80_FR_32111 80 FR 32003 - Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances

80 FR 32003 - Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 108 (June 5, 2015)

Page Range32003-32017
FR Document2015-13670

EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 22 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of these chemical substances are subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. This action requires persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process any of these 22 chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification will provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 9 and 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0220; FRL-9927-67]
RIN 2070-AB27


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under 
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 22 chemical substances 
which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of these 
chemical substances are subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders 
issued by EPA. This action requires persons who intend to manufacture 
(including import) or process any of these 22 chemical substances for 
an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to 
notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The 
required notification will provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate 
the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity 
before it occurs.

DATES: This rule is effective on August 4, 2015. For purposes of 
judicial review, this rule shall be promulgated at 1 p.m. (e.s.t.) on 
June 19, 2015.
    Written adverse or critical comments, or notice of intent to submit 
adverse or critical comments, on one or more of these SNURs must be 
received on or before July 6, 2015 (see Unit VI. of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION). If EPA receives written adverse or critical comments, or 
notice of intent to submit adverse or critical comments, on one or more 
of these SNURs before July 6, 2015, EPA will withdraw the relevant 
sections of this direct final rule before its effective date.
    For additional information on related reporting requirement dates, 
see Units I.A., VI., and VII. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0220, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://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 http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://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: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture, 
process, or use the chemical substances contained in this rule. 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:
     Manufacturers or processors of one or more subject 
chemical substances (NAICS codes 325 and 324110), e.g., chemical 
manufacturing and petroleum refineries.
    This action may also affect certain entities through pre-existing 
import certification and export notification rules under TSCA. Chemical 
importers are subject to the TSCA section 13 (15 U.S.C. 2612) import 
certification requirements promulgated at 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127 
and 19 CFR 127.28. Chemical importers must certify that the shipment of 
the chemical substance complies with all applicable rules and orders 
under TSCA. Importers of chemicals subject to these SNURs must certify 
their compliance with the SNUR requirements. The EPA policy in support 
of import certification appears at 40 CFR part 707, subpart B. In 
addition, any persons who export or intend to export a chemical 
substance that is the subject of a proposed or final rule are subject 
to the export notification provisions of TSCA section 12(b) (15 U.S.C. 
2611(b)) (see Sec.  721.20), and must comply with the export 
notification requirements in 40 CFR part 707, subpart D.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    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 http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

II. Background

A. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is promulgating these SNURs using direct final procedures. 
These SNURs will require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before 
commencing the manufacture or processing of a chemical substance for 
any activity designated by these SNURs as a significant new use. 
Receipt of such notices allows EPA to assess risks that may be 
presented by the intended uses and, if appropriate, to regulate the 
proposed use before it occurs. Additional rationale and background to 
these rules are more fully set out in the preamble to EPA's first 
direct final SNUR published in the Federal Register issue of April 24, 
1990 (55 FR 17376) (FRL-3658-5). Consult that preamble for further 
information on the objectives, rationale, and procedures for SNURs and 
on the basis for significant new use designations, including provisions 
for developing test data.

B. What is the Agency's authority for taking this action?

    Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2604(a)(2)) authorizes EPA to 
determine that a use of a chemical substance is a ``significant new 
use.'' EPA must make this determination by rule after considering all 
relevant factors, including the four bulleted TSCA section 5(a)(2) 
factors listed in Unit III. Once EPA determines that a use of a 
chemical substance is a significant new use, TSCA section 5(a)(1)(B) 
requires persons to submit a significant new use notice (SNUN) to EPA 
at least 90 days before they manufacture or process the chemical 
substance for that use. Persons who must report are described in Sec.  
721.5.

C. Applicability of General Provisions

    General provisions for SNURs appear in 40 CFR part 721, subpart A. 
These provisions describe persons subject to the rule, recordkeeping 
requirements, exemptions to reporting requirements, and applicability 
of the rule to uses occurring before the effective date of the rule. 
Provisions relating to user fees appear at 40 CFR part 700. According 
to Sec.  721.1(c), persons subject to these SNURs must comply with the 
same SNUN requirements and EPA regulatory procedures as submitters of 
PMNs under TSCA section 5(a)(1)(A). In particular, these requirements 
include the information submission requirements of TSCA section 5(b) 
and 5(d)(1), the exemptions authorized by TSCA section 5(h)(1), (h)(2), 
(h)(3), and (h)(5), and the regulations at 40 CFR part 720. Once EPA 
receives a SNUN, EPA may take regulatory action under TSCA section 
5(e), 5(f), 6, or 7 to control the activities for which it has received 
the SNUN. If EPA does not take action, EPA is required under TSCA 
section 5(g) to explain in the Federal Register its reasons for not 
taking action.

III. Significant New Use Determination

    Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA states that EPA's determination that a use 
of a chemical substance is a significant new use must be made after 
consideration of all relevant factors, including:
     The projected volume of manufacturing and processing of a 
chemical substance.
     The extent to which a use changes the type or form of 
exposure of human beings or the environment to a chemical substance.
     The extent to which a use increases the magnitude and 
duration of exposure of human beings or the environment to a chemical 
substance.
     The reasonably anticipated manner and methods of 
manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and disposal of a 
chemical substance.
    In addition to these factors enumerated in TSCA section 5(a)(2), 
the statute authorized EPA to consider any other relevant factors.
    To determine what would constitute a significant new use for the 22 
chemical substances that are the subject of these SNURs, EPA considered 
relevant information about the toxicity of the chemical substances, 
likely human exposures and environmental releases associated with 
possible uses, and the four bulleted TSCA section 5(a)(2) factors 
listed in this unit.

IV. Substances Subject to This Rule

    EPA is establishing significant new use and recordkeeping 
requirements for 22 chemical substances in 40 CFR part 721, subpart E. 
In this unit, EPA provides the following information for each chemical 
substance:
     PMN number.
     Chemical name (generic name, if the specific name is 
claimed as CBI).
     Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry number (assigned 
for non-confidential chemical identities).
     Basis for the TSCA section 5(e) consent order or, the 
basis for the TSCA non-section 5(e) SNURs (i.e., SNURs without TSCA 
section 5(e) consent orders).
     Tests recommended by EPA to provide sufficient information 
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evaluate the chemical substance (see Unit VIII. for more information).
     CFR citation assigned in the regulatory text section of 
this rule.
    The regulatory text section of this rule specifies the activities 
designated as significant new uses. Certain new uses, including 
production volume limits (i.e., limits on manufacture volume) and other 
uses designated in this rule, may be claimed as CBI. Unit IX. discusses 
a procedure companies may use to ascertain whether a proposed use 
constitutes a significant new use.
    This rule includes 2 PMN substances (P-13-930 and P-14-763) that 
are subject to ``risk-based'' consent orders under TSCA section 
5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I) where EPA determined that activities associated with 
the PMN substances may present unreasonable risk to human health or the 
environment. Those consent orders require protective measures to limit 
exposures or otherwise mitigate the potential unreasonable risk. The 
so-called ``TSCA section 5(e) SNURs'' on these PMN substances are 
promulgated pursuant to Sec.  721.160, and are based on and consistent 
with the provisions in the underlying consent orders. The TSCA section 
5(e) SNURs designate as a ``significant new use'' the absence of the 
protective measures required in the corresponding consent orders.
    This rule also includes SNURs on 20 PMN substances that are not 
subject to consent orders under TSCA section 5(e). In these cases, for 
a variety of reasons, EPA did not find that the use scenario described 
in the PMN triggered the determinations set forth under TSCA section 
5(e). However, EPA does believe that certain changes from the use 
scenario described in the PMN could result in increased exposures, 
thereby constituting a ``significant new use.'' These so-called ``TSCA 
non-section 5(e) SNURs'' are promulgated pursuant to Sec.  721.170. EPA 
has determined that every activity designated as a ``significant new 
use'' in all TSCA non-section 5(e) SNURs issued under Sec.  721.170 
satisfies the two requirements stipulated in Sec.  721.170(c)(2), i.e., 
these significant new use activities are different from those described 
in the premanufacture notice for the substance, including any 
amendments, deletions, and additions of activities to the 
premanufacture notice, and may be accompanied by changes in exposure or 
release levels that are significant in relation to the health or 
environmental concerns identified'' for the PMN substance.

PMN Number P-11-549

    Chemical name: 2-Butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-, (2Z)-.
    CAS number: 692-49-9.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as a heat transfer fluid. 
Based on test data on the PMN substance as well as structure activity 
relationship (SAR) analysis of analogous small fluorinated compounds, 
EPA identified concerns for cardiac sensitization, developmental 
toxicity, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity and oncogenicity from 
inhalation exposures to the PMN substance. As described in the PMN, 
occupational exposures are expected to be minimal due to no domestic 
manufacture and consumer exposure is not expected due to no use of the 
substance in a consumer product. Therefore, EPA has not determined that 
the proposed processing or use of the substance may present an 
unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any domestic 
manufacture, any use other than as described in the PMN, or any use of 
the substance in a consumer product may cause serious health effects. 
Based on this information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria 
at Sec.  721.170(b)(3)(i) and (b)(3)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that inhalation monitoring 
data, collected according to the EPA draft Inhalation Monitoring Data 
Collection Guidelines (located in the docket under docket ID number 
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0220) would help characterize the human health effects 
of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10830.

