[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-29380]
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[Federal Register: November 29, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44614; FRL-4922-4]
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 isobutanol
(CAS No. 78-83-1), submitted pursuant to a final test rule 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: Section 4(d) of TSCA requires EPA to publish
a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under section 4(a) within
15 days after it is received.
I. Test Data Submissions
Test data for isobutanol were submitted by the Chemical
Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel pursuant to a test rule at
40 CFR 799.5050. They were received by EPA on September 29, 1994. The
submission describes an acute neurotoxicity study of isobutanol in
Sprague-Dawley rats. This chemical is used in direct solvent uses, in
the preparation of isobutylamines, as a lube oil additive, in the
preparation of isobutyl acetate, and in the preparation of amino
resins.
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-44614). 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. B-607
Northeast Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Test data.
Dated: November 18, 1994.
Denise M. Keehner,
Acting Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-29380 Filed 11-28-94; 8:45 am]
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