[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 35587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17383]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44649; FRL-5798-7]
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 N-
Methylpyrrolidone (CAS No. 106-91-21). 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, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551;
e-mail: TSCA-Hotline@epamail.epa.gov.
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 N-Methylpyrrolidone were submitted by the N-
Methylpyrrolidone Producers Group, Inc. on behalf of its member
companies: ARCO Chemical Company, BASF Corporation, and ISP Management
Company, Inc. These companies are the test sponsors of record for the
consent order. 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 May 22, 1998. The submission includes a final report
entitled ``Oncogenicity Study with N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) Two-Year
Feeding Study in Sprague Dawley Rats.'' This chemical is an inert,
stable, polar solvent that is used in a wide variety of processes. Its
commercial uses result from its strong and frequently selective solvent
power. One of the major uses of NMP is the extraction of aromatics from
lubricating oils. It is also used as a medium for polymerization and as
a solvent for finished polymers. It is the preferred solvent in a
variety of chemical reactions and the manufacture of numerous chemical
intermediates and in products such as plastics, surface coatings, and
pesticides. An important new use of this chemical is as a substitute
for methylene chloride in paint strippers. NMP is also used in the
recovery and purification of acetylenes, olefins, and diolefins, in the
removal of sulfur compounds from natural and refinery gases, and in the
dehydration of natural gas.
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-44649). 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: (202) 260-5069 or e-mail: oppt.ncic@epamail.epa.gov.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Test data.
Dated: June 17, 1998.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 98-17383 Filed 6-29-98; 8:45 am]
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