PMN Number P-13-690

    Chemical name: Aluminum phosphate (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the substance will be used as 
a flame retardant for industrial plastics. Based on SAR analysis of 
test data on analogous respirable, poorly soluble particulates, EPA 
identified concerns for lung effects, blood toxicity, hypersensitivity, 
developmental neurotoxicity, and immunotoxicity from inhalation 
exposures to the PMN substance. Further, based on ecological SAR 
analysis of test data on analogous aluminum salts, EPA predicts 
toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 
87 parts per billion (ppb) of the PMN substance in surface waters. As 
described in the PMN, occupational exposures are expected to be minimal 
due to use of respiratory protection, and releases of the substance are 
not expected to result in surface water concentrations that exceed 87 
ppb. Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed manufacturing, 
processing, or use of the substance may present an unreasonable risk. 
EPA has determined, however, that any use of the PMN substance without 
the use of National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH)-certified respirator with an assigned protection factor (APF) 
of at least 10, where inhalation exposures are expected, or any use of 
the substance resulting in surface water concentrations exceeding 87 
ppb may cause serious human health effects and significant adverse 
environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN substance 
meets the concern criteria at 40 CFR 721.170(b)(3)(ii) and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 90-
day inhalation toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 870.3465 or 
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Test 
Guideline 413); a fish early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test 
Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test 
Guideline 850.1300); and an algal toxicity test (Office of Chemical 
Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Test Guideline 850.4500) would 
help characterize the human health and environmental effects of the PMN 
substance. EPA also recommends that the guidance document on aquatic 
toxicity testing of difficult substance and mixtures (OECD Test 
Guideline 23) be consulted to facilitate solubility of the PMN 
substance in the test media.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10831.

PMN Number P-13-872

    Chemical name: Alkyl triazine (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the substance will be used in 
the removal of hydrogen sulfide. Based on test data on the PMN 
substance, as well as ecological SAR analysis of test data on analogous 
aliphatic amines, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur 
at concentrations that exceed 130 ppb of the PMN substance in surface 
waters. As described in the PMN, releases of the substance are not 
expected to result in surface water concentrations that exceed 130 ppb. 
Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed manufacturing, 
processing, or use of the substance may present an unreasonable risk. 
EPA has determined, however, that any use of the substance resulting in 
surface water concentrations exceeding 130 ppb may

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cause significant adverse environmental effects. Based on this 
information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at Sec.  
721.170(b)(4)(i) and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a fish 
early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400) and a 
daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300) would 
help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10832.

PMN Number P-13-930

    Chemical name: Substituted bis 2,6-xylenol (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) consent order: December 10, 
2014.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) consent order: The PMN states that the 
generic (non-confidential) use of the substance will be as a reactant 
in polymerization reactions. Based on SAR analysis of test data on 
structurally similar substances, EPA identified concerns for liver, 
kidney and developmental toxicity; blood effects, sensitization, and 
endocrine disruption. Further, based on test data on the PMN substance, 
EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms at concentrations that 
exceed 6 ppb of the PMN substance in surface waters. The order was 
issued under TSCA sections 5(e)(1)(A)(i) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based 
on a finding that the substance may present an unreasonable risk of 
injury to the environment and human health, and there may be 
significant (or substantial) human exposure to the substance. To 
protect against these exposures and risks, the consent order requires:
    1. Use of personal protective equipment involving impervious gloves 
and protective clothing (where there is a potential for dermal 
exposure) and a NIOSH-certified respirator with an APF of at least 50 
(where there is a potential for inhalation exposure).
    2. Establishment and use of a hazard communication program, 
including human health, environmental hazard precautionary statements 
on each label and the MSDS.
    3. Manufacturing, processing, or use of the PMN substance only as 
an intermediate.
    4. Submission of certain toxicity testing prior to exceeding the 
confidential production volume limits of the PMN substance specified in 
the consent order.
    5. No predictable or purposeful release of the PMN substance from 
manufacturing, processing or use into the waters of the United States 
that result in surface water concentrations exceeding 6 ppb.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of 
these protective measures.
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of certain 
toxicity testing, identified in the TSCA 5(e) consent order would help 
characterize possible effects of the substance. The submitter has 
agreed not to exceed the first confidential volume limit without 
performing an aromatase (human recombinant) test (OCSPP Test Guideline 
890.1200) and a steroidogenesis (human cell line-H295R) test (OCSPP 
Test Guideline 890.1550 or OECD Test Guideline 456). Further, the Order 
prohibits the Company from exceeding the second confidential production 
volume limit unless the Company submits the Tier 2 testing described in 
the Testing section of this Order in accordance with the conditions 
specified in the Testing section.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10833.

PMN Number P-14-20

    Chemical name: Heteropolycyclic diacrylate (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as a coating resin. Based on 
test data on the PMN, EPA identified concerns for dermal and ocular 
irritation, and systemic toxicity from the dermal, ocular, and oral 
routes. Further, based on ecological SAR analysis of test data on 
analogous acrylates, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may 
occur at concentrations that exceed 120 ppb of the PMN substance in 
surface waters. As described in the PMN, occupational exposures are 
expected to be minimal due to the use of impervious gloves, goggles, 
and a NIOSH-certified particulate respirator with an APF of at least 
10. Further, releases of the substance are not expected to result in 
surface water concentrations that exceed 120 ppb. Therefore, EPA has 
not determined that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of 
the substance may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, 
however, that any use of the substance without the use of impervious 
gloves and goggles, when there is a potential dermal exposure; any use 
of the substance without a NIOSH-certified particulate respirator with 
an APF of at least 10, where there is a potential for inhalation 
exposures; or any use of the substance resulting in surface water 
concentrations exceeding 120 ppb may cause serious health effects and 
significant adverse environmental effects. Based on this information, 
the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(3)(i) 
and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 
combined repeated dose toxicity with the reproduction/developmental 
toxicity screening test (OPPTS Test Guideline 870.3650); a fish early-
life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid 
chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300); and an algal 
toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would help characterize 
the human health and environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10834.

PMN Number P-14-66

    Chemical name: 1,6-Hexanediamine, N1-(6-aminohexyl)-, polymer with 
2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, N-(dithiocarboxy) derivs., sodium salts.
    CAS number: 1459738-70-5.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the substance will be used as 
a water clarifier intermediate. Based on ecological SAR analysis of 
test data on analogous dithiocarbamates, EPA predicts toxicity to 
aquatic organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of the 
PMN substance in surface waters. As described in the PMN, releases of 
the substance are not expected to result in surface water 
concentrations that exceed 1 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not determined 
that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance 
may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any 
use of the substance that results in surface water concentrations 
exceeding 1 ppb may cause significant adverse environmental effects. 
Based on this information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria 
at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a mysid 
acute toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.1035); a fish acute 
toxicity test, freshwater and marine (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1075); 
an acute invertebrate toxicity test, freshwater daphnids (OPPTS Test 
Guideline 850.1010); and an algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 
850.4500) would help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN 
substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10835.

PMN Number P-14-209

    Chemical name: Dimethylaminoalkyl alkene amide (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.

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    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as an adjuvant for non-
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)-regulated 
agricultural use products, an additive for pesticide formulations, and 
an additive for fertilizer formulations. Based on test data on the PMN 
substance, as well as ecological SAR analysis of test data on analogous 
amides and aliphatic amines, EPA predicts chronic toxicity to aquatic 
organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 4 ppb of the PMN 
substance in surface waters for greater than 20 days per year. This 20-
day criterion is derived from partial life cycle tests (daphnid chronic 
and fish early-life stage tests) that typically range from 21 to 28 
days in duration. EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur 
if releases of the PMN substance to surface water exceed releases from 
the use described in the PMN. For the uses described in the PMN, 
environmental releases did not exceed the concentration of concern for 
more than 20 days per year. Therefore, EPA has not determined that the 
proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance may present 
an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that use of the 
substance other than as described in the PMN may cause significant 
adverse environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN 
substances meet the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(i) and 
(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a fish 
early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400) and a 
daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300) would 
help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10836.

PMN Number P-14-452

    Chemical name: Substituted naphthalene polymer glycidyl ether 
(generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) uses of the substance will be as a matrix resin for 
composite materials and a binder resin for electronic materials. Based 
on ecological SAR analysis of test data on analogous polyepoxides, EPA 
predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at concentrations that 
exceed 1 ppb of the PMN substance in surface waters. As described in 
the PMN, releases of the substance are not expected to result in 
surface water concentrations that exceed 1 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not 
determined that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the 
substance may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, 
however, that any use of the substance resulting in surface water 
concentrations exceeding 1 ppb may cause significant adverse 
environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN substance 
meets the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a fish 
early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); a 
daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300); and an 
algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would help 
characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10837.

PMN Number P-14-473

    Chemical name: Alkylpolycarboxylic acid, derivative, 
tris(fluorinatedalkoxy)alkyl ester salt (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be for coatings and printing 
applications. Based on ecological SAR analysis of test data on 
analogous anionic surfactants, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic 
organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 6 ppb of the PMN 
substance in surface waters. As described in the PMN, releases of the 
substance are not expected to result in surface water concentrations 
that exceed 6 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed 
manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance may present an 
unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any use of the 
substance resulting in surface water concentrations exceeding 6 ppb may 
cause significant adverse environmental effects. Based on this 
information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at Sec.  
721.170(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a water 
solubility study (OECD Test Guideline 105); a fish acute toxicity test, 
freshwater and marine (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1075); a fish early-
life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); and a daphnid 
chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300) would help 
characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10838.

