98-5562. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 10620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5562]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44646; FRL-5775-9]


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 phenol 
(CAS No. 108-95-2). 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 phenol were submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers 
Association pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent 
agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and were received by EPA on January 
16, 1998. The final report was submitted on behalf of the following 
test sponsors: Allied Signal Inc.; Aristech Chemical Corporation; 
Dakota Gasification Company; Dow Chemical Company; Georgia Gulf 
Corporation; General Electric Corporation; GIRSA, Inc.; JLM Industries 
Inc.; Kalama Chemical, Inc.; Merichem Company; Mitsubishi International 
Corporation; Mitsui Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.; Shell Chemical Company; and 
Texaco Refining Marketing. The submission includes a final report 
entitled ``Two-Week (Ten Day) Inhalation Toxicity and Two-Week Recovery 
Study of Phenol Vapor in the Rat.'' This chemical is produced in 
substantial quantities and is used in numerous consumer products.
    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-44646). 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: February 24, 1998.

Charles M. Auer,

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

[FR Doc. 98-5562 Filed 3-3-98; 8:45 am]
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