Receipt of Information Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, 79012-79013 [2016-27190]

Download as PDF 79012 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 218 / Thursday, November 10, 2016 / Notices pesticide manufacturer. The following list of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities may include: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 2. EPA Registration Number: 279– GANE. Docket ID number: EPA–HQ– OPP–2016–0538. Applicant: FMC Agricultural Solutions, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Active ingredient: Bixafen and Iprodione. Product type: Fungicide. Proposed use: Potato Contact: RD. 3. EPA Registration Number: 279– GANG. Docket ID number: EPA–HQ– OPP–2016–0538. Applicant: FMC Agricultural Solutions, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Active ingredient: Bixafen and Flutriafol. Product type: Fungicide. Proposed use: Corn; Peanut; Sorghum; Soybean; Sugar beet; Triticale; and Wheat Contact: RD. 4. EPA Registration Number: 279– GANL. Docket ID number: EPA–HQ– OPP–2016–0538. Applicant: FMC Agricultural Solutions, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Active ingredient: Bixafen and Tebuconazole. Product type: Fungicide. Proposed use: Barley; Corn; Oats; Peanut; Soybean; and Wheat Contact: RD. 5. EPA Registration Number: 279– GANU. Docket ID number: EPA–HQ– OPP–2016–0538. Applicant: FMC Agricultural Solutions, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Active ingredient: Bixafen and Azoxystrobin. Product type: Fungicide. Proposed use: Barley; Corn; Oats; Peanut; Rye; Soybean; Triticale; Vegetable, root, subgroup 1A; Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C; and and Wheat Contact: RD. the nature of the information received. Each chemical substance and/or mixture related to this announcement is identified in Unit I. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: John Schaeffer, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8173; email address: schaeffer.john@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. Dated: October 28, 2016. Rachael Holloman, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. TSCA section 4(d) (15 U.S.C. 2603(d)) requires EPA to publish a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of information submitted pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement promulgated under TSCA section 4 (15 U.S.C. 2603). II. Registration Applications asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD–ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD–ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ comments.html. [FR Doc. 2016–27202 Filed 11–9–16; 8:45 am] III. Docket Information EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. Pursuant to the provisions of FIFRA section 3(c)(4) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(4)), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on these applications. 1. EPA Registration Number: 279– GANA. Docket ID number: EPA–HQ– OPP–2016–0538. Applicant: FMC Agricultural Solutions, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Active ingredient: Bixafen. Product type: Fungicide. Proposed use: Barley; Corn; Oats; Peanut; Potato; Rye; Sorghum; Soybean; Sugar beet; Triticale; Vegetable, root, subgroup 1A; Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C; and Wheat Contact: RD. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P A docket, identified by the docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2013–0677, has been established for this Federal Register document, which announces the receipt of the information. Upon EPA’s completion of its quality assurance review, the information received will be added to the docket identified in Unit IV., which represents the docket used for the TSCA section 4 rule, order, and/or consent agreement. In addition, once completed, EPA reviews of the information received will be added to the same docket. Use the docket ID number provided in Unit IV. to access the information received and any available EPA review. EPA’s dockets are available electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Nov 09, 2016 Jkt 241001 Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2013–0677; FRL–9954–24] Receipt of Information Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA is announcing its receipt of information submitted pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As required by TSCA, this document identifies each chemical substance and/or mixture for which information has been received; the uses or intended uses of such chemical substance and/or mixture; and describes SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Chemical Substances and/or Mixtures Information received about the following chemical substances and/or mixtures is identified in Unit IV.: D Ethanedioic acid (CASRN 144–62– 7). D Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (CASRN 556–67–2). D Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-methyl-1phenylethyl)-6-[2-(2nitrophenyl)diazenyl]- (CASRN 70693– 50–4). II. Authority E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 218 / Thursday, November 10, 2016 / Notices Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton 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. IV. Information Received As specified by TSCA section 4(d), this unit identifies the information received by EPA. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES A. Ethanedioic acid (CASRN 144–62–7) 1. Chemical Use(s): Ethanedioic acid is used as a rust remover; in antirust metal cleaners and coatings; as a flameproofing and cross-linking agent in cellulose fabrics; as a reducing agent in mordent wool dying; as an acid dye stabilizing agent in nylon; as a scouring agent for cotton printing; and as a dye stripper for wool. Ethanedioic acid is also used for degumming silk; for the separation and recovery of rare earth elements from ore; for bleaching leather and masonry; for cleaning aluminum and wood decks; and as a synthetic intermediate for pharmaceuticals 2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Chemical testing requirements for second group of high production volume chemicals (HPV2), 40 CFR 799.5087. 3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be added to docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2007–0531. 4. Information Received: EPA received the following information: D Request for an exemption from testing from Atotech USA Inc. B. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (CASRN 556–67–2) 1. Chemical Use(s): D4 is used as an intermediate for silicone copolymers and other chemicals. D4 is also used in industrial processing applications as a solvent (which becomes part of a product formulation or mixture), finishing agent, and an adhesive and sealant chemical. It is also used for both consumer and commercial purposes in paints and coatings, and plastic and rubber products and has consumer uses in polishes, sanitation, soaps, detergents, adhesives, and sealants. 2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Enforceable Consent Agreement for Environmental Testing for Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (CASRN 556–67–2). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Nov 09, 2016 Jkt 241001 3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be added to docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2012–0209. 4. Information Received: EPA received the following information: a. Summary of the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and Copy of the Field Notebook of the Wichita Kansas Sampling Event (Sampling of Benthic Organisms). b. Request for a modification to a study plan to provide for the collection of additional quality assurance samples for biosolids and sediment. C. Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-methyl-1phenylethyl)-6-[2-(2nitrophenyl)diazenyl]- (CASRN 70693– 50–4). 1. Chemical Use(s): Used in UV absorber or as a light stabilizer for plastics. 2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Chemical testing requirements for third group of high production volume chemicals (HPV3), 40 CFR 799.5089. 3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be added to docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2009–0112. 4. Information Received: EPA received the following information: D Physical/Chemical Properties (A1, A2). Melting Point and Boiling Point. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Dated: October 27, 2016. Maria J. Doa, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2016–27190 Filed 11–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0483; FRL–9952–84] Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for August 2016 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to publish in the Federal Register a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN); an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), both pending and/or expired; and a periodic status report on any new chemicals under EPA review and the receipt of notices of commencement (NOC) to manufacture those chemicals. This document covers the period from August 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016. This SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79013 document also corrects the docket number of the previously published second Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for June 2016 in the Federal Register of October 27, 2016. Comments identified by the specific case number provided in this document, must be received on or before December 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0483, and the specific PMN number or TME number for the chemical related to your comment, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. • Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Jim Rahai, IMD 7407M, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8593; email address: rahai.jim@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. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? 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 submitters of the actions addressed in this document. E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 218 (Thursday, November 10, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-0677; FRL-9954-24]


