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V. DecisionNot To Initiate Rulemaking

TheITC was concerned about the health effect§ ofTOTM primarily because ofits structural similarity to DEHP and thepresence ofthe 2- ethylkhexyl moiety in the TOTM molecule. Concern about th6 toxicity of the 2-ethylhexyl moiety will be directly addressed in the NTP testingprogram. In addition to the testing already completed, 2-ethylhexanol and mono(2- ethylhexyl)phthalate, which are structurally similar to TOTM,will be tested for carcinogenesis, and 10 other 2- ethylhexanol compounds willbe tested forgenotoxic effects. This additional information on structurally similar substances may significantly contribute
to the Agency's ability to predict the toxic effects ofTOTM.

EPA believes that pursuing the TEP proposed testing program for mutagenic, subchronic and environmental effects, together with the data resulting,from ongoing studies on related substances sponsored by the Phthalate Esters Panel, will provide the type ofscreening data the ITC recommended obtaining. Included among these data will be the identification ofthe metabolites of TOTM. When data are available upon completion ofthe testing planned by NTP and the testing proposed by the CMA Trimellitate Esters Panel, along with data gathered in the PEPP studies,

a complete assessment offurther testing needsfor TOTM and its metabolites will be made. For these reasons, EPA has decided not to initiate rulemaking under section 4(a) ofTSCAto require testing ofTOTM at this time.

VI.References

(1)ACGIH. 1982.American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. TLVs ® Threshold limit values forchemical substances in work air adopted by ACGIH for 1982.Cincinnati, OH: ACGIH. pp. 32-33.

(2) Canter, D.A. 1983. National Toxicology Program.U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services.Memorandum to Members, Chemical Evaluation Committee andLiaison Staff.Subject: Nomination ofAdditional Compounds Containing the 2-Ethylhexyl Moiety forNTPTesting.

(3) Chemical Manufacturers Association.
1983. (June13, 1983) Tris(2- ethylhexyl)trimellitate: AVoluntary Testing Program under Section4ofthe Toxic Substances Control Act.

(4)Dougherty PC, CassisFA. 1962. Amoco Chemicals Corporation. Vinyl plasticizers fromtrimellitic'anhyride. Soc. Plast.Eng. Tech.Pap. 18 (session22):1-9.

(5)Eastman Chemical Products, Inc. 1982 (Feb.)Product literature. KODAFLEX 1TOTM. Trioctyl trimellitate (tri[2-ethylhexylltrimellitatel. Coatings Chemicals Division,B-280,Kingsport, TN 37662. (6) Kevy, S. V., Jacobson, N. S., and Harmon, W.E., "The Need For a New Plasticizer For Polyvinyl Chloride Medical Devices," Trans.Am. Soc.Artif.In'tern. Organs, Vol. XXVII, pgs.286-390, 1981.

(7) Nuodex, Inc..1981. 28 day hepatotoxicity study in ratsconducted for Tenneco Chemicals, Incorporated with samples NUOPLAZ TOTM and NUOPLAZ DOP. 878220032.

(8) Spangler, W.J.Capital Systems Group, Inc. and Dynamac Corporation. 1983. Final technical support document: Tris(2- ethylhexyl) trimellitate. Washington, D.C.: Office ofPesticides and Toxic Substances. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Contract no. 68-01-6530.

(9) USEPA. 1982. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Meeting SummaryMeeting with CMA Subcommittee on TOTM-]anuary 18, 1983. Arlington, VA.

(10) USFDA. 1981. U.S. Food andDrug Administration. Summary for Basis of Approval BB--NDA 80-77/04. Washington, D.C.

VII. Public Record

The EPAhas established a public record ofthis testing decision (docket number OPTS-42040). This record includes: •

(1)Federal Register notice designating TOTM to the prioritylist and comments received thereon.

(2) Communications before industry testing proposal consisting ofletters,
contact reports'oftelephone conversations, and meeting summaries.

(3)Testing proposals and protocols. (4)Published and unpublished data, including the references cited above.

(5) Federal Register notice requesting
comment on the negotiated testing proposal and comments received in
response thereto.

