[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 105 (Monday, June 2, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29688-29694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14302]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 721
[OPPTS-50625, etc.; FRL-5595-1]
Proposed Revocation of Significant New Use Rules For Certain
Acrylate Substances
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to revoke significant new use rules (SNURs)
for 96 substances promulgated under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances based on
new toxicity data. Based on the data, the Agency determined that it
could no longer support a finding that activities not described in the
TSCA section 5(e) consent order may result in significant changes in
human exposure.
DATES: Written comments must be received by July 2, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Each comment must bear the appropriate docket control number
OPPTS-50625, etc. All comments should be sent in triplicate to: OPPT
Document Control Officer (7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW., Room G-099,
East Tower, Washington, DC 20460.
Comments and data may also be submitted electronically by following
the instructions under Unit V of this preamble. No confidential
business information (CBI) should be submitted through e-mail.
All comments which are claimed confidential must be clearly marked
as such. Three additional sanitized copies of any comments containing
CBI must also be submitted. Nonconfidential versions of comments on
this proposed rule will be placed in the rulemaking record and will be
available for public inspection. Unit IV of this preamble contains
additional information on submitting comments containing CBI.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director,
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543A, 401
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) 554-1404; TDD: (202)
554-0551; e-mail: TSCA-Hotline@epamail.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register referenced for each
substance, OPPTS-50581A, October 31, 1990 (55 FR 46001); OPPTS-50582,
August 15, 1990 (55 FR 33303); OPPTS-50583, August 9, 1990 (55 FR
32414); OPPTS-50585, September 28, 1990 (55 FR 39899); OPPTS-50587A,
June 5, 1991 (56 FR 25988); OPPTS-50591, April 25, 1991 (56 FR 19238);
OPPTS-50592, August 13, 1991 (56 FR 40212); OPPTS-50601, September 23,
1992 (57 FR 44070); OPPTS-50603, July 20, 1992 (57 FR 31969); OPPTS-
50608, June 8, 1993 (58 FR 32236); OPPTS-50612, October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51681); OPPTS-50613, October 4, 1993 (58 FR 51706); OPPTS-50615, May
27, 1994 (59 FR 27483); and OPPTS-50620, March 1, 1995 (60 FR
11042)(FRL-4868-4); EPA issued a SNUR establishing significant new uses
for the substances listed in Unit II of this preamble. Because of
additional data EPA has received for these substances, EPA is proposing
to revoke the SNURs.
I. Proposed Revocations
EPA is proposing to revoke the significant new use and
recordkeeping requirements for the following chemical substances under
40 CFR part 721, subpart E. In Unit II of this preamble, EPA provides a
brief description for the substances, including its premanufacture
notice (PMN) number, chemical name (generic name if the specific name
is claimed as CBI), CAS number (if assigned), Federal Register
reference, docket number, and the CFR citation removed in the
regulatory text section of this proposed rule. Further background
information for the substances is contained in the rulemaking record
referenced in Unit III of this preamble.
II. Basis for Revocation of SNURs
While these rules were being promulgated, a voluntary testing
program was being developed jointly by EPA and industry and was
subsequently conducted by a group of acrylate manufacturers affected by
acrylate regulation, the Specialty Acrylates Manufacturers (SAM). EPA
and SAM negotiated this voluntary testing program for this category of
chemicals based on SAM's commitment to conduct toxicity testing for
acrylate and methacrylate substances. The purpose of the testing
program was to cooperatively supply test data to address EPA's health
concerns for the acrylate category. SAM conducted several short-term
studies on a series of acrylates and methacrylates and two long-term
dermal bioassays on Triethylene Glycol Diacrylate (TREGDA) and
Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (TREGDMA). TREGDA has previously been
shown to be positive in a limited dermal carcinogenicity study. This
testing was intended to correlate activity in certain short-term assays
with longer-term carcinogenic potential, as well as to better
characterize the toxicity of the acrylate chemical category generally.
After reviewing the test data generated by the voluntary testing
program, including the long-term bioassays, EPA found that neither
TREGDA nor TREGDMA were carcinogenic under the conditions of the
studies. Based on the TREGDMA bioassay and data for other
methacrylates, EPA no longer supports the carcinogenicity concern for
methacrylates. However, in the case of TREGDA, the maximum tolerated
dose (MTD) may not have been attained because skin irritation noted in
the range finding studies was not present over the entire term of the
bioassay. Therefore, because the MTD may not have been attained in the
TREGDA study, and based on available data for other acrylates, EPA
still has concerns that some acrylates may be carcinogenic after
repeated application at higher doses.