PMN Number P-14-476

    Chemical name: Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine, N,N-dimethyl-.
    CAS number: 3717-40-6.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as an isolated intermediate. 
Based on ecological SAR analysis of test data on analogous aliphatic 
amines, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at 
concentrations that exceed 8 ppb of the PMN substance in surface 
waters. As described in the PMN, releases of the substance are not 
expected to result in surface water concentrations that exceed 8 ppb. 
Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed manufacturing, 
processing, or use of the substance may present an unreasonable risk. 
EPA has determined that any use of the substance resulting in surface 
water concentrations exceeding 8 ppb may cause significant adverse 
environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN substance 
meets the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a fish 
early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); a 
daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300); and an 
algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would help 
characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10839.

PMN Number P-14-510

    Chemical name: Sulfosuccinic acid ester, alkylamine derivs., sodium 
salt (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as an industrial leather 
softener. Based on test data on the PMN substance as well as SAR 
analysis of test data on analogous anionic surfactants, EPA predicts 
toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 
94 ppb of the PMN substance in surface waters. As described in the PMN, 
releases of the substance are not expected to result in surface water 
concentrations that exceed 94 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not determined 
that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance 
may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any 
use of the substance resulting in surface water concentrations 
exceeding 94 ppb may cause significant adverse environmental effects. 
Based on this information, the PMN substance meets

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the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(i) and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a fish 
early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400) and a 
daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300) would 
help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10840.

PMN Number P-14-603

    Chemical name: Bismuth nitrate oxide 
(Bi3(NO3)O4).
    CAS number: 1417164-49-8.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as a proprietary degradation 
inhibitor additive in polymer-based insulation sheets. Based on test 
data on analogous respirable, poorly soluble particulates, EPA 
identified concerns for lung effects from inhalation exposures to the 
PMN substance. For the use described in the PMN, significant inhalation 
exposures are not expected. Therefore, EPA has not determined that the 
proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance may present 
an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any use of the 
substance other than as listed in the PMN, or without respiratory 
protection, may cause serious health effects. Based on this 
information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at Sec.  
721.170(b)(3)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 90-
day inhalation toxicity study with a 60-day holding period (OPPTS Test 
Guideline 870.3465) would help characterize the human health effects of 
the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10841.

PMN Number P-14-605

    Chemical name: Substituted cyclosiloxane (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the use of the substance will 
be as a refractive index modifier component for light-emitting diode 
(LED) chips. Based on the physical/chemical properties of the PMN 
substance (as described in the New Chemical Program's PBT category at 
64 FR 60194; November 4, 1999) and test data on structurally similar 
substances, the PMN substance is a potentially persistent, 
bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemical. EPA estimates that the PMN 
substance will persist in the environment more than 2 months and 
estimates a bioaccumulation factor of greater than or equal to 1,000. 
As described in the PMN notice, the PMN substance will not be released 
to water. Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed 
manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance may present an 
unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any use of the 
substance other than as described in the PMN or resulting in releases 
to water may cause serious health effects and significant adverse 
environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN substance 
meets the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(3)(ii), (b)(4)(ii), and 
(b)(4)(iii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 
partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) test, estimation by liquid 
chromatography (OPPTS Test Guideline 830.7570 or OECD Test Guideline 
117); a ready biodegradability test (OPPTS Test Guideline 835.3110 or 
OECD Test Guideline 301); a fish bioconcentration factor (BCF) test 
(OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1730 or (OECD Test Guideline 305); and a 
water solubility test (OECD Test Guideline 111) would help characterize 
the health and environmental effects of the PMN substance. Depending on 
the results of these tests, additional testing as identified in the PBT 
category may be recommended.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10842.

PMN Numbers P-14-666 and P-14-668

    Chemical names: Substituted amide aromatic carboxylic acid, metal 
salt (generic).
    CAS numbers: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMNs state that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substances will be as morphology modifiers for 
plastics. Based on ecological SAR analysis of test data on analogous 
amides, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at 
concentrations that exceed 67 ppb of the PMN substance (P-14-666) and 
39 ppb of the PMN substance (P-14-668) in surface waters for greater 
than 20 days per year. This 20-day criterion is derived from partial 
life cycle tests (daphnid chronic and fish early-life stage tests) that 
typically range from 21 to 28 days in duration. EPA predicts toxicity 
to aquatic organisms may occur if releases of the substances to surface 
water, from uses other than as described in the PMNs, exceed releases 
from the uses described in the PMNs. For the use described in the PMNs, 
environmental releases did not exceed 67 ppb (P-14-666) and 39 ppb (P-
14-668) for more than 20 days per year. Therefore, EPA has not 
determined that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the 
substances may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, 
however, that any use of the substances other than as listed in the 
PMNs may cause significant adverse environmental effects. Based on this 
information, the PMN substances meet the concern criteria at Sec.  
721.170(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a ready 
biodegradability test (OPPTS Test Guideline 835.3110); a fish early-
life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid 
chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300); and an algal 
toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) on each PMN substance 
would help characterize their environmental effects.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10843.

PMN Number P-14-763

    Chemical name: Graphene nanoplatelets having a predominant 
thickness of 1-10 layers with lateral dimension predominantly less than 
2 microns.
    CAS number: Not Available
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) consent order: December 30, 
2014.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) consent order: The PMN states that the 
generic (non-confidential) use of the substance will be in printed 
electronics, solar energy, separations, and functional composites. 
Based on SAR analysis of test data on respirable, poorly soluble 
particulates and analogous carbon nanomaterials, EPA identified 
concerns for pulmonary toxicity, oncogenicity, immunotoxicity, 
fibrosis, and lung toxicity from lung overload. The order was issued 
under TSCA sections 5(e)(1)(A)(i) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a 
finding that these substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury 
to the environment and human health, and there may be significant (or 
substantial) human exposure to the substance. To protect against these 
exposures and risks, the consent order requires:
    1. Use of personal protective equipment involving impervious gloves 
and protective clothing (where there is a potential for dermal 
exposure) and a NIOSH-certified respirator (where there is a potential 
for inhalation exposure).
    2. Establishment and use of a hazard communication program, 
including human health, environmental hazard precautionary statements 
on each label and the MSDS.
    3. Manufacturing, processing, or use of the PMN substance only as 
described in the consent order.
    4. No use of the PMN substance using an application method that 
generates a vapor, mist, or aerosol.
    5. Submission of certain toxicity testing prior to exceeding the 
confidential production volume limits

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of the PMN substances specified in the consent order.
    6. No predictable or purposeful release of the PMN substances from 
manufacturing, processing or use into the waters of the United States.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of 
these protective measures.
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of certain 
particle size distribution and material characterization testing would 
be needed for the PMN substance. The company has agreed to submit the 
full chemical characterization testing described in the testing section 
of the consent order within the timeframes identified in the order. 
Further, depending on the results of the characterization testing, 
additional toxicity testing may be required at a confidential aggregate 
manufacture volume, as detailed in the consent order.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10844.

PMN Number P-14-781

    Chemical name: Methanaminium, N-[4-[[4-
(dimethylamino)phenyl]phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-
methyl-, ethanedioate, ethanedioate (2:2:1).
    CAS number: 2437-29-8.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substance will be as a component of industrial 
inks and dyes. Based on test data on analogous malachite green 
chloride, pararosaniline, gentian violet, crystal violet, oxalic acid, 
and other analogous substances, EPA identified concerns for 
mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, eye irritation, as well as kidney, 
acute, and developmental toxicities for occupational inhalation 
exposures and general population exposures from drinking water 
exposures. In addition, based on ecological SAR analysis of test data 
on analogous cationic dyes, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms 
may occur at concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of the PMN substance in 
surface waters. As described in the PMN, occupational exposures during 
processing and use activities are expected to be minimal. Further, 
releases of the PMN substance are not expected to result in surface 
water concentrations that exceed 1 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not 
determined that the proposed processing or use of the substance may 
present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any 
domestic manufacture of the substance, or any release of the substance 
resulting in surface water concentrations exceeding 1 ppb may cause 
serious health effects and significant adverse environmental effects. 
Based on this information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria 
at Sec.  721.170(b)(3)(ii) and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 
combined repeated dose toxicity with the reproduction/developmental 
toxicity screening test (OECD Test Guideline 422); a bacterial reverse 
mutation test (OECD Test Guideline 471); an in vitro mammalian 
chromosome aberration test (OECD Test Guideline 473); a fish acute 
toxicity test, freshwater and marine (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1075); 
an aquatic invertebrate acute toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 
850.1010); and an algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) 
would help characterize the human health an environmental effects of 
the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10845.

