[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 177 (Monday, September 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49120-49121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24604]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-40033; FRL-6027-8]
Modifications to Enforceable Testing Consent Agreements/Testing
Consent Orders; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing the availability of letters regarding
modifications to test schedules for chemical testing programs under
section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These
modifications, requested by test sponsors and approved by EPA in 1997,
have been incorporated into the enforceable testing consent agreements/
testing consent orders (ECAs) to which they apply. EPA annually
publishes a document in the Federal Register describing all of the
modifications granted by letter for the previous year.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the applications for modifications and EPA letters
granting approval of these requests are available for inspection. EPA
has established a public record for this notice and supporting
documentation under docket control number OPPTS-40033. Copies of each
application and EPA's letter of approval can also be found under the
individual docket file maintained for the ECA in question. The public
record is available for inspection from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays, in the TSCA Nonconfidential
Information Center, U.S. EPA, Rm. NE-B607 Northeast Mall, 401 M St.,
SW., Washington, D.C. 20460 or fax: (202) 260-5069 or E-mail:
oppt.ncic@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director,
Environmental Assistance Office (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention
and Toxics, Rm. E-543B, 401 M St., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460, (202)
554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551, Internet Address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability:
Internet
Electronic copies of this document and various support documents
are available from the EPA Home Page at the Federal Register-
Environmental Documents entry for this document under ``Rules and
Regulations'' (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
Fax on Demand
Using a fax phone call 202-401-0527, select item 4349 for a copy of
the letters requesting modifications and the index.
I. Background
EPA's procedures for modifying test standards and schedules for
ECAs under section 4 of TSCA are found at 40 CFR 790.68. These
procedures allow EPA to approve requested modifications without asking
for public comment if the modifications do not alter the scope of a
test or significantly change the schedule for its completion. Because
these modifications relate to insignificant (i.e., less than 12 months)
extensions of test deadlines, EPA approved these modifications in
writing without first seeking public notice and comment (40 CFR 790.68
(b)(iv)(D). These letters are placed in the public record and the
modifications are published in the Federal Register. This notice
announces modifications approved from January 1, 1997 through December
31, 1997. No modifications to final test rules were requested during
this period. For a detailed description of the rationale for these
modifications and for the correspondence relating to specific chemical
test modifications, refer to the public record for the appropriate
chemical substance or to the public record for this notice (OPPTS-
40033).
II. Discussion of Modifications
Each chemical substance discussed in this notice is identified by a
specific CAS number and docket control number. The following table
lists all chemical-specific modifications approved from January 1, 1997
through December 31, 1997.
Modifications to Test Standards and Enforceable Testing Consent Agreements/Testing Consent Orders
(January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997)
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Docket Control
Chemical Name/CAS No. CFR Cite Test Modifications No.
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Final Rules: None......................
Enforceable Testing Agreements/Orders:.
Alkyl Glycidyl Ethers (AGEs):........
Alkyl [C12 - C13] Glycidyl Ether 799.5000 Genetic Toxicity studies:
CAS #120547-52-6.
The Salmonella 5 40033/42185B
typhimurium reverse
mutation assay.
Detection of gene 5,5
mutations in somatic
cells in culture.
Tertiary Amyl Methyl Ether (TAME) CAS 799.5000 Reproductive toxicity 5 40033/42180A
#994-05-8. study.
Inhalation toxicity/ 5
neurotoxicity study.
n-Amyl Acetate CAS #628-63-7......... 799.5000 Acute neurotoxicity- 5 40033/42134H
functional observational
battery test.
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Modifications
1. Modify sampling schedule.
2. Change test substance (form/purity).
3. Change non-critical test procedure or condition.
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4. Add satellite group for further testing.
5. Extend test or protocol deadline, delete test initiation
date.
6. Clarify and/or add specific guideline requirement.
7. Alter specific guideline requirement approved for certain
test(s).
8. Correct CAS No.
9. Amend test standard.
10. Neurotoxicity endpoint rule.
11. Revise protocol.
Note: Only modifications under number 5 in the above table were
approved in 1997.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Exports, Hazardous substances,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: September 4,1998.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 98-24604 Filed 9-11-98; 8:45 am]
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