96-30474. Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 232 (Monday, December 2, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63726-63740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30474]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 721

[OPPTS-50623; FRL-4964-3]
RIN 2070-AB27


Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under 
section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain 
chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices 
(PMNs) and subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. 
Today's action requires persons who intend to manufacture, import, or 
process these substances for a significant new use to notify EPA at 
least 90 days before commencing the manufacturing or processing of the 
substance for a use designated by this SNUR as a significant new use. 
The required notice will provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate 
the intended use, and if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity 
before it occurs. EPA is promulgating this SNUR using direct final 
procedures.

DATES: The effective date of this rule is January 31, 1997. This rule 
shall be promulgated for purposes of judicial review at 1 p.m. (e.s.t.) 
on December 16, 1996.
    If EPA receives notice before January 2, 1997 that someone wishes 
to submit adverse or critical comments on EPA's action in establishing 
a SNUR for one or more of the chemical substances subject to this rule, 
EPA will withdraw the SNUR for the substance for which the notice of 
intent to comment is received and will issue a proposed SNUR providing 
a 30-day period for public comment.

ADDRESSES: Each comment or notice of intent to submit adverse or 
critical comment must bear the docket control number OPPTS-50623 and 
the name(s) of the chemical substance(s) subject to the comment. All 
comments should be sent in triplicate to: OPPT Document Control Officer 
(7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW., Room G-099, East Tower, 
Washington, DC 20460.
    All comments which are claimed confidential must be clearly marked 
as such. Three additional sanitized copies of any comments containing 
confidential business information (CBI) must also be submitted. 
Nonconfidential versions of comments on this rule will be placed in the 
rulemaking record and will be available for public inspection. Comments 
and data may also be submitted electronically by sending electronic 
mail (e-mail) to: [e-mail]. 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 disks in WordPerfect in 
5.1 file format or ASCII file format. All comments and data in 
electronic form must be identified by the docket number 50623. No CBI 
should be submitted through e-mail. Electronic comments on this final 
rule may be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries. 
Additional information on electronic submissions can be found in Unit X 
of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Hazen, Director, Environmental 
Assistance Division (7408), Office of Toxic Substances, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, 
telephone: [phone], TDD: [phone]; e-mail: TSCA-
[e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This SNUR will require persons to notify EPA 
at least 90 days before commencing manufacturing or processing a 
substance for any activity designated by this SNUR as a significant new 
use. The supporting rationale and background to this rule are more 
fully set out in the preamble to EPA's first direct final SNURs 
published in the Federal Register of April 24, 1990 (55 FR 17376). 
Consult that preamble for further information on the objectives, 
rationale, and procedures for the rules and on the basis for 
significant new use designations including provisions for developing 
test data.

I. Authority

    Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2604(a)(2)) authorizes EPA to 
determine that a use of a chemical substance is a ``significant new 
use.'' EPA must make this determination by rule after considering all 
relevant factors, including those listed in section 5(a)(2). Once EPA 
determines that a use of a chemical substance is a significant new use, 
section 5(a)(1)(B) of TSCA requires persons to submit a notice to EPA 
at least 90 days before they manufacture, import, or process the 
substance for that use. The mechanism for reporting under this 
requirement is established under 40 CFR 721.10.

II. Applicability of General Provisions

    General provisions for SNURs appear under subpart A of 40 CFR part 
721. These provisions describe persons subject to the rule, 
recordkeeping requirements, exemptions to reporting requirements, and 
applicability of the rule to uses occurring before the effective date 
of the final rule. Provisions relating to user fees appear at 40 CFR 
part 700. Persons subject to this SNUR must comply with the same notice 
requirements and EPA regulatory procedures as submitters of PMNs under 
section 5(a)(1)(A) of TSCA. In particular, these requirements include 
the information submission requirements of section 5(b) and 5(d)(1), 
the exemptions authorized by section 5 (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and 
(h)(5), and the regulations at 40 CFR part 720. Once EPA receives a 
SNUR notice, EPA may take regulatory action under section 5(e), 5(f), 
6, or 7 to control the activities on which it has received the SNUR 
notice. If EPA does not take action, EPA is required under section 5(g) 
to explain in the Federal Register its reasons for not taking action.
    Persons who intend to export a substance identified in a proposed 
or final SNUR are subject to the export notification provisions of TSCA 
section 12(b). The regulations that interpret section 12(b) appear at 
40 CFR part 707. Persons who intend to import a chemical substance 
identified in a final SNUR are subject to the TSCA section 13 import 
certification requirements, which are codified at 19 CFR 12.118 through 
12.127 and 127.28. Such persons must certify that they are in 
compliance with SNUR requirements. The EPA policy in support of the 
import certification appears at 40 CFR part 707.

III. Substances Subject to This Rule

    EPA is establishing significant new use and recordkeeping 
requirements for the following chemical substances under 40 CFR part 
721, subpart E. In this unit, EPA provides a brief description for each 
substance, including its PMN number, chemical name (generic name if the 
specific name is claimed as CBI), CAS number (if assigned), basis for 
the action taken by EPA in the section 5(e) consent order or as a non-
section 5(e) SNUR for the substance (including the statutory citation 
and specific finding), toxicity concern, and the CFR citation assigned 
in the regulatory text section of this rule. The specific uses which 
are designated as significant new uses are cited in the regulatory text 
section of this document by reference to 40 CFR part 721, subpart B 
where the significant

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new uses are described in detail. Certain new uses, including 
production limits and other uses designated in the rule are claimed as 
CBI. The procedure for obtaining confidential information is set out in 
Unit VII of this preamble.
    Where the underlying section 5(e) order prohibits the PMN submitter 
from exceeding a specified production limit without performing specific 
tests to determine the health or environmental effects of a substance, 
the tests are described in this unit. As explained further in Unit VI 
of this preamble, the SNUR for such substances contains the same 
production limit, and exceeding the production limit is defined as a 
significant new use. Persons who intend to exceed the production limit 
must notify the Agency by submitting a significant new use notice 
(SNUN) at least 90 days in advance. In addition, this unit describes 
tests that are recommended by EPA to provide sufficient information to 
evaluate the substance, but for which no production limit has been 
established in the section 5(e) order. Descriptions of recommended 
tests are provided for informational purposes.
    Data on potential exposures or releases of the substances, testing 
other than that specified in the section 5(e) order for the substances, 
or studies on analogous substances, which may demonstrate that the 
significant new uses being reported do not present an unreasonable 
risk, may be included with significant new use notification. Persons 
submitting a SNUN must comply with the same notice requirements and EPA 
regulatory procedures as submitters of PMNs, as stated in 40 CFR 
721.1(c), including submission of test data on health and environmental 
effects as described in 40 CFR 720.50.
    EPA is not publishing SNURs for PMNs P-94-357, P-94-658, P-95-1777, 
P-94-1779, P-94-1799/1800/1801, P-94-2237, P-95-92, P-95-142, and P-95-
143 which are subject to a final TSCA section 5(e) consent order. The 
section 5(e) consent orders for these substances are derived from an 
exposure finding based solely on substantial production volume and 
significant or substantial human exposure and/or release to the 
environment of substantial quantities. For these cases there were 
limited or no toxicity data available for the PMN substances. In such 
cases, EPA regulates the new chemical substances under section 5(e) by 
requiring certain toxicity tests. For instance, chemical substances 
with potentially substantial releases to surface waters would be 
subject to toxicity testing of aquatic organisms and chemicals with 
potentially substantial human exposures would be subject to health 
effects testing for mutagenicity, acute effects, and subchronic 
effects. However, for these substances, the short-term toxicity testing 
required by the section 5(e) order is usually completed within 1 to 2 
years of notice of commencement. EPA's experience with exposure-based 
SNURs requiring short-term testing is that the SNUR is often revoked 
within 1 to 2 years when the test results are received. Rather than 
issue and revoke SNURs in such a short span of time, EPA will defer 
publication of exposure-based SNURs until either a notice of 
commencement (NOC) or data demonstrating risk are received unless the 
toxicity testing required is long-term. EPA is issuing this explanation 
and notification as required in 40 CFR 721.160(a)(2) as it has 
determined that SNURs are not needed at this time for these substances 
which are subject to a final section 5(e) consent order under TSCA.

