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 Environmental Protection Agency [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0122; FRL-9340-8]
 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 Chemical Substances Inventory (TSCA Inventory)) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under TSCA sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3), EPA is required to publish in the 
                        **Federal Register**
                         a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish in the 
                        **Federal Register**
                         periodic status reports on the new chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement (NOC) to manufacture those chemicals. This document, which covers the period from February 1, 2012 to February 17, 2012, and provides the required notice and status report, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the NOC 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 April 6, 2012.
 ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0122, and the specific PMN number or TME number for the chemical related to your comment, 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. 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:*
                         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 email. The regulations.gov Web site 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 email comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your email 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. *Docket:*
                         All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available at 
                        *http://www.regulations.gov.*
                         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 
                        ( print page 13597)
                        *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 legal 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: For technical information contact: Bernice Mudd, Information Management Division (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8951; fax number: (202) 564-8955; email address: 
                        *mudd.bernice@epa.gov.* *For general information contact:*
                         The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email 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 PMNs addressed in this 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 email. 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 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? EPA classifies a chemical substance as either an “existing chemical” or a “new chemical.” Any chemical substance that is not on EPA's TSCA Inventory is classified as a “new chemical,” while those that are on the TSCA Inventory are classified as an “existing chemical.” For more information about the TSCA Inventory go to: 
                    *http://www.epa.gov/​opptintr/​newchems/​pubs/​inventory.htm.*
                     Anyone who plans to manufacture or import a new chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose is required by TSCA section 5 to provide EPA with a PMN, before initiating the activity. Section 5(h)(1) of TSCA authorizes EPA to allow persons, upon application, to manufacture (includes import) or process a new chemical substance, or a chemical substance subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR) issued under TSCA section 5(a), for “test marketing” purposes, which is referred to as a test marketing exemption, or TME. For more information about the requirements applicable to a new chemical go to: 
                    *http://www.epa.gov/​opt/​newchems.* Under TSCA sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3), EPA is required to publish in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                     a notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                     periodic status reports on the new chemicals under review and the receipt of NOCs to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from February 1, 2012 to February 17, 2012, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the NOCs to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. III. Receipt and Status Reports 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/importer, the potential uses identified by the manufacturer/importer in the PMN, and the chemical identity. Table I—14 PMNs Received From 2/01/12 to 2/17/12
Case No.
Received date
Projected notice end date
Manufacturer/
                             Importer
Use
ChemicalP-12-0173
02/02/2012
05/01/2012
Reichhold, Inc.
(G) Coating additive
(G) Amine salt of hydroxy substituted carboxylic acid, cyclohexyl isocyanate and polyether glycol.P-12-0174
02/02/2012
05/01/2012
CBI
(G) Rubber adhesive
(G) Polyurethane.( print page 13598)P-12-0175
02/06/2012
05/05/2012
CBI
(G) Dispersant for coatings and inks
(G) Hydroxyalkanoic acid, compound with aminoheterocycle polymer with hydroxyalkanoic acid, alkyltriamine, lactone, and lactone.P-12-0176
02/06/2012
05/05/2012
Croda Inc.
(G) Used as a demulsifier for crude oil emulsions in oil field operations
(G) Alkoxylated phenolic resin.P-12-0177
02/08/2012
05/07/2012
CBI
(G) Industrial additive
(G) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, telomer with 2-substituted alkyl alkenoate, 2-mercaptoethanol and sodium 2-methyl-2-[(1-substituted alken-1-yl)nitrogen containing derivative]-amino]-1-substituted alkane (1:1), sodium salt, peroxydisulfuric acid ([(ho)s(o)2]2o2) sodium salt (1:2)-initiated.P-12-0178
02/13/2012
05/12/2012
CBI
(G) Adhesive for open non-descriptive use
(G) Polyesterurethane.P-12-0179
02/13/2012
05/12/2012
CBI
(G) Open, non dispersive use
(G) Polyurethane dispersion.P-12-0180
02/13/2012
05/12/2012
CBI
(S) Waterborne acrylic resin for use in coatings
(G) Aqueous acrylic resin.P-12-0181
02/15/2012
05/14/2012
Henkel Corporation
(S) Cure initiator in adhesive formulations
(S) Benzamide, N-[(cyclohexylamino)thioxomethyl]-.P-12-0182
02/15/2012
05/14/2012
CBI
(G) Mining chemical
(G) Amine-modified urea-formaldehyde polymer.P-12-0183
02/15/2012
05/14/2012
International Specialty Products
(S) Kinetic hydrate inhibitor
(S) Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenylhexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one, hydrolyzed.P-12-0184
02/17/2012
05/16/2012
CBI
(G) Chemical intermediate [destructive use]
(G) Acrylic acid, carbamate, alkyl ester.P-12-0185
02/17/2012
05/16/2012
CBI
(G) Chemical intermediate [destructive use]
(G) Acrylic acid, carbamate, alkyl ester.P-12-0186
02/17/2012
05/16/2012
CBI
(G) Chemical intermediate [destructive use]
(G) Acrylic acid, carbamate, alkyl ester.
