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 June 15, 2009 through July 3, 2009, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, 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 August 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES:
Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0507, 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-2009-0507. 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-2009-0507. 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 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: 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. 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 June 15, 2009 through July 3, 2009, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, 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 and TMEs
This status report identifies the PMNs and TMEs, 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.—44 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 6/15/09 to 7/3/09
P-09-0424Case No. | Received Date | Projected Notice End Date | Manufacturer/Importer | Use | Chemical |
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06/12/09 | 09/09/09 | CBI | (G) Thermoset adhesive additive | (S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, bu group- and 3-[2-(3-carboxymethylene-1-oxopropoxy)ethoxy]propyl group-terminated | |
P-09-0425 | 06/15/09 | 09/12/09 | Grafil, Inc. | (S) Precursor for carbonization/production of carbon fiber | (S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with 2-propenamide and 2-propenenitrile |
P-09-0426 | 06/16/09 | 09/13/09 | CBI | (S) Site limited, raw material, fully consumed import only | (G) Branched and linear alcohols |
P-09-0427 | 06/16/09 | 09/13/09 | CBI | (S) Epoxy adhesive system for production of electronic waters | (G) Phenol, 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, reaction products with dithiol |
P-09-0428 | 06/18/09 | 09/15/09 | CBI | (G) Coating component | (G) Mixed metal oxide complex |
P-09-0429 | 06/18/09 | 09/15/09 | CBI | (G) Open-non-dispersive uses | (G) Silylated polymer |
P-09-0430 | 06/18/09 | 09/15/09 | Spectra Colors Corporation | (G) Dye for washable ink systems | (G) Polymeric monoazo compound |
P-09-0431 | 06/18/09 | 09/15/09 | Spectra Colors Corporation | (G) Dye for washable ink systems | (G) Polymeric monoazo compound |
P-09-0432 | 06/18/09 | 09/15/09 | Spectra Colors Corporation | (G) Dye for washable ink systems | (G) Polymeric monoazo triphenylmethane |
P-09-0433 | 06/18/09 | 09/15/09 | Spectra Colors Corporation | (G) Dye for washable ink systems | (G) Polymeric triphenylmethane |
P-09-0434 | 06/19/09 | 09/16/09 | Firmenich Inc. | (S) Aroma for use in fragrance mixtures, which in turn are used in perfumes, soaps, cleansers, etc. | (S) 7-octen-4-one, 2,6-dimethyl- |
P-09-0435 | 06/19/09 | 09/16/09 | Mane, USA | (G) Perfumery ingredient | (S) 6,8-dimethyl-7-nonenal |
P-09-0436 | 06/19/09 | 09/16/09 | CBI | (G) Lubricant additive | (G) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-15-branched and linear alkyl esters, telomers with alkyl 2-[[(alkylthio)thioxomethyl]thio]-2-alkanoate, aminoalkyl methacrylate and alkyl methacrylate, tert-bu 2-ethylhexanoperoxoate-initiated |
P-09-0437 | 06/19/09 | 09/16/09 | Cytec Industries Inc. | (G) Binding resin | (G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycles, alkyldiol, alkylaldehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl ethers compounds with substituted alcohol. |
P-09-0438 | 06/19/09 | 09/16/09 | Cytec Industries Inc. | (G) Binding resin | (G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycles, alkyldiol, alkylaldehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl esters compounds with substituted alcohol. |
P-09-0439 | 06/19/09 | 09/16/09 | CBI | (S) Metal pre-treatment; coating formulations; filler treatment | (G) Silicones, aminomodified, hydroformiates |
P-09-0440 | 06/22/09 | 09/19/09 | CBI | (G) Unsaturated polyester resin for filled and fiber reinforced composites | (G) Unsaturated polyester resin |
P-09-0441 | 06/23/09 | 09/20/09 | CBI | (G) Blocked polyurethane prepolymer for heat curing metal assembly. | (G) Blocked polyurethane prepolymer |
P-09-0442 | 06/25/09 | 09/22/09 | CBI | (G) Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam | (G) Organomodified silanic hydrogen fluid |
P-09-0443 | 06/25/09 | 09/22/09 | CBI | (G) Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam | (G) Modified silicone polyether copolymer |
P-09-0444 | 06/25/09 | 09/22/09 | Wacker Chemical Corporation | (S) Unprotonated polymer: chemical intermediate; protonated polymer textile softener | (G) Unprotonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminate, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked; protonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminated, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked, acetates |
P-09-0445 | 06/25/09 | 09/02/09 | Wacker Chemical Corporation | (S) Unprotonated polymer: chemical intermediate; protonated polymer textile softener | (G) Unprotonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminate, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked; protonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminated, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked, acetates |