Based on these findings EPA's regulation of the acrylates category
under TSCA section 5(e) has changed. EPA no longer regulates these
chemicals as a category for health concerns. However, if an acrylate or
methacrylate substance is structurally similar to a substance for which
EPA has positive toxicity data, EPA may regulate that substance under
section 5(e) of TSCA based on its potential unreasonable risk.
Henceforth this will be done on a case-by-case basis and is expected to
effectively eliminate regulation of most acrylates and methacrylates
for health concerns, especially higher molecular weight and polymeric
substances. EPA will continue to evaluate the acrylate category for
ecotoxicity. These substances often have low environmental releases
during their manufacture, processing, and use which will continue to
limit unreasonable risk findings under section 5(e) of TSCA for the
environmental toxicity of this class of chemicals.
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Despite the fact that EPA no longer expects to make a potential
unreasonable risk finding under TSCA section 5(e) for most new
acrylates and methacrylates, EPA still recommends the use of personal
protective equipment for workers exposed to new or existing chemical
acrylates and methacrylates. In the case of dermal exposure, impervious
gloves and protective clothing are recommended, and in the case of
inhalation exposure, an appropriate National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved respirator or engineering controls
to reduce or eliminate workplace exposures.
PMN Numbers P-84-176, P-84-180, P-84-181, P-84-182, P-84-183, P-84-184,
P-84-341, P-84-342, P-84-343, P-84-344, and P-85-703
Chemical name: (generic) Certain acrylates.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: June 5, 1991 (56 FR
25988).
Docket number: OPPTS-50587A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.325.
PMN Number P-91-1464
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted diacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: June 8, 1993 (58 FR
32236).
Docket number: OPPTS-50608.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.370.
PMN Number P-85-415
Chemical name: (generic) Monoacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (58
FR 39901).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.390.
PMN Number P-89-423
Chemical name: (generic) Polyalkylpolysilazane, bis(substituted
acrylate).
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46001).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.400.
PMN Number P-85-1013
Chemical name: (generic) Aliphatic diurethane acrylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45997).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.415.
PMN Numbers P-85-296 and P-85-298
Chemical name: (generic) Amino acrylate monomers.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45997).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.460.
PMN Number P-92-1313
Chemical name: (generic) Aliphatic difunctional acrylic acid ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51681).
Docket number: OPPTS-50612.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.470.
PMN Number P-86-387
Chemical name: (generic) Modified acrylic ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: August 9, 1990 (55 FR
32414).
Docket number: OPPTS-50583.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.490
PMN Number P-86-1692
Chemical name: (generic) Benzene, substituted, alkyl acrylate
derivative.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: August 15, 1990 (55 FR
33303).
Docket number: OPPTS-50582.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.1175.
PMN Number P-86-1739
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted benzenedicarboxylic acid,
poly(alkyl acrylate) derivative.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39899).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.1575.
PMN Number P-89-424
Chemical name: (generic) Carbamic acid, (trialkyloxy silyalkyl)-
substituted acrylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45998).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.2050.
PMN Number P-92-1134
Chemical name: (generic) Cyclic phosphazene, methacrylate derivative.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51683).
Docket number: OPPTS-50612.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.2170.
PMN Numbers P-85-1169 and 85-1170
Chemical name: (generic) Acid modified acrylated epoxide.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45999).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.2650.
PMN Number P-84-1167
Chemical name: (generic) Epoxy resin.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39905).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.2750.
PMN Number P-93-699
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted benzenedicarboxylic acid ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: May 27, 1994 (59 FR
27483).
Docket number: OPPTS-50615.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.2930.
PMN Number P-93-339
Chemical name: (generic) Methacrylic ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: March 1, 1995 (60 FR
11042).
Docket number: OPPTS-50620.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.3028.
PMN Number P-91-74
Chemical name: (generic) Propenoate-terminated alkyl substituted silyl
ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: July 20, 1992 (57 FR
31968).
Docket number: OPPTS-50603.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.3120.
PMN Number P-88-2463
Chemical name: (generic) Trimethylolpropane fatty acid diacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45999).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.3640.
PMN Number P-88-1690
Chemical name: (generic) Monomethoxy neopentyl glycol propoxylate
monoacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19238).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.3870.