PMN Number P-14-811

    Chemical name: Sulfurized hydrocarbon (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the use of the substance will 
be as a lubricant additive. Based on ecological SAR analysis of test 
data on analogous neutral organics, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic 
organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of the low 
molecular weight components of PMN substance in surface waters. As 
described in the PMN, where 80 percent of the molecular weight species 
is greater than 1,000 daltons, releases of the substance are not 
expected to result in surface water concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of 
the low molecular weight components. Therefore, EPA has not determined 
that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance 
may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any 
use of the substance where less than 80 percent of the molecular weight 
species is greater than 1,000 daltons, may cause significant adverse 
environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN substance 
meets the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of an 
inherent biodegradability Zahn-Wellens test (OECD Test Guideline 302); 
an aerobic and anaerobic transformation in soil test (OECD Test 
Guideline 307); a fish BCF test: Aqueous and dietary exposure (OECD 
Test Guideline 305); a bioaccumulation in sediment-dwelling benthic 
oligochaetes test (OECD Test Guideline 315); a sediment-water 
chironomid toxicity test using spiked sediment (OECD Test Guideline 
218); a fish early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 
850.1400); a daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 
850.1300); and an algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) 
would help characterize the environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10846.

PMN Number P-14-821

    Chemical name: Oxiranemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide.
    CAS number: 13895-77-7.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the substance will be used as 
an intermediate for polymer production. Based on test data on analogous 
epoxides, EPA identified concerns for skin and lung sensitization, 
mutagenicity, oncogenicity, developmental toxicity, male reproductive, 
liver, and kidney toxicity from dermal and inhalation exposures. 
Further, based on ecological SAR analysis of test data on analogous 
quaternary ammonium compounds, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic 
organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 28 ppb of the PMN 
substance in surface waters. As described in the PMN, particulate 
exposures are not expected and releases of the substance are not 
expected to result in surface water concentrations that exceed 28 ppb. 
Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed manufacturing, 
processing, or use of the substance may present an unreasonable risk. 
EPA has determined, however, that any manufacture, processing, or use 
of the substance in the form of a powder or any use of the substance 
resulting in surface water concentrations exceeding 28 ppb may cause 
serious health effects and significant adverse environmental effects. 
Based on this information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria 
at Sec.  721.170(b)(3)(ii) and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a 90-
day inhalation toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 870.3465); a 
bacterial reverse mutation test (OPPTS Test Guideline 870.5100); a 
ready biodegradability test (OECD Test Guideline 301D) closed bottle 
method; a fish early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 
850.1400); a daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 
850.1300); and an algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) 
would help characterize the human health and environmental effects of 
the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10847.

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PMN Number P-14-875

    Chemical name: Aryloxyalkyl amine (generic).
    CAS number: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMN states that the substance will be used as 
an intermediate. Based on test data on the PMN substance and SAR 
analysis of test data on analogous aliphatic amines, EPA predicts 
toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at concentrations that exceed 
44 ppb of the PMN substance in surface waters. As described in the PMN, 
releases of the substance are not expected to result in surface water 
concentrations that exceed 44 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not determined 
that the proposed manufacturing, processing, or use of the substance 
may present an unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any 
use resulting in surface water concentrations exceeding 44 ppb may 
cause significant adverse environmental effects. Based on this 
information, the PMN substance meets the concern criteria at Sec.  
721.170(b)(4)(i) and (b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a ready 
biodegradability test (OECD Test Guideline 301) and an algal toxicity 
test (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would help characterize the 
environmental effects of the PMN substance.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10848.

PMN Numbers P-15-115 and P-15-116

    Chemical names: (P-15-115) Phenol-biphenyl-formaldehyde 
polycondensate (generic); (P-15-116) Polymer of phenol, biphenyl and 
resorcinol (generic).
    CAS numbers: Claimed confidential.
    Basis for action: The PMNs state that the generic (non-
confidential) use of the substances will be in electric molding. Based 
on test data on the PMN substances as well as SAR analysis of test data 
on analogous phenols, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may 
occur at concentrations that exceed 5 ppb of the PMN substances in 
surface waters. As described in the PMNs, releases of the substances 
are not expected to result in surface water concentrations that exceed 
5 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not determined that the proposed 
manufacturing, processing, or use of the substances may present an 
unreasonable risk. EPA has determined, however, that any use resulting 
in surface water concentrations exceeding 5 ppb may cause significant 
adverse environmental effects. Based on this information, the PMN 
substances meet the concern criteria at Sec.  721.170(b)(4)(i) and 
(b)(4)(ii).
    Recommended testing: EPA has determined that the results of a water 
solubility test (OECD Test Guideline 105); a fish early-life stage 
toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); and a daphnid chronic 
toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300) would help characterize 
the environmental effects of the PMN substances. Testing may be 
conducted on either P-15-115 or P-15-116 and results should include a 
GPC analysis of molecular weight distribution.
    CFR citations: 40 CFR 721.10849 (P-15-115) and 40 CFR 721.10850 (P-
15-116)

V. Rationale and Objectives of the Rule

A. Rationale

    During review of the PMNs submitted for the chemical substances 
that are subject to these SNURs, EPA concluded that for 2 of the 22 
chemical substances, regulation was warranted under TSCA section 5(e), 
pending the development of information sufficient to make reasoned 
evaluations of the health or environmental effects of the chemical 
substances. The basis for such findings is outlined in Unit IV. Based 
on these findings, TSCA section 5(e) consent orders requiring the use 
of appropriate exposure controls were negotiated with the PMN 
submitters. The SNUR provisions for these chemical substances are 
consistent with the provisions of the TSCA section 5(e) consent orders. 
These SNURs are promulgated pursuant to Sec.  721.160 (see Unit VI.).
    In the other 20 cases, where the uses are not regulated under a 
TSCA section 5(e) consent order, EPA determined that one or more of the 
criteria of concern established at Sec.  721.170 were met, as discussed 
in Unit IV.

B. Objectives

    EPA is issuing these SNURs for specific chemical substances which 
have undergone premanufacture review because the Agency wants to 
achieve the following objectives with regard to the significant new 
uses designated in this rule:
     EPA will receive notice of any person's intent to 
manufacture or process a listed chemical substance for the described 
significant new use before that activity begins.
     EPA will have an opportunity to review and evaluate data 
submitted in a SNUN before the notice submitter begins manufacturing or 
processing a listed chemical substance for the described significant 
new use.
     EPA will be able to regulate prospective manufacturers or 
processors of a listed chemical substance before the described 
significant new use of that chemical substance occurs, provided that 
regulation is warranted pursuant to TSCA sections 5(e), 5(f), 6, or 7.
     EPA will ensure that all manufacturers and processors of 
the same chemical substance that is subject to a TSCA section 5(e) 
consent order are subject to similar requirements.
    Issuance of a SNUR for a chemical substance does not signify that 
the chemical substance is listed on the TSCA Chemical Substance 
Inventory (TSCA Inventory). Guidance on how to determine if a chemical 
substance is on the TSCA Inventory is available on the Internet at 
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/existingchemicals/pubs/tscainventory/index.html.

VI. Direct Final Procedures

    EPA is issuing these SNURs as a direct final rule, as described in 
Sec.  721.160(c)(3) and Sec.  721.170(d)(4). In accordance with Sec.  
721.160(c)(3)(ii) and Sec.  721.170(d)(4)(i)(B), the effective date of 
this rule is August 4, 2015 without further notice, unless EPA receives 
written adverse or critical comments, or notice of intent to submit 
adverse or critical comments before July 6, 2015.
    If EPA receives written adverse or critical comments, or notice of 
intent to submit adverse or critical comments, on one or more of these 
SNURs before July 6, 2015, EPA will withdraw the relevant sections of 
this direct final rule before its effective date. EPA will then issue a 
proposed SNUR for the chemical substance(s) on which adverse or 
critical comments were received, providing a 30-day period for public 
comment.
    This rule establishes SNURs for a number of chemical substances. 
Any person who submits adverse or critical comments, or notice of 
intent to submit adverse or critical comments, must identify the 
chemical substance and the new use to which it applies. EPA will not 
withdraw a SNUR for a chemical substance not identified in the comment.

VII. Applicability of the Significant New Use Designation

    To establish a significant new use, EPA must determine that the use 
is not ongoing. The chemical substances subject to this rule have 
undergone premanufacture review. In cases where EPA has not received a 
notice of commencement (NOC) and the chemical substance has not been 
added to the TSCA Inventory, no person may commence such activities 
without first submitting a PMN. Therefore, for chemical substances for 
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has not been submitted EPA concludes that the designated significant 
new uses are not ongoing.
    When chemical substances identified in this rule are added to the 
TSCA Inventory, EPA recognizes that, before the rule is effective, 
other persons might engage in a use that has been identified as a 
significant new use. However, TSCA section 5(e) consent orders have 
been issued for 2 of the 22 chemical substances, and the PMN submitters 
are prohibited by the TSCA section 5(e) consent orders from undertaking 
activities which would be designated as significant new uses. The 
identities of 16 of the 22 chemical substances subject to this rule 
have been claimed as confidential and EPA has received no post-PMN bona 
fide submissions (per Sec. Sec.  720.25 and 721.11). Based on this, the 
Agency believes that it is highly unlikely that any of the significant 
new uses described in the regulatory text of this rule are ongoing.
    Therefore, EPA designates June 5, 2015 as the cutoff date for 
determining whether the new use is ongoing. Persons who begin 
commercial manufacture or processing of the chemical substances for a 
significant new use identified as of that date would have to cease any 
such activity upon the effective date of the final rule. To resume 
their activities, these persons would have to first comply with all 
applicable SNUR notification requirements and wait until the notice 
review period, including any extensions, expires. If such a person met 
the conditions of advance compliance under Sec.  721.45(h), the person 
would be considered exempt from the requirements of the SNUR. Consult 
the Federal Register document of April 24, 1990 for a more detailed 
discussion of the cutoff date for ongoing uses.