PMN Numbers P-91-1210 and P-92-714

Chemical name: (generic) Aliphatic polyisocyanates.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: April 26, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5(e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of TSCA based on a finding 
that this substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human 
health.
Toxicity concern: Test data on the substances and similar isocyanates 
have shown them to cause skin sensitization and chronic lung toxicity 
in test animals.
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 90-day 
chronic inhalation toxicity study (40 CFR 798.3260) would help to 
characterize the possible human health risks caused by the manufacture, 
import, processsing, and use of the PMN substances.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4497.

PMN Numbers P-91-1299, P-95-1667, P-95-1298, and P-95-1297

Chemical name: l-Aspartic acid, homopolymer and ammonium and potassium 
salts.
CAS number: 25608-40-6 (P-91-1299 and P-95-1667) and 64723-18-8 (P-91-
1298).
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: March 29, 1993.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i), (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(II), of 
TSCA based on findings that this substance is expected to be produced 
in substantial quantities and there may be significant or substantial 
human exposure to the substances.
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 28-day oral study (OECD 
407), an acute oral study (OPPTS 870.1100 test guideline), an ames 
assay (40 CFR 798.5265), a mouse micronucleus assay by the 
intraperitoneal route (40 CFR 798.5395), and a developmental toxicity 
study in one species by the oral route (40 CFR 798.4900), would help 
characterize possible environmental effects of the substance. The PMN 
submitter of P-91-1297, P-91-1298, and P-91-1299 has agreed not to 
exceed the production volume limit without performing these tests on 
one of the PMN substances.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.979.

PMN Number P-93-1694

Chemical name: 3-(Dichloroacetyl)-5-(2-furanyl)-2,2-
dimethyloxazolidine.
CAS number: 121776-57-6.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: November 29, 1994.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of TSCA based on a finding 
that this substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human 
health and the environment.
Toxicity concern: The PMN substance and similar chemicals have been 
shown to cause oncogenicity, maternal and developmental toxicity, 
reproductive toxicity, systemic toxicity (liver and thymus), and 
environmental toxicity in test organisms.
Recommended testing: No testing recommended. Data on potential 
exposures or releases of the substance, testing other than that 
specified in the section 5(e) order for the substance, or studies on 
analogous substances, which may demonstrate that the significant new 
uses being reported do not present an unreasonable risk, may be 
included with significant new use notification.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.5545.

PMN Number P-94-351

Chemical name: (generic) Halogenated indane.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: January 30, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of TSCA based on a finding 
that this substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to 
health.
Toxicity concern: Similar chemicals have been shown to cause 
oncogenicity

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in test organisms. Laboratory animal and human epidemiological studies 
of halogenated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans have shown mutagenic 
and oncogenic effects; these may form as a by-product of manufacture of 
the PMN substance or during the incineration of the polymer matrices 
that contain the PMN substance.
Recommended testing: (1) Dioxin/Furan contamination study; and (2) 
incineration simulation testing (protocol guidelines are available in 
the March 29, 1991, Midwest Research Institute report entitled 
``Guidelines for the Determination of Polyhalogenated Dibenzo-para-
Dioxins and Dibenzofurans in PMN Substances, Selected Waste Streams, 
and Simulated Incinerator Emissions'') would help characterize the 
potential for dioxin and furan formation through incineration of 
polymer matrices containing the PMN substance. EPA feels a 90-day 
subchronic toxicity study (40 CFR 798.2650) would help EPA characterize 
the human health effects of the PMN substance. The PMN submitter has 
agreed not to exceed the first production volume limit without 
performing the dioxin/furan contamination study. The PMN submitter has 
also agreed not to exceed the second and third higher production volume 
limits without performing incineration simulation testing and the 90-
day subchronic toxicity study.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4484.

PMN Number P-94-437

Chemical name: (generic) Polycyclic isocyanate.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: March 14, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of TSCA based on a finding 
that this substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human 
health and the environment.
Toxicity concern: Similar chemicals have been shown to cause pulmonary 
sensitization and lung effects in test animals. The PMN substance 
itself has been shown to cause dermal sensitization in test animals. In 
addition, based on structure activity relationship (SAR) predictions 
for isocyanates, there is concern that the substance may cause toxicity 
to aquatic organisms at concentrations above 5 ppb.
Recommended testing: A 90-day subchronic toxicity study conducted via 
the inhalation route (rats) as described at 40 CFR 798.2450 and a 
pulmonary sensitization study conducted either by the Karol method 
(Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 68:229-241 (1983)) or an 
equivalent method are needed to help characterize the lung effects and 
pulmonary sensitization, respectively. An acute algal (40 CFR 
797.1050), an acute daphnid (40 CFR 797.1300), and an acute fish (40 
CFR 797.1400) study are needed to help characterize the aquatic 
toxicity effects of the PMN substance. The PMN submitter has agreed not 
to exceed a production volume limit without performing the 90-day 
subchronic and pulmonary sensitization studies.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4494.

PMN Number P-94-1557

Chemical name: (generic) Hydrated alkaline earth metal salts of 
metalloid oxyanions.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: May 12, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i), (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(II) of TSCA 
based on a finding that this substance may present an unreasonable risk 
of injury to human health, is expected to be produced in substantial 
quantities, and may reasonably be expected to enter the environment in 
substantial quantities.
Toxicity concern: Similar chemicals have been shown to cause acute 
toxicity, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, kidney and 
liver effects, and spleen, blood and adrenal toxicity in test animals.
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
toxicity study (OPPTS 870.3100 test guidelines), developmental toxicity 
study (40 CFR 798.4900), an acute algal study (40 CFR 797.1050), and an 
activated sludge sorption isotherm study (OPPTS 835.1110 test 
guideline) would help characterize the human health and environmental 
effects of the substance. The PMN submitter has agreed not to exceed a 
specified production volume limit without performing the acute algal 
and activated sludge adsorption isotherm studies.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4468.

PMN Numbers P-94-1634/1635/1636/1637/1638/1639

Chemical name: Fatty acids, C(14-18)-unsaturated, branched and linear, 
methyl and butyl esters.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: September 28, 1994.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(II), of TSCA based on findings 
that this substance is expected to be produced in substantial 
quantities, and may reasonably be expected to enter the environment in 
substantial quantities.
Recommended testing: EPA has also determined that a one-species 
developmental toxicity study (40 CFR 798.4900) by the oral route would 
help characterize possible health effects of the substance. The PMN 
submitter has agreed not to exceed the production volume limit without 
performing this test on P-94-1639.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.3628.

PMN Number P-94-1744

Chemical name: (generic) Substituted benzotriazole.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: February 3, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of TSCA based on a finding 
that this substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human 
health.
Toxicity concern: Similar substances have been shown to cause systemic 
effects and reproductive toxicity in test animals.
Recommended testing: 90-day oral (gavage) subchronic study (as 
described in 40 CFR 798.2650). The PMN submitter has agreed not to 
exceed the production limit without performing this test.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.1738.