Therecord, containing the basic information considered by the Agency in developing the decision, is available for inspection in the OPTSReading Room from 8:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, in Rm. E-107, 401 M St., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460. The Agency will supplement this record periodically with-additional relevant information received. (Sec.4, 90 Stat. 2003; (15U.S.C. 2601))

Dated: November 3, 1983. William D.Ruckelshaus, Administrator.

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[OPTS-42039; BH-FRL2450-31
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Terephthalate; Response tothe Interagency Testing Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Eleventh Report ofthe Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) designated bis(2-ethylhexyl)- terephthalate, also known as dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), forhealth and environmental effects testing consideration. Subsequent to the ITC designation, Eastman Kodak Company presented to EPA a testing program for the health and environmental effects testing ofDOTP. Also, theNational Toxicology Program (NTP)has nominated a variety ofchemicals containing the 2-ethyihexyl moiety and 2-ethylhexanol fortoxicity testing. The Agency has concluded that these
programs are sufficient to evaluate .he health and environmental effects of DOTP as recommended for iestingby the ITC and is not initiating rulemaking under section 4(a) ofthe Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA) at this time. Thisnotice constitutes the Agency's response to the ITC's designation ofDOTP, as mandated by section 4(e) ofTSCA.

DAfE: Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed decision:All
comments should be submitted on or before December 29, 1983. ADDRESS: Written comments should bear the document control number, (OPTS-42039) and should be submitted in triplicate to: TSCA Public Information Officer (TS-793), Office ofPesticides and Toxic Substances, Environmental Protection Agency, Room E-108, 401 M St., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack P.McCarthy, Director, TSCA Assistance Office (TS-799), Office of Toxic Substances, Environmental Protection Agency, Room E-543, Washington, D.C. 20460; Toll Free: (800- 424-9065), Outside the USA: (Operator 202-554-1404).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1.Background

Section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (Pub. L.94-469, 90 Stat. 2003 etseq., 15 U.S.C. 2601 etseq.) authorizes EPA to promulgate regulations which require manufacturers and processors to testchemical substances and mixtures. Data developed through these testprograms

are used by EPAto assess the risks that such chemicals may present to health and the environment. Section 4(e) of (TSCA)established an Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) torecommend
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Act. The ITC may designate up to 50 of its recommendations at any one time for priority consideration byEPA. EPA is required to respond within 12 months of the date ofdesignation, either by \ initiating rulemaking under section 4(a)

or publishing in the Federal Register

reasons fornot doing so.

OnNovember 1982, the ITC forwarded toEPA its Eleventh Report which designated bis(2- ethylhexyl)terephthalate (DOTP)for priority consideration by EPA (Ref.1). The ITC recommended that bis(2- ethylhexyl)terephthalate be considered forhealth and environmental effects and chemical fate testing. The health effects testingrecommendations included mutagenicity, chemical disposition, metabolism, and subchronic effects testing. The environmental effects and chemical fate testing included acute and chronic toxicity to fish and aquatic invertebrates, toxicity toplants, bioconcentration and chemical fate testing.These health and environmental effects testing recommendations were based primarily on a lack ofdata to adequately characterize the effects. The ITC's testing recommendations were also based on the analogy that bis(2- ethylhexyl)terephthalate would have a similar metabolic profile to its isomer bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate. The ITC presumed that DOTP would be expected initially to hydrolyze the 2-ethylhexyl alcohol during metabolism, thereby, resulting inhepatic peroxisome proliferation. TheITC also indicated that terephthalic acid (TPA), a possible metabolite ofDOTP, had induced bladder calculi in Fisher-344 rats when fed at levels of three percent or more in the diet.Hence, the ITC felt that studies

on the metabolic disposition ofDOTP

were needed to determine the relative levels ofthese toxic metabolites that are formed. Also, subchronic experiments

were recommended to determine if DOTP causes peroxisomal proliferation. Based on a structural similarity to dialkyl phthalates and significant
amounts ofDEHP accumulated by aquatic plants and invertebrates, the ITC expected DOTP to be released and persist in the aquatic environment, especially sediments. The environmental effects recommendations made by the ITC were partially based

on problems that could result from accumulation ofthe chemical in sediments, including: (1)Toxic effects on benthic invertebrates; (2) bioaccumulation and resultant toxic' effects ofDOTPon fish; and (3) redistribution ofDOTP in the aquatic environment.The ITC recommended chemical fatetesting to better characterize the transformations and persistence ofDOTP in the aquatic environment.