PMN Number P-88-1691
Chemical name: (generic) Polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether acrylate.
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CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19236).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.4020.
PMN Number P-90-1636
Chemical name: (generic) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,2-ethanediol
and 1,6-diisocyanato-2,2,4(or 2,4,4)-trimethylhexane, 2-hydrocyethyl-
acrylate-blocked.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: August 13, 1991 (56 FR
40212).
Docket number: OPPTS-50592.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.4220.
PMN Number P-86-1088
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted hydroxyalkyl alkenoate, [[[[[(1-
oxo-2-propenyl)oxy] alkoxy] carbonylamino] substituted]
aminocarbonyl]oxy-.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19237).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.4400.
PMN Number P-89-507
Chemical name: (generic) Hydroxyalkyl methacrylate alkyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45999).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.4780.
PMN Number P-87-147
Chemical name: (generic) 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-tert-butyl-5-methylbenzyl)-4-
methyl-6-tert-butylphenyl methacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39901).
Docket number: OPPTS-50582.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.4790.
PMN Number P-86-650
Chemical name: (generic) Methacrylic ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39900).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.4800.
PMN Number P-91-548
Chemical name: (generic) 2,5,8,10,13,-Pentaoxahexadec-15-enoic acid,
9,14-dioxo-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51706).
Docket number: OPPTS-50613.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.5705.
PMN Number P-92-44
Chemical name: (generic) Acrylated epoxy phenolic resin.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51686).
Docket number: OPPTS-50612.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.5910.
PMN Number P-86-164
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39902).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6500.
PMN Number P-89-726
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of adipic acid, alkanepolyol,
alkyldiisocyanatocarbomonocycle, hydroxyalkyl acrylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39903).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6580.
PMN Number P-91-505
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of alkanedioic acid,
methylenebiscarbomonocyclic diisocyanate, and alkylene glycols,
hydroxyalkyl acrylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 23, 1992 (57
FR 44070).
Docket number: OPPTS-50601.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6640.
PMN Number P-88-854
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of alkenoic acid, substituted
alkylacrylate sodium salt.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: June 26, 1990 (55 FR
26100).
Docket number: OPPTS-50580.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6700.
PMN Number P-89-77
Chemical name: (generic) Akyldicarboxylic acids, polymers with
alkanepolyol and TDI, alkanol blocked, acrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45997).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6720.
PMN Number P-89-73
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of alkyl carbomonocycle diisocyanate
with alkanepolyol polyacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46000).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6740.
PMN Number P-89-626
Chemical name: (generic) Alkylenebis (substituted carbomonocycle),
epichlorohydrin, disubstituted heteromonocycle, acrylate polymer.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19237).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6760.
PMN Number P-88-1616
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of substituted alkylphenol
formaldehyde and phthalic anhydride, acrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: August 15, 1990 (55 FR
33307).
Docket number: OPPTS-50582.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6780.
PMN Number P-84-1167
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted bis(hydroxyalkane) polymer with
epichlorohydrin, acrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19236).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6840.
PMN Number P-88-2380
Chemical name: (generic) Bisphenol A, epichlorohydrin, methylenebis
(substituted carbomonocycle), polyalkylene glycol, alkanol,
methacrylate polymer.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45998).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6880.
PMN Number P-89-946
Chemical name: (generic) Caprolactone, polymer with hexamethylene
diisocyanate, hydroxyalkyl acrylate ester, reaction products with
substituted alkanoic acid and metal heteromonocycle.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45998).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6940.
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PMN Number P-90-584
Chemical name: (generic) E-Caprolactone, modified 2-hydroxyethyl
acrylate monomer.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19235).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.6960.
PMN Number P-90-667
Chemical name: (generic) Formaldehyde, polymer with
(chloromethyl)oxirane 4,4'-(1-methyl ethylidene)bis[2,6-dibromophenol]
and phenol, 2-methyl-2-propenoate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19237).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7040.
PMN Number P-84-938
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of hydroxyethyl acrylate and
polyisocyanate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39903).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7080.
PMN Number P-91-11
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of isophorone diisocyanate,
trimethylolpropane, polyalkanepolyol, disubstituted alkanes and
hydroxyethyl acrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: August 13, 1991 (56 FR
40214).
Docket number: OPPTS-50592.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7100.