PMN Number P-94-1747

Chemical name: (generic) Halogenated alkane aromatic compound.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: February 8, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i), (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(II) of TSCA 
based on findings that this substance may present an unreasonable risk 
of injury to health and the environment, and that the substance will be 
produced in substantial quantities and there may be significant (or 
substantial) human exposure to the substance.
Toxicity concern: Similar substances have been shown to cause cancer, 
developmental toxicity, and reproductive toxicity in test animals, and 
toxicity to fish.
Recommended testing: Incineration testing (MRI guidelines, or 
comparable EPA-approved protocol) to help characterize health effects. 
The PMN submitter has agreed not to exceed the production limit without 
performing this test.
    In addition, EPA has determined that the following tests would be 
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to evaluate possible aquatic toxicity: (1) fish bioconcentration test 
(OPPTS 850.1730 test guideline), (2) fish early life stage toxicity 
test (40 CFR 797.1600), (3) algal acute toxicity test (40 CFR 
797.1050), (4) daphnid chronic toxicity test (40 CFR 797.1330), (5) 
oyster acute toxicity test (OPPTS 850.1025 test guideline), (6) 
tadpole/ sediment subchronic test (OPPTS 850.1800 test guideline), and 
(7) chironamid sediment invertebrate test (OPPTS 850.1790 test 
guideline). The above aquatic toxicity tests would be required on the 
likely photolysis products or, in the absence of degradation, the 
parent PMN substance. The following information is required to identify 
the test species to be used in the above aquatic tests before testing 
commences: Laboratory determination of direct photolysis reaction 
quantum yield in aqueous solution and sunlight photolysis (OPPTS 
835.2210 test guideline) and gas phase absorption spectra and 
photolysis (OPPTS 835.2310 test guideline).
    In addition, a 2-year rodent bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300) would be 
necessary to evaluate the carcinogenic effects which may be caused by 
the PMN substance, and a soil/sediment adsorption (adsorption isotherm) 
test (40 CFR 796.2750) would be required to evaluate potential for 
leaching of the PMN substance from landfills to ground water sources.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.785.

PMN Number P-94-2061

Chemical name: (generic) Benzotriazole derivative.
CAS number: Not available.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: February 8, 1995.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i) and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of TSCA based on a finding 
that this substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human 
health.
Toxicity concern: Similar chemicals have been shown to cause systemic 
toxicity (organ effects, immunotoxicity, blood effects) and 
reproductive toxicity in test animals. Neurotoxicity was indicated by 
acute studies on this chemical substance.
Recommended testing: A 90-day gavage study in rats (40 CFR 798.2650). 
The PMN submitter has agreed not to exceed the production volume limit 
without performing this test.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.1737.

PMN Numbers P-95-116/96-1250 and P-96-117/96-1251

Chemical name: (generic) Isothiazolinone derivatives.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substances will be used as preservatives. 
Based on analogy of the substances to isothiazolones, EPA is concerned 
that toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at a concentrations as low 
as 10 ppb of the PMN substances in surface waters. Based on analogy of 
the substances similar substances, EPA is concerned for acute 
lethality, corrosion, developmental toxicity, liver toxicity, 
sensitization, and cancer to exposed workers. EPA determined that use 
of the substances as described in the PMN did not present an 
unreasonable risk because the substances would not be released to 
surface waters above a concentration of 10 ppb and significant worker 
exposure would not occur because the substance was not manufactured 
domestically. EPA has determined that other uses of the substances may 
result in releases to surface waters which exceed the concern 
concentration and significant worker exposure. Based on this 
information the PMN substances meet the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170 (b)(3)(ii) and (b)(4)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a fish acute toxicity 
study (40 CFR 797.1400), a daphnid acute toxicity study (40 CFR 
797.1300), and an algal toxicity study (40 CFR 797.1050) would help 
characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance. EPA has 
determined that a developmental toxicity study (40 CFR 798.4900) and a 
90-day subchronic study (40 CFR 797.2650) would help characterize the 
health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4525.

PMN Number P-95-175

Chemical name: (generic) Substituted purine metal salt.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a contained-use 
component of a manufactured consumer article. Based on analogy to 
purines and similar chemicals, EPA is concerned that toxicity to 
aquatic organisms may occur at concentrations as low as 8 ppb of the 
PMN substance in surface waters. EPA determined that use of the 
substance did not present an unreasonable risk because because the 
substance was not released to surface waters above 8 ppb. EPA has 
determined that releases to surface water above 8 ppb of the substance 
may result in significant environmental exposure. Based on this 
information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170(b)(4)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a fish acute toxicity 
study (40 CFR 797.1400), a daphnid acute toxicity study (40 CFR 
797.1300), and an algal acute toxicity study (40 CFR 797.1050) would 
help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4685.

PMN Number P-95-240

Chemical name: (generic) Azo chromium complex dyestuff preparation.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as described in the 
PMN. Based on analogy to similar compounds, the PMN substance may cause 
cancer, neurotoxicity, and kidney toxicity. EPA has determined that 
persons exposed by inhalation to the PMN substance may be at risk for 
cancer, neurotoxicity, and kidney toxicity. EPA determined that use of 
the substance as a liquid did not present an unreasonable risk because 
there were no significant inhalation exposures. EPA has determined that 
use of the substance in a solid or powder form may result in 
significant inhalation exposures. Based on this information the PMN 
substance meets the concern criteria at Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(C) and 
(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300) and a 90-day subchronic oral study in rats 
(40 CFR 798.2650) would help characterize the health effects of the PMN 
substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.2097.

PMN Number P-95-241

Chemical name: (generic) Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate copolymer.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a water and oil 
repellent. Based on analogy to perfluoro compounds, the PMN substance 
may cause lung toxicity. EPA has determined that persons exposed by 
inhalation to the PMN substance may be at risk for lung toxicity. EPA 
determined that use of the substance as described in the PMN did not 
present an unreasonable risk because there were no significant 
inhalation exposures. EPA has determined that use of the substance in 
an application that generates a vapor, mist, or aerosol may result in 
significant inhalation exposures. Based on this information the PMN 
substance meets the concern criteria at Sec. 721.170(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
inhalation study in rats (40 CFR

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798.2650) would help characterize the health effects of the PMN 
substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.336.

PMN Number P-95-274

Chemical name: (generic) Phenylenebis[imino(chlorotriazinyl) 
imino(substituted naphthyl)azo(substituted phenyl) azo, sodium salt.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a textile dye. 
Based on analogy to similar substances, EPA is concerned that 
respiratory sensitization will occur in exposed workers. EPA determined 
that use of the substance did not present an unreasonable risk because 
significant worker exposure would not occur since the substance was not 
manufactured domestically. EPA has determined that domestic manufacture 
of the substance may result in significant worker exposure. Based on 
this information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a respiratory 
sensitization study (Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 18:107-114) 
would help characterize the health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.5930.

PMN Number P-95-284

Chemical name: (generic) Phosphoric acid derivative.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as an intermediate. 
Based on analogy to aliphatic amines, EPA is concerned that toxicity to 
aquatic organisms may occur at a concentration as low as 1 ppb of the 
PMN substance in surface waters. EPA determined that use of the 
substance as described in the PMN did not present an unreasonable risk 
because the substance would not be released to surface waters. EPA has 
determined that other uses of the substance may result in releases to 
surface waters which exceed the concern concentration. Based on this 
information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170(b)(4)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a fish acute toxicity 
study (40 CFR 797.1400), a daphnid acute toxicity study (40 CFR 
797.1300) and an algal acute toxicity study (40 CFR 797.1050) would 
help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.6097.