VIII. Test Data and Other Information

    EPA recognizes that TSCA section 5 does not require developing any 
particular test data before submission of a SNUN. The two exceptions 
are:
    1. Development of test data is required where the chemical 
substance subject to the SNUR is also subject to a test rule under TSCA 
section 4 (see TSCA section 5(b)(1)).
    2. Development of test data may be necessary where the chemical 
substance has been listed under TSCA section 5(b)(4) (see TSCA section 
5(b)(2)).
    In the absence of a TSCA section 4 test rule or a TSCA section 
5(b)(4) listing covering the chemical substance, persons are required 
only to submit test data in their possession or control and to describe 
any other data known to or reasonably ascertainable by them (see 40 CFR 
720.50). However, upon review of PMNs and SNUNs, the Agency has the 
authority to require appropriate testing. In cases where EPA issued a 
TSCA section 5(e) consent order that requires or recommends certain 
testing, Unit IV. lists those tests. Unit IV. also lists recommended 
testing for non-5(e) SNURs. Descriptions of tests are provided for 
informational purposes. EPA strongly encourages persons, before 
performing any testing, to consult with the Agency pertaining to 
protocol selection. To access the OCSPP test guidelines referenced in 
this document electronically, please go to http://www.epa.gov/ocspp and 
select ``Test Methods and Guidelines.'' The Organisation for Economic 
Co-operation and Development (OECD) test guidelines are available from 
the OECD Bookshop at http://www.oecdbookshop.org or SourceOECD at 
http://www.sourceoecd.org.
    In the TSCA section 5(e) consent orders for several of the chemical 
substances regulated under this rule, EPA has established production 
volume limits in view of the lack of data on the potential health and 
environmental risks that may be posed by the significant new uses or 
increased exposure to the chemical substances. These limits cannot be 
exceeded unless the PMN submitter first submits the results of toxicity 
tests that would permit a reasoned evaluation of the potential risks 
posed by these chemical substances. Under recent TSCA section 5(e) 
consent orders, each PMN submitter is required to submit each study 
before reaching the specified production limit. Listings of the tests 
specified in the TSCA section 5(e) consent orders are included in Unit 
IV. The SNURs contain the same production volume limits as the TSCA 
section 5(e) consent orders. Exceeding these production limits is 
defined as a significant new use. Persons who intend to exceed the 
production limit must notify the Agency by submitting a SNUN at least 
90 days in advance of commencement of non-exempt commercial 
manufacture, or processing.
    The recommended tests specified in Unit IV. may not be the only 
means of addressing the potential risks of the chemical substance. 
However, submitting a SNUN without any test data may increase the 
likelihood that EPA will take action under TSCA section 5(e), 
particularly if satisfactory test results have not been obtained from a 
prior PMN or SNUN submitter. EPA recommends that potential SNUN 
submitters contact EPA early enough so that they will be able to 
conduct the appropriate tests.
    SNUN submitters should be aware that EPA will be better able to 
evaluate SNUNs which provide detailed information on the following:
     Human exposure and environmental release that may result 
from the significant new use of the chemical substances.
     Potential benefits of the chemical substances.
     Information on risks posed by the chemical substances 
compared to risks posed by potential substitutes.

IX. Procedural Determinations

    By this rule, EPA is establishing certain significant new uses 
which have been claimed as CBI subject to Agency confidentiality 
regulations at 40 CFR part 2 and 40 CFR part 720, subpart E. Absent a 
final determination or other disposition of the confidentiality claim 
under 40 CFR part 2 procedures, EPA is required to keep this 
information confidential. EPA promulgated a procedure to deal with the 
situation where a specific significant new use is CBI, at 40 CFR 
721.1725(b)(1).
    Under these procedures a manufacturer or processor may request EPA 
to determine whether a proposed use would be a significant new use 
under the rule. The manufacturer or processor must show that it has a 
bona fide intent to manufacture or process the chemical substance and 
must identify the specific use for which it intends to manufacture or 
process the chemical substance. If EPA concludes that the person has 
shown a bona fide intent to manufacture or process the chemical 
substance, EPA will tell the person whether the use identified in the 
bona fide submission would be a significant new use under the rule. 
Since most of the chemical identities of the chemical substances 
subject to these SNURs are also CBI, manufacturers and processors can 
combine the bona fide submission under the procedure in Sec.  
721.1725(b)(1) with that under Sec.  721.11 into a single step.
    If EPA determines that the use identified in the bona fide 
submission would not be a significant new use, i.e., the use does not 
meet the criteria specified in the rule for a significant new use, that 
person can manufacture or process the chemical substance so long as the 
significant new use trigger is not met. In the case of a production 
volume trigger, this means that the aggregate annual production volume 
does not exceed that identified in the bona fide submission to EPA. 
Because of confidentiality concerns, EPA does not typically disclose 
the actual production volume that constitutes the use trigger. Thus, if 
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exceed that volume, a new bona fide submission would be necessary to 
determine whether that higher volume would be a significant new use.

X. SNUN Submissions

    According to Sec.  721.1(c), persons submitting a SNUN must comply 
with the same notification requirements and EPA regulatory procedures 
as persons submitting a PMN, including submission of test data on 
health and environmental effects as described in 40 CFR 720.50. SNUNs 
must be submitted on EPA Form No. 7710-25, generated using e-PMN 
software, and submitted to the Agency in accordance with the procedures 
set forth in 40 CFR 720.40 and Sec.  721.25. E-PMN software is 
available electronically at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems.

XI. Economic Analysis

    EPA has evaluated the potential costs of establishing SNUN 
requirements for potential manufacturers and processors of the chemical 
substances subject to this rule. EPA's complete economic analysis is 
available in the docket under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0220.

XII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. Executive Order 12866

    This action establishes SNURs for several new chemical substances 
that were the subject of PMNs, or TSCA section 5(e) consent orders. The 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of 
actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993).

B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    According to PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), an agency may not 
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a 
collection of information that requires OMB approval under PRA, unless 
it has been approved by OMB and displays a currently valid OMB control 
number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of 
the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register, are listed in 40 CFR 
part 9, and included on the related collection instrument or form, if 
applicable. EPA is amending the table in 40 CFR part 9 to list the OMB 
approval number for the information collection requirements contained 
in this action. This listing of the OMB control numbers and their 
subsequent codification in the CFR satisfies the display requirements 
of PRA and OMB's implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. This 
Information Collection Request (ICR) was previously subject to public 
notice and comment prior to OMB approval, and given the technical 
nature of the table, EPA finds that further notice and comment to amend 
it is unnecessary. As a result, EPA finds that there is ``good cause'' 
under section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 
U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B)) to amend this table without further notice and 
comment.
    The information collection requirements related to this action have 
already been approved by OMB pursuant to PRA under OMB control number 
2070-0012 (EPA ICR No. 574). This action does not impose any burden 
requiring additional OMB approval. If an entity were to submit a SNUN 
to the Agency, the annual burden is estimated to average between 30 and 
170 hours per response. This burden estimate includes the time needed 
to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and 
maintain the data needed, and complete, review, and submit the required 
SNUN.
    Send any comments about the accuracy of the burden estimate, and 
any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques, to the Director, 
Collection Strategies Division, Office of Environmental Information 
(2822T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001. Please remember to include the OMB control 
number in any correspondence, but do not submit any completed forms to 
this address.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    On February 18, 2012, EPA certified pursuant to RFA section 605(b) 
(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), that promulgation of a SNUR does not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
where the following are true:
    1. A significant number of SNUNs would not be submitted by small 
entities in response to the SNUR.
    2. The SNUR submitted by any small entity would not cost 
significantly more than $8,300.
    A copy of that certification is available in the docket for this 
action.
    This action is within the scope of the February 18, 2012 
certification. Based on the Economic Analysis discussed in Unit XI. and 
EPA's experience promulgating SNURs (discussed in the certification), 
EPA believes that the following are true:
     A significant number of SNUNs would not be submitted by 
small entities in response to the SNUR.
     Submission of the SNUN would not cost any small entity 
significantly more than $8,300.

Therefore, the promulgation of the SNUR would not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    Based on EPA's experience with proposing and finalizing SNURs, 
State, local, and Tribal governments have not been impacted by these 
rulemakings, and EPA does not have any reasons to believe that any 
State, local, or Tribal government will be impacted by this action. As 
such, EPA has determined that this action does not impose any 
enforceable duty, contain any unfunded mandate, or otherwise have any 
effect on small governments subject to the requirements of UMRA 
sections 202, 203, 204, or 205 (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).

E. Executive Order 13132

    This action will not have a substantial direct effect on 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).

F. Executive Order 13175

    This action does not have Tribal implications because it is not 
expected to have substantial direct effects on Indian Tribes. This 
action does not significantly nor uniquely affect the communities of 
Indian Tribal governments, nor does it involve or impose any 
requirements that affect Indian Tribes. Accordingly, the requirements 
of Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), do not 
apply to this action.

G. Executive Order 13045

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045, entitled 
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety 
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because this is not an 
economically significant regulatory action as defined by Executive 
Order 12866, and this action does not address environmental health or 
safety risks disproportionately affecting children.

