02-16896. 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 May 3, 2002 to May 21, 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 control number OPPT-2002-0028 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before August 5, 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-2002-0028 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7408M), 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-2002-0028. 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-2002-0028 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-2002-0028 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 May 3, 2002 to May 21, 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. 74 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 05/03/02 to 05/21/02

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-02-0630	05/06/02	08/04/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Resin for industrial paints	(G) Modified polyester resin
P-02-0631	05/06/02	08/04/02	CBI	(S) Reactive dye for textile	(G) Substituted naphthalene sulfonic acid, alkali salt
P-02-0632	05/06/02	08/04/02	CBI	(S) Acrylic polymer used as a photoresist component	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-02-0633	05/06/02	08/04/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Resin for industrial paints	(G) Modified polyester resin
P-02-0634	05/07/02	08/05/02	CBI	(G) Fuel oil/diesel oil	(G) Methoxymethylbenzenes methylanisoles
P-02-0635	05/07/02	08/05/02	CBI	(G) Fuel oil/diesel oil	(G) Methoxymethylbenzenes methylanisoles
P-02-0636	05/07/02	08/05/02	CBI	(G) Fuel oil/diesel oil	(G) Methoxymethylbenzenes methylanisoles
P-02-0637	05/07/02	08/05/02	CBI	(G) Fuel oil/diesel oil	(G) Methoxymethylbenzenes methylanisoles
P-02-0638	05/07/02	08/05/02	Alberdingk Boley Inc.	(S) Exterior wood protection	(G) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, hexanedioic acid amide derivative, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid and 1,1′-methylenebis[4-isocyanatocyclohexane], compound with nu, nu-diethylethaneamine
P-02-0639	05/07/02	08/05/02	EM Industries, Inc.	(G) Treating agent	(S) Silane, trimethoxydecyl-
P-02-0640	05/08/02	08/06/02	Clariant LSM (America) Inc.	(S) Anti-fouling agent in marine paints	(G) Mono-halo tri-alkylsilane
P-02-0641	05/08/02	08/06/02	Clariant LSM (America) Inc.	(S) Anti-fouling agent in marine paints	(G) Tri-alkyl-silyl ester
P-02-0642	05/08/02	08/06/02	Clariant LSM (America) Inc.	(S) Anti-fouling agent in marine paints	(G) Tri-alkylsilyl hydride
P-02-0643	05/08/02	08/06/02	Forbo adhesives, LLC	(G) Hot melt adhesive	(G) Hot melt polyurethane adhesive
P-02-0644	05/08/02	08/06/02	Forbo adhesives, LLC	(G) Hot melt adhesive	(G) Hot melt polyurethane adhesive
P-02-0645	05/09/02	08/07/02	Houghton International, Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive/emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, diesters with polyethylene glycol
P-02-0646	05/09/02	08/07/02	CBI	(S) Surfactant for making aqueous adhesive dispersions	(G) Ethoxylated phosphate salt
P-02-0647	05/09/02	08/07/02	U.S. Paint Corporation	(G) Resin for coatings	(G) Hydroxyl-terminated aliphatic polycarbonate
P-02-0648	05/09/02	08/07/02	Phillips Petroleum Company	(S) Hydrocarbon solvent	(S) Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized, light, dearomatized
P-02-0649	05/10/02	08/08/02	CBI	(G) Component of polyurethane	(G) Aromatic polyester polyol
P-02-0650	05/10/02	08/08/02	CBI	(G) Component of polyurethane	(G) Aromatic polyester polyol
P-02-0651	05/10/02	08/08/02	Vantico Corp.	(S) Resin for structural composites; resin for electronic laminates	(G) Bis(phenol), 3,3-bis(3,4-dihydro-3phenyl-2h-1,3-benzoxazin-6-yl) derivative
P-02-0652	05/09/02	08/07/02	CBI	(G) Pigment dispersant	(G) Polyurethane derivative
P-02-0653	05/10/02	08/08/02	Vantico Corp.	(S) Resin for electronic laminates; adhesives resin; encapsulants resin; composites resin	(G) Polyphenol, 2h-1,3-benzoxazine derivative
P-02-0654	05/13/02	08/11/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive, (resin)	(G) Powder polyester coating resin
P-02-0655	05/13/02	08/11/02	CBI	(S) Marine(antifouling) coating	(G) Copolymer of acrylic and methacrylic esters
P-02-0656	05/13/02	08/11/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive, (resin)	(G) Powder coating polyester resin
P-02-0657	05/13/02	08/11/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive, (resin)	(G) Powder coating resin
P-02-0658	05/13/02	08/11/02	E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Co., Inc	(G) Polymer modifier	(G) Ethylene copolymer
P-02-0659	05/14/02	08/12/02	Crompton Corporation	(G) Catalyst	(S) Stannane, dimethylbis[[(9z)-1-oxo-9-octadecenyl]oxy]-
P-02-0660	05/15/02	08/13/02	Dow Agro Sciences	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) Chlorooxazole
P-02-0661	05/15/02	08/13/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (urethane)	(G) Polyurethane-polyurea based on ipdi
P-02-0662	05/15/02	08/13/02	CBI	(S) Reactive dye for textile	(G) Substituted naphthalene sulfonic acid, alkali salt
P-02-0663	05/15/02	08/13/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (urethane)	(G) Polyurethane-polyurea based on ipdi
P-02-0664	05/15/02	08/13/02	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.	(S) Component of electrolyte for capacitor of automobile	(S) Ethanaminium, nu,nu-diethyl-nu-methyl-, tetrafluoroborate (1-)
