98-8424. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 15403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8424]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44647; FRL-5780-2]


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 alkyl 
glycidyl ether (CAS No. 120547-52-6). These data were submitted 
pursuant to 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 
procedures specified in section 4(d) of TSCA.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for alkyl glycidyl ether were submitted by the Society of 
the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) Epoxy Resin Systems AGE Task Force. 
The following companies comprise the Task Force: Air Products and 
Chemicals Inc.; Callaway Chemical Company; Ciba-Geigy Corporation; CVC 
Specialty Chemicals; and Shell Chemical Company. The submission 
includes a final report entitled ``Alkyl Glycidyl Ether: 13-Week 
Neurotoxicity Study in Fischer 344 Rats.'' This report was submitted 
pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/
order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and was received by EPA on February 13, 1998. 
This chemical is used as an epoxy resin additive and as a modifier for 
other epoxides in flooring and adhesives.
    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-44647). 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, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Requests for documents 
should be sent in writing to: Environmental Protection Agency, TSCA 
Nonconfidential Information Center (7407), 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460 or fax: [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: March 20, 1998.

Charles M. Auer,

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

[FR Doc. 98-8424 Filed 3-30-98; 8:45 am]
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