02-14370. Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from April 18, 2002 to May 2, 2002, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

DATES:

Comments identified by the docket ID number OPPT-2002-0021 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before July 8, 2002.

ADDRESSES:

Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket ID number OPPT-2002-0021 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, Office of Program Management and Evaluation, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7401M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: [phone]; e-mail address: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action applies directly to the submitter of the premanufacture notices addressed in the action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

1. Electronically. You may obtain copies of this document and certain other available documents from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/​. On the Home Page select “Laws and Regulations”,” Regulations and Proposed Rules, and then look up the entry for this document under the “Federal Register—Environmental Documents.” You can also go directly to the Federal Register listings at http://www.epa.gov/​fedrgstr/​.

2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for this action under docket ID number OPPT-2002-0021. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, and other information related to this action, including any information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). This official record includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. The public version of the official record does not include any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted during an applicable comment period, any test data submitted by the Manufacturer/Importer is available for inspection in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North East Mall Rm. B-607, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC. The Center is open from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the Center is [phone].

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket ID number OPPT-2002-0021 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Document Control Office (7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.

2. In person or by courier. Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO) in EPA East Building Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is [phone].

3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by e-mail to: “[e-mail],” or mail your computer disk to the address identified in this unit. Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. 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 standard disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. All comments in electronic form must be identified by docket ID number OPPT-2002-0021 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the official record. Information not marked confidential will be included in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments:

1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.

2. Describe any assumptions that you used.

3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views.

4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide.

5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.

6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection activity.

7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this document.

8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from April 18, 2002 to May 2, 2002, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs

This status report identifies the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. If you are interested in information that is not included in the following tables, you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access additional non-CBI information that may be available. The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

In table I, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the PMNs received by EPA during this period: the EPA case number assigned to the PMN; the date the PMN was received by EPA; the projected end date for EPA's review of the PMN; the submitting manufacturer; the potential uses identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical identity.

I. 48 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 04/18/02 to 05/02/02

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-02-0570	04/18/02	07/17/02	CBI	(S) Resin for wood floor coating	(G) Polyamide polyurethane
P-02-0571	04/18/02	07/17/02	CBI	(S) Emulsifier used in formulating metalworking coolants	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, reaction products with diisopropanolamine
P-02-0572	04/18/02	07/17/02	CBI	(G) Polymer powder for dry mortar applications	(G) Water soluble anionic acrylic copolymer
P-02-0573	04/18/02	07/17/02	CBI	(S) Curing agent for epoxy coating for automotive and flooring	(G) Cycloaliphatic amine adducts
P-02-0574	04/18/02	07/17/02	CBI	(S) Electrodeposition coating for metallic substrates	(G) Amine functional epoxy based resin salted with an organic acid
P-02-0575	04/18/02	07/17/02	CBI	(G) Non-dispersive use	(G) Acrylic additive
P-02-0576	04/19/02	07/18/02	Piedmont Chemical Industries I, LLC	(S) Cotton softener	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, mixed esters with C18-unsaturated fatty acid dimers and polyethylene glycol
P-02-0577	04/19/02	07/18/02	CBI	(S) Industrial uv/eb coatings and inks	(G) Amine acrylate ester
P-02-0584	04/19/02	07/18/02	Piedmont Chemical Industries I, LLC	(S) Dyeing assistant for polyester and nylon	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, esters with polyethylene glycol
P-02-0585	04/22/02	07/21/02	The Dow Chemical Company	(G) Grinding Aid and Intermediate	(S) 2-propanol, 1-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-
P-02-0586	04/22/02	07/21/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-02-0593	04/18/02	07/17/02	Houghton International, Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive/emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compounds with triisopropanolamine
P-02-0594	04/18/02	07/17/02	Houghton International, Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive/emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compounds with diisopropanolamine
P-02-0595	04/22/02	07/21/02	CBI	(G) Non-dispersive use	(G) Epoxy-amine adduct salt
P-02-0596	04/22/02	07/21/02	CBI	(G) Non-dispersive use	(G) Epoxy-amine adduct salt
P-02-0597	04/22/02	07/21/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkylamidocarboxylic acid, alkanolamine salt
P-02-0598	04/22/02	07/21/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkylamidocarboxylic acid, substituted aliphatic amine salt
P-02-0599	04/22/02	07/21/02	CBI	(G) Non-dispersive use	(G) Blocked artomatic isocyanate
P-02-0600	04/22/02	07/21/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Binder for industrial coatings	(G) Acrylate modified alkyd resin
P-02-0601	04/22/02	07/21/02	Solutia Inc	(S) Resin for industrial paints	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0602	04/23/02	07/22/02	Arch Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Component in a photoresist formulation to be used in the manufacture of semiconductor and related devices	(G) Derivatized ethoxylated polystyrene resin
P-02-0603	04/23/02	07/22/02	CBI	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0604	04/23/02	07/22/02	CBI	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0605	04/23/02	07/22/02	CBI	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0606	04/23/02	07/22/02	CBI	(G) Plastics additive	(G) Poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic amine colorant
P-02-0607	04/23/02	07/22/02	CBI	(G) Plastics additive	(G) Poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic amine colorant
P-02-0608	04/24/02	07/23/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Hydroxy functional oligomer
P-02-0609	04/25/02	07/24/02	3M Company	(G) Protective coating	(G) Fluorochemical urethane
P-02-0610	04/25/02	07/24/02	CBI	(G) Catalyst	(G) Multi-metal oxide compound
P-02-0611	04/26/02	07/25/02	Hickory Springs MFG. Co.	(S) Polyol for production of flexible slabstock polyurethane foam	(G) Polyisocyanate polyaddition product
P-02-0612	04/29/02	07/28/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Phosphatized aromatic epoxy polymer
P-02-0613	04/29/02	07/28/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Polyacrylate resin
P-02-0614	04/29/02	07/28/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Resin for industrial paints	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0615	04/29/02	07/28/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Resin for industrial paints	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0616	04/29/02	07/28/02	CBI	(G) This a destructive use of a chemical intermediate, to make a FIFRA regulated agricultural product	(G) Halogenated heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative
P-02-0617	04/29/02	07/28/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Resin for industrial paints	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0618	04/29/02	07/28/02	CBI	(S) Hardener for expoxy resins	(G) Derivatives of methylimidazole
P-02-0619	04/29/02	07/28/02	Alberdingk Boley Inc.	(S) Coating additive for wood and plastic substrates	(G) Urethane acrylate copolymer
P-02-0620	04/30/02	07/29/02	Cognis Corporation	(S) Stabilization of pigments in paints and coatings	(G) Polyester polyurethane
P-02-0621	04/30/02	07/29/02	Cognis Corporation	(S) Stabilization of pigments in paints and coatings	(G) Polyester polyurethane
P-02-0622	05/01/02	07/30/02	Bedoukian Research, Inc.	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) Branched alkenoate
P-02-0623	05/01/02	07/30/02	CBI	(G) Textile colorant	(G) Substituted cyan acetic acid butylester and butoxyethylester
P-02-0624	05/01/02	07/30/02	CBI	(G) Textile colorant	(G) Substituted cyan acetic acid butylester and butoxyethylester
P-02-0625	05/02/02	07/31/02	CBI	(S) Specialty grease thickener	(G) Aromatic substituted diurea
P-02-0626	05/02/02	07/31/02	CBI	(S) Specialty grease thickener	(G) Aromatic substituted diurea
P-02-0627	05/02/02	07/31/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-02-0628	05/02/02	07/31/02	CBI	(S) Ingredient in fragrance compound	(S) 1,2-propanediol, 2-methyl-3-[[(1r,2s,5r)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl) cyclohexyl]oxy]-
P-02-0629	05/02/02	07/31/02	CBI	(G) Grooming aid	(G) Substituted amino acid

