[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 133 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 36378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-17572]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44628; FRL-5383-1]
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 the
diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBPA) (CAS No. 1675-54-3) and
tetrahydrofuran (THF) (CAS No. 109-99-9). 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, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551;
e-mail:TSCA-Hotline@epamail.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR Part 790.60, all TSCA section 4
enforceable testing consent agreements/orders must contain a statement
that results of testing conducted pursuant to enforceable testing
consent agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance
with section 4(d).
I. Test Data Submissions
Test data for DGEBPA were submitted by The Society of the Plastics
Industry Epoxy Resin Systems DGEBPA Task Force pursuant to a TSCA
section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR Part
799.5000 and were received by EPA on June 3, 1996. The submission
includes two final reports entitled (1) ``DGEBPA: 13-Week Dermal
Toxicity Study in the Fischer 344 Rat,'' and (2) ``DGEBPA: 13-Week
Dermal Neurotoxicity Study in Fischer 344 Rats.'' This chemical is used
primarily as the principal component in expoxy resins.
Test data for Tetrahydrofuran were submitted by the Tetrahydrofuran
Task Force pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent
agreement/order at 40 CFR Part 799.5000 and were received by EPA on
June 7, 1996. The submission includes a final report entitled ``Acute
Inhalation Neurotoxicity Study of Tetrahydrofuran in Rats.'' This
chemical is widely used as a solvent.
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 these submissions.
II. Public Record
EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d)
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44628). 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 kown as 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: July 1, 1996.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 96-17572 Filed 7-9-96; 8:45 am]
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