PMN Numbers P-95-510/511

Chemical name: (generic) [(Disubstituted phenyl)]azodihydro 
hydroxyalkyloxoalkyl substituted pyridines.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substances will be used as textile dyes. 
Based on analogy to similar substances and submitted toxicity data, EPA 
is concerned that liver toxicity, kidney toxicity, cancer, and 
reproductive toxicity will occur in exposed workers. EPA determined 
that use of the substances did not present an unreasonable risk because 
significant worker exposure would not occur because the substances were 
not manufactured domestically. EPA has determined that domestic 
manufacture of the substances may result in significant worker 
exposure. Based on this information the PMN substance meets the concern 
criteria at Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(B), (b)(1)(i)(C), (b)(3)(i), and 
(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300), a two-generation reproduction study (40 CFR 
798.4700), and a 90-day subchronic oral study in rats (40 CFR 798.2650) 
would help characterize the health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.8673.

PMN Number P-95-512

Chemical name: (generic) Aminofluoran derivative.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a color former for 
carbonless copy paper. Based on analogy to neutral organic chemicals, 
EPA is concerned that toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at 
concentrations as low as 1 ppb of the PMN substance in surface waters. 
EPA determined that use of the substance did not present an 
unreasonable risk because significant environmental exposure would not 
occur since the substance was not manufactured domestically. EPA has 
determined that domestic manufacture of the substance may result in 
significant environmental exposure. Based on this information the PMN 
substance meets the concern criteria at Sec. 721.170(b)(4)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a chronic 60-day fish 
early life stage toxicity test in rainbow trout (40 CFR 797.1600) and a 
21-day chronic daphnid toxicity test (40 CFR 797.1330) would help 
characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.646.

PMN Number P-95-513

Chemical name: (generic) N-[2-[(substituted 
dinitrophenyl)azo]diallylamino-4-substituted phenyl] acetamide.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used a colorant. Based on 
analogy to similar substances, EPA is concerned that liver toxicity, 
blood toxicity, oncogenicity, neurotoxicity, and developmental toxicity 
will occur in exposed workers. EPA determined that use of the substance 
did not present an unreasonable risk because significant worker 
exposure would not occur because the substance was not manufactured 
domestically. EPA has determined that domestic manufacture of the 
substance may result in significant worker exposure. Based on this 
information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(C), (b)(3)(ii), and (b)(3)(iii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300), a developmental toxicity test (40 CFR 
798.4900) and a 90-day subchronic oral study in rats (40 CFR 798.2650) 
would help characterize the health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.267.

PMN Number P-95-514

Chemical name: (generic) Substituted diphenylazo dye.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substances will be used as a dye. Based on 
analogy to similar substances, EPA is concerned that liver toxicity, 
blood toxicity, oncogenicity, neurotoxicity, and developmental toxicity 
will occur in exposed workers. EPA determined that use of the 
substances did not present an unreasonable risk because significant 
worker exposure would not occur because the substances were not 
manufactured domestically. EPA has determined that domestic manufacture 
of the substances may result in significant worker exposure. Based on 
this information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(C), (b)(3)(ii), and (b)(3)(iii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300), a developmental toxicity test (40 CFR 
798.4900) and a 90-day subchronic oral study in rats (40 CFR 798.2650) 
would help characterize the health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.2527.

PMN Number P-95-529

Chemical name: (generic) Alkaline titania silica gel.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as an intermediate. 
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on potential silicosis, EPA is concerned that lung effects will in 
workers exposed via inhalation. EPA determined that use of the 
substance as described in the PMN does not present an unreasonable 
risk; significant worker inhalation exposure is not expected because 
the substance will not be manufactured, processed, or used as a powder. 
EPA has determined that manufacture, processing, and use of the 
substance as a powder may result in significant worker inhalation 
exposure. Based on this information, the PMN substance meets the 
concern criteria at Sec. 721.170(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
inhalation study (40 CFR 798.2650) with a 60-day holding period would 
help characterize the human health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.9680.

PMN Number P-95-538

Chemical name: 2-Naphthalenol, heptyl-1-[[(4-phenylazo)phenyl] azo]-, 
ar',ar''-Me derivs.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a colorant in high 
sulfur diesel fuel. Based on data on the potential diaminoazo reduction 
product and by analogy to similar chemicals, EPA is concerned that 
reproductive effects and cancer will occur in workers exposed via 
inhalation. EPA determined that use of the substance as described in 
the PMN does not present an unreasonable risk; significant worker 
inhalation exposure is not expected because the substance will not be 
manufactured, processed, or used as a powder. EPA has determined that 
manufacture, processing, and use of the substance as a powder may 
result in significant worker inhalation exposure. Based on this 
information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(C) and (b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300) and a two-generation reproductive toxicity 
study (40 CFR 798.4700) would help characterize the human health 
effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.5276.

PMN Numbers P-95-655, P-95-782, and P-95-871

Chemical name: (generic) Substituted phenyl azo substituted phenyl 
esters.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substances will be used as textile dyes. 
Based on analogy to similar substances and submitted toxicity data, EPA 
is concerned that liver toxicity, blood toxicity, oncogenicity, kidney 
toxicity, and sensitization will occur in exposed workers. EPA 
determined that use of the substances did not present an unreasonable 
risk because the substances would not be manufactured as a powder and 
significant worker exposure would not occur. EPA has determined that 
manufacture of the substances as a powder may result in significant 
worker exposure. Based on this information the PMN substances meet the 
concern criteria at Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(C), (b)(3)(ii), and 
(b)(3)(iii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300) and a 90-day subchronic oral study in rats 
(40 CFR 798.2650) would help characterize the health effects of the PMN 
substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.3063.

PMN Numbers P-95-979/980/981

Chemical name: Fluorinated carboxylic acid alkali metal salts.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substances will be used as intermediates. 
Based on analogy of the PMN substances to anionic surfactants and 
perfluorinated fatty acids, EPA expects toxicity to aquatic organisms 
at surface water concentrations as low as 100 ppb for P-95-979, 30 ppb 
for P-95-980, and 3 ppb for P-95-981. EPA expects liver toxicity based 
on analogy to a structurally similar substance, developmental toxicity 
based on branched carboxylic acids, and lung toxicity due to 
surfactancy. EPA determined that use of the substances as described in 
the PMN did not present an unreasonable risk because there were no 
significant inhalation exposures or environmental releases. EPA has 
determined that other uses of the substances may result in significant 
inhalation or environmental exposures. Based on this information the 
PMN substances meet the concern criteria at Sec. 721.170 (b)(3)(ii) and 
(b)(4)(iii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
inhalation assay (40 CFR 798.2450) would help characterize the health 
effects of the PMN substances and a fish acute toxicity study (40 CFR 
797.1400), a daphnid acute toxicity study (40 CFR 797.1300) and an 
algal acute toxicity study (40 CFR 797.1050) would help characterize 
the environmental effects of the PMN substances.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4663.

PMN Number P-95-1022

Chemical name: (generic) Polyester silane.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as described in the 
PMN. Based on analogy of the PMN substance to alkoxysilanes EPA expects 
irritation to mucous membranes and lung toxicity. EPA determined that 
use of the substance as described in the PMN did not present an 
unreasonable risk because there were no significant inhalation 
exposures. EPA has determined that industrial uses of the substance may 
result in significant inhalation exposures. Based on this information 
the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at Sec. 721.170(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
inhalation assay (40 CFR 798.2450) would help characterize the health 
effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.9507.

