TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data, 19954-19955 [05-7585]

Download as PDF 19954 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 72 / Friday, April 15, 2005 / Notices Notice. SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public face-to-face meeting of the chartered SAB. The Board will discuss (1) science issues facing EPA Regions, and (2) may review and approve of one or more draft SAB Committee reports. DATES: May 11–12, 2005. A public meeting of the Board will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m (central time) on May 11, 2005, and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (central time) on May 12, 2005. ADDRESSES: The May 11, 2005 meeting of the Board will be held at the U.S. EPA Region 6 Headquarters Office, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202. The May 12, 2005 meeting will be accessible for the public by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to obtain further information regarding this meeting, including the telephone conference, or the SAB may contact Mr. Thomas O. Miller, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board via phone (202–343– 9982) or e-mail at miller.tom@epa.gov. Those wishing to obtain the call-in number for the May 12, 2005 report review session should contact the DFO. The SAB Mailing address is: U.S. EPA, Science Advisory Board (1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. General information about the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced in this notice-including the specific draft report(s) to be reviewed, may be found on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background on the Board Meeting: At this meeting, the Science Advisory Board will focus on the following: (a) Science programs of EPA Region 6, and (b) review one or more draft SAB Panel reports. Any additional items that might be discussed will be reflected in the meeting agenda that will be posted on the SAB Web site prior to the meeting. (a) EPA Regional Science Issues—The SAB will receive briefings from, and discuss scientific issues, with Regional senior leadership and scientists. These are designed to (1) inform the SAB about regional science issues and concerns; (2) identify opportunities for future SAB and Regional office interactions on topics of interest; and (3) provide the regions with insights into the overall SAB role in advising the Agency on the technical underpinnings of the Agency’s science and environmental decisions. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:34 Apr 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 (b) Review of SAB Committee Draft Reports: The Board will review at least one draft SAB report at this meeting. Information on any draft reports to be reviewed, as well as the draft reports, will be on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab/drrep.htm prior to the meeting. 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Interested parties should contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) in writing via e-mail at least one week prior to the meeting in order to be placed on the public speaker list for the meeting. Speakers should bring at least 35 copies of their comments and presentation slides for distribution to the participants and public at the meeting. Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted until the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated), written comments should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the committee for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the appropriate DFO at the address/contact information above in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via email (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, Word, or Rich Text files (in IBM–PC/Windows 2000/98 format). Those providing written comments and who attend the meeting are also asked to bring 35 copies of their comments for public distribution. Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access these meetings, should contact the relevant DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 11, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–7575 Filed 4–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPT–2002–0046; FRL–7705–4] TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA’s receipt of test data on 1,1,2Trichloroethane (1,1,2-TCE) (CAS No. 79-00-5). These data were submitted pursuant to an Enforceable Testing Consent Agreement (ECA)/Order issued by EPA under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are concerned about data on health and/or environmental effects and other characteristics of this chemical. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this 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 Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPPT–2002–0046. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 72 / Friday, April 15, 2005 / Notices Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566–1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in the EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566–0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket ID number. 1,1,2-TCE is used as a feedstock intermediate in the production of vinylidene chloride and some tetrachloroethanes. It is used as a solvent where its high solvency for chlorinated rubbers and other substances is needed, and for pharmaceuticals and electronic components. EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any determination as to the completeness of the submission. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Toxic substances. Dated: March 30, 2005. Jim Willis, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 05–7585 Filed 4–14–05; 8:45 am] 19955 number or TME number, must be received on or before May 16, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; e-mail address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information 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. II. Test Data Submissions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 ECAs/Orders must contain a statement that results of testing conducted pursuant to ECAs/Orders will be announced to the public in accordance with section 4(d) of TSCA. Test data for 1,1,2-TCE, a hazardous air pollutant (HAP) listed under section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, were submitted by the HAP Task Force. These data were submitted pursuant to a TSCA section 4 ECA/ Order and were received by EPA on April 12, 2004; September 21, 2004; and December 1, 2004. The submissions include three final reports titled: 1. Route-to-Route Extrapolation of 1,1,2-TCE studies from the Oral Route to Inhalation Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models: Immunotoxicity. 2. An Acute Neurotoxicity Study of 1,1,2-TCE in Rats. 3. Route-to-Route Extrapolation of 1,1,2-TCE Studies from the Oral Route to Inhalation Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models: Acute Neurotoxicity. 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 TSC, 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 March 17, 2005 to March 25, 2005, 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. DATES: Comments identified by the docket identification (ID) number OPPT–2005–0023 and the specific PMN 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket ID number OPPT–2005– 0023. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566–1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566–0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet VerDate jul<14>2003 14:34 Apr 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPT–2005–0023; FRL–7710–8] AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 72 (Friday, April 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19954-19955]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7585]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPT-2002-0046; FRL-7705-4]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on 1,1,2-
Trichloroethane (1,1,2-TCE) (CAS No. 79-00-5). These data were 
submitted pursuant to an Enforceable Testing Consent Agreement (ECA)/
Order issued by EPA under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(TSCA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, 
Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to those persons who are concerned about data 
on health and/or environmental effects and other characteristics of 
this chemical. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency 
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be 
affected by this 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 Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket identification (ID) number OPPT-2002-0046. The 
official public docket consists of the documents specifically 
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other 
information related to this action. Although a part of the official 
docket, the public docket does not include

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Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the 
collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA 
Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., 
NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA 
Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566-1744 and the 
telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in the EPA 
Docket Center, is (202) 566-0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    An electronic version of the public docket is available through 
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may 
use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public 
comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official 
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that 
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be 
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly 
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in 
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the 
appropriate docket ID number.

II. Test Data Submissions

    Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 ECAs/Orders must contain a 
statement that results of testing conducted pursuant to ECAs/Orders 
will be announced to the public in accordance with section 4(d) of 
TSCA.
    Test data for 1,1,2-TCE, a hazardous air pollutant (HAP) listed 
under section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, were 
submitted by the HAP Task Force. These data were submitted pursuant to 
a TSCA section 4 ECA/Order and were received by EPA on April 12, 2004; 
September 21, 2004; and December 1, 2004. The submissions include three 
final reports titled:
    1. Route-to-Route Extrapolation of 1,1,2-TCE studies from the Oral 
Route to Inhalation Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models: 
Immunotoxicity.
    2. An Acute Neurotoxicity Study of 1,1,2-TCE in Rats.
    3. Route-to-Route Extrapolation of 1,1,2-TCE Studies from the Oral 
Route to Inhalation Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models: 
Acute Neurotoxicity.
    1,1,2-TCE is used as a feedstock intermediate in the production of 
vinylidene chloride and some tetrachloroethanes. It is used as a 
solvent where its high solvency for chlorinated rubbers and other 
substances is needed, and for pharmaceuticals and electronic 
components.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this 
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submission.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Toxic substances.


    Dated: March 30, 2005.
Jim Willis,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 05-7585 Filed 4-14-05; 8:45 am]
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