 In Table II. of this unit, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the NOCs received by EPA during this period: The EPA case number assigned to the NOC, the date the NOC was received by EPA, the projected end date for EPA's review of the NOC, and chemical identity. Table II—25 NOCs Received From 2/1/12 to 2/17/12
Case No.
Received date
Commencement notice end date
ChemicalP-10-0184
02/03/2012
01/05/2012
(G) Alkyl ethoxylate.P-10-0209
02/02/2012
01/05/2012
(G) Polyurethane resin.P-10-0210
02/02/2012
01/05/2012
(G) Polyurethane resin.P-10-0211
02/02/2012
01/05/2012
(G) Polyurethane resin.P-10-0212
02/02/2012
01/05/2012
(G) Polyurethane resin.P-10-0213
02/02/2012
01/05/2012
(G) Polyurethane resin.P-10-0485
02/08/2012
02/01/2012
(G) Modified fluorinated acrylate.P-10-0507
02/17/2012
02/13/2012
(S) Starch, oxidized, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride.P-11-0048
02/08/2012
02/02/2012
(G) Modified fluorinated urethane.P-11-0227
02/03/2012
01/19/2012
(G) Urethane acrylate.P-11-0251
02/09/2012
01/19/2012
(G) Cycloaliphatic anhydride polymer with alkyldiol.P-11-0276
02/06/2012
01/20/2012
(S) 1,5-cyclododecadiene, 10-methoxy-1,5,9-trimethyl-
                             (S) 1,5-cyclododecadiene, 9-methoxy-1,5,10-trimethyl- 
                             1,5-cyclododecadiene, 9-methoxy-1,6,10-trimethyl- 
                             1,5-cyclododecadiene, 9-methoxy-2,5,10-trimethyl.( print page 13599)P-11-0314
02/10/2012
01/26/2012
(G) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with a-hydro-w-hydroxypoly [oxy (methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], 1,1'-methylenebis[isocyanatobenzene], and dihydroxydialkyl ether, reaction products with dialkylcarbinol.P-11-0548
02/16/2012
01/03/2012
(S) Imidodicarbonic diamide, N,N-dibutyl-N',2-bis[4-[(4-isocyanatophenyl)methyl]phenyl]-.P-11-0566
02/09/2012
02/02/2012
(G) Cycloaliphatic polyacid functional polyester.P-11-0590
02/03/2012
01/26/2012
(G) Alkyl acrylate, (alkylamino)alkyl ester, telomer with alkyl acrylate and dialkyl- trialkyl-alkoxyaromatic- heterocycloaliphaticketone.P-11-0605
02/07/2012
02/02/2012
(G) Water based acrylic dispersion.P-11-0615
02/03/2012
01/31/2012
(G) C18
                             dimer reaction product.P-11-0621
02/15/2012
12/20/2011
(G) Piperazino based aminoalkylphenone.P-11-0633
02/01/2012
01/26/2012
(G) Bisalkylidene cycloalkanol, polymers with diisocyanatoalkane polymer, isocyanato-isocyanatoalkyl-alkylcycloalkane, hydroxyalkyl acrylate and polyglycol acrylate.P-11-0656
02/16/2012
02/06/2012
(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, dodecyl ester, polymer with 2-hydroxyethyl 2-propenoate, .alpha.-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)-.omega.-methoxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) and 3-methyl-3-[(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropoxy)methyl]oxetane polymer with tetrahydrofuran mono[2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]ethyl] ether.P-11-0662
02/03/2012
02/02/2012
(G) Isocyanate-terminated prepolymer.P-12-0015
02/13/2012
01/24/2012
(G) Substituted aniline, benzenesulfonic acid salt.P-12-0037
02/02/2012
01/30/2012
(G) Epoxy-novolac resin in non-ionic water emulsion.P-12-0038
02/02/2012
01/30/2012
(G) Elastomer polyurethane.
 If you are interested in information that is not included in these tables, you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access additional non-CBI information that may be available. List of Subjects Environmental protection
Chemicals
Hazardous substances
Imports
Notice of commencement
Premanufacturer
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Test marketing exemptions
 Dated: February 28, 2012. Chandler Sirmons, Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.


[FR Doc. 2012-5548 Filed 3-6-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P