98-12029. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25040-25041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12029]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44648; FRL-5788-9]


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 alkyl 
glycidyl ether (CAS No. 120547-52-6) and tertiary amyl methyl ether 
(TAME) (CAS No. 994-05-8). These data were submitted pursuant to 
enforceable testing consent agreements/orders 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 Alkyl Glycidyl 
Ether Task Force. The 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 March 18, 1998. The submission includes a final 
report entitled ``In Vitro Mammalian Cell Gene Mutation Test with an 
Independent Repeat Assay.'' This chemical is used as an epoxy resin 
additive and as a modifier for other epoxides in flooring adhesives.
    Test data for tertiary amyl methyl ether were submitted by the 
American Petroleum Institute (API), on behalf of the Tertiary Amyl 
Methyl Ether (TAME) Consortium. The report was also submitted pursuant 
to a TSCA section 4 enforceable consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 
799.5000. EPA received the report on March 27, 1998. The submission 
includes a final report entitled ``Two-Generation Reproductive Toxicity 
Evaluation of Inhaled Tertiary Amyl Methyl Ether (TAME) Vapor in CD 
(Sprague-Dawley) Rats.'' This chemical is widely seen as a possible 
additive to gasoline.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data 
submissions. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submissions.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44648). 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 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.


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    Dated: April 27, 1998.

Charles M. Auer,

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

[FR Doc. 98-12029 Filed 5-5-98; 8:45 am]
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