97-17179. Aliphatic Ester; Revocation of a Significant New Use Rule  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 1997)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 35691-35692]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-17179]
    
    
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    
    40 CFR Part 721
    
    [OPPTS-50622D; FRL-5715-2]
    RIN 2070-AB27
    
    
    Aliphatic Ester; Revocation of a Significant New Use Rule
    
    AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: EPA is revoking a significant new use rule (SNUR) promulgated 
    under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 
    aliphatic ester based on a new evaluation of 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: This rule is effective August 1, 1997.
    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 of August 30, 1995 
    (60 FR 45072)(FRL-4629-2) EPA issued a SNUR establishing significant 
    new uses for aliphatic ester. Because of additional data EPA has 
    received for this substance, EPA is proposing to revoke this SNUR.
    
    I. Background
    
        The Agency proposed the revocation of the SNUR for this substance 
    in the Federal Register of February 4, 1997 (62 FR 5196)(FRL-5580-7). 
    The background and reasons for the revocation of the SNUR are set forth 
    in the preamble to the proposed revocation. The Agency received no 
    public comment concerning the proposed revocation. As a result, EPA is 
    revoking this SNUR.
    
    II. Background and Rationale for Revocation of the Rule
    
        During review of the PMN submitted for the chemical substance that 
    is 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, a SNUR was promulgated.
        EPA has revoked the section 5(e) consent order that is the basis 
    for this SNUR and determined that it could 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 this substance designated herein is 
    consistent with this finding.
        In light of the above, EPA proposed to revoke the SNUR provisions 
    for this chemical substance. When this revocation becomes final, EPA 
    will no longer require notice of any company's intent to manufacture, 
    import, or process this substance. In addition, export notification 
    under section 12(b) of TSCA will no longer be required.
    
    III. Rulemaking Record
    
        The official record for this rulemaking, as well as the public 
    version, has been established for this rulemaking under docket number 
    OPPTS-50622D (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., Washington, DC.
    
    IV. Regulatory Assessment
    
         This final rule revokes or eliminates an existing regulatory 
    requirement 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).
         In addition, pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory 
    Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Agency has determined 
    that SNUR revocations, which eliminate requirements without imposing 
    any new ones, have no adverse economic impacts. The Agency's generic 
    certification for SNUR revocations appears at 62 FR 29688 (June 2, 
    1997), and was provided to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small 
    Business Administration.
    
    V. 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: June 24, 1997.
    
    Charles M. Auer,
    Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
    Toxics.
    
        Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows:
    
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    PART 721--[AMENDED]
    
        1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).
    
    Sec. 721.2815  [Removed]
    
        2. Section 721.2815 is removed.
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Document Information

Effective Date:
8/1/1997
Published:
07/02/1997
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
97-17179
Dates:
This rule is effective August 1, 1997.
Pages:
35691-35692 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OPPTS-50622D, FRL-5715-2
RINs:
2070-AB27: Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2070-AB27/significant-new-use-rule-snur-chemical-specific-snurs-to-extend-provisions-of-section-5-e-orders
PDF File:
97-17179.pdf
CFR: (1)
40 CFR 721.2815