P-02-0665	05/15/02	08/13/02	Crompton Corporation	(G) Lubricating oil additive	(S) Benzoic acid, 5-dodecyl-2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:1), branched
P-02-0666	05/16/02	08/14/02	CBI	(S) Additive for adhesion of rubber to metal in tire and wire coatings	(G) Dicyclopentadiene-resorcinol copolymer
P-02-0667	05/15/02	08/13/02	Houghton international, Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive/emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, esters with polyethylene glycol mono(branched 4-nonylphenyl) ether
P-02-0668	05/13/02	08/11/02	Wacker silicones, a division of wacker chemical corporation	(S) Binder for silicone coatings	(S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, polymers with ph silsesquioxanes, hydrolyzed, reaction products with trimethoxy[3-(oxiranylmethoxy)propyl]silane
P-02-0669	05/16/02	08/14/02	CBI	(S) Resin component for ultraviolet cure coatings	(G) Aliphatic diacrylate
P-02-0670	05/16/02	08/14/02	Gelest, Inc.	(S) Catalyst research	(S) Titanium, chlorotris(2-propanolato)-
P-02-0671	05/14/02	08/12/02	Vulcan Performance Chemicals	(G) Open, non-dispersive use in paper pulp	(G) Alkoxylated alkyl ether phosphate
P-02-0672	05/20/02	08/18/02	E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Co., Inc	(G) Polymeric polymer additive-open non-dispersive	(G) Modified polyvinyl butyral
P-02-0673	05/20/02	08/18/02	E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Co., Inc	(G) Polymeric polymer additive-open non-dispersive	(G) Modified polyvinyl butyral
P-02-0674	05/20/02	08/18/02	E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Co., Inc	(G) Polymeric polymer additive-open non-dispersive	(G) Modified polyvinyl butyral
P-02-0675	05/20/02	08/18/02	E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Co., Inc	(G) Polymeric polymer additive-open non-dispersive	(G) Modified polyvinyl butyral
P-02-0676	05/20/02	08/18/02	E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Co., inc	(G) Polymeric polymer additive-open non-dispersive	(G) Modified polyvinyl butyral
P-02-0677	05/20/02	08/18/02	E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Co., Inc	(G) Polymeric polymer additive-open non-dispersive	(G) Modified polyvinyl butyral
P-02-0678	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(S) Intermediate for polyurethanes	(G) Urethane diol
P-02-0679	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(S) Laminating adhesive; ink receptive coating (printing)	(G) Polyester polyurethane polymer
P-02-0680	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(G) Destructive use-plastics additive	(G) Surface modified aluminum hydroxide
P-02-0681	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(G) Destructive use-plastics additive	(G) Surface modified aluminum hydroxide
P-02-0682	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(G) Destructive use-plastics additive	(G) Surface modified aluminum hydroxide
P-02-0683	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(G) Destructive use-plastics additive	(G) Surface modified aluminum hydroxide
P-02-0684	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(G) Destructive use-plastics additive	(G) Surface modified aluminum hydroxide
P-02-0685	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds
P-02-0686	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Emulsifier or surfactant	(G) Alkylamidoalkylsulfonic acid salt
P-02-0687	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Emulsifier or surfactant	(G) Alkylamidoalkylsulfonic acid salt
P-02-0688	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Unsaturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0689	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Unsaturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0690	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Unsaturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0691	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Unsaturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0692	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant base fluid	(G) Saturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0693	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant base fluid	(G) Saturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0694	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant base fluid	(G) Saturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0695	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant base fluid	(G) Saturated hydrocarbon
P-02-0696	05/21/02	08/19/02	CBI	(G) Polymeric binder	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-02-0697	05/20/02	08/18/02	CBI	(G) Catalyst component	(G) Dineopentyl-4-substituted phthalate
P-02-0716	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds, nitrate
P-02-0717	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds, lactate
P-02-0718	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds, acetate
P-02-0719	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds, hydrochloride
P-02-0720	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds, citrate
P-02-0721	05/21/02	08/19/02	Meadwestvaco Corporation - Specialty Chemicals Division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds, acrylate