Subsequent to the ITC report, Eastman Kodak Company, the only U.S. manufacturer ofDOTP, submitted to EPA additional information concerning

consumer use and industrial exposure, and additional biological effects data. It subsequently submitted for EPA consideration a proposed program for testingDOTP's health and environmental effects. EPA has also considered the data reported by Eastman Kodak under TSCA section 8(a)which included production volume,
use, exposure and release information. EPAhas used these data, in conjunction with other information, to reach its decision not to initiate rulemaking on DOTP under iection 4(a)'at this time.

II.Assessment ofExposure, Health and Environmental Effects

A. Production,Use,andExposure

DOTP (CAS No. 6422-86-2) is a clear, viscous, odorless liquid with low volatility. It is also relatively insoluble in water.Eastman Kodak Company is the sole U.S. producer of DOTP.Annual production ofDOTP is in the range Qf.2.5
to 25 million pounds (1,100 to 11,000 kkg) (Ref.2). DOTP is used as a plasticizer forpolyvinyl chloride and related plastics. Approximately 50 percent of the annual production ofDOTP is used in 60°C insulation for electrical wire and cable. Approximately 35 percent of the DOTPproduced is used for pond liners, vinyl coated fabrics, shoe soles, and gaskets. Some of the remaining uses of DOTP include weatherstripping, outdoor carpeting, coatings, automotive hose and sealants, and water stops (Refs. 2and 4).
Due to the batch process by whicl DOTP is produced, Eastman Kodak estimates that no more than 20 workers

are exposed toDOTP during its production, with a maximum duration of
exposure of 140hours per workerper year.No data are available on the number ofworkers exposed to DOTP during the preparation ofplastic products. DOTP issued as a plasticizer in vinyl plastics where high resistance to water extraction, high lacquer mar resistance and low volatility are desirable (Refs. 2 and 4).

Nodata are available from the National Occupational Hazard Survey (NOHS) on the numbers ofworkers occupationally exposed to DOTP or on the occupations/industries in which workers may be exposed. Furthermore,

no threshold limitvalue (TLV) has been recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) forDOTP norhas a Federal limit been established.

B.HealthEffects Information

Eastman Kodak has performed preliminary investigations on the acute toxicity ofDOTP inmice, guinea pigs,
rats and rabbits. Preliminary data indicate that the LD5ovalues for DOTP in both rats and mice are greater than 3,200 mg/kg after oral administration and intraperitoneal injection (Refs. 2,5 and 6). DOTP has been determined to be

a slight skin irritant when the undiluted liquid is in contact with depilated guinea* pig skin for 24 hours. Also, slighteye irritation was reported in rabbits one hour after 0.1 ml ofDOTP was applied (Refs. 2,4, 5and 6).

Eastman Kodak has also conducted 10-day feeding and inhalation studies in
rats. No systemic organ toxicity was reported in rats that consumed as much

as 890 mg/kg/day for 10 days. In addition, no compound-related effects

were found in rats exposed to46.3 mg/ ml ofDOTP 8hours/day for 10 days (Refs. 2, 4, 8 and 9).

C.Environmental Effects Information

Eastman Kodak has performed a limited number ofinvestigations on the
acute aquatic toxicity ofDOTP (Refs. 2 and 5). Thses data show that the static 96-hour LCo forDOTP to fathead minnows and kelisoma snails is greater than 1,000 mg/L. It should be noted that

some of the lethalities may have resulted from organisms becoming entrapped in DOTP floating on the surface ofthe aquaria because DOTP is relatively water insoluble (<4 mg/L) (Refs. 2 and 4).

