97-6016. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11183-11184]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6016]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44638; FRL-5593-2]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on n-amyl 
acetate (CAS No. 628-63-7). These data were submitted pursuant to a 
neurotoxicity testing program conducted in rats which was required 
under an enforceable testing consent agreement/order issued by EPA 
under section 4 of 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, [phone], TDD [phone]; 
e-mail:[e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
enforceable consent agreements/orders must contain a statement that 
results of testing conducted pursuant to testing enforceable consent 
agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance with 
section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for n-amyl acetate were submitted by Regnet Environmental 
Services, Inc. on behalf of the Union Carbide Corporation pursuant to a 
TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 
799.5000. EPA granted Union Carbide Corporation a 2-week extension for 
submission of this report and received the data on February 6, 1997. 
The submission includes a final report entitled ``An Acute 
Neurotoxicity Study of a Single Inhalation Whole-Body Exposure of n-
Amyl Acetate Vapor (with a 2-week observation) in the Albino Rat.'' n-
Amyl acetate is primarily used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers 
and paints. Other large uses are as extraction solvents in penicillin 
manufacture and electrostatic spray coatings for automobiles. 
Miscellaneous uses include a solvent in photographic film, leather 
polishes, dry cleaning preparations, and as a flavoring agent.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this data 
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submission.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44638). This record 
includes a copy of the study 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 Nonconfidential Information Center 
(also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast 
Mall, e-mail address: [e-mail]., 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: March 3, 1997.

Charles M. Auer,

Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

[FR Doc. 97-6016 Filed 3-10-97; 8:45 am]
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