Receipt of Information Under the Toxic Substances Control Act

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing its receipt of information submitted 
pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement issued under the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA). As required by TSCA, this document 
identifies each chemical substance and/or mixture for which information 
has been received; the uses or intended uses of such chemical substance 
and/or mixture; and describes the nature of the information received. 
Each chemical substance and/or mixture related to this announcement is 
identified in Unit I. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
John Schaeffer, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8173; email address: schaeffer.john@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. Chemical Substances and/or Mixtures

    Information received about the following chemical substances and/or 
mixtures is identified in Unit IV.:
    [ssquf] Ethanedioic acid (CASRN 144-62-7).
    [ssquf] Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (CASRN 556-67-2).
    [ssquf] Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-6-[2-(2-
nitrophenyl)diazenyl]- (CASRN 70693-50-4).

II. Authority

    TSCA section 4(d) (15 U.S.C. 2603(d)) requires EPA to publish a 
notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of information 
submitted pursuant to a rule, order, or consent agreement promulgated 
under TSCA section 4 (15 U.S.C. 2603).

III. Docket Information

    A docket, identified by the docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPPT-2013-0677, has been established for this Federal Register 
document, which announces the receipt of the information. Upon EPA's 
completion of its quality assurance review, the information received 
will be added to the docket identified in Unit IV., which represents 
the docket used for the TSCA section 4 rule, order, and/or consent 
agreement. In addition, once completed, EPA reviews of the information 
received will be added to the same docket. Use the docket ID number 
provided in Unit IV. to access the information received and any 
available EPA review.
    EPA's dockets are available electronically at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency

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Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton 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.

IV. Information Received

    As specified by TSCA section 4(d), this unit identifies the 
information received by EPA.

A. Ethanedioic acid (CASRN 144-62-7)

    1. Chemical Use(s): Ethanedioic acid is used as a rust remover; in 
antirust metal cleaners and coatings; as a flame-proofing and cross-
linking agent in cellulose fabrics; as a reducing agent in mordent wool 
dying; as an acid dye stabilizing agent in nylon; as a scouring agent 
for cotton printing; and as a dye stripper for wool. Ethanedioic acid 
is also used for degumming silk; for the separation and recovery of 
rare earth elements from ore; for bleaching leather and masonry; for 
cleaning aluminum and wood decks; and as a synthetic intermediate for 
pharmaceuticals
    2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Chemical testing 
requirements for second group of high production volume chemicals 
(HPV2), 40 CFR 799.5087.
    3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be 
added to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-0531.
    4. Information Received: EPA received the following information:
    [ssquf] Request for an exemption from testing from Atotech USA Inc.

B. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (CASRN 556-67-2)

    1. Chemical Use(s): D4 is used as an intermediate for silicone 
copolymers and other chemicals. D4 is also used in industrial 
processing applications as a solvent (which becomes part of a product 
formulation or mixture), finishing agent, and an adhesive and sealant 
chemical. It is also used for both consumer and commercial purposes in 
paints and coatings, and plastic and rubber products and has consumer 
uses in polishes, sanitation, soaps, detergents, adhesives, and 
sealants.
    2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Enforceable 
Consent Agreement for Environmental Testing for 
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (CASRN 556-67-2).
    3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be 
added to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0209.
    4. Information Received: EPA received the following information:
    a. Summary of the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and Copy of 
the Field Notebook of the Wichita Kansas Sampling Event (Sampling of 
Benthic Organisms).
    b. Request for a modification to a study plan to provide for the 
collection of additional quality assurance samples for biosolids and 
sediment.
    C. Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-6-[2-(2-
nitrophenyl)diazenyl]- (CASRN 70693-50-4).
    1. Chemical Use(s): Used in UV absorber or as a light stabilizer 
for plastics.
    2. Applicable Rule, Order, or Consent Agreement: Chemical testing 
requirements for third group of high production volume chemicals 
(HPV3), 40 CFR 799.5089.
    3. Applicable docket ID number: The information received will be 
added to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112.
    4. Information Received: EPA received the following information:
    [ssquf] Physical/Chemical Properties (A1, A2). Melting Point and 
Boiling Point.

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: October 27, 2016.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2016-27190 Filed 11-9-16; 8:45 am]
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