Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances; Technical Amendment, 18526-18527 [2013-07083]

Download as PDF 18526 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 59 / Wednesday, March 27, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Parts per million Commodity * * * * * * * Strawberry ............................................................................................................................................................................ * * * [FR Doc. 2013–06916 Filed 3–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 721 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2012–0842; FRL–9382–2] RIN 2070–AB27 Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances; Technical Amendment erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: EPA issued direct final significant new use rules (SNURS) in the Federal Register of December 20, 2012 for 9 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). For the chemical substance identified generically as aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo dye salts (PMN P–12–276) a typographical error has been identified. This document is being issued to correct the typographical error. DATES: This final rule is effective March 27, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2012–0842, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control Division 15:14 Mar 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 * (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–9232; email address: moss.kenneth@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Does this action apply to me? The Agency included in the final rule a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 * II. What does this technical amendment do? When promulgating the significant new uses for aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo dye salts, EPA inadvertently listed the respirator as M100 in the workplace protective equipment requirements for § 721.63. EPA did not intend to include this requirement when promulgating the significant new uses for aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo dye salts; the Agency intended the respirator to be designated as N100. This technical amendment corrects that workplace protective equipment requirement for § 721.63. The preamble for FR Doc. 2012–30695 published in the Federal Register issue of December 20, 2012 (77 FR 75390) (FRL–9372–8) is corrected as follows: 1. On page 75394, first column, line 16, correct M100 to read N100. III. Why is this technical amendment issued as a final rule? Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B)) provides that, when an Agency for good cause finds that notice and public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the public interest, the Agency may issue a final rule without providing notice and an opportunity for public comment. EPA has determined that there is good cause for making this technical amendment final without prior proposal and opportunity for comment, because notice and comment are unnecessary. PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * 0.05 * The respirator designation of M100 that is being removed was never intended to be included in the SNUR; M100 is a designation for a 3M Corporation series of respiratory face shield, not a respirator; the Agency intended it to be a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified N100 respirator. The PMN submitter who brought the error to EPA’s attention is familiar with the issue, and EPA is not aware of and does not expect there to be persons who would be adversely affected by the change as there are no companies making plans based on the erroneous notice and no harm resulting from replacing the erroneous requirement for a M100 respirator with that of a N100 respirator. EPA finds that this constitutes good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). IV. Do any of the statutory and executive order reviews apply to this action? This technical amendment changes an erroneous respirator designation that was placed in § 721.10633(a)(2)(i) when the final rule published in the Federal Register of December 20, 2012, promulgating significant new uses of aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo dye salts. The December 20, 2012 final rule addresses these requirements for that action (see Unit IX. of the preamble to that action). This technical amendment does not otherwise amend or impose any other requirements. As such, this technical amendment is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), nor does this technical amendment contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Because the Agency has made a ‘‘good cause’’ finding that this technical amendment is not subject to notice and comment requirements under the APA or any other statute (see Unit III. of this document), it is not subject to the regulatory flexibility provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), or to sections 202 E:\FR\FM\27MRR1.SGM 27MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 59 / Wednesday, March 27, 2013 / Rules and Regulations and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Nor does this technical amendment significantly or uniquely affect small governments or impose a significant intergovernmental mandate, as described in sections 203 and 204 of UMRA. This technical amendment will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), nor will this technical amendment have any ‘‘tribal implications ’’ as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This technical amendment does not require any special considerations, OMB review, or any Agency action under Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). Nor will this technical amendment have any affect on energy supply, distribution or use as described in Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001). This technical amendment does not involve any technical standards that would require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). The technical amendment also does not involve special consideration of environmental justice related issues under Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (55 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES V. Congressional Review Act Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Mar 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 18527 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Managing Director, Financial Operations: call Thomas Buckley at (202) 418–0725. Dated: March 20, 2013. Maria J. Doa, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is corrected 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 § 721.10633, revise paragraph (a)(2)(i) to read as follows: ■ § 721.10633 Aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo dye salts (generic). (a) * * * (2) * * * (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in § 721.63(a)(4) (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified N100 respirator with an assigned protection factor of at least 10), (a)(6), (b) (concentration set at 0.1 percent), and (c). * * * * * [FR Doc. 2013–07083 Filed 3–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 1, 73 and 74 [MM Docket No. 97–234, GC Docket No. 92– 52, and GEN Docket No. 90–264; FCC 98– 194] Implementation of Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document corrects an error that appears in the summary of Implementation of Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, published in the Federal Register of Friday, September 11, 1998, 63 FR 48615. Paragraph 17 of the Federal Register summary erroneously omitted a requirement that winning bidders in broadcast service auctions pay an application fee when filing their long form applications. DATES: Effective April 26, 2013. PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 Background In Implementation of Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, MM Docket No. 97–234 et al., First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15920 (First R&O), the Commission adopted final rules applicable for auctions for licenses in the broadcast services. With specified exceptions, the First R&O followed the rules the Commission had previously adopted for non-broadcast service auctions. The original publication of the First R&O appeared in 63 FR 48615–48629 (Sept. 11, 1998). Need for Correction In Paragraph 164 of the First R&O, the Commission adopted two exceptions to its general auctions rules on postauction procedures, requiring that winning bidders in broadcast auctions pay an application fee when filing their long-form applications, and allowing a shortened 10-day period for the filing of petitions to deny the long-form applications filed by winning bidders. As published, Paragraph 17 of the Federal Register summary inadvertently omitted the requirement that long form applications be submitted with an application fee. This correction is issued to address that omission and remedy any confusion resulting from it. Accordingly, paragraph 17 is corrected by making the following amendments: 17. With specified exceptions the Commission also determined to follow in broadcast auctions the general part 1 auction rules with regard to postauction procedures, including the payment by winning bidders of their bids and the withdrawal, default and disqualification of winning bidders. The Commission stated that long form application fees will apply to the longform applications filed by winning bidders in broadcast auctions. The First R&O additionally adopted a shortened 10-day period for the filing of petitions to deny against the long-form applications filed by auction winners. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–06976 Filed 3–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\27MRR1.SGM 27MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 27, 2013)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0842; FRL-9382-2]
RIN 2070-AB27


