96-11618. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 91 (Thursday, May 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 21179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11618]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44625; FRL-5365-4]


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 data from a test 
designed to determine the presence of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins 
and polychlorinated dibenzofurans in chloranil (CAS No. 118-75-2). 
These data were submitted pursuant to a final test rule 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: Section 4(d) of TSCA requires EPA to publish 
a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data 
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under section 4(a) within 
15 days after these data are received by EPA.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data were submitted by Chugai Boyeki (America) Corporation for 
their chloranil pursuant to a TSCA section 4 test rule at 40 CFR Part 
766 and were received by EPA on March 26, 1996. The submission includes 
a final report entitled ``Analysis of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins 
and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans in Chloranil.'' The testing was 
conducted to determine the presence of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-
dioxins and dibenzofurans in chloranil, a chemical used in the 
production of pigments and dyes, and as a binding agent in the 
production of tires. EPA promulgated this test rule because of concern 
that certain organic chemicals may be contaminated by polyhalogenated 
dibenzo-p-dioxins and/or polyhalogenated dibenzofurans and may present 
an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.
    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-44625). 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 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: April 29, 1996.

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

[FR Doc. 96-11618 Filed 5-8-96; 8:45 am]
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