01-3873. Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from December 20, 2000 to January 09, 2001, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

ADDRESSES:

Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPPTS-51963 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Cunningham, Director, Office of Program Management and Evaluation, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7401), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: [phone]; e-mail address: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action applies directly to the submitter of the premanufacture notices addressed in the action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

1. Electronically. You may obtain copies of this document and certain other available documents from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/​. On the Home Page select “Laws and Regulations,” “Regulations and Proposed Rules,” and then look up the entry for this document under the “Federal Register—Environmental Documents.” You can also go directly to the Federal Register listings at http://www.epa.gov/​fedrgstr/​.

2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for this action under docket control number OPPTS-51963. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, any test data submitted by the manufacturer/importer and other information related to this action, including any information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). This official record includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. The public version of the official record does not include any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted during an applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North East Mall Rm. B-607, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC. The Center is open from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the Center is [phone].

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPPTS-51963 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Document Control Office (7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.

2. In person or by courier. Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO) in East Tower Rm. G-099, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is [phone].

3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by e-mail to: “[e-mail],” or mail your computer disk to the address identified in this unit. Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Comments and data will also be accepted on standard disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. All comments in electronic form must be identified by docket control number OPPTS-51963 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the official record. Information not marked confidential will be included in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments:

1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.

2. Describe any assumptions that you used.

3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views.

4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide.

5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.

6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection activity.

7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this document.

8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from December 20, 2000 to January 09, 2001, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs

This status report identifies the PMNs and TMEs, both pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. If you are interested in information that is not included in the following tables, you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access additional non-CBI information that may be available. The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

In table I, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the PMNs received by EPA during this period: the EPA case number assigned to the PMN; the date the PMN was received by EPA; the projected end date for EPA's review of the PMN; the submitting manufacturer; the potential uses identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical identity.

Table I.—60 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 12/20/00 to 01/09/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-01-0185	12/20/00	03/20/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical Division	(S) Asphalt emulsifier	(G) Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction Products with castor oil and substituted amines
P-01-0186	12/20/00	03/20/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical Division	(S) Asphalt emulsifier salt	(G) Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction Products with castor oil and substituted amines, hydrochlorides
P-01-0187	12/20/00	03/20/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical Division	(S) Asphalt emulsifier salt	(G) Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction Products with castor oil and substituted amines, acetates
P-01-0188	12/20/00	03/20/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical Division	(S) Asphalt emulsifier salt	(G) Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction Products with castor oil and substituted amines, phosphates
P-01-0189	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(G) Polymerization initiator	(G) Peroxy ester
P-01-0190	12/21/00	03/21/01	CBI	(S) Energy (ultraviolet or electron beam) curing resins for coatings applied onto metal, wood, paper and plastics	(G) Polyester acrylate
P-01-0191	12/21/00	03/21/01	CBI	(G) Adhesive	(G) Modified polyolefin
P-01-0192	12/20/00	03/20/01	Reichhold, Inc	(S) Primer coatings and flooring	(G) Reaction product of aliphatic amines with fatty acids, phthalic anhydride and epoxide oligomers
P-01-0193	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(G) Polymeric binder	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-01-0194	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0195	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0196	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0197	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0198	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0199	12/20/00	03/20/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0200	12/21/00	03/21/01	Dystar L.P.	(S) Dyestuff for the coloration of polyamide fibers	(G) 1,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-(substituted)-5-hydroxy-6-(substituted)-, disodium salt
P-01-0201	12/22/00	03/22/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant for metalworking, cutting and drilling applications	(G) Mixed esters of thoxytriethanolamine, polyol, and fatty acids
P-01-0202	12/22/00	03/22/01	Air Products and Chemicals Inc	(S) Curing agent for epoxy coating systems	(G) Polyamine adduct
P-01-0203	12/26/00	03/26/01	CBI	(G) Additive	(G) Alkanedioic acid diester
P-01-0204	12/26/00	03/26/01	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Component of silicone release emulsion	(S) Siloxanes and Silicones, lauryl me
P-01-0205	12/26/00	03/26/01	Mitsubishi Gas Chemical america, Inc	(S) Extender for epoxy resin paint	(S) Formaldehyde. polymer with 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene*
P-01-0206	12/27/00	03/27/01	Estron Chemical, Inc	(S) Flow control additive for industrial coatings	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-01-0207	12/27/00	03/27/01	Reichhold, Inc	(S) Binder for glass	(G) Unsaturated polyester resin
P-01-0208	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Reactive diluent	(G) Polyester polycarbamate
P-01-0209	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Reactive diluent	(G) Polyester polycarbamate
P-01-0210	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Reactive diluent	(G) Polyester polycarbamate
P-01-0211	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Reactive diluent	(G) Polyester polycarbamate
P-01-0212	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Reactive diluent	(G) Polyester polycarbamate
P-01-0213	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0214	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0215	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0216	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0217	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0218	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(S) Binder/tackifier for inks	(G) Hydrocarbon resin
P-01-0219	12/27/00	03/27/01	Shin ETSU Microsi, Inc	(S) Ingredient for electric/electronic components seal	(S) Oxirane, 2,2'-[1,6-naphthalenediylbis (oxymethylene)]bis-
P-01-0220	12/28/00	03/28/01	3M company	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylate polymer
P-01-0221	12/28/00	03/28/01	CBI	(S) Organic synthesis intermediate	(G) Xanthylium, 3,6-diamino-9-(2-sulfophenyl)-, N,N'-bis(mixed 2-substituted phenyl) derivs., inner salts
P-01-0222	12/28/00	03/28/01	Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc	(S) UV curable resin for glass fiber coatings	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-01-0223	12/28/00	03/28/01	CBI	(G) Component of manufactured consumer article - contained use	(G) Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(methylamino)-9-(2-sulfophenyl)-, N,N'-bis(mixed 2-substituted phenyl) derivs., inner salts
P-01-0224	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(G) Filler treatment	(G) Organosilane ester
P-01-0225	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(G) Filler treatment	(G) Organosilane ester
P-01-0226	12/27/00	03/27/01	CBI	(G) Filler treatment	(G) Organosilane ester
P-01-0227	12/28/00	03/28/01	CBI	(G) Component of manufactured consumer article - contained use	(G) Decyl 4-nitrobenzene derivative
P-01-0228	12/28/00	03/28/01	3M company	(G) Film coating additive	(G) Acrylate polymer
P-01-0229	12/28/00	03/28/01	CBI	(G) Component of manufactured consumer article - contained use	(G) 1,4-butanediyl, diethyl derivative
P-01-0230	12/29/00	03/29/01	Ashland Inc	(G) Resin additive	(G) Hydrolyzed silane
P-01-0231	12/29/00	03/29/01	CBI	(G) An open,non-dispersive use	(G) Hydrogenated rosin ester
P-01-0232	01/02/01	04/02/01	3M company	(S) Fire extinguishing agent	(G) Perfluoroalkyl derivative
P-01-0233	12/29/00	03/29/01	CBI	(G) Resin for coating	(G) Modified acrylic resin
P-01-0234	12/29/00	03/29/01	CBI	(G) Resin for coating	(G) Modified acrylic resin
P-01-0235	01/03/01	04/03/01	CBI	(S) Intermediate	(G) Substituted cyclohexanediamine
P-01-0236	01/03/01	04/03/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Acrylic polymer salt
P-01-0237	01/03/01	04/03/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Acrylic polymer salt
P-01-0238	01/08/01	04/08/01	Wacker Silicones Corporation	(S) New pigment for use in automotive finishes	(G) Modified polyacrylate
P-01-0239	01/08/01	04/08/01	CBI	(G) Epoxy hardener - open, non-dispersive use	(G) Part acrylated epoxy cresol novolac acrylate
P-01-0240	01/08/01	04/08/01	CBI	(G) UV sensitive resin - open, non-dispersive use	(G) Carboxylated epoxy cresol novolac acrylate
P-01-0241	01/09/01	04/09/01	Image Polymers company	(S) Toner binder	(G) Polyether polyol
P-01-0242	01/08/01	04/08/01	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Cure catalyst	(S) Iodonium, (3-methylphenyl)phenyl-, ar'-c12-13-branched alkyl derivs., (oc-6-11)-hexafluoroantimonates(1-)
P-01-0243	01/09/01	04/09/01	CBI	(G) Ion exchange resin for water treatment	(G) Crosslinked copolymer of substituted polystyrene
P-01-0244	01/09/01	04/09/01	CBI	(G) Syntan	(G) Co-polymer of acrylic esters