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. 26 Notices of Commencement From: 05/03/02 to 05/21/02

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0011	05/21/02	04/15/02	(G) Alcohols, ethoxylated propoxylated
P-00-1149	05/20/02	04/16/02	(S) Benzene, diethenyl-, polymer with ethenylbenzene and ethenylethylbenzene, chloromethylated, cyclized, reaction products with ethylbenzene
P-01-0187	05/16/02	05/10/02	(G) Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction products with castor oil and substituted amines, acetates
P-01-0188	05/16/02	05/10/02	(G) Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction products with castor oil and substituted amines, phosphates
P-01-0238	05/07/02	04/10/02	(G) Modified polyacrylate
P-01-0262	05/13/02	04/28/02	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with light steam-cracked petroleum conc. and tall oil fatty acid
P-01-0833	05/07/02	04/26/02	(G) Crosslinked polyamine
P-01-0869	05/03/02	04/22/02	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-01-0870	05/06/02	05/01/02	(G) Acrylic non-aqueous dispersion
P-02-0017	05/07/02	04/04/02	(G) Azo oil soluble dye
P-02-0057	05/10/02	04/16/02	(G) Polycarboxylic resin
P-02-0095	05/13/02	04/09/02	(G) Substituted pyridine
P-02-0121	05/03/02	04/08/02	(S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, hydrogen-terminated, reaction products with bisphenol a diglycidyl ether and 10-undecenoic acid
P-02-0157	05/03/02	04/15/02	(G) Polyurethane-poly carbonate polymer
P-02-0227	05/10/02	04/12/02	(G) Polyether
P-02-0233	05/10/02	04/18/02	(G) Modified alkyl ammonium salts
P-02-0236	05/10/02	04/16/02	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0244	05/10/02	04/18/02	(G) Urea resin
P-02-0263	05/10/02	04/30/02	(G) Acrylate/allylether copolymer
P-02-0268	05/10/02	04/22/02	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0275	05/10/02	04/22/02	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0277	05/15/02	05/08/02	(G) Polyester acrylate
P-98-0513	05/14/02	04/22/02	(G) Methylacrylate copolymer
P-98-1029	05/03/02	04/21/02	(S) 1,2-ethanediamine, n-[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]-
P-99-0851	05/08/02	01/16/02	(G) Metal ammine nitrate complex
P-99-1327	05/03/02	04/02/02	(G) Halogenated alkane

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: June 20, 2002.

Mary Louise Hewlett,

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