Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemical Substances; Significant New Use Rule; Extension of Comment Period, 13513 [2015-05958]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 50 / Monday, March 16, 2015 / Proposed Rules (e.g., CBI). To inspect the hard copy materials, please schedule an appointment during normal business hours with the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RIN 2070–AJ99 Christine Vineyard, EPA Region IX, (415) 947–4125, vineyard.christine@ epa.gov. This proposal addresses the following local rules: SCAQMD Rule 1155, Particulate Matter (PM) Control Devices and SMAQMD Rule 421 Mandatory Episodic Curtailment of Wood and Other Solid Fuel Burning (except section 402). In the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register, we are approving these local rules in a direct final action without prior proposal because we believe these SIP revisions are not controversial. If we receive adverse comments, however, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule and address the comments in subsequent action based on this proposed rule. Please note that if we receive adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of these rules and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rules, we may adopt as final those provisions of the rules that are not the subject of an adverse comment. We do not plan to open a second comment period, so anyone interested in commenting should do so at this time. If we do not receive adverse comments, no further activity is planned. For further information, please see the direct final action. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 23, 2015. Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator, Region IX. [FR Doc. 2015–05808 Filed 3–13–15; 8:45 am] Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:07 Mar 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 40 CFR Part 721 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2013–0225; FRL–9923–81] Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemical Substances; Significant New Use Rule; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register January 21, 2015, concerning long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate (LCPFAC) chemical substances and perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical substances. This document extends the comment period for 90 days, from March 23, 2015, to June 26, 2015. The comment period is being extended because EPA received several comments asserting that there may be significant implications for the supply chain and it is critical that interested stakeholders have sufficient time to respond to the proposed rulemaking. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 21, 2015 (80 FR 2885) is extended. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2013–0225, must be received on or before June 26, 2015. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of January 21, 2015 (80 FR 2885) (FRL– 9915–63). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Toni Krasnic, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–0984; email address: krasnic.toni@epa.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 13513 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. This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register proposed rule of January 21, 2015. This proposed rule for LCPFAC chemical substances is proposing to designate as a significant new use manufacturing (including importing) or processing of an identified subset of LCPFAC chemical substances for any use that will not be ongoing after December 31, 2015, and all other LCPFAC chemicals substances for which there are currently no ongoing uses. For this SNUR, EPA is also proposing to make inapplicable the exemption for persons who import LCPFAC chemical substances as part of articles. In addition, EPA is also proposing to amend a SNUR for PFAS chemical substances that would make inapplicable the exemption for persons who import PFAS chemical substances as part of carpets. EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on March 23, 2015, to June 26, 2015. To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of January 21, 2015. If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: March 9, 2014. Wendy C. Hamnett, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2015–05958 Filed 3–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\16MRP1.SGM 16MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 13513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-05958]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-0225; FRL-9923-81]
RIN 2070-AJ99


Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl 
Sulfonate Chemical Substances; Significant New Use Rule; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register January 21, 
2015, concerning long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate (LCPFAC) 
chemical substances and perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical 
substances. This document extends the comment period for 90 days, from 
March 23, 2015, to June 26, 2015. The comment period is being extended 
because EPA received several comments asserting that there may be 
significant implications for the supply chain and it is critical that 
interested stakeholders have sufficient time to respond to the proposed 
rulemaking.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 
21, 2015 (80 FR 2885) is extended. Comments, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-0225, must be received on 
or before June 26, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register document of January 21, 2015 (80 FR 2885) (FRL-
9915-63).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information contact: Toni Krasnic, Chemical Control 
Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 564-0984; email address: 
krasnic.toni@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: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register proposed rule of January 21, 
2015. This proposed rule for LCPFAC chemical substances is proposing to 
designate as a significant new use manufacturing (including importing) 
or processing of an identified subset of LCPFAC chemical substances for 
any use that will not be ongoing after December 31, 2015, and all other 
LCPFAC chemicals substances for which there are currently no ongoing 
uses. For this SNUR, EPA is also proposing to make inapplicable the 
exemption for persons who import LCPFAC chemical substances as part of 
articles. In addition, EPA is also proposing to amend a SNUR for PFAS 
chemical substances that would make inapplicable the exemption for 
persons who import PFAS chemical substances as part of carpets. EPA is 
hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on March 23, 
2015, to June 26, 2015.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the 
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 
document of January 21, 2015. If you have questions, consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721

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

    Dated: March 9, 2014.
Wendy C. Hamnett,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2015-05958 Filed 3-13-15; 8:45 am]
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