In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

Table II.—27 Notices of Commencement From: 12/20/00 to 01/09/01

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0189	12/27/00	12/04/00	(G) Modified polyurethane
P-00-0756	12/22/00	12/19/00	(G) Isocyanate-terminated polyester polyurethane polymer
P-00-0773	12/21/00	12/13/00	(S) 1-dodecanesulfonyl chloride
P-00-0873	01/09/01	12/12/00	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-00-0874	01/09/01	12/12/00	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-00-0911	12/27/00	12/07/00	(G) Perfluorinated organic peroxide
P-00-0997	12/22/00	11/28/00	(G) 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-(substituted)-4-substituted-3-[[4-[[2-(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]azo]-, salt
P-00-1029	12/26/00	12/07/00	(G) Substituted pyridine
P-00-1052	12/27/00	12/06/00	(G) Epoxy modified silicone
P-00-1099	12/21/00	12/07/00	(G) A functionalized polymethine infra red absorber
P-00-1136	12/22/00	12/11/00	(G) Substituted alkenyl succinic anhydride reaction product with polyalkylenepolyamine, alkylphenol, hydroxyalkylcarboxylic acid and an aldehyde
P-00-1198	01/08/01	12/29/00	(G) Alkohol alkoxylate
P-96-1572	01/04/01	12/18/00	(G) Hydrophobically modified polyethylene glycol - aminoplast copolymer
P-98-0287	12/22/00	12/07/00	(S) Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-.kappa.c)-, cobalt(2+) potassium (1:1:2), (0c-6-11)-
P-99-1052	01/05/01	12/17/00	(S) Cellulose, acetate butanoate, carboxymethyl ether
P-99-1408	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic Chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1409	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic Chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1410	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1411	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1412	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1413	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1414	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1415	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1416	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1417	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-99-1418	12/20/00	11/21/00	(G) Modified polyether (generic chemical name for all substances)
P-91-0202	01/08/01	11/22/00	(S) 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid; 1,2-ehtanediol; 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis; [isopropanol, ti(4+)salt

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: January 31, 2000.

Deborah A. Williams,

Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.