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 Environmental Protection Agency [OPPTS-51970; FRL-6783-9]
 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 April 12, 2001 to April 27, 2001, 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.  The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.
 DATES: Comments, identified by the docket control numbers OPPTS 51970 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before June 18, 2001.
 ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person.  Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I. of the 
                        **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION**
                        .  To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPPTS-51970 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Cunningham, Director, Office of Program Management and Evaluation, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7401), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; 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.  How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents? 1. 
                    *Electronically*.  You may obtain copies of this document and certain other available documents from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/​.  On the Home Page select “Laws and Regulations,” “Regulations and Proposed Rules,” and then look up the entry for this document under the “
                    **Federal Register**
                    —Environmental Documents.”  You can also go directly to the 
                    **Federal Register**
                     listings at http://www.epa.gov/​fedrgstr/​. 2. 
                    *In person*.  The Agency has established an official record for this action under docket control number OPPTS-51970. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, any test data submitted by the manufacturer/importer and other information related to this action, including any information claimed as confidential business information (CBI).  This official record includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those documents.  The public version of the official record does not include any information claimed as CBI.  The public version of the official record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted during an applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North East Mall Rm. B-607, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC.  The Center is open from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.  The telephone number of the Center is (202) 260-7099. C.  How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or electronically.  To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPPTS-51970 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response. 1. 
                    *By mail*.  Submit your comments to: Document Control Office (7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT),  Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. 2. 
                    *In person or by courier*. Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO) in East Tower Rm. G-099, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., 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) 260-7093. 3. 
                    *Electronically*.  You may submit your comments electronically by e-mail to: “oppt.ncic@epa.gov,” or mail your computer disk to the address identified in this unit.  Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption.  Comments and data will also be accepted on standard disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format.  All comments in electronic form must be identified by docket control number OPPTS-51970 and the specific PMN number.  Electronic comments may also be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries. D.  How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency? Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI.  You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI.  Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.  In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any 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 version of the official record.  Information not marked confidential will be included in the public version of the official record without prior 
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                    notice.  If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under 
                    **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**
                    . E.  What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1.  Explain your views as clearly as possible. 2.  Describe any assumptions that you used. 3.  Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4.  If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5.  Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns. 6.  Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection activity. 7.  Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this document. 8.  To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You  may also provide the name, date, and 
                    **Federal Register**
                     citation. 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 April 12, 2001 to April 27, 2001, 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 II. to access additional non-CBI information that may be available.  The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic. In table I, 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. **Table I. 34 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 04/12/01 to 04/27/01**
Case No.
Received Date
Projected Notice End Date
Manufacturer/Importer
Use
ChemicalP-01-0526
04/12/01
07/11/01
Pilot Chemical Company
(S) Demulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in hydraulic fluids
(G) Alkylarylsulfonic acid, zinc saltsP-01-0527
04/13/01
07/12/01
CBI
(G) Open non-dispersive (polyol)
(G) Polyester polyolP-01-0528
04/13/01
07/12/01
Roma Color Inc.
(S) Chemical intermediate
(S) Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-amino-4,5-dichloroP-01-0529
04/16/01
07/15/01
CBI
(G) Charge control agent in colour toners for electrophotography use
(G) Organo aluminium complexP-01-0530
04/17/01
07/16/01
CBI
(G) Processing aid
(G) Alkoxylated alcoholP-01-0531
04/17/01
07/16/01
CBI
(G) Lubricant additive
(G) Diisocyanatomethylbenzene- alkylamine reaction productsP-01-0532
04/18/01
07/17/01
CBI
(G) Open - non-dispersive uses
(G) Silyated polyurethane prepolymerP-01-0533
04/18/01
07/17/01
CBI
(S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household products
(G) CycloalkenoneP-01-0534
04/19/01
07/18/01
CBI
(G) Component of coating with open use
(G) Modified melamineP-01-0535
04/19/01
07/18/01
UCB Chemicals Corporation
(S) Pressure sensitive adhesive
(G) Acrylic copolymerP-01-0536
04/19/01
07/18/01
CBI
(G) Open non-dispersive (resin)
(G) Blocked polyisocyanateP-01-0537
04/19/01
07/18/01
Electra Polymers ′ Chemicals LTD
(S) Protective coating for printed circuit boards
(G) Epoxy novolac acrylate carboxylateP-01-0538
04/19/01
07/18/01
Electra Polymers ′ Chemicals LTD
(S) Protective coating for printed circuit boards
(G) Epoxy novolac acrylateP-01-0539
04/19/01
07/18/01
Electra Polymers ′ Chemicals LTD
(S) Protective coating for printed circuit boards
(G) Epoxy novolac acrylate carboxylate( print page 27658)P-01-0540
04/19/01
07/18/01
Cognis Corporation
(G) Textile antistat
(S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alph-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, mono-c11-14-isoalkyl ethers, c13-rich, phosphates, potassium saltsP-01-0541
04/19/01
07/18/01
Cognis Corporation
(G) Textile antistat
(S) Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, compds. with polyethylene glycol mono(c13-rich c11-14-isoalkyl) ethers phosphatesP-01-0542
04/19/01
07/18/01
CBI
(G) Destructive use
(G) Substituted carbopolycycle heteropolycycle substituted sulfo heteropolycycleP-01-0543
04/19/01
07/18/01
CBI
(G) Destructive use
(G) Substituted carbopolycycle heteropolycycle substituted sulfo heteropolycycleP-01-0544
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(G) Open, non-dispersive use in a coating application
(G) Aqueous polyurethane dispersionP-01-0545
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(G) A raw material for making urethane prepolymer adhesives for open, non-disperse use
(G) Isocyanate urethane prepolymerP-01-0546
04/18/01
07/17/01
Bystronic Inc.
