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### Attention: DOCKET ID NUMBER EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112 40 CFR 799.5089



### Re: Letterof intentto conducttesting for Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyi)- CAS 98-56-6 (para-chlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF))

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Valspar Corporation recently confirmed its importation ofpara-chlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF CAS 98-56- 6). We intend this correspondence to serve as a Letter of Intentto conduct testing, as required under40 CFR 799.5089.

We recognize that this correspondence fails to meetthe submission deadline described in 40 CFR 799.5089. Upon ourdiscovery ofthis failure, we reached out to Greenwich Chemical Consulting Inc., managerofthe PCBTF consortium, and intend to participate in the consortium and the cost-sharing provisions thereof.

We trust that this correspondence will confirm to the Agency's satisfaction thatthe Valspar Corporation is taking appropriate steps to fulfill the regulatory requirements for PCBTF under40 CFR 799.5089. Should you have any questions, please contact me.

# ~ Bob 

## Israel, Ph.D., Director, Global Product Stewardship Valspar Office: 612-851-7015 Mobile: 612-244-8275 Fax: 612-465-1838

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