P-09-0446 | 06/22/09 | 09/19/09 | Weylchem US Inc. | (G) Intermediate | (G) Toluene halo alkyl sulfo derivative sodium salt |
P-09-0447 | 06/24/09 | 09/21/09 | CBI | (G) Processin aid | (G) Sodium olefin sulfonate derivative |
P-09-0448 | 06/24/09 | 09/21/09 | CBI | (G) Processin aid | (G) Sodium olefin sulfonate derivative |
P-09-0449 | 06/24/09 | 09/21/09 | Eastman Chemical Company | (G) Chemical intermediate | (S) 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, trans- |
P-09-0450 | 06/25/09 | 09/22/09 | Ricoh Americas Corporation | (S) For use in copy machine developer | (G) Methyl methacrylate silyn siloxy methacrylate terpolymer |
P-09-0451 | 06/25/09 | 09/22/09 | CBI | (G) Dispersion additive | (G) Butanamide, N-[substituted phenyl]-[(alkoxynitrophenyl)diazenyl]-3-oxo- |
P-09-0452 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | Oil Chem Technologies, Inc. | (S) Intermediate for oil recovery surfactant | (S) 13-decosen-1-amine, N, N-dimethyl-(13 Z)- |
P-09-0453 | 06/30/09 | 09/27/09 | CBI | (G) Adhesive Component | (G) Urethane prepolymer |
P-09-0454 | 06/30/09 | 09/27/09 | CBI | (G) Dispersive use for solventborne coatings systems | (G) Polyurethane |
P-09-0455 | 06/30/09 | 09/27/09 | The Dow Chemical Company | (S) Intermediate | (G) Ferrate (4-) [heteropolycycle]-ammonium compound |
P-09-0456 | 06/30/09 | 09/27/09 | The Dow Chemical Company | (S) Intermediate | (G) Sulfo-substituted metal heteropolycycle-mixed sodium salt |
P-09-0459 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Polyurethane foam catalyst | (G) Amine carboxylate |
P-09-0460 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Polyurethane foam catalyst | (G) Amine carboxylate |
P-09-0461 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Polyurethane foam catalyst | (G) Amine carboxylate |
P-09-0462 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Polyurethane foam catalyst | (G) Amine carboxylate |
P-09-0463 | 06/30/09 | 09/27/09 | CBI | (G) Specialty additive contained in an article | (G) Salt of polymer of methylenebis [isocyanatocarbomonocycle], alkanepolyols and amine derivatives |
P-09-0464 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Contained use in energy production | (G) Ether amine phosphonate salt |
P-09-0465 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Contained use in energy production | (G) Ether amine phosphonate salt |
P-09-0466 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Contained use in energy production | (G) Ether amine phosphonate salt |
P-09-0467 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Contained use in energy production | (G) Ether amine phosphonate salt |
P-09-0468 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Contained use in energy production | (G) Ether amine phosphonate salt |
P-09-0469 | 06/29/09 | 09/26/09 | CBI | (G) Contained use in energy production | (G) Ether amine phosphonate salt |
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: 6/15/09 to 7/3/09
T-09-0013Case No. | Received Date | Projected Notice End Date | Manufacturer/Importer | Use | Chemical |
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06/19/09 | 08/02/09 | Cytec Industries Inc. | (G) Binding resin | (G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycles, alkyldiol, alkyladehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl esters compounds with substituted alcohol. | |
T-09-0014 | 06/19/09 | 08/02/09 | Cytec Industries Inc. | (G) Binding resin | (G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycle, alkyldiol, alkylaldehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl ethers compds. with substituted alcohol. |
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.—9 Notices of Commencement From: 6/15/09 to 7/3/09
P-04-0395Case No. | Received Date | Commencement Notice End Date | Chemical |
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06/17/09 | 06/08/09 | (G) Water soluble polymer dispersion | |
P-06-0349 | 06/16/09 | 05/28/09 | (G) Fatty acid polymer with aliphatic diol and aromatic diacid |
P-07-0303 | 06/23/09 | 05/25/09 | (G) 2-propenoic acid, 1,1′-[2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediyl] ester, polymer with multifunctional isocyanate,pentaerythritol triacrylate-blocked |
P-08-0446 | 06/18/09 | 06/01/09 | (G) Poly(oxyalkylene) azo benzamide |
P-08-0523 | 06/23/09 | 05/21/09 | (G) TDI polyester polypropylene ethylene copolymer |
P-08-0751 | 06/22/09 | 06/06/09 | (G) Fluorinated acrylic copolymer |
P-09-0110 | 06/16/09 | 05/12/09 | (G) Alkyl ammonium tungstate complex |
P-09-0192 | 06/16/09 | 06/10/09 | (S) 1. 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 1,4-bis[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-1-[[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]methyl]ethyl] ester. (S) 2. 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 1,5-bis[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-1-[[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]methyl]ethyl] ester. |
P-09-0203 | 06/15/09 | 05/20/09 | (G) Unsaturated urethane methacrylate |
List of Subjects
- Environmental protection
- Chemicals
- Premanufacturer notices
Dated: July 9, 2009.
Chandler Sirmons,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. E9-16928 Filed 7-15-09; 8:45 am]
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