(S) Gloss varnish for enhancing printed products (a liquid) (print finishing varnish)
(G) AcrylateP-01-0547
04/18/01
07/17/01
Bystronic Inc.
(S) Gloss varnish for enhancing printed products (a liquid) (print finishing varnish)
(G) AcrylateP-01-0548
04/18/01
07/17/01
Bystronic Inc.
(S) Gloss varnish for enhancing printed products (a liquid) (print finishing varnish)
(G) AcrylateP-01-0549
04/24/01
07/23/01
CBI
(G) Detergent additive
(G) Acrylic polymerP-01-0550
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(G) Binder
(G) Polycarbonate-polyurethane resinP-01-0551
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(G) Industrial coating
(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, polymer with 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and 2-hydroxyethyl 2-propenoate, tert-bu 2-ethylhexaneperoxoate-initiatedP-01-0552
04/23/01
07/22/01
BASF Corporation
(G) Surfactant
(G) Polyalkylene oxide modified siliconeP-01-0553
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(S) Coating on pet film and paper
(G) Aromatic/aliphatic copolyesterP-01-0554
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(S) Paper coating
(G) CopolyesterP-01-0555
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(S) Industrial coatings for plastics, in automotive use and for construction elements (e.g. window frames)
(G) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, oxyalkylpropanoic acid and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-alkylcyclohexane, compd. with triethylamineP-01-0556
04/23/01
07/22/01
CBI
(G) Industrial coating
(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, polymer with 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and 2-hydroxyethyl 2-propenoate, [3,3,5-trimethyl-5-[[[[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethoxy]carbonyl]amino]methyl]cyclohexyl] carbamate, tert=bu 2-ethylhexaneperoxoate-initiatedP-01-0557
04/26/01
07/25/01
CBI
(S) Selective base for chemical synthesis
(S) Lithium, hexyl-P-01-0558
04/26/01
07/25/01
CBI
(G) Plastic additive
(G) PhosphoramidateP-01-0559
04/26/01
07/25/01
Reichhold, Inc.
(G) Surfactant
(S) Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis-, tetrapropylene derivs., sulfonated, ammonium salts
 In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the TMEs received:
                    ( print page 27659) **Table II. 1 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 04/12/01 to 04/27/01**
Case No.
Received Date
Projected Notice End Date
Manufacturer/Importer
Use
ChemicalT-01-0011
04/19/01
06/03/01
CBI
(G) Component of coating with open use
(G) Modified melamine
 In table III, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of Commencement to manufacture received: **Table III.  17 Notices of Commencement From:  04/12/01 to 04/27/01**
Case No.
Received Date
Commencement/Import Date
ChemicalP-00-0826
04/13/01
03/22/01
(G) Polyacrylate, partially neutralizedP-00-1016
04/13/01
03/26/01
(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, polymer with 2-methylpropyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate and 1,2-propanediol mono-2-propenoateP-00-1041
04/23/01
04/11/01
(G) Polyester acrylateP-00-1090
04/18/01
03/20/01
(G) Modified cationic acrylamide polymerP-00-1143
04/18/01
03/29/01
(G) Polyester acrylateP-00-1205
04/24/01
03/26/01
(G) 6-methoxy-1h-benz[de]isoquinoline-2[3h]-dione derivativeP-01-0006
04/23/01
04/09/01
(G) Ethoxylated glycol ether phosphate saltP-01-0071
04/24/01
03/30/01
(G) Substituted triazineP-01-0087
04/23/01
03/29/01
(G) Polyether poly-t-butyl peroxycarbonateP-01-0096
04/26/01
03/27/01
(G) Modified acrylate polymerP-01-0133
04/25/01
04/03/01
(G) Alkoxylaated amineP-01-0151
04/16/01
04/05/01
(G) Cobaltate(5-), bis[4-[[6-[(substituted-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]-1-hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]azo]-3-hydroxy-7-substituted-1-naphthalenesulfonato(4-)]-, pentasodiumP-01-0177
04/23/01
03/27/01
(G) Aromatic substituted diureaP-94-1065
04/18/01
03/15/01
(G) Hydroxy acrylic polymerP-97-0329
04/27/01
03/29/01
(S) Silixanes and silicones, 3-(4-carboxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)propyl me, di-meP-99-0219
04/16/01
03/15/01
(G) Hydroxy acrylic polymerP-99-1077
04/13/01
04/05/01
(G) [1,1'biphenyl]-2,2'disulfonic acid, 4,4'-bis[[substituted[-4-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]-substituted]azo]-salt
 List of Subjects Environmental protection
Chemicals
Premanufacturer notices
 Dated: May 8, 2001. Deborah A. Williams, Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.


[FR Doc. 01-12581 Filed 5-17-01;8:45am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S