96-7274. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 13192]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-7274]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44623; FRL-5358-3]


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 n-butyl 
acetate (CAS No. 123-86-4), 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, [phone], TDD [phone]; 
e-mail:[e-mail].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
consent orders must contain a statement that the results of testing 
conducted pursuant to testing consent orders will be announced to the 
public in accordance with section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for n-butyl acetate were submitted by the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel on behalf of the following 
sponsors: Aristech Chemical Corporation, BASF Corporation, BP 
Chemicals, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Hoechst Celanese Chemical 
Group, Inc., Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., Shell Oil Company, Union Carbide 
Corporation, and Vista Chemical Company pursuant to a consent order at 
40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on March 6, 1996. The 
submission includes a final report entitled ``n-Butyl Acetate, A Two-
week Inhalation Probe Study in the Rat.'' This chemical is used as a 
solvent for coatings, as a process solvent, and for miscellaneous 
solvent uses.
    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-44623). 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: March 19, 1996.

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

[FR Doc. 96-7274 Filed 3-25-96; 8:45 am]
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