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[FR Doc No: 94-18760]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 721
[OPPTS-50589B; FRL-4752-3]
Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoro-; Modification of a Significant New
Use Rule
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is modifying a significant new use rule (SNUR) promulgated
under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for
ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoro- based on a request to modify the SNUR
and EPA's previous response to comments for a similar situation in a
proposed SNUR.
EFFECTIVE DATES: The effective date of this rule is October 3, 1994.
This rule shall be promulgated for purposes of judicial review at 1
p.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 16, 1994.
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, Telephone: (202) 554-1404, TDD: (202)
554-0551.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of April 17, 1991
(56 FR 15784), EPA issued a SNUR establishing significant new uses for
ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoro- (P-88-1303, P-88-2177, and P-90-212).
Based on a request to modify the SNUR and EPA's previous response to
comments for a similar situation in a proposed SNUR, EPA is modifying
this SNUR.
I. Background
The Agency proposed the modification of the SNUR for ethane, 1,1-
dichloro-1-fluoro- in the Federal Register of September 15, 1993 (58 FR
48347). The background and reasons for the modification of the SNUR are
set forth in the preamble to the proposed modification. The Agency
received no public comment concerning the proposed modification. As a
result EPA is modifying this SNUR.
II. Objectives and Rationale for Modification of the Rule
During review of the PMN submitted for the chemical substance that
is the subject of this modification, EPA concluded that regulation was
warranted under section 5(e) of TSCA pending the development of
information sufficient to make a reasoned evaluation of the health or
environmental effects of the substance, and EPA identified
recordkeeping requirements necessary to enforce the rule. The basis for
such findings is discussed in the rulemaking record referenced in Unit
III. of this preamble. Based on these findings, a section 5(e) consent
order was negotiated with the PMN submitter and a SNUR was promulgated.
In light of the petition to modify the SNUR and EPA's response to a
similar situation, EPA has determined that the recordkeeping
requirement of Sec. 721.125(c) is unnecessary to enforce this rule. The
proposed modification of SNUR provisions for this substance designated
herein is consistent with that determination.
III. Rulemaking Record
The record for the rule which EPA is modifying was established at
OPPTS-50589. This record includes information considered by the Agency
in developing this rule.
IV. Regulatory Assessment Requirements
EPA is modifying the requirements of this rule by eliminating one
of the recordkeeping requirements. Any costs or burdens associated with
this rule will be reduced when the rule is modified. Therefore, EPA
finds that no additional assessments of costs or burdens are necessary
under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C.
605(b)), or the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous materials,
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Significant new uses.
Dated: July 26, 1994.
Susan H. Wayland,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances.
Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows:
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).
2. In Sec. 721.3200 by revising paragraph (b)(1) to read as
follows:
Sec. 721.3200 Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoro-.
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(b) * * *
(1) Recordkeeping requirements. Recordkeeping requirements as
specified in Sec. 721.125(a), (h), and (i) are applicable to
manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.
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[FR Doc. 94-18760 Filed 8-1-94; 8:45 am]
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