H. Executive Order 13211

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled 
``Actions Concerning Regulations That

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Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 
28355, May 22, 2001), because this action is not expected to affect 
energy supply, distribution, or use and because this action is not a 
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    In addition, since this action does not involve any technical 
standards, NTTAA section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), does not apply to 
this action.

J. Executive Order 12898

    This action does not entail special considerations of environmental 
justice related issues as delineated by Executive Order 12898, entitled 
``Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority 
Populations and Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 
1994).

XIII. 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

40 CFR Part 9

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 721

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

    Dated: May 28, 2015.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

    Therefore, 40 CFR parts 9 and 721 are amended as follows:

PART 9--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136-136y; 15 U.S.C. 2001, 2003, 
2005, 2006, 2601-2671; 21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33 
U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1318, 1321, 1326, 1330, 
1342, 1344, 1345(d) and (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 
1971-1975 Comp. p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 300f, 300g, 
300g-1, 300g-2, 300g-3, 300g-4, 300g-5, 300g-6, 300j-1, 300j-2, 
300j-3, 300j-4, 300j-9, 1857 et seq., 6901-6992k, 7401-7671q, 7542, 
9601-9657, 11023, 11048.


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2. In Sec.  9.1, add the following sections in numerical order under 
the undesignated center heading ``Significant New Uses of Chemical 
Substances'' to read as follows:


Sec.  9.1  OMB approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

* * * * *

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                                                             OMB control
                      40 CFR citation                            No.
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                                * * * * *
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               Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances
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                                * * * * *
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721.10830..................................................    2070-0012
721.10831..................................................    2070-0012
721.10832..................................................    2070-0012
721.10833..................................................    2070-0012
721.10834..................................................    2070-0012
721.10835..................................................    2070-0012
721.10836..................................................    2070-0012
721.10837..................................................    2070-0012
721.10838..................................................    2070-0012
721.10839..................................................    2070-0012
721.10840..................................................    2070-0012
721.10841..................................................    2070-0012
721.10842..................................................    2070-0012
721.10843..................................................    2070-0012
721.10844..................................................    2070-0012
721.10845..................................................    2070-0012
721.10846..................................................    2070-0012
721.10847..................................................    2070-0012
721.10848..................................................    2070-0012
721.10849..................................................    2070-0012
721.10850..................................................    2070-0012
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                                * * * * *
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PART 721--[AMENDED]

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3. 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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4. Add Sec.  721.10830 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.18030  2-Butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-, (2Z)-.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 2-butene, 
1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-, (2Z)- (PMN P-11-549; CAS No. 692-49-9) is 
subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses 
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f), (j), and (o).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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5. Add Sec.  721.10831 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.18031  Aluminum phosphate (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
aluminum phosphate (PMN P-13-690) is subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section. The requirements of this section do not apply to 
quantities of the PMN substance that has been completely reacted 
(cured) or entrained into a polymer matrix.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.63(a)(4) and (a)(6)(1). When determining which persons are 
reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(4), 
engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the 
operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control 
measures (e.g., workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered 
and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible. A National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified 
respirator with an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of at least 10 meet 
the requirements of Sec.  721.63(a)(4).
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=87).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (e), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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6. Add Sec.  721.10832 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10832  Alkyl triazine (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as alkyl 
triazine (PMN P-13-872) is subject to reporting under this section for 
the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=130).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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7. Add Sec.  721.10833 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10833  Substituted bis 2,6-xylenol (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
substituted bis 2,6-xylenol (PMN P-13-930) is subject to reporting 
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this section do not apply 
to quantities of the PMN substance that have been incorporated into an 
article or has been incorporated into a polymer matrix.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), 
(b)(concentration set at 1.0 percent), and (c). When determining which 
persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  
721.63(a)(4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or 
confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or 
administrative control measures (e.g., workplace policies and 
procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure, 
where feasible. The following National Institute for Occupational 
Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respirators with an assigned 
protection factor (APF) of at least 50 meet the requirements of Sec.  
721.63(a)(4):
    (A) NIOSH-certified power air-purifying respirator with a hood or 
helmet and with appropriate gas/vapor (acid gas, organic vapor, or 
substance specific) cartridges in combination with HEPA filters.
    (B) NIOSH-certified continuous flow supplied-air respirator 
equipped with a loose fitting facepiece, hood, or helmet.
    (C) NIOSH-certified negative pressure (demand) supplied-air 
respirator with a full facepiece.
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.72(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f)(concentration set at 1.0 percent), 
(g)(1)(The PMN substance may cause sensitization, eye irritation, 
internal organ effects, and developmental effects), (g)(2), (g)(3), 
(g)(4)(i), and (g)(5).
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec.  721.80(g) and (q).
    (iv) Release to water. (A) Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) N=6. However the requirements of Sec.  
721.91(a)(4) do not apply. Instead, if control technologies are in 
place to treat the waste stream containing the PMN substance, the 
amount of the PMN substance reasonably likely to be removed from the 
waste stream by such treatment may be subtracted in calculating the 
number of kilograms releases. No more than 40 percent removal 
efficiency may be attributed to such treatment.
    (B) In lieu of calculating the quotient, monitoring or alternative 
calculations may be used to predict the surface water concentrations 
expected to result from the intended release of the substance, if the 
monitoring procedures or calculations have been approved for such 
purposes by EPA.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(iii) 
of this section.

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8. Add Sec.  721.10834 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10834  Heteropolycyclic diacrylate (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
heteropolycyclic diacrylate (PMN P-14-20) is subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(iii), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6)(i), 
(a)(6)(ii), (b) (concentration set at 1.0 percent), and (c). When 
determining which persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as 
required for Sec.  721.63(a)(4), engineering control measures (e.g., 
enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local 
ventilation) or administrative control measures (e.g., workplace 
policies and procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent 
exposure, where feasible. The following National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respirators with an 
assigned protection factor (APF) of at least 10 meet the requirements 
of Sec.  721.63(a)(4):
    (A) NIOSH-certified power air-purifying respirator with a hood or 
helmet and with appropriate gas/vapor (acid gas, organic vapor, or 
substance specific) cartridges in combination with HEPA filters.
    (B) NIOSH-certified continuous flow supplied-air respirator 
equipped with a loose fitting facepiece, hood, or helmet.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=120).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (e), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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9. Add Sec.  721.10835 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10835  1,6-Hexanediamine, N1-(6-aminohexyl)-, polymer with 2-
(chloromethyl)oxirane, N-(dithiocarboxy) derivs., sodium salts.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 1,6-Hexanediamine, 
N1-(6-aminohexyl)-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, N-
(dithiocarboxy) derivs., sodium salts

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(PMN P-14-66; CAS No. 1459738-70-5) is subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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10. Add Sec.  721.10836 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10836  Dimethylaminoalkyl alkene amide (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
dimethylaminoalkyl alkene amide (PMN P-14-209) is subject to reporting 
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec.  721.80(j).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of 
this section.

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11. Add Sec.  721.10837 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10837  Substituted naphthalene polymer glycidyl ether 
(generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
substituted naphthalene polymer glycidyl ether (PMN P-14-452) is 
subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses 
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=1).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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12. Add Sec.  721.10838 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10838  Alkylpolycarboxylic acid, derivative, 
tris(fluorinatedalkoxy)alkyl ester salt (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
alkylpolycarboxylic acid, derivative, tris(fluorinatedalkoxy)alkyl 
ester salt (PMN P-14-473) is subject to reporting under this section 
for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this 
section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=6).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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13. Add Sec.  721.10839 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10839  Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine, N,N-dimethyl-.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 
tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine, N,N-dimethyl- (PMN P-14-476; CAS No. 
3717-40-6) is subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=8).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c) and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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14. Add Sec.  721.10840 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10840  Sulfosuccinic acid ester, alkylamine derivs., sodium 
salt (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
sulfosuccinic acid ester, alkylamine derivs., sodium salt (PMN P-14-
510) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new 
uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=94).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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15. Add Sec.  721.10841 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10841  Bismuth nitrate oxide (Bi3(NO3)O4).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as bismuth nitrate 
oxide (Bi3(NO3)O4) (PMN P-14-603; CAS 
No. 1417164-49-8) is subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.63(a)(4), (a)(6)(i), and (c). When determining which persons are 
reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(4), 
engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the 
operation, general

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and local ventilation) or administrative control measures (e.g., 
workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered and implemented 
to prevent exposure, where feasible. The following National Institute 
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respirator with an 
assigned protection factor (APF) of at least 10 meets the minimum 
requirements for Sec.  721.63(a)(4): NIOSH-certified air-purifying 
elastomeric half-mask respirator equipped with N100 (if oil aerosols 
absent), R100, or P100 filters.
    (ii) Industrial commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec.  721.80(j).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (d), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of 
this section.

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16. Add Sec.  721.10842 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10842  Substituted cyclosiloxane (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
substituted cyclosiloxane (PMN P-14-605) is subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial commercial, and consumer activities. A significant 
new use is any use other than as a refractive index modifier component 
for light-emitting diode (LED) chips.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers 
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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17. Add Sec.  721.10843 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10843  Substituted amide aromatic carboxylic acid, metal salt 
(generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified generically as 
substituted amide aromatic carboxylic acid, metal salt (PMNs P-14-666 
and P-14-668) are subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec.  721.80(j).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of these substances.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of 
this section.

