[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 73 (Friday, April 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17856-17859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8875]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0232; FRL-8408-8]
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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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 March 1, 2009 through March 20, 2009, consists of the PMNs
and TME, both 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.
DATES: Comments identified by the specific PMN number or TME number,
must be received on or before May 18, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0232, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line 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.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0232. 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: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-
2009-0232. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line 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 e-
mail. The regulations.gov website 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 e-
mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov,
your e-mail 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
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. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center
homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to
http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov
website to view the docket index or access available documents.
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 Federal 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
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visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator,
Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404;
e-mail 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 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. 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 e-mail. 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
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?
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 March 1, 2009 through March 20,
2009, consists of the PMNs and TME, both 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 and TME, both 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 I. to
access additional non-CBI information that may be available.
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; the potential
uses identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical
identity.
I. 35 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 3/1/09 to 3/20/09
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Projected Notice End
Case No. Received Date Date Manufacturer/Importer Use Chemical
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P-09-0249 02/27/09 05/27/09 CBI (G) Additive for use (S) Cyclosiloxanes, 3-
in thermoset [2-hydroxy-3-[(1-oxo-
adhesives 2-propen-1-
yl)oxy]propoxy]propy
l ME, 3-[3-hydroxy-2-
[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-
yl)oxy]propoxy]propy
l ME, ME 3-(2-
oxiranylmethoxy)prop
yl
P-09-0250 02/26/09 05/26/09 CBI (S) Fixative for (G) Aminoalkyl
cellulose based polymer with
substrates in paper (chloromethyl)oxiran
manufacturing e
industry
P-09-0251 03/03/09 05/31/09 The Dow Chemical (S) Hardener for (G) (1,3/1,4-
Company epoxy thermoset bis(aminomethyl)cycl
systems ohexane adduct
P-09-0252 03/03/09 05/31/09 The Dow Chemical (S) Hardener for (G) (1,3/1,4-
Company epoxy thermoset bis(aminomethyl)cycl
systems ohexane adduct
P-09-0253 03/02/09 05/30/09 CBI (G) Additive, open, (G) Polyether
non-dispersive use polyester copolymer
phosphate
P-09-0254 03/02/09 05/30/09 CBI (G) Additive, open, (G) Polyacrylate,
non-dispersive use modified with
siloxanes
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P-09-0255 03/03/09 05/31/09 CBI (G) Contained use in (G) Alkoxylated amine
energy production
P-09-0256 03/05/09 06/02/09 CBI (G) Destructive use (G) Alkyl ether
in refineries as a phosphate salt
process additive
P-09-0257 03/05/09 06/02/09 Cnano Corporation (G) Intended as (S) Multi-wall carbon
contained use, nanotube
namely as electric
conductive filler to
replace conventional
material such as
carbon black, or
carbon fiber in
matrixes such as
polymer resin for
conductive
applications. It
could be used as a
filler as well for
mechanic property
enhancement.
P-09-0258 03/06/09 06/03/09 CBI (S) Raw material used (G) Bis-
in ultra violet phenoxyethanol
curable inks and fluorene diacrylate
coatings
P-09-0259 03/06/09 06/03/09 CBI (S) Synthetic (G) Aromatic bromide
intermediate
P-09-0260 03/09/09 06/06/09 CBI (G) Open non- (G) Polyester
dispersive use polyurethane resin
(industrial coating aqueous dispersion
resin)
P-09-0261 03/09/09 06/06/09 CBI (G) Destructive use (G) Organic acid
metal halide complex
P-09-0262 03/10/09 06/07/09 Beacon Solutions LLC (S) Acid dye for (G) Product is a
coloring anodized trivalent chrome
aluminum complex of an azo
dye
P-09-0263 03/10/09 06/07/09 Firmenich Inc. (S) Aroma for use in (S) 4-
fragrance mixtures, dodecenenitrile,
which in turn are (4Z)-
used in perfumes,
soaps, cleansers,
etc.