PMN Numbers P-95-1024/1040

Chemical name: (generic) Acrylosilane resins.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substances will be used as described in the 
PMN. Based on analogy of the PMN substances to alkoxysilanes, EPA 
expects irritation to mucous membranes and lung toxicity. EPA 
determined that use of the substances as described in the PMN did not 
present an unreasonable risk because there were no significant 
inhalation exposures. EPA has determined that nonindustrial uses of the 
substances may result in significant inhalation exposures. Based on 
this information the PMN substances meet the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
inhalation assay (40 CFR 798.2450) would help characterize the health 
effects of the PMN substances.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.9495.

PMN Number P-95-1030

Chemical name: (generic) o-Xylene compound.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as described in the 
PMN. Based on toxicity data submitted with the PMN, EPA identified 
health concerns for liver, kidney, thyroid, and developmental toxicity 
and chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms. EPA determined that use of 
the substance as described in the PMN did not present an unreasonable 
risk because significant human or environmental exposure would not 
occur. EPA has determined that use of the substance other than as 
described in the PMN may result in significant human or environmental

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exposure. Based on this information the PMN substance meets the concern 
criteria at Sec. 721.170 (b)(3)(i) and (b)(4)(i).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 28-day contaminated 
sediment test with chironomids and natural sediments would help 
characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.9970.

PMN Number P-95-1208

Chemical name: (generic) Fluorinated acrylic copolymer.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a soil repellant. 
Based on the molecular weight and physical properties of the substance, 
EPA is concerned that a significant risk of lung toxicity would occur. 
EPA determined that use of the substance did not present an 
unreasonable risk because the substance would not be manufactured, 
processed, or used as a powder or an aerosol and significant worker 
inhalation exposure would not occur. EPA has determined that 
manufacture, processing, or use of the substance as a powder or an 
aerosol may result in significant worker inhalation exposure. Based on 
this information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170(b)(3)(ii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 90-day subchronic 
inhalation study in rats (40 CFR 798.2450) would help characterize the 
health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.484.

PMN Number P-95-1242

Chemical name: (generic) Chromate(3-), bis 2-[[substituted-3-[(5sulfo-
1-naphthalenyl)
azo]phenyl]azo]substituted monocycle, trisodium.
CAS number: Not available.
Basis for action: The PMN substance will be used as a leather dye. 
Based on potential azo reduction products, EPA is concerned that blood 
toxicity, oncogenicity, mutagenicity, neurotoxicity, and developmental 
toxicity will occur in exposed workers. EPA determined that use of the 
substance did not present an unreasonable risk because significant 
worker exposure would not occur because the substance was not 
manufactured domestically or in the form of a powder. EPA has 
determined that domestic manufacture of the substance or any use of the 
substance as a powder may result in significant worker exposure. Based 
on this information the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at 
Sec. 721.170 (b)(1)(i)(D) and (b)(3)(iii).
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a 2-year two-species oral 
bioassay (40 CFR 798.3300), a developmental toxicity study (40 CFR 
798.4900), and a 90-day subchronic oral study in rats (40 CFR 798.2650) 
would help characterize the health effects of the PMN substance.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.2095.

PMN Number P-96-175

Chemical name: Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn204)
CAS number: Not applicable.
Effective date of section 5(e) consent order: April 17, 1996.
Basis for section 5(e) consent order: The order was issued under 
section 5 (e)(1)(A)(i), (e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), and (e)(1)(A)(ii)(II), of 
TSCA based on findings that this substance is expected to be produced 
in substantial quantities and there may be significant or substantial 
human exposure to the substances.
Recommended testing: EPA has determined that a sediment and soil 
adsorption isotherm test (40 CFR 796.2750) and a 90-day subchronic 
study via the inhalation route with a 60-day holding period (40 CFR 
798.2450). The PMN submitter has agreed not to exceed the production 
volume limit without performing these tests.
CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.4587.

IV. Objectives and Rationale of the Rule

    During review of the PMNs submitted for the chemical substances 
that are subject to this SNUR, EPA concluded that for 19 of the 45 
substances regulation was warranted under section 5(e) of TSCA, pending 
the development of information sufficient to make reasoned evaluations 
of the health or environmental effects of the substances. The basis for 
such findings is outlined in Unit III of this preamble. Based on these 
findings, section 5(e) consent orders requiring the use of appropriate 
controls were negotiated with the PMN submitters; the SNUR provisions 
for these substances designated herein are consistent with the 
provisions of the section 5(e) orders.
    In the other 26 cases for which the proposed uses are not regulated 
under a section 5(e) order, EPA determined that one or more of the 
criteria of concern established at 40 CFR 721.170 were met.
    EPA is issuing this SNUR for specific chemical substances which 
have undergone premanufacture review to ensure that:
    (1) EPA will receive notice of any company's intent to manufacture, 
import, or process a listed chemical substance for a significant new 
use before that activity begins.
    (2) EPA will have an opportunity to review and evaluate data 
submitted in a SNUR notice before the notice submitter begins 
manufacturing, importing, or processing a listed chemical substance for 
a significant new use.
    (3) When necessary to prevent unreasonable risks EPA will be able 
to regulate prospective manufacturers, importers, or processors of a 
listed chemical substance before a significant new use of that 
substance occurs.
    (4) All manufacturers, importers, and processors of the same 
chemical substance which is subject to a section 5(e) order are subject 
to similar requirements.
Issuance of a SNUR for a chemical substance does not signify that the 
substance is listed on the TSCA Inventory. Manufacturers, importers, 
and processors are responsible for ensuring that a new chemical 
substance subject to a final SNUR is listed on the TSCA Inventory.

V. Direct Final Procedures

    EPA is issuing these SNURs as direct final rules, as described in 
40 CFR 721.160(c)(3) and 721.170(d)(4). In accordance with 40 CFR 
721.160(c)(3)(ii), this rule will be effective January 31, 1997, unless 
EPA receives a written notice by January 2, 1997 that someone wishes to 
make adverse or critical comments on EPA's action. If EPA receives such 
a notice, EPA will publish a notice to withdraw the direct final SNUR 
for the specific substance to which the adverse or critical comments 
apply. EPA will then propose a SNUR for the specific substance 
providing a 30-day comment period.
    This action establishes SNURs for a number of chemical substances. 
Any person who submits a notice of intent to submit adverse or critical 
comments must identify the substance and the new use to which it 
applies. EPA will not withdraw a SNUR for a substance not identified in 
a notice.

VI. Test Data and Other Information

    EPA recognizes that section 5 of TSCA does not require developing 
any particular test data before submission of a SNUN. Persons are 
required only to submit test data in their possession or control and to 
describe any other data known to or reasonably ascertainable by them. 
In cases where a section 5(e) order requires or recommends certain 
testing, Unit III of this preamble lists those recommended tests.
    However, EPA has established production limits in the section 5(e)

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orders for several of the substances regulated under this rule, in view 
of the lack of data on the potential health and environmental risks 
that may be posed by the significant new uses or increased exposure to 
the substances. These production limits cannot be exceeded unless the 
PMN submitter first submits the results of toxicity tests that would 
permit a reasoned evaluation of the potential risks posed by these 
substances. Under recent consent orders, each PMN submitter is required 
to submit each study at least 14 weeks (earlier orders required 
submissions at least 12 weeks) before reaching the specified production 
limit. Listings of the tests specified in the section 5(e) orders are 
included in Unit III of this preamble. The SNURs contain the same 
production volume limits as the consent orders. Exceeding these 
production limits is defined as a significant new use.
    The recommended studies may not be the only means of addressing the 
potential risks of the substance. However, SNUNs submitted for 
significant new uses without any test data may increase the likelihood 
that EPA will take action under section 5(e), particularly if 
satisfactory test results have not been obtained from a prior 
submitter. EPA recommends that potential SNUN submitters contact EPA 
early enough so that they will be able to conduct the appropriate 
tests.
    SNUN submitters should be aware that EPA will be better able to 
evaluate SNUNs which provide detailed information on:
    (1) Human exposure and environmental release that may result from 
the significant new use of the chemical substances.
    (2) Potential benefits of the substances.
    (3) Information on risks posed by the substances compared to risks 
posed by potential substitutes.