III. Ongoing Testing

Eastman Kodak Compdny has in progress in vitroand in vivo metabolism studies and mutagenicity studies on DOTP. The in vitrometabolism of DOTP

was investigated using intestinal homogenates prepared from SpragueDawley rats with which the rate of disappearance of DOTP was measured during a 30-minute incubation period at 37°C. Preliminary in vitrometabolism study results indicated that the calculated half-life forDOTP is 32 minutes and the DOTP is converted to two moles of2-ethylhexanol and one mole ofterephthalic acid. In the in vivo metabolism study,the rats were given a single dose by gavage of100 mg/kg of

14C labeled DOTP. The preliminary results from this study indicate that (14 C) DOTPwas excreted by the rat in the feces and urine. An average of40.6 percent ofthe (14 C) DOTP administered

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Mono(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate was also detected in the feces. Terephthalic acid wasidentified in the urine and additional urinary metabolites are being further studied. DOTP was negative in mutagenicity tests, both with and without activation, in the standard Ames Salmonella!Microsome Assay 

### (Refs. 2, 7,.8, and 9)..

Terephthalic acid (TPA) has been identified as a possible metabolite of DOTP (Refs. 2). The primary adverse effects associated withTPA are renal and bladder calculi in Fischer-344 rats fed TPA at dietary levels of3-5 percent (Refs.10, 11, 12 and 14]. No tumors or toxic effects were noted in rats fed TPA for two years at levels below one percent (Refs. 13). Also TPA gave negative results in theSalmonella microsomal assay (Ref. 15).

TheNTP/NCI bioassay program has nominated a large number ofchemcials that contain the ethylhexyl moiety (as does DOTP) to determine their metabolic-toxicologic profiles. There are presently 13 chemcials that contains the ethylhexyl moiety selected for toxicologic testing by NTP. 2- Ethylhexanol and mono(2- ethylhexyl)phthalate, two chemicals similar to the metabolites ofDOTP identified in preliminary studies, have been nominated forgenotoxicity testing by the NTP. Completion ofthe testingof the 13 chemicals that contain the ethylhexyl moiety and other chemical analogues ofdi(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate should provide a sound data basefor determining the structure-activity relationship for the phthalate acid esters (Ref.3). "

IV. PlannedTesting

Eastman Kodak Company has proposed a testing program forDOTP (Ref.2). This program is designed to accommodate the health and environmental effects testing concerns recommended by the ITC.

The health effects tests that Eastman Kodakproposes to perform includes mutagenicity, chemical disposition and metabolism (currently ongoing), and a 90-day feeding study. The Ames Salmonella/Microsome test, the chromosomal aberration test and the Chinese Hamster Ovary Hypoxanthine Guanine Phosphoribosyl Transferase Forward Mutation Assay (CHO/ HGPRT) are the mutagenicity tests that Eastman Kodak Company proposes to perform. Also a 90-day subchronic feeding study will be performed. This study will include histopathologic examinations and examine peroxisomal proliferation. The physico-chemical properties and chemical fate tests that Eastman Kodak Company will conduct include the development ofa sensitive analytical method for determining the concentration ofDOTP in water, octanol-water partition coefficient, the
water solubility ofDOTP and a shakeflask biodegradation test.The acute and chronic toxicity to fish and aquatic invertebrate testsfor DOTP that Eastman Kodak intends to perform are a 2-week dynamic LC 50 value forrainbow trout, a 96-hour ECho value for oyster shell deposition, and a 77-day rainbow
trout embryo larval study. The bioconcentration factor forDOT will be determined in oysters using 4C labeled DOTP. Using the various grasses recommended by the TSCAtesting guidelines, the Eastman Kodak Company will conduct seed germination and early plant growth tests for DOTP. The health and environmental effects
tests willbe conducted using the TSCA testing guidelines.

Agency scientists have reviewed Eastman Kodak's program andbelieve that the program should provide sufficient information to assess the various health and environmental effects ofbis(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate. The testing program and protocols are available forexamination in the public record ofthis proceeding. Eastman Kodak has provided the Agency with preliminary laboratory selection information and a proposed schedule predicated on final program acceptance inJune, 1984.The mutagenicity studies

are scheduled to begin inJuly, 1984, with final reprts submitted to theAgency in February, 1985. The 90-day feeding study willbegin in September, 1984 and be concluded with the submission ofa final report by August, 1985.The development ofan analytical method to

measure DOTPin water willbegin in July, 1984,with the final report being available in November, 1984. Using that method, the wate solubility and octanol/
water partition coefficient determinations will thenbegin and final reports will be delivered in March, 1985. Biodegradation studies,acute rainbow trout, acute oyster studies and plant growth determinations will be initiated in March, 1985. Final reports fromthese investigations will be available in July, 1985.The rainbow trout embryo-larval study and the oyster bioconcentration
test willbegin in July, 1985and thefinal report will be submitted inMarch, 1986.