PMN Number P-89-749
Chemical name: (generic) Methylenebis(4-isocyanato benzene), polymer
with polycaprolactone triol and alkoxylated alkanepolyol, hydroxyalkyl
methacrylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46000).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7140.
PMN Number P-88-2566
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted oxide-alkylene polymer,
methacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46000).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7180.
PMN Number P-91-937
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of disubstituted phthalate,
dioxoheteropolycycle and methacrylic acid.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: July 20, 1992 (57 FR
31969).
Docket number: OPPTS-50603.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7240.
PMN Number P-90-1393
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene,
3-carboxy-1-cyano-1-methylpropyl-terminated, polymers with bisphenol A,
epichlorohydrin, and 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[2,6-dibromophenol],
dimethacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19240).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7300.
PMN Number P-90-668
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenenitrile, polymer with 1,3-butadiene,
3-carboxy-1-cyano-1-methylpropyl-terminated, polymers with
epichlorohydrin, formaldehyde, and 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[2,6-
dibromophenol], and phenol, 2-methyl-2-propenoate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19240).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7320.
PMN Number P-87-739
Chemical name: (generic) Polymer of styrene, substituted alkyl
methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methacrylic acid and substituted
bis(benzene).
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39903).
Docket number: OPPTS-50582.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7340.
PMN Number P-91-1077
Chemical name: (generic) Acrylates of aliphatic polyol.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: June, 8, 1993 (58 FR
32240).
Docket number: OPPTS-50608.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7370.
PMN Number P-85-718
Chemical name: (generic) Di(alkanepolyol) ether, polyacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19236).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7400.
PMN Number P-89-1072
Chemical name: (generic) Oxyalkanepolyol polyacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19239).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7420.
PMN Number P-84-27
Chemical name: (generic) Polyol carboxylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46001).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7460.
PMN Number P-84-814
Chemical name: (generic) Polysubstituted polyol.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46002).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7540.
PMN Number P-84-713
Chemical name: (generic) Alkoxylated alkane polyol, polyacrylate ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46001).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7560.
PMN Number P-86-346
Chemical name: (generic) Substituted acrylated alkoxylated alphatic
polyol.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46002).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7580.
PMN Number P-84-274
Chemical name: (generic) Poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl), -(1-oxo-2-
propenyl)--[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]-.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46001).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7660.
PMN Number P-88-1211
Chemical name: (generic) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), -hydro-
-hydroxy-, ether with 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-
propanediol (3:1) di-2-propenoate methyl ether.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19239).
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Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7680.
PMN Number P-86-588
Chemical name: (generic) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), -(2-methyl-
1-oxo-2-propenyl)--hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46002).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7740.
PMN Number P-86-554
Chemical name: (generic) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), -(1-oxo-2-
propenyl)--hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46002).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.7760.
PMN Number P-88-2180
Chemical name: (generic) Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],
,'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl)bis[-
oxiranymethoxy)-.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19239).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 721.7780
PMN Number P-85-118
Chemical name: (generic) Polyurethane.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39904).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 721.8075.
PMN Numbers P-93-37 and P-93-38
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, C18-26 and
C20 alkyl esters.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51687).
Docket number: OPPTS-50612.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8265.
PMN Number P-85-545
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 3-(dimethylamino)-2,2-
dimethylpropyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39904).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8275.
PMN Number P-93-36
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, docosyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51687).
Docket number: OPPTS-50612.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8290.
PMN Number P-87-930
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 2-hydroxy-butyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46002).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8300.
PMN Number P-87-931
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-propyl
ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46003).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8325.
PMN Number P-91-503
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 2-[[(1-
methylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]ethyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51708).
Docket number: OPPTS-50613.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8335.
PMN Number P-91-391
Chemical name: (generic) 2-Propenoic acid, 2-(2-oxo-3-
oxazolidinyl)ethyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 23, 1992 (57
FR 44072).
Docket number: OPPTS-50601.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8375.
PMN Number P-85-547
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl
ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39904).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR.8400.
PMN Number P-90-1825
Chemical name: (generic) 2-Propenoic acid, [[[[[1,3,3-trimethyl-5-[[[2-
[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethoxy]carbonyl]amino] cyclohexyl]
methyl]amino]carbonyl]oxy]ethyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 23, 1992 (57
FR 44072).
Docket number: OPPTS-50601.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8425.
PMN Number P-89-422
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl
ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46003).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8475.