VII. Procedural Determinations

    EPA is establishing through this rule some significant new uses 
which have been claimed as CBI. EPA is required to keep this 
information confidential to protect the CBI of the original PMN 
submitter. EPA promulgated a procedure to deal with the situation where 
a specific significant new use is CBI. This procedure appears in 40 CFR 
721.1725(b)(1) and is similar to that in Sec. 721.11 for situations 
where the chemical identity of the substance subject to a SNUR is CBI. 
This procedure is cross-referenced in each of these SNURs.
    A manufacturer or importer may request EPA to determine whether a 
proposed use would be a significant new use under this rule. Under the 
procedure incorporated from Sec. 721.1725(b)(1), a manufacturer or 
importer must show that it has a bona fide intent to manufacture or 
import the substance and must identify the specific use for which it 
intends to manufacture or import the substance. If EPA concludes that 
the person has shown a bona fide intent to manufacture or import the 
substance, EPA will tell the person whether the use identified in the 
bona fide submission would be a significant new use under the rule. 
Since most of the chemical identities of the substances subject to 
these SNURs are also CBI, manufacturers and processors can combine the 
bona fide submission under the procedure in Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) with 
that under Sec. 721.11 into a single step.
    If a manufacturer or importer is told that the production volume 
identified in the bona fide submission would not be a significant new 
use, i.e. it is below the level that would be a significant new use, 
that person can manufacture or import the substance as long as the 
aggregate amount does not exceed that identified in the bona fide 
submission to EPA. If the person later intends to exceed that volume, a 
new bona fide submission would be necessary to determine whether that 
higher volume would be a significant new use. EPA is considering 
whether to adopt a special procedure for use when CBI production volume 
is designated as a significant new use. Under such a procedure, a 
person showing a bona fide intent to manufacture or import the 
substance, under the procedure described in Sec. 721.11, would 
automatically be informed of the production volume that would be a 
significant new use. Thus the person would not have to make multiple 
bona fide submissions to EPA for the same substance to remain in 
compliance with the SNUR, as could be the case under the procedures in 
Sec. 721.1725(b)(1).

VIII. Applicability of Rule to Uses Occurring Before Effective Date 
of the Final Rule

    To establish a significant ``new'' use, EPA must determine that the 
use is not ongoing. The chemical substances subject to this rule have 
recently undergone premanufacture review. Section 5(e) orders have been 
issued for 19 substances and notice submitters are prohibited by the 
section 5(e) orders from undertaking activities which EPA is 
designating as significant new uses. In cases where EPA has not 
received a notice of commencement (NOC) and the substance has not been 
added to the Inventory, no other person may commence such activities 
without first submitting a PMN. For substances for which an NOC has not 
been submitted at this time, EPA has concluded that the uses are not 
ongoing. However, EPA recognizes in cases when chemical substances 
identified in this SNUR are added to the Inventory prior to the 
effective date of the rule, the substances may be manufactured, 
imported, or processed by other persons for a significant new use as 
defined in this rule before the effective date of the rule. However, 39 
of the 45 substances contained in this rule have CBI chemical 
identities, and since EPA has received a limited number of post-PMN 
bona fide submissions, the Agency believes that it is highly unlikely 
that any of the significant new uses described in the following 
regulatory text are ongoing.
    As discussed in the Federal Register of April 24, 1990 (55 FR 
17376) (FRL-3658-5), EPA has decided that the intent of section 
5(a)(1)(B) is best served by designating a use as a significant new use 
as of the date of publication rather than as of the effective date of 
the rule. Thus, persons who begin commercial manufacture, import, or 
processing of the substances regulated through this SNUR will have to 
cease any such activity before the effective date of this rule. To 
resume their activities, these persons would have to comply with all 
applicable SNUR notice requirements and wait until the notice review 
period, including all extensions, expires.
    EPA has promulgated provisions to allow persons to comply with this 
SNUR before the effective date. If a person were to meet the conditions 
of advance compliance under Sec. 721.45(h), the person would be 
considered to have met the requirements of the final SNUR for those 
activities. If persons who begin commercial manufacture, import, or 
processing of the substance between publication and the effective date 
of the SNUR do not meet the conditions of advance compliance, they must 
cease that activity before the effective date of the rule. To resume 
their activities, these persons would have to comply with all 
applicable SNUR notice requirements and wait until the notice review 
period, including all extensions, expires.

IX. Economic Analysis

    EPA has evaluated the potential costs of establishing significant 
new use notice requirements for potential manufacturers, importers, and 
processors of the chemical substance subject to this rule. EPA's 
complete economic analysis is available in the

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public record for this rule (OPPTS-50623).

X. Rulemaking Record

    A record has been established for this rulemaking under docket 
number OPPTS-50623 (including comments and data submitted 
electronically as described below). A public version of this record, 
including printed, paper versions of electronic comments, which does 
not include any information claimed as CBI is available for inspection 
from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. 
The public record is located in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information 
Center Rm. NE-B607, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
    Electronic comments can be sent directly to EPA at: 
[e-mail]
    Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the 
use of special characters and any form of encryption.
    The official record for this rulemaking, as well as the public 
version, as described above will be kept in paper form. Accordingly, 
EPA will transfer all comments received electronically into printed, 
paper form as they are received and will place the paper copies in the 
official rulemaking record which will also include all comments 
submitted directly in writing. The official rulemaking record is the 
paper record maintained at the address in ``ADDRESSES'' at the 
beginning of this document.

XI. Regulatory Assessment Requirements

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this 
action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to review by 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). In addition, this action 
does not require prior consultation with State officials as specified 
by Executive Order 12875 (58 FR 58093, October 28, 1993), nor does it 
involve special considerations of environmental justice related issues 
as required by Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    This action will not result in the annual expenditure of $100 
million or more for State, local, and tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or to the private sector, and is not a Federal mandate, as 
defined by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA)(Pub. L. 104-
4), nor does it uniquely affect small govbernments in any way. As such, 
the requirements of sections 202, 203, and 205 of Title II of the UMRA 
do not apply to this action.
    EPA has determined that this action does not impose any adverse 
economic impacts on a substantial number of small entities. Pursuant 
section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et 
seq.). The Agency has certified that this action will not impose a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
Information relating to this determination is included in the docket 
for this rulemaking. Any comments regarding the economic impacts that 
this action imposes on small entities should be submitted to the Agency 
at the address listed above.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq., an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, an information collection request unless it 
displays a currently valid control number assigned by OMB. The OMB 
control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 
48 CFR chapter 15. The information collection requirements related to 
this action have already been approved by OMB under OMB control number 
2070-0012 (EPA ICR No. 574). This action does not impose any burdens 
requiring additional OMB approval. The public reporting burden for this 
collection of information is estimated to average 100 hours per 
response. The burden estimate includes the time needed for reviewing 
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and 
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 
collection of information.

XII. Submission to Congress and the General Accounting Office

    This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2) 
of the Administrative Procedure Act. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), 
EPA submitted this action to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives and the Comptroller General of the General Accounting 
Office prior to its publication in today's Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: November 21, 1996.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

    Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows:

PART 721--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).