P-09-0264 03/11/09 06/08/09 Essential Industries (S) Raw material for (G) Aliphatic
industrial coating polyurethane
dispersion
P-09-0265 03/11/09 06/08/09 Essential Industries (S) Raw material for (G) Aliphatic
industrial coating polyurethane
dispersion
P-09-0266 03/11/09 06/08/09 Essential Industries (S) Raw material for (G) Aliphatic
industrial coating polyurethane
dispersion
P-09-0267 03/11/09 06/08/09 Essential Industries (S) Raw material for (G) Aliphatic
industrial coating polyurethane
dispersion
P-09-0268 03/11/09 06/08/09 Air Liquide (S) Zirconium source (G) Tris
Electronics US, L.P. for semiconductor (dimethyamino)
industry cyclopentadienyl
zirconium
P-09-0269 03/11/09 06/08/09 CBI (G) Open, non- (G) Crosslinked
dispersive (resin) polystyrene resin
with chelating
bispicolylamine
groups
P-09-0270 03/11/09 06/08/09 CBI (G) Industrial wood (G) Multifunctional
coating acrylate
P-09-0271 03/11/09 06/08/09 ICl-IP America Inc. (G) Flame retardant (G) Aryl
alkylphosphonate
P-09-0272 03/11/09 06/08/09 Huntsman (S) Disperse dye for (G) Substituted
International, LLC polyester fabrics phenyl azo
substituted phenyl
alkyl ester
P-09-0273 03/13/09 06/10/09 CBI (G) Used in ultra (G) Poly[oxy(methyl-
violet/electro beam 1,2-ethanediyl)],
curable formulatons .alpha.', .alpha.''-
1,2,3-
propanetriyltris[.om
ega.-hydroxy-,
triester with
isophorone
diisocyanate and
blocked with a
hydroxyl bearing
aromatic species
P-09-0274 03/13/09 06/10/09 Cytec Industries Inc. (G) Coating resin (G) Polymeric
substituted
carbomonocycle,
polymer with
alkylthiol,
substituted
carbomonocycles, and
alkyl acrylate-
blocked
P-09-0275 03/13/09 06/10/09 Cytec Industries Inc. (G) Coatings resin (G) Aromatic epoxy
diacrylate, polymer
with diisocyanate,
alkylthiol and
substituted
carbonmonocycles
P-09-0276 03/16/09 06/13/09 CBI (G) Component in (G) Aliphatic diol
resin polymer with
isocyanates and
acrylates
P-09-0277 03/17/09 06/14/09 CBI (G) Polymeric coating (G) Acrylamide
vehicle acrylic copolymer
P-09-0278 03/17/09 06/14/09 CBI (G) Polymeric coating (G) Acrylamide
vehicle acrylic copolymer
salt
P-09-0279 03/18/09 06/15/09 CBI (G) Additive, open, (G) Styrene-maleic
non-dispersive use anhydride copolymer,
reaction product
with amino compounds
P-09-0280 03/18/09 06/15/09 CBI (G) Additive, open, (G) Styrene-maleic
non-dispersive use anhydride copolymer,
reaction product
with amino compounds
P-09-0281 03/18/09 06/15/09 CBI (G) Additive, open, (G) Styrene-maleic
non-dispersive use anhydride copolymer,
reaction product
with amino compounds
P-09-0282 03/18/09 06/15/09 CBI (G) Additive, open, (G) Styrene-maleic
non-dispersive use anhydride copolymer,
reaction product
with amino compounds
P-09-0283 03/19/09 06/16/09 CBI (S) Ingredient in (G) N-(isobutyl)-
fragrance compound decatrienamide
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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 TMEs
received:
II. 2 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 3/1/09 to 3/20/09
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Projected Notice End
Case No. Received Date Date Manufacturer/Importer Use Chemical
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T-09-0006 03/16/09 04/29/09 Cytec Industries Inc. (G) Coating resin (G) Polymeric
substituted
carbomonocycle,
polymer with
alkylthiol,
substituted
carbomonocycles, and
alkyl acrylate-
blocked
T-09-0007 03/16/09 04/29/09 Cytec Industries Inc. (G) Coatings resin (G) Aromatic epoxy
diacrylate, polymer
with diisocyanate,
alkylthiol and
substituted
carbonmonocycles
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In Table III of this unit, EPA provides the following information
(to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the
Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:
III. 21 Notices of Commencement From: 3/1/09 to 3/20/09
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Commencement Notice
Case No. Received Date End Date Chemical
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P-08-0002 03/04/09 02/23/09 (S) Benzonitrile, 4-
hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-
(syringonitrile)
P-08-0168 03/03/09 02/13/09 (G) Potassium humate,
polymer with acrylic
monomers
P-08-0180 03/03/09 02/11/09 (G) Salt of condensation
product of cyclic
diketone
P-01-0838 03/16/09 02/18/09 (G) Alcohol, ethoxylated,
propoxylated
P-03-0703 03/10/09 02/20/09 (G) Water redispersible
actionic acrylic
copolymer
P-03-0843 03/17/09 03/09/09 (G) Styrene copolymer
P-04-0192 03/17/09 11/03/08 (G) Alkylthioalkane
P-07-0627 03/10/09 01/30/09 (G) Acrylic polymer
P-08-0002 03/04/09 02/23/09 (S) Benzonitrile, 4-
hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-
(syringonitrile)
P-08-0168 03/03/09 02/13/09 (G) Potassium humate,
polymer with acrylic
monomers
P-08-0180 03/03/09 02/11/09 (G) Salt of condensation
product of cyclic
diketone
P-08-0200 03/13/09 02/21/09 (G) Partially fluorinated
amphiphilic condensation
polymer
P-08-0239 03/16/09 03/06/09 (G) Alkenyltrialkoxysilane
modified polysiloxane
P-08-0283 03/13/09 03/06/09 (S) Octadecanoic acid, 12-
hydroxy-, homopolymer,
ester with 1,2,3-
propanetriol homopolymer
P-08-0365 03/16/09 02/21/09 (G) Hydrogenated
polybutadiene acrylate
P-08-0649 03/04/09 02/18/09 (G) Organic salt of a
polyester polyamine
P-08-0658 03/06/09 02/18/09 (G) Fatty acids, C18-
unsaturated, dimers,
polymers with diamines
and monoacids
P-08-0683 03/18/09 02/26/09 (G) Ethoxylated maleated
triglyceride polymer
P-08-0738 03/16/09 03/09/09 (S) Magnesium bis[3-
[[(carboxy-
.kappa.O)methyl] (4-
methylphenyl)amino-
.kappa.N]-2-hydroxypropyl
2-methyl-2-propenoato]-,
(T-4)-*
P-09-0074 03/16/09 03/09/09 (S) Butanedioic acid,
methylene-, polymer with
(2Z)-2-butenedioic acid
and 2-propenoic acid
P-09-0079 03/11/09 02/27/09 (G) Polyester resin
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List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.
Dated: March 31, 2009.
Chandler Sirmons,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.
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