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18. Add Sec.  721.10844 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10844  Graphene nanoplatelets having a predominant thickness 
of 1-10 layers with lateral dimension predominantly less than 2 
microns.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as graphene 
nanoplatelets having a predominant thickness of 1-10 layers with 
lateral dimension predominantly less than 2 microns (PMN P-14-763) is 
subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses 
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this 
section do not apply to quantities of the PMN substance that have been 
embedded or incorporated into a polymer matrix that itself has been 
reacted (cured); embedded in a permanent solid polymer form that is not 
intended to undergo further processing, except mechanical processing; 
or imported into an article as defined at 40 CFR 720.3(c).
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(ii), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6)(i), 
(a)(6)(ii), (b) (concentration set at 1.0 percent), and (c). When 
determining which persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as 
required for Sec.  721.63(a)(4), engineering control measures (e.g., 
enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local 
ventilation) or administrative control measures (e.g., workplace 
policies and procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent 
exposure, where feasible. The following National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respirators meet the 
requirements of Sec.  721.63(a)(4):
    (A) NIOSH-certified power air-purifying, tight-fitting full-face 
respirator equipped with an N-100, P-100, or R-100 cartridge.
    (B) NIOSH-certified power air-purifying particulate respirator with 
an assigned protection factor (APF) of at least 50.
    (ii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements 
as specified in Sec.  721.80(k), (q), and (y)(1).
    (iii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (e), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers 
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of 
this section.

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19. Add Sec.  721.10845 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10845  Methanaminium, N-[4-[[4-
(dimethylamino)phenyl]phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-
methyl-, ethanedioate, ethanedioate (2:2:1).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as methanaminium, N-
[4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-
ylidene]-N-methyl-, ethanedioate, ethanedioate (2:2:1) (PMN P-14-781; 
CAS No. 2437-29-8) is subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec.  721.80(f).

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    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=1).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers 
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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20. Add Sec.  721.10846 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10846  Sulfurized hydrocarbon (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
sulfurized hydrocarbon (PMN P-14-811) is subject to reporting under 
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) 
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec.  721.80. A significant new use is any use where less 
than 80 percent of the low molecular weight species are greater than 
1,000 daltons.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of 
this section.

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21. Add Sec.  721.10847 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10847  Oxiranemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 
oxiranemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (PMN P-14-821; CAS No. 
13895-77-7) is subject to reporting under this section for the 
significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements as 
specified in Sec.  721.80(v)(1), (w)(1), and (x)(1).
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=28).
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers 
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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22. Add Sec.  721.10848 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10848  Aryloxyalkyl amine (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as 
aryloxyalkyl amine (PMN P-14-875) is subject to reporting under this 
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=44).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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23. Add Sec.  721.10849 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10849  Phenol-biphenyl-formaldehyde polycondensate (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as phenol-
biphenyl-formaldehyde polycondensate (PMN P-15-115) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=5).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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24. Add Sec.  721.10850 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  721.10850  Polymer of phenol, biphenyl and resorcinol (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to 
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as polymer 
of phenol, biphenyl and resorcinol (PMN P-15-116) is subject to 
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=5).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part 
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.  
721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and 
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. 
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Distance in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             meters of forward
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               masthead light
                                                                                                                        Vessel                                                                                         No.    below minimum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              required height.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             § 2(a)(i) annex I


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                                                                                                                                                  TABLE FIVE
                                                                                                                                                                                                        After masthead
                                                                                                                                   Masthead lights                  Forward masthead                     light less than       Percentage
                                                                                                                                    not over all                        light not in                   ⁄ ship’s length aft
                                                                                                                                                                                                       12                       horizontal
                                                                    Vessel                                    No.                   other lights                     forward quarter                        of forward         separation
                                                                                                                                  and obstructions.                  of ship. annex I,                  masthead light.          attained
                                                                                                                                  annex I, sec. 2(f)                      sec. 3(a)                    annex I, sec. 3(a)


