbering
introduced in system and not
the biofuel 1d numbering).
manufacturing
process to clean
manufacturing
equipment.
P-12-0503..................... 08/10/2012 11/07/2012 CBI.............. (G) Manufacture (S) Fatty acids,
of rubber C14 22, 2-
products, ethylhexyl
fillers, esters,
putties, epoxidized.
plastics
additive,
plastic
additive,
component for
lubricants and
metal working
fluids.
P-12-0504..................... 08/09/2012 11/06/2012 CBI.............. (G) Water (G) Phosphinic
treatment acid, sodium
product for salt (1:1),
cooling water. reaction
products with
alkenedioic
anhydride
homopolymer,
sodium salts.
P-12-0505..................... 08/13/2012 11/10/2012 Ineos Chlor (G) Additive..... (S) Alkanes,
Americas. C22 30, chloro.
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P-12-0506..................... 08/14/2012 11/11/2012 Dic International (G) Additive for (G) Polyether
(USA) LLC. coating for type
weather polyurethane
stripping (car resin, amine
manufacturing). salt
P-12-0507..................... 08/15/2012 11/12/2012 CBI.............. (G) Additive for (G)
coating paint Poly(oxyalkylen
(open, non- e) alkylamine.
dispersive).
P-12-0508..................... 08/16/2012 11/13/2012 CBI.............. (G) Coating (G)
material. Polyurethane.
P-12-0509..................... 08/15/2012 11/12/2012 International (S) Polymeric (S) 2-
specialty scale inhibitor. butenedioic
products. acid (2Z)-,
polymer with
sodium 2-
propene-1-
sulfonate
(1:1),
potassium salt.
P-12-0510..................... 08/15/2012 11/12/2012 CBI.............. (G) Catalyst for (G) Quarternary
adhesives and ammonium
coatings. nonaflate.
P-12-0511..................... 08/15/2012 11/12/2012 CBI.............. (G) Additive for (G)
coating paint Poly(oxyalkylen
(open, non- e) alkylamine.
dispersive).
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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--7 NOCs Received From 08/06/12 to 08/17/12
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Commencement notice end
Case No. Received date date Chemical
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P-04-0635................................ 08/06/2012 07/24/2012 (S) Ethane, 1,1,2,2-
tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-
trifluoroethoxy)-.
P-07-0161................................ 08/03/2012 07/18/2012 (G) Alkene substituted bis
phenol.
P-12-0054................................ 08/13/2012 07/24/2012 (G) Urethane acrylate.
P-12-0167................................ 08/10/2012 08/01/2012 (S) Tar, brown-coal.
P-12-0309................................ 08/10/2012 07/06/2012 (G) Grignard reagent.
P-12-0310................................ 08/10/2012 07/06/2012 (G) Alkylsilane.
P-12-0338................................ 08/14/2012 08/01/2012 (G) Modified epoxy resin.
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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: August 27, 2012.
Chander Sirmons,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.
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