In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

II. 16 Notices of Commencement From: 04/18/02 to 05/02/02

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-01-0158	04/23/02	03/07/02	(S) Xanthylium, 3,6-bis[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino]-9-(2-sulfophenyl)-, inner salt
P-01-0543	04/23/02	01/18/02	(G) Substituted carbopolycycle heteropolycycle substituted sulfo heteropolycycle
P-01-0567	04/29/02	04/16/02	(G) Phenolic resin
P-01-0570	04/18/02	04/14/02	(G) Diacrylate monomer
P-01-0583	04/18/02	04/15/02	(G) Triazine derivative
P-01-0629	04/23/02	03/12/02	(G) Formaldehyde, reaction product with an alkylated phenol and an aliphatic amine
P-01-0777	04/23/02	11/20/01	(G) Ammonium fluoroborate
P-01-0780	04/23/02	03/20/02	(S) 2,5-furandione (9ci) polymer with alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)) and 1,2-propanediol
P-01-0872	05/01/02	04/05/02	(G) Alkenoic acid, polymer with vinyl alkyl lactam, alkenamide, alkenyl propanesulfonic acid, neutralized.
P-01-0919	04/25/02	04/22/02	(G) Tetramine pyrimidine derivative
P-02-0029	04/19/02	03/13/02	(S) Lignosulfonic acid, ethoxylated, compds. with polyaniline, p-toluenesulfonates
P-02-0031	04/24/02	04/22/02	(S) Cyclohexan-1-ol, 1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-
P-02-0035	04/30/02	04/05/02	(S) Ethanaminium, n-ethyl-2-hydroxy-n,n-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, mono- and diesters with branched and linear C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, fatty acids, et sulfates (salts)
P-02-0133	04/18/02	04/12/02	(G) Benzofuranone derivative
P-02-0144	04/30/02	04/24/02	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene
P-02-0215	04/23/02	04/15/02	(S) 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-, polymers with 3-(4-aminophenoxy) benzenamine, 3-carboxy-1-cyano-1-methylpropyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene polymer and isophthalic acid

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: May 30, 2002.

Mary Louise Hewlett,

Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.