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances; 
Technical Amendment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued direct final significant new use rules (SNURS) in 
the Federal Register of December 20, 2012 for 9 chemical substances 
which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). For the 
chemical substance identified generically as aromatic sulfonic acid 
amino azo dye salts (PMN P-12-276) a typographical error has been 
identified. This document is being issued to correct the typographical 
error.

DATES: This final rule is effective March 27, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0842, is available at 
https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone 
number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone 
number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-0280. Please review the visitor 
instructions and additional information about the docket available at 
https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-9232; email address: moss.kenneth@epa.gov.
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Does this action apply to me?

    The Agency included in the final rule a list of those who may be 
potentially affected by this action.

II. What does this technical amendment do?

    When promulgating the significant new uses for aromatic sulfonic 
acid amino azo dye salts, EPA inadvertently listed the respirator as 
M100 in the workplace protective equipment requirements for Sec.  
721.63. EPA did not intend to include this requirement when 
promulgating the significant new uses for aromatic sulfonic acid amino 
azo dye salts; the Agency intended the respirator to be designated as 
N100. This technical amendment corrects that workplace protective 
equipment requirement for Sec.  721.63.
    The preamble for FR Doc. 2012-30695 published in the Federal 
Register issue of December 20, 2012 (77 FR 75390) (FRL-9372-8) is 
corrected as follows:
    1. On page 75394, first column, line 16, correct M100 to read N100.

III. Why is this technical amendment issued as a final rule?

    Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(3)(B)) provides that, when an Agency for good cause finds that 
notice and public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary or contrary 
to the public interest, the Agency may issue a final rule without 
providing notice and an opportunity for public comment. EPA has 
determined that there is good cause for making this technical amendment 
final without prior proposal and opportunity for comment, because 
notice and comment are unnecessary. The respirator designation of M100 
that is being removed was never intended to be included in the SNUR; 
M100 is a designation for a 3M Corporation series of respiratory face 
shield, not a respirator; the Agency intended it to be a National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified N100 
respirator. The PMN submitter who brought the error to EPA's attention 
is familiar with the issue, and EPA is not aware of and does not expect 
there to be persons who would be adversely affected by the change as 
there are no companies making plans based on the erroneous notice and 
no harm resulting from replacing the erroneous requirement for a M100 
respirator with that of a N100 respirator. EPA finds that this 
constitutes good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).

IV. Do any of the statutory and executive order reviews apply to this 
action?

    This technical amendment changes an erroneous respirator 
designation that was placed in Sec.  721.10633(a)(2)(i) when the final 
rule published in the Federal Register of December 20, 2012, 
promulgating significant new uses of aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo 
dye salts. The December 20, 2012 final rule addresses these 
requirements for that action (see Unit IX. of the preamble to that 
action). This technical amendment does not otherwise amend or impose 
any other requirements.
    As such, this technical amendment is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review 
(58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), nor does this technical amendment 
contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
    Because the Agency has made a ``good cause'' finding that this 
technical amendment is not subject to notice and comment requirements 
under the APA or any other statute (see Unit III. of this document), it 
is not subject to the regulatory flexibility provisions of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), or to sections 
202

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and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.). Nor does this technical amendment significantly or uniquely 
affect small governments or impose a significant intergovernmental 
mandate, as described in sections 203 and 204 of UMRA.
    This technical amendment will not have substantial direct effects 
on the States, on the relationship between the national government and 
the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among 
the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 
13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), nor will 
this technical amendment have any ``tribal implications '' as described 
in Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    This technical amendment does not require any special 
considerations, OMB review, or any Agency action under Executive Order 
13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks 
and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). Nor will this technical 
amendment have any affect on energy supply, distribution or use as 
described in Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, 
May 22, 2001).
    This technical amendment does not involve any technical standards 
that would require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus 
standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer 
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). The technical 
amendment also does not involve special consideration of environmental 
justice related issues under Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal 
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and 
Low-Income Populations (55 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

V. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), 
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required 
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and 
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of 
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' 
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: March 20, 2013.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
    Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is corrected as follows:

PART 721--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).


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2. In Sec.  721.10633, revise paragraph (a)(2)(i) to read as follows:


Sec.  [emsp14]721.10633  Aromatic sulfonic acid amino azo dye salts 
(generic).

    (a) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.63(a)(4) (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH)-certified N100 respirator with an assigned protection factor of 
at least 10), (a)(6), (b) (concentration set at 0.1 percent), and (c).
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