[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 144 (Thursday, July 28, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-18448]
[Federal Register: July 28, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44612; FRL-4903-4]
TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the receipt of test data on isopropanol
(CAS No. 67-63-0) and 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (CAS No. 120-82-1)
submitted pursuant to a final test rule under 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4(d) of TSCA requires EPA to publish
a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under section 4(a) within
15 days after it is received.
I. Test Data Submissions
Test data for isopropanol were submitted by the Chemical
Manufacturers Association Isopropanol Panel on behalf of the test
sponsors and pursuant to a test rule at 40 CFR 799.2325. They were
received by EPA on June 17, 1994. The submission describes a vapor
inhalation oncogenicity study in fischer 344 rats. This chemical is
used as a solvent in consumer products and industrial products and
procedures.
Test data for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene were submitted by the Chemical
Manufacturers Association on behalf of the test sponsor and pursuant to
a test rule at 40 CFR 799.1053. They were received by EPA on June 23,
1994. The submissions describe 104-week dietary carcinogenicity studies
with rats and mice. This chemical is used in organic intermediates,
solvents, dye carriers, transformers, and dielectric fluids.
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 the submissions.
II. Public Record
EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d)
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44612). 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 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 18, 1994.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-18448 Filed 7-27-94; 8:45 am]
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