Eastman Kodak has agreed to adhere
to the Good Laboratory Practice Standards issuedby the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration is published in the Federal Register ofDecember 22, 1978 (43 FR 59986). Eastman Kodak Company has also agreed to permit laboratory inspections and study audits in accordance with theprovisions outlined inTSCA section 11 at therequest of authorized representatives ofthe EPA for the purpose ofdetermining compliance wtih this agreement. These inspections may be conducted for
purposes which include verification that testing has begun, that schedules are being met, thatreports accurately reflect the underlying raw data and interpretations and evaluations thereof,

- and that the studies are being conducted

according to Goo Laboratory Practice Provisions.

Eastman Kodak Company has further agreed that all raw data, documentation, records, protocols, specimens, and reports generated as a result ofeach study will be retained for at least 10
years from the date ofpublication ofthe acceptance ofany protocols by EPA and made available during an inspection or submitted to EPAifrequested by EPA or its designated representative. Documentation which willbe retained includes correspondence and other documents relating to the conduct, interpretation, or evaluation ofdata other than that included in the final report. Eastman Kodak understands that the Agency plans to publish quarterly in the FederalRegister anotice ofthe receipt ofany test data submitted under this agreement. Subject toTSCA section 14, the notice will provide information similar to that described in TSCA section 4(d). Except as otherwise provided inTSCA section 14, any data submitted willbe made available by EPA for examination by anyperson.

Eastman Kodak Company understands that failure to conduct the testing according to the specified protocols and failure to follow Good Laboratory Practice procedures may invalidate the tests. In such cases, a data gap may still exist, and the Agency may decide to require further testing. Also, should Eastman Kodak Company fail to make a good faith effort to adhere
to its testing program outlined above, EPA may initiate rulemaking to require testing.

V. DecisionNot To Initiate Rulemaking

• As noted above, Eastman Kodak has included both health and environmental effects testing forDOTP in their proposed testingprogram. Thehealth effects tests that Eastman Kodak has proposed to conduct include a battery of mutagenicity tests, chemical disposition and metabolism studies, anda 90-day subchronic feeding study that includes histopathologic examinations. The environmental effects and chemical fate
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biodegradation test, acute and chronic toxicity to fish and aquatic invertebrates, an oyster bioconcentration test and plant toxicity 

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EPAbelieves that the testing program proposed by Eastman Kodak Company will provide sufficient data to reasonably determine orpredict the biologic effects ofbis(2- ethylhexyl)terephthalate. The health and environmental testing recommendations made by the ITC will be adequately addressed by the proposed testing program developed by the Eastman Kodak Company. 2- 

### Ethylhexanol and mono-(2- ethylhexyl)phthalate are two chemicals similar to the metabolites ofDOTP that have been nominated for genotoxicity testingby the National Toxicology Program. Also, 13 chemicals that contain the same ethylhexyl moiety as does DOTP have been selected fortoxicologic testingby the NTP. Completion of Eastman Kodak Company's proposed testing program and the NTPtesting should provide sufficient data to adequately characterize the health and environmental effects ofDOTP. Therefore, EPA has decided not to initiate rulemaking under section 4(a) of TSCA to require testing ofDOTP at this time. •
VI. References

(1)U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency, 1982.Eleventh Report ofthe Interagency Testing Committee, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Terephthalate Recommendation, Federal Register47:54634-54636, December 3.

(2)Proposed Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Terephthalate Testing Program: A Testing Program Under Section 4ofthe Toxic Substances Control Act. Submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the Eastman Kodak Company, Submitted April 11, 1983; Revised June 20 andAugust 4,1983.

(3)Department ofHealth and Human Services, 1983. Memorandum: Nomination of Additional Compounds Containing the 2- Ethylhexyl Moiety for NTP Mutagenicity Testing from Dorothy A.Canter, NTPto Members, Chemical Evaluation Committee and Liaison Staff (LaurenceS.Rosenstein, U.S. EPA) May 31, 1983.

(4)Eastman Chemical Products, Inc. 1980. Technical data sheets. KODAFLEX ®DOTP. Dioctyl terephthalate (bis[2-ethylhexyl] terephthalate). I-187C. Kingsport, TN 37662.

