[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-8879] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: April 13, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 721 [OPPTS-50592G; FRL-4746-1] Hydrogenated Arylated Polydecene; Revocation of a Significant New Use Rule AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is revoking a significant new use rule (SNUR) promulgated under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for hydrogenated arylated polydecene based on receipt of new data. The data indicate that the substance will not present an unreasonable risk to health. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this rule is May 13, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director, Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543A, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, Telephone: (202) 554-1404, TDD: (202) 554-0551. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 13, 1991 (56 FR 40204), EPA issued a SNUR establishing significant new uses for hydrogenated arylated polydecene (P-90-1454). Because of additional data EPA has received for this substance, EPA is revoking this SNUR. I. Background The Agency proposed the revocation of the SNUR for this substance in the Federal Register of September 22, 1993 (58 FR 49271). The background and reasons for the revocation of the SNUR are set forth in the preamble to the proposed revocation. The Agency received no public comment concerning the proposed revocation. As a result EPA is revoking this SNUR. II. Rationale for Revocation of the Rule During review of the PMN submitted for the chemical substance that is the subject of this revocation, EPA concluded that regulation was warranted under section 5(e) of TSCA pending the development of information sufficient to make a reasoned evaluation of the health effects of the substance, and EPA identified the tests considered necessary to make a reasoned evaluation of the risks posed by the substance to human health. The basis for such findings is referenced in Unit I. of this preamble. Based on these findings, a section 5(e) consent order was negotiated with the PMN submitter and a SNUR was promulgated. EPA reviewed testing conducted by the PMN submitter for the substance and determined that the information available was sufficient to make a reasoned evaluation of the health effects of the substance. EPA concluded that, for the purposes of TSCA section 5, the substance will not present an unreasonable risk and subsequently revoked the section 5(e) consent order. The revocation of SNUR provisions for the substance designated herein is consistent with the revocation of the section 5(e) order. In light of the above, EPA is revoking SNUR provisions for this chemical substance. When this revocation becomes final, EPA will no longer require notice of any company's intent to manufacture, import, or process this substance. In addition, export notification under section 12(b) of TSCA will no longer be required. III. Rulemaking Record The record for the rule which EPA is revoking was established at OPPTS-50592 (P-90-1454). This record includes information considered by the Agency in developing this rule and includes the test data that formed the basis for this rule. IV. Regulatory Assessment Requirements EPA is revoking the requirements of this rule. Any costs or burdens associated with this rule will also be eliminated when the rule is revoked. Therefore, EPA finds that no costs or burdens must be assessed under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), or the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials, Recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Significant new uses. Dated: April 7, 1994. Victor J. Kimm, Acting Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows: PART 721--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c). 721.6480 [Removed] 2. By removing Sec. 721.6480. [FR Doc. 94-8879 Filed 4-12-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F