    2. By adding new Sec. 721.267 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.267   N-[2-[(substituted dinitrophenyl)azo]diallylamino-4- 
substituted phenyl] acetamide (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as N-[2-
[(substituted dinitrophenyl)azo]diallylamino-4-substituted phenyl] 
acetamide (PMN P-95-513) is subject to reporting under this section for 
the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(f).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    3. By adding new Sec. 721.336 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.336   Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate copolymer (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate copolymer (PMN P-94-241) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec. 721.80(y)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    4. By adding new Sec. 721.484 to subpart E to read as follows:

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Sec. 721.484   Fluorinated acrylic copolymer (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
fluorinated acrylic copolymer (PMN P-95-1208) is subject to reporting 
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80 (v)(1), (w)(1), (x)(1), and (y)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    5. By adding new Sec. 721.646 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.646   Aminofluoran derivative (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
aminofluoran derivative (PMN P-95-512) is subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(f).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    6. By adding new Sec. 721.785 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.785  Halogenated alkane aromatic compound (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
halogenated alkane aromatic compound (PMN P-94-1747) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(iv), (a)(5)(v), (6)(i), (b) 
(concentration set at 0.1 percent), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) (concentration set at 0.1 percent), 
(g)(1)(vii), (g)(2)(iv), (g)(2)(v), (g)(3)(ii), (g)(4)(iii), and 
(g)(5).
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activites. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (k) are 
applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this 
substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    7. By adding new Sec. 721.979 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.979   l-Aspartic acid, homopolymer and ammonium and potassium 
salts.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances l-Aspartic acid, homopolymer and 
ammonium and potassium salts (P-91-1299 and P-95-1667, P-91-1298, and 
P-91-1297) (CAS Nos. 25608-40-6 and 64723-18-8) are subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Hazard communication program. A significant new use of these 
substance is any manner or method of manufacture, import, or processing 
associated with any use of these substances without providing risk 
notification as follows:
    (A) If as a result of the test data required under the section 5(e) 
consent order for these substances, the employer becomes aware that 
these substances may present a risk of injury to human health or the 
environment the employer must incorporate this new information, and any 
information on methods for protecting against such risk, into a 
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as described in Sec. 721.72(c) within 
90 days from the time the employer becomes aware of the new 
information. If these substances are not being manufactured, imported, 
processed, or used in the employer's workplace, the employer must add 
the new information to an MSDS before the substances are reintroduced 
into the workplace.
    (B) The employer must ensure that persons who will receive, or who 
have received their substances from the employer within 5 years from 
the date the employer becomes aware of the new information described in 
paragraph (a)(2)(i)(A) of this section, are provided an MSDS as 
described in Sec. 721.72(c) containing the information required under 
paragraph (a)(2)(i)(A) of this section within 90 days from the time the 
employer becomes aware of the new information.
    (ii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (h), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of these substances.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    8. By adding new Sec. 721.1737 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.1737   Benzotriazole derivative.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as a benzotriazole 
derivative (PMN P-94-2061) is subject to reporting under this section 
for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this 
section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(4), and (b)(concentration set at 5.0 percent) and (c). 
The following paragraphs apply during manufacturing and processing: 
(a)(5)(ii), (a)(5)(iv), and (a)(5)(v). The following paragraphs apply 
during use: (a)(5)(iii), (a)(5)(viii), (a)(5)(ix), (a)(5)(x), 
(a)(5)(xi), and (a)(6)(ii).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)(concentration set at 5.0 percent), 
(f), (g)(1)(vi), (g)(2)(ii),

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(g)(2)(iii), and (g)(2)(iv). The following additional statements shall 
appear on each label and MSDS required by this paragraph: This 
substance may cause kidney effects. This substance may cause liver 
effects. This substance may cause neurotoxicity effects. This substance 
may cause blood effects.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(1) and (b)(1).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) are 
applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this 
substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    9. By adding new Sec. 721.1738 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.1738   Substituted benzotriazole (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
substituted benzotriazole (PMN P-94-1744) is subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(ii), (a)(5)(iv), (a)(6)(i), 
(b) (concentration set at 1.0%), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) (concentration set at 1.0%), (f), 
(g)(1)(iv), (g)(1)(vi), (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), (g)(2)(iv), 
(g)(2)(v), and (g)(5).
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements specified in 
Sec. 721.125(a) through (i) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, 
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    10. By adding new Sec. 721.2095 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.2095   Chromate(3-), bis 2-[[substituted-3-[(5-sulfo-1-
naphthalenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]substituted monocycle, trisodium (generic 
name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
chromate(3-), bis 2-[[substituted-3-[(5-sulfo-1-naphthalenyl) 
azo]phenyl]azo]substituted monocycle, trisodium (PMN P-95-1242) is 
subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses 
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80 (f), (v)(1), (w)(1), and (y)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    11. By adding new Sec. 721.2097 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.2097   Azo chromium complex dyestuff preparation (generic 
name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as an azo 
chromium complex dyestuff preparation (PMN P-95-240) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec. 721.80 (v)(1), (v)(2), (w)(1), (w)(2), (x)(1), and 
(x)(2).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    12. By adding new Sec. 721.2527 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.2527   Substituted diphenylazo dye (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
substituted diphenylazo dye (PMN P-95-514) is subject to reporting 
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(f).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    13. By adding new Sec. 721.3063 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.3063   Substituted phenyl azo substituted phenyl esters 
(generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified generically as 
substituted phenyl azo substituted phenyl esters (PMNs P-95-655, P-95-
782 and P-95-871) are subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(w)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, 
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this significant new use rule.
    14. By adding new Sec. 721.3628 to subpart E to read as follows:

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Sec. 721.3628   Fatty acids, C(14-18)-unsaturated, branched and linear, 
methyl and butyl esters.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances fatty acids, C(14-18) 
unsaturated, branched and linear, methyl and butyl esters (P-94-1634/
35/36/37/38/39) are subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Hazard communication program. A significant new use of this 
substance is any manner or method of manufacture, import, or processing 
associated with any use of this substance without providing risk 
notification as follows:
    (A) If as a result of the test data required under the section 5(e) 
consent order for this substance, the employer becomes aware that this 
substance may present a risk of injury to human health or the 
environment the employer must incorporate this new information, and any 
information on methods for protecting against such risk, into a 
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as described in Sec. 721.72(c) within 
90 days from the time the employer becomes aware of the new 
information. If this substance is not being manufactured, imported, 
processed, or used in the employer's workplace, the employer must add 
the new information to an MSDS before the substance is reintroduced 
into the workplace.
    (B) The employer must ensure that persons who will receive, or who 
have received this substance from the employer within 5 years from the 
date the employer becomes aware of the new information described in 
paragraph (a)(2)(i)(A) of this section, are provided an MSDS as 
described in Sec. 721.72(c) containing the information required under 
paragraph (a)(2)(i)(A) of this section within 90 days from the time the 
employer becomes aware of the new information.
    (ii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (h), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    15. By adding new Sec. 721.4484 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4484   Halogenated indane (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
halogenated indane (PMN P-94-351) is subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section. The requirements of this section do not apply to P-94-351 
after incorporation into a plastic, resin matrix, or pelletized so 
humans are not reasonally likely to be exposed.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements during manufacture as 
specified in Sec. 721.72 (a)(5)(iii), (a)(5)(iv), (a)(5)(v), 
(a)(5)(vi), (a)(5(vii), (a)(6)(i), (b) (concentration set at 0.1 
percent), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements during manufacture 
as specified in Sec. 721.63 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)(1)(vii), 
(g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), (g)(2)(iv), and (g)(5).
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) are 
applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this 
substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    16. By adding new Sec. 721.4494 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4494   Polycyclic isocyanate.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as a polycyclic 
isocyanate (PMN P-94-437) is subject to reporting under this section 
for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this 
section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(i), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), 
(a)(6)(iii), (a)(6)(iv), (a)(6)(v), (a)(6)(vi), (b) (concentration set 
at 1.0%), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) (concentration set at 1.0 percent), 
(f), (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), 
(g)(2)(iv), (g)(2)(v), (g)(3)(i), (g)(3)(ii), (g)(4)(i), and (g)(5). In 
addition the following human health and environmental hazard and 
precautionary statements shall appear on each label as specified in 
paragraph (b) of this section and the MSDS as specified in paragraph 
(c) of this section: This substance may cause skin sensitization. This 
substance may cause pulmonary sensitization.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(3), (b)(3), and (c)(3).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a) through (i) and (k) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    17. By adding new Sec. 721.4497 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4497   Aliphatic polyisocyanates (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified generically as 
aliphatic polyisocyanates (P-91-1210 and P-92-714) are subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section. Non-spray uses are exempt from the 
provisions of this rule.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(iii), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(i), 
(a)(5)(ii), (a)(5)(iii), (a)(5)(viii), (a)(5)(ix), (a)(5)(x), 
(a)(5)(xi), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (a)(6)(iv), (b) (concentration set 
at 1.0 percent), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) (concentration set at 1.0 percent), 
(f), (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), 
(g)(2)(iv), (g)(2)(v), and (g)(5). Manufacturers, importers, and 
processors who

