[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 26, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-1617] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: January 26, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 799 [OPPTS-42150A; FRL-4756-9] Acetophenone, Phenol, N,N-Dimethylaniline, Ethyl Acetate and 2,6- Dimethylphenol; Proposed Test Rule Correction and Extension of Public Comment Period AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; correction and extension of public comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is extending the public comment period for 30 days, from January 21, 1994 to February 22, 1994, and correcting a proposed test rule published in the Federal Register of November 22, 1993 (58 FR 61654) requiring manufacturers and processors of five chemicals (acetophenone, phenol, N,N-dimethylaniline, ethyl acetate, and 2,6- dimethylphenol) to conduct testing for certain chemical fate, health and environmental effects. DATES: Submit written comments on or before February 22, 1994. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments identified by the document control number [OPPTS-42150] and the chemical specific document number in triplicate to: TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center (7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, East Tower, Rm. G-99, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. A public version of the administrative record supporting this action, without confidential business information (CBI), is available for inspection at the above address in Rm. G-102, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director, Environmental Assistance Division, (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Rm. E-543B, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Extension of Comment Period On November 22, 1993, EPA promulgated a proposed rule, 40 CFR 799.4450, that would require testing of five chemicals for certain chemical fate, health and environmental effects under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The chemicals and their chemical-specific docket numbers are: acetophenone, 42150A/42151A; phenol, 42150A/42152A; N,N- dimethylaniline, 42150A/42153A; ethyl acetate, 42150A/42141B; and 2,6-dimethylphenol, 42150A/42154A. EPA has received requests from the Chemical Manufacturers Association for a 30- day extension of the comment period and from the General Electric Company for a 90-day extension. EPA believes that providing an additional 30-day period to prepare written comments is reasonable, and EPA is extending the written comment period for the proposed test rule until February 22, 1994. II. Corrections In addition, EPA is making the following corrections in the proposed rule: 1. On page 61657, in Table 1, third column (``Guideline''), third entry from the bottom (opposite ``River die-away testing'' in second column), change ``(incorporated by reference) ????'' to ``ASTM E-1279- 89.'' 2. On page 61659, third column, first full paragraph, which is headed ``3. Substantial human exposure finding,'' in the thirteenth line of the paragraph, change ``341,516'' to ``320,914''. 3. On page 61670, in Sec. 799.4450, second column, paragraph (d)(2)(i)(A), delete the phrase ``and 2,6-dimethylphenol.'' List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 799 Chemicals, Chemical exports, Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Testing. Dated: January 14, 1994. Charles M. Auer, Director, Chemical Control Division. [FR Doc. 94-1617 Filed 1-25-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F