PMN Number P-85-546
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3,3,5-
trimethylcyclohexyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39904).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8525.
PMN Number P-85-544
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 7,7,9-trimethyl-
4,13-dioxo-3,14-dioxo-5,12-diazahexadecane, 1,16-diyl ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39905).
Docket number: OPPTS-50585.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8550.
PMN Number P-89-1135
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, [octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-
indene-1,5(1,6 or 2,5)-diyl]bis(methylene) ester.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19241).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8575.
PMN Number P-90-1285
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-
indenyl ester.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19241).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8600.
PMN Number P-92-1447
Chemical name: (generic) 2-propenoic acid, reaction product with 2-
oxepanone and alkyltriol.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51687).
Docket number: OPPTS-50612.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.8650.
PMN Number P-89-1081
Chemical name: (generic) Reaction product of alkyl carboxylic acids,
alkane
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polyols, alkyl acrylate, and isophorone diisocyanate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: April 25, 1991 (56 FR
19238).
Docket number: OPPTS-50591.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9240.
PMN Number P-86-832
Chemical name: (generic) Reaction product of hydroxyethyl acrylate and
methyl oxirane.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46000).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9320.
PMN Number P-88-701
Chemical name: (generic) Reaction product of a monoalkyl succinic
anhydride with an -hydroxy methacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 45999)
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9360.
PMN Number P-90-1338
Chemical name: (generic) Polymethylcarbomonocycle, reaction product
with 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 23, 1992 (57
FR 44074)
Docket number: OPPTS-50601
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9420.
PMN Number P-85-296
Chemical name: (generic) Silicone ester polyacrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 4, 1993 (58 FR
51687)
Docket number: OPPTS-50612
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9510.
PMN Number P-91-1153
Chemical name: (generic) Acrylate substituted siloxanes and silicones.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 23, 1992 (57
FR 44074)
Docket number: OPPTS-50601
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9525.
PMN Number P-84-358
Chemical name: (generic) Unsaturated organic compound.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 28, 1990 (55
FR 39901)
Docket number: OPPTS-50585
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9870.
PMN Number P-85-301
Chemical name: (generic) Urethane acrylate.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: October 31, 1990 (55
FR 46003).
Docket number: OPPTS-50581A.
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9940.
PMN Number P-91-389
Chemical name: (generic) Zirconium(IV), [2,2-bis[(2-
propenyloxy)metthyl]-1-butanolato-01,02]tris(2-propenoato-O-)-.
CAS number: Not available.
Federal Register publication date and reference: September 23, 1992 (57
FR 44075)
Docket number: OPPTS-50601
CFR number: 40 CFR 721.9975.
III. Background and Rationale for Revocation of the Rule
During review of the PMNs submitted for the chemical substances
that are the subject of this revocation, EPA concluded that regulation
was warranted based on the fact that activities not described in the
section 5(e) consent order may result in significant changes in human
exposure. Based on these findings, SNURs were promulgated.
EPA will revoke the section 5(e) consent orders that are the basis
for these SNURs and has determined that it can no longer support a
finding that activities not described in the section 5(e) consent order
may result in significant changes in human exposure. The proposed
revocation of SNUR provisions for these substances designated herein is
consistent with this finding.
In light of the above, EPA is proposing to revoke the SNUR
provisions for these chemical substances. When this revocation becomes
final, EPA will no longer require notice of any company's intent to
manufacture, import, or process these substances. In addition, export
notification under section 12(b) of TSCA will no longer be required.
IV. Comments Containing Confidential Business Information
Any person who submits comments claimed as CBI must mark the
comments as ``confidential,'' ``trade secret,'' or other appropriate
designation. Comments not claimed as confidential at the time of
submission will be placed in the public file. Any comments marked as
confidential must prepare and submit a public version of the comments
that EPA can place in the public file.
V. Rulemaking Record
The official record for this rulemaking, as well as the public
version, has been established for this rulemaking under docket number
OPPTS-50625, etc. (including comments and data submitted electronically
as described below). A public version of this record, including
printed, paper versions of electronic comments, which does not include
any information claimed as confidential business information (CBI), is
available for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The official rulemaking record is located in
the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, Rm. NE-B607, 401 M St.
SW., Wahington, DC.