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implement the product stewardship provisions of the section 5(e) 
consent order for these substances are exempt from the requirements of 
Secs. 721.63 and 721.72.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a) through (h) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance. Manufacturers, importers, 
and processors who implement the product stewardship provisions or keep 
records as required by the section 5(e) consent order for these 
substances are exempt from the requirements of Sec. 721.125.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Applicability of Sec. 721.5. The provisions of Sec. 721.5 do 
not apply to manufacturers, importers, and processors, implementing the 
product stewardship provisions in the section 5(e) consent order for 
these substances.
    18. By adding new Sec. 721.4525 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4525   Isothiazolinone derivatives (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified generically as 
isothiazolinone derivatives (PMNs P-95-116/117) are subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(f).
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (where n = 10).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to 
manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    19. By adding new Sec. 721.4587 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4587   Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn204) (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as lithium 
manganese oxide (LiMn204) (P-96-175) is subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Hazard communication program. A significant new use of this 
substance is any manner or method of manufacture, import, or processing 
associated with any use of these substances without providing risk 
notification as follows:
    (A) If as a result of the test data required under the section 5(e) 
consent order for these substances, the employer becomes aware that 
these substances may present a risk of injury to human health or the 
environment the employer must incorporate this new information, and any 
information on methods for protecting against such risk, into a 
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as described in Sec. 721.72(c) within 
90 days from the time the employer becomes aware of the new 
information. If these substances are not being manufactured, imported, 
processed, or used in the employer's workplace, the employer must add 
the new information to an MSDS before the substances are reintroduced 
into the workplace.
    (B) The employer must ensure that persons who will receive, or who 
have received their substances from the employer within 5 years from 
the date the employer becomes aware of the new information described in 
paragraph (a)(2)(i)(A) of this section, are provided an MSDS as 
described in Sec. 721.72(c) containing the information required under 
paragraph (a)(2)(i)(A) of this section within 90 days from the time the 
employer becomes aware of the new information.
    (ii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (h), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of these substances.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    20. By adding new Sec. 721.4663 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4663   Fluorinated carboxylic acid alkali metal salts.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified as fluorinated 
carboxylic acid alkali metal salts (PMNs P-95-979/980/981) are subject 
to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described 
in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec. 721.80 (v)(2), (w)(2), and (x)(2).
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4), (N = 100 ppb for P-95-979), (N = 30 ppb for 
P-95-980), and (N = 3 ppb for P-95-981).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to 
manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    21. By adding new Sec. 721.4668 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4668   Hydrated alkaline earth metal salts of metalloid 
oxyanions.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as hydrated alkaline 
earth metal salts of metalloid oxyanions (PMN P-94-1557) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(4), (a)(5)(iii), (a)(5)(iv), (a)(5)(v), (a)(5)(vi), 
(a)(5)(vii), (a)(5)(viii), (a)(6)(i), (b), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)(1)(vi), (g)(1)(ix), 
(g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), (g)(2)(iv), and (g)(5).
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(q).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g), (h), and (i) are applicable 
to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.

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    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.
    22. By adding new Sec. 721.4685 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.4685   Substituted purine metal salt (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
substituted purine metal salt (PMN P-95-175) is subject to reporting 
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (where N = 8)
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    23. By adding new Sec. 721.5276 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.5276   2-Naphthalenol, heptyl-1-[[(4-phenylazo)phenyl]azo]-, 
ar',ar''-Me derivs.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 2-naphthalenol, 
heptyl-1-[[(4-phenylazo)phenyl] azo]-, ar',ar''-Me derivs (PMN P-95-
538) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new 
uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80 (v)(1), (w)(1), and (x)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125(a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    24. By adding new Sec. 721.5545 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.5545   3-(Dichloroacetyl)-5-(2-furanyl)-2,2-dimethyl-
oxazolidine.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 3-(dichloroacetyl)-
5-(2-furanyl)-2,2-dimethyloxazolidine (PMN P-93-1694) (CAS no. 121776-
57-6) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant 
new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.63 (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5)(i), (a)(6)(i), (b) 
(concentration set at 0.1%), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) (concentration set at 0.1%), (f), 
(g)(1)(iv), (g)(1)(vii), (g)(1)(ix), (g)(2)(iii), (g)(2)(iv), 
(g)(2)(v), (g)(3)(i), (g)(3)(ii), and (g)(5).
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activites. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80 (b), (c), (k) (as a seed safener), and (o).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) are 
applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this 
substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    25. By adding new Sec. 721.5930 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.5930   Phenylenebis[imino  (chlorotriazinyl)imino(substituted 
naphthyl)azo(substituted phenyl)azo, sodium salt (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
phenylenebis[imino  (chlorotriazinyl)imino(substituted naphthyl)azo 
(substituted phenyl) azo, sodium salt (PMN P-95-274) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(f).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    26. By adding new Sec. 721.6097 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.6097   Phosphoric acid derivative (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as a 
phosphoric acid derivative (PMN P-95-284) is subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 
(a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    27. By adding new Sec. 721.8673 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.8673   [(Disubstituted phenyl)]azo dihydro hydroxy alkyl oxo 
alkyl-substituted-pyridines (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified generically as 
[(disubstituted phenyl)]azo dihydro hydroxy alkyl oxo alkyl-
substituted-pyridines (PMN P-95-510/511) are subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(f).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125

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(a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this significant new use rule.
    28. By adding new Sec. 721.9495 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.9495   Acrylosilane resins.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified as acrylosilane 
resins (PMNs P-95-1024/1040) are subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec. 721.80(l).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125(a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    29. By adding new Sec. 721.9507 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.9507   Polyester silane.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as a polyester silane 
(P-95-1022) is subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec. 721.80(l).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.
    30. By adding new Sec. 721.9680 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.9680   Alkaline titania silica gel (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as an 
alkaline titania silica gel (PMN P-95-529) is subject to reporting 
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80 (v)(1), (w)(1), and (x)(1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of these substances.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this significant new use rule.
    31. By adding new Sec. 721.9970 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec. 721.9970   o-Xylene compound (generic name).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as an o-
xylene compound (PMN P-95-1030) is subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec. 721.80(j).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in 
Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers, 
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.

[FR Doc. 96-30474 Filed 11-29-96; 8:45 am]
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