(5)Eastman Kodak Company. 1975a. Unpublished data. Basic toxicology ofbis(2- ethylhexyl)terephthalate (dioctyl terephthalate), DOTP. Washington, DC: Office ofToxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

(6)Eastman Kodak Company. 1975b. Unpublished data. Toxicity and health hazard summary.Washington, DC: Office of Toxic Substances, U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.

(7)Eastman Kodak Company. 1980. Unpublished data. Bacterial mutagenicity test results. Washington, DC: Office ofToxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

(8] Eastman Kodak Company. 1983a (Apr. 11). Health, Safety, and Human Factors Laboratory, Rochester, NY 14650. Proposal. Di(2-ethylhexyl]terephthalate: a testing
program under section 4 ofthe Toxic Substances Control Act: Submitted to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

(9) Eastman Kodak Company. 1983b (Jan. 18): Summary ofhealth effects data onDOTP, presented by H.B.Lockhart at TRDB Focus Meeting onbis(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate, USEPA, Washington, DC.

(10) CIIT.1981. Chemical Industry Institute ofToxicology. A twenty-four month toxicology study inFischer-344 rats given terephthalic acid. Eighteen-month Interim Status Report. Performed by lIT for CIIT.

(11) CIIT.1982. A ninety-day study of terephthalic acid-induced urolithiasis and reproductive performance in Wistar and CD
rats. Final Report. Joint study: Research Triangle Institute, Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc., and CIIT. '

(12) Chin Ty. Tyl RW, Popp JA,Fleck H d'A. 1981. Chemical Urolithiasis. I. Characteristics ofbladder stone induction by terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate in weanling Fischer-344 rats.Toxicol. Appl. .Pharmacol. 58:307-321.

(13) Gross J'. 1974. The effects ofprolonged feeding ofterephthalic acid (TPA) to rats. Project FG-ls-175, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C.

(14) Heck H d'A. 1981. Chemical urolithiasis 2.Thermodynamic aspects of bladder stone induction by terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate in weanling Fischer-344 rats. Fund. Appl. Tox. 1:299-308.

(15) NTP. 1981a. National Toxicology Program. NTP, EMTDP Lab. Results by Chemicals as of 10/26/81. NTP Environmental Mutagenesis Test Development Program, 1981.

VII. Public Record

EPAhas established a public record for this rulemaking (docket number OPTS-42039) which is available for inspection in the OPTS Reading Room from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays in Rm. E-107, 401 M St. SW., Washington, D.C.

This record includes the basic information the Agency considered in developing this notice, and other appropriate Federal Register notices. The Agency will supplement the record with additional information as it is received. This record includes:

(1) Federal Register notices pertaining

to this notice consisting of:

(a) Notice containing the ITC designation ofBis(2- Ethylhexyl)Terephthalate to the priority list (47 FR 54634, December 3, 1982).

(2) Support Documents Consisting of: (a) Economic Analysis DocumentLevel I analysis. (b) Eastman Kodak Company's Proposed Testing Program-Original and revised submissions.

(c) Telephone Contact Reports. (d) Memoranda. (e) Letters. (f) Meeting Summaries.
Dated: November 3,1983. William D.Ruckelshaus,
Administrator.

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IAD-FRL 2468-81

Control Techniques Guideline Document; Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Manufacture of High-Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polystyrene Resins

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Release offinal control techniques guideline (CTG) document.

SUMMARY: A final CTG document for control ofvolatile organic compund (VOC) emissions from manufacture of high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene resins is available. Thisfinal CTG document provides guidance for the States in determining reasonably available control technology (RACT) forVOC emissions from manufacture ofhighdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene resins. ADDRESSES: Copies ofthe final CTG document may be obtained by contacting the Environmental Research Library (MD-35), (919) 541-2777, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Please refer to "Guidelines Series-Control of Volatile Organic Compund Emissions from Manufacture ofHigh-Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polystyrene Resins," EPA-450/3--83-008. Comments received

on the draft CTG document are attached

as an appendix to each final CTG document and are also available for public inspection and copying between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Chemicals and Petroleum Branch, Room 736, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James C. Berry, (919) 541-5605, Chemicals and Petroleum Branch (MD13), Emission Standards and Engineering Division, US.Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park,North Carolina 27711. 

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