Electronic comments can be sent directly to EPA at:
oppt-ncic@epamail.epa.gov
Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the
use of special characters and any form of encryption. Comments and data
will also be accepted on disks in WordPerfect 5.1 file format or ASCII
file format. All comments and data in electronic form must be
identified by the docket number OPPTS-50625, etc. Electronic comments
on this proposed rule may be filed online at many Federal Depository
Libraries.
VI. Regulatory Assessment
This final rule revokes or eliminates existing regulatory
requirements and does not contain any new or amended requirements. As
such, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these
types of actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled
Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Since
this final rule does not impose any requirements, it does not contain
any information collections subject to approval under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., or require any other
action under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(UMRA)(Pub. L. 104-4). Nor does it require any prior consultation as
specified by Executive Order 12875, entitled Enhancing the
Intergovernmental Partnership (58 FR 58093, October 28, 1993), or
special considerations as required by Executive Order 12898, entitled
Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(RFA)(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Agency hereby certifies that any
revocation or
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elimination of a SNUR, such as this final rule, will not ever have a
significant adverse economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This determination, which is applicable to all such SNUR
actions, is based on the fact that this type of Agency action
eliminates an existing requirement and does not impose any new
requirements. It therefore does not have any adverse economic impacts.
This generic certification for SNUR revocations will be incorporated by
reference in future individual SNUR revocations. In addition, this
determination will be provided to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the
Small Business Administration.
VII. Submission to Congress and the General Accounting Office
Under 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), as added by the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, the Agency has submitted a
report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S.
Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General
of the General Accounting Office prior to publication of this rule in
today's Federal Register. This is not a major rule as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804(2).
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials,
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Dated: May 15, 1997.
William H. Sanders, III
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
Therefore, it is proposed that 40 CFR part 721 be amended as
follows:
PART 721--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 721 would continue to read as
follows:
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).
Secs. 721.325, 721.370, 721.390, 721.400, 721.415, 721.460, 721.470,
721.490, 721.1175, 721.1575, 721.2050, 721.2170, 721.2650, 721.2750,
721.2930, 721.3028, 721.3120, 721.3640, 721.3870, 721.4020, 721.4220,
721.4400, 721.4780, 721.4790, 721.4800, 721.5705, 721.5910, 721.6500,
721.6580, 721.6640, 721.6700, 721.6720, 721.6740, 721.6760, 721.6780,
721.6840, 721.6880, 721.6940, 721.6960, 721.7040, 721.7080, 721.7100,
721.7140, 721.7180, 721.7240, 721.7300, 721.7320, 721.7340, 721.7370,
721.7400, 721.7420, 721.7460, 721.7540, 721.7560, 721.7580, 721.7660,
721.7680, 721.7740, 721.7760, 721.7780, 721.8075, 721.8265, 721.8275,
721.8290, 721.8300, 721.8325, 721.8335, 721.8375, 721.8400, 721.8425,
721.8475, 721.8525, 721.8550, 721.8575, 721.8600, 721.8650, 721.9240,
721.9320, 721.9360, 721.9420, 721.9510, 721.9525, 721.9870, 721.9940,
721.9975 [Removed]
2. By removing Secs. 721.325, 721.370, 721.390, 721.400, 721.415,
721.460, 721.470, 721.490, 721.1175, 721.1575, 721.2050, 721.2170,
721.2650, 721.2750, 721.2930, 721.3028, 721.3120, 721.3640, 721.3870,
721.4020, 721.4220, 721.4400, 721.4780, 721.4790, 721.4800, 721.5705,
721.5910, 721.6500, 721.6580, 721.6640, 721.6700, 721.6720, 721.6740,
721.6760, 721.6780, 721.6840, 721.6880, 721.6940, 721.6960, 721.7040,
721.7080, 721.7100, 721.7140, 721.7180, 721.7240, 721.7300, 721.7320,
721.7340, 721.7370, 721.7400, 721.7420, 721.7460, 721.7540, 721.7560,
721.7580, 721.7660, 721.7680, 721.7740, 721.7760, 721.7780, 721.8075,
721.8265, 721.8275, 721.8290, 721.8300, 721.8325, 721.8335, 721.8375,
721.8400, 721.8425, 721.8475, 721.8525, 721.8550, 721.8575, 721.8600,
721.8650, 721.9240, 721.9320, 721.9360, 721.9420, 721.9510, 721.9525,
721.9870, 721.9940, and 721.9975.
[FR Doc. 97-14302 Filed 5-30-97; 8:45 am]
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