[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 19 (Friday, January 28, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-1959]
[Federal Register: January 28, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44605; FRL-4754-4]
TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the receipt of test data on acrylic acid
(CAS No. 79-10-7), submitted pursuant to a testing consent order under
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Publication of this notice is
in compliance with section 4(d) of TSCA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director,
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4
consent orders must contain a statement that results of testing
conducted pursuant to these testing consent orders will be announced to
the public in accordance with section 4(d).
I. Test Data Submissions
Test data for acrylic acid were submitted by the Basic Acrylic
Monomer Manufacturers on behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant to a
testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on
December 2, 1993. The submission contains a comparative bioavailability
study in male mice and rats, an amendment to the study, and an analysis
of tissues. This chemical is used in surface coatings; polyacrylic acid
and salts, including superabsorbant polymers, detergents, water
treatment and dispersants; textiles and nonwovens; exports; adhesives
and sealants; leather and polishes; paper coating; miscellaneous acid
and ester uses, including specialty acrylates.
EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data
submissions. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any
determination as to the completeness of the submissions.
II. Public Record
EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d)
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44605). This record
includes copies of all studies reported in this notice. The record is
available for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except legal holidays, in the TSCA Public Docket Office, Rm. ET-G102,
401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Test data.
Dated: January 14, 1994.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-1959 Filed 1-27-94; 8:45 am]
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