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                                                *        *        *         *        *                                  who intend to manufacture (including                                     Do not submit electronically any
                                                  Approved: May 13, 2015.                                               import) or process any of these 22                                       information you consider to be
                                                A.B. Fischer,
                                                                                                                        chemical substances for an activity that                                 Confidential Business Information (CBI)
                                                                                                                        is designated as a significant new use by                                or other information whose disclosure is
                                                Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant
                                                Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and
                                                                                                                        this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days                                 restricted by statute.
                                                Maritime Law).                                                          before commencing that activity. The                                       • Mail: Document Control Office
                                                                                                                        required notification will provide EPA                                   (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention
                                                  Dated: May 27, 2015.
                                                                                                                        with the opportunity to evaluate the                                     and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental
                                                P.A. Richelmi,
                                                                                                                        intended use and, if necessary, to
                                                Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General’s Corps,                                                                                                      Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
                                                                                                                        prohibit or limit that activity before it
                                                U.S. Navy, Alternate Federal Register Liaison                                                                                                    Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
                                                                                                                        occurs.
                                                Officer.                                                                                                                                           • Hand Delivery: To make special
                                                [FR Doc. 2015–13754 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am]                              DATES: This rule is effective on August
                                                                                                                                                                                                 arrangements for hand delivery or
                                                                                                                        4, 2015. For purposes of judicial review,
                                                BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P                                                                                                                           delivery of boxed information, please
                                                                                                                        this rule shall be promulgated at 1 p.m.
                                                                                                                        (e.s.t.) on June 19, 2015.                                               follow the instructions at http://
                                                                                                                           Written adverse or critical comments,                                 www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
                                                ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION                                                or notice of intent to submit adverse or                                   Additional instructions on
                                                AGENCY                                                                  critical comments, on one or more of                                     commenting or visiting the docket,
                                                                                                                        these SNURs must be received on or                                       along with more information about
                                                40 CFR Parts 9 and 721
                                                                                                                        before July 6, 2015 (see Unit VI. of the                                 dockets generally, is available at
                                                [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0220; FRL–9927–67]                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). If EPA                                       http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
                                                                                                                        receives written adverse or critical
                                                RIN 2070–AB27                                                                                                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                        comments, or notice of intent to submit
                                                                                                                        adverse or critical comments, on one or                                     For technical information contact:
                                                Significant New Use Rules on Certain                                                                                                             Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control
                                                Chemical Substances                                                     more of these SNURs before July 6,
                                                                                                                        2015, EPA will withdraw the relevant                                     Division (7405M), Office of Pollution
                                                AGENCY: Environmental Protection                                        sections of this direct final rule before                                Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
                                                Agency (EPA).                                                           its effective date.                                                      Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
                                                ACTION: Direct final rule.                                                 For additional information on related                                 Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001;
                                                                                                                        reporting requirement dates, see Units                                   telephone number: (202) 564–9232;
                                                SUMMARY:   EPA is promulgating                                          I.A., VI., and VII. of the SUPPLEMENTARY                                 email address: moss.kenneth@epa.gov.
                                                significant new use rules (SNURs) under                                 INFORMATION.                                                                For general information contact: The
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                                                the Toxic Substances Control Act                                        ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,                                         TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422
                                                (TSCA) for 22 chemical substances                                       identified by docket identification (ID)                                 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY
                                                which were the subject of                                               number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0220, by                                         14620; telephone number: (202) 554–
                                                premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of                                   one of the following methods:                                            1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@
                                                these chemical substances are subject to                                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://                                 epa.gov.
                                                TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued                                 www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
                                                by EPA. This action requires persons                                    instructions for submitting comments.                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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                                                I. General Information                                    2. Tips for preparing your comments.                 information submission requirements of
                                                                                                        When preparing and submitting your                     TSCA section 5(b) and 5(d)(1), the
                                                A. Does this action apply to me?
                                                                                                        comments, see the commenting tips at                   exemptions authorized by TSCA section
                                                   You may be potentially affected by                   http://www.epa.gov/dockets/                            5(h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(5), and the
                                                this action if you manufacture, process,                comments.html.                                         regulations at 40 CFR part 720. Once
                                                or use the chemical substances                                                                                 EPA receives a SNUN, EPA may take
                                                                                                        II. Background                                         regulatory action under TSCA section
                                                contained in this rule. The following list
                                                of North American Industrial                            A. What action is the Agency taking?                   5(e), 5(f), 6, or 7 to control the activities
                                                Classification System (NAICS) codes is                                                                         for which it has received the SNUN. If
                                                                                                           EPA is promulgating these SNURs
                                                not intended to be exhaustive, but rather                                                                      EPA does not take action, EPA is
                                                                                                        using direct final procedures. These
                                                provides a guide to help readers                                                                               required under TSCA section 5(g) to
                                                                                                        SNURs will require persons to notify
                                                determine whether this document                                                                                explain in the Federal Register its
                                                                                                        EPA at least 90 days before commencing
                                                applies to them. Potentially affected                                                                          reasons for not taking action.
                                                                                                        the manufacture or processing of a
                                                entities may include:                                   chemical substance for any activity                    III. Significant New Use Determination
                                                   • Manufacturers or processors of one                 designated by these SNURs as a
                                                or more subject chemical substances                                                                               Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA states that
                                                                                                        significant new use. Receipt of such                   EPA’s determination that a use of a
                                                (NAICS codes 325 and 324110), e.g.,                     notices allows EPA to assess risks that
                                                chemical manufacturing and petroleum                                                                           chemical substance is a significant new
                                                                                                        may be presented by the intended uses                  use must be made after consideration of
                                                refineries.                                             and, if appropriate, to regulate the                   all relevant factors, including:
                                                   This action may also affect certain                  proposed use before it occurs.                            • The projected volume of
                                                entities through pre-existing import                    Additional rationale and background to                 manufacturing and processing of a
                                                certification and export notification                   these rules are more fully set out in the              chemical substance.
                                                rules under TSCA. Chemical importers                    preamble to EPA’s first direct final                      • The extent to which a use changes
                                                are subject to the TSCA section 13 (15                  SNUR published in the Federal Register                 the type or form of exposure of human
                                                U.S.C. 2612) import certification                       issue of April 24, 1990 (55 FR 17376)                  beings or the environment to a chemical
                                                requirements promulgated at 19 CFR                      (FRL–3658–5). Consult that preamble                    substance.
                                                12.118 through 12.127 and 19 CFR                        for further information on the                            • The extent to which a use increases
                                                127.28. Chemical importers must certify                 objectives, rationale, and procedures for              the magnitude and duration of exposure
                                                that the shipment of the chemical                       SNURs and on the basis for significant                 of human beings or the environment to
                                                substance complies with all applicable                  new use designations, including                        a chemical substance.
                                                rules and orders under TSCA. Importers                  provisions for developing test data.                      • The reasonably anticipated manner
                                                of chemicals subject to these SNURs                                                                            and methods of manufacturing,
                                                must certify their compliance with the                  B. What is the Agency’s authority for                  processing, distribution in commerce,
                                                SNUR requirements. The EPA policy in                    taking this action?                                    and disposal of a chemical substance.
                                                support of import certification appears                    Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA (15 U.S.C.                     In addition to these factors
                                                at 40 CFR part 707, subpart B. In                       2604(a)(2)) authorizes EPA to determine                enumerated in TSCA section 5(a)(2), the
                                                addition, any persons who export or                     that a use of a chemical substance is a                statute authorized EPA to consider any
                                                intend to export a chemical substance                   ‘‘significant new use.’’ EPA must make                 other relevant factors.
                                                that is the subject of a proposed or final              this determination by rule after                          To determine what would constitute a
                                                rule are subject to the export                          considering all relevant factors,                      significant new use for the 22 chemical
                                                notification provisions of TSCA section                 including the four bulleted TSCA                       substances that are the subject of these
                                                12(b) (15 U.S.C. 2611(b)) (see § 721.20),               section 5(a)(2) factors listed in Unit III.            SNURs, EPA considered relevant
                                                and must comply with the export                         Once EPA determines that a use of a                    information about the toxicity of the
                                                notification requirements in 40 CFR part                chemical substance is a significant new                chemical substances, likely human
                                                707, subpart D.                                         use, TSCA section 5(a)(1)(B) requires                  exposures and environmental releases
                                                                                                        persons to submit a significant new use                associated with possible uses, and the
                                                B. What should I consider as I prepare                                                                         four bulleted TSCA section 5(a)(2)
                                                my comments for EPA?                                    notice (SNUN) to EPA at least 90 days
                                                                                                        before they manufacture or process the                 factors listed in this unit.
                                                   1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this                chemical substance for that use. Persons               IV. Substances Subject to This Rule
                                                information to EPA through                              who must report are described in                         EPA is establishing significant new
                                                regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark                  § 721.5.                                               use and recordkeeping requirements for
                                                the part or all of the information that
                                                                                                        C. Applicability of General Provisions                 22 chemical substances in 40 CFR part
                                                you claim to be CBI. For CBI
                                                                                                                                                               721, subpart E. In this unit, EPA
                                                information in a disk or CD–ROM that                      General provisions for SNURs appear
                                                                                                                                                               provides the following information for
                                                you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the                in 40 CFR part 721, subpart A. These
                                                                                                                                                               each chemical substance:
                                                disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then                          provisions describe persons subject to                   • PMN number.
                                                identify electronically within the disk or              the rule, recordkeeping requirements,                    • Chemical name (generic name, if
                                                CD–ROM the specific information that                    exemptions to reporting requirements,                  the specific name is claimed as CBI).
                                                is claimed as CBI. In addition to one                   and applicability of the rule to uses                    • Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
                                                complete version of the comment that                    occurring before the effective date of the             Registry number (assigned for non-
                                                includes information claimed as CBI, a                  rule. Provisions relating to user fees                 confidential chemical identities).
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                                                copy of the comment that does not                       appear at 40 CFR part 700. According to                  • Basis for the TSCA section 5(e)
                                                contain the information claimed as CBI                  § 721.1(c), persons subject to these                   consent order or, the basis for the TSCA
                                                must be submitted for inclusion in the                  SNURs must comply with the same                        non-section 5(e) SNURs (i.e., SNURs
                                                public docket. Information so marked                    SNUN requirements and EPA regulatory                   without TSCA section 5(e) consent
                                                will not be disclosed except in                         procedures as submitters of PMNs under                 orders).
                                                accordance with procedures set forth in                 TSCA section 5(a)(1)(A). In particular,                  • Tests recommended by EPA to
                                                40 CFR part 2.                                          these requirements include the                         provide sufficient information to


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                                                evaluate the chemical substance (see                    PMN Number P–11–549                                    the substance are not expected to result
                                                Unit VIII. for more information).                          Chemical name: 2-Butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-               in surface water concentrations that
                                                   • CFR citation assigned in the                       hexafluoro-, (2Z)-.                                    exceed 87 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not
                                                regulatory text section of this rule.                      CAS number: 692–49–9.                               determined that the proposed
                                                                                                           Basis for action: The PMN states that               manufacturing, processing, or use of the
                                                   The regulatory text section of this rule                                                                    substance may present an unreasonable
                                                specifies the activities designated as                  the generic (non-confidential) use of the
                                                                                                        substance will be as a heat transfer                   risk. EPA has determined, however, that
                                                significant new uses. Certain new uses,                                                                        any use of the PMN substance without
                                                including production volume limits                      fluid. Based on test data on the PMN
                                                                                                        substance as well as structure activity                the use of National Institute of
                                                (i.e., limits on manufacture volume) and                                                                       Occupational Safety and Health
                                                other uses designated in this rule, may                 relationship (SAR) analysis of analogous
                                                                                                                                                               (NIOSH)-certified respirator with an
                                                                                                        small fluorinated compounds, EPA
                                                be claimed as CBI. Unit IX. discusses a                                                                        assigned protection factor (APF) of at
                                                                                                        identified concerns for cardiac
                                                procedure companies may use to                                                                                 least 10, where inhalation exposures are
                                                                                                        sensitization, developmental toxicity,
                                                ascertain whether a proposed use                                                                               expected, or any use of the substance
                                                                                                        neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity and
                                                constitutes a significant new use.                                                                             resulting in surface water
                                                                                                        oncogenicity from inhalation exposures
                                                   This rule includes 2 PMN substances                                                                         concentrations exceeding 87 ppb may
                                                                                                        to the PMN substance. As described in
                                                (P–13–930 and P–14–763) that are                                                                               cause serious human health effects and
                                                                                                        the PMN, occupational exposures are
                                                subject to ‘‘risk-based’’ consent orders                                                                       significant adverse environmental
                                                                                                        expected to be minimal due to no
                                                under TSCA section 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I)                                                                           effects. Based on this information, the
                                                                                                        domestic manufacture and consumer
                                                                                                                                                               PMN substance meets the concern
                                                where EPA determined that activities                    exposure is not expected due to no use                 criteria at 40 CFR 721.170(b)(3)(ii) and
                                                associated with the PMN substances                      of the substance in a consumer product.                (b)(4)(ii).
                                                may present unreasonable risk to human                  Therefore, EPA has not determined that                    Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                health or the environment. Those                        the proposed processing or use of the                  determined that the results of a 90-day
                                                consent orders require protective                       substance may present an unreasonable                  inhalation toxicity test (OPPTS Test
                                                measures to limit exposures or                          risk. EPA has determined, however, that                Guideline 870.3465 or Organisation for
                                                otherwise mitigate the potential                        any domestic manufacture, any use                      Economic Co-operation and
                                                unreasonable risk. The so-called ‘‘TSCA                 other than as described in the PMN, or                 Development (OECD) Test Guideline
                                                section 5(e) SNURs’’ on these PMN                       any use of the substance in a consumer                 413); a fish early-life stage toxicity test
                                                substances are promulgated pursuant to                  product may cause serious health                       (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); a
                                                § 721.160, and are based on and                         effects. Based on this information, the                daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS
                                                consistent with the provisions in the                   PMN substance meets the concern                        Test Guideline 850.1300); and an algal
                                                underlying consent orders. The TSCA                     criteria at § 721.170(b)(3)(i) and                     toxicity test (Office of Chemical Safety
                                                section 5(e) SNURs designate as a                       (b)(3)(ii).                                            and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Test
                                                ‘‘significant new use’’ the absence of the                 Recommended testing: EPA has                        Guideline 850.4500) would help
                                                protective measures required in the                     determined that inhalation monitoring                  characterize the human health and
                                                corresponding consent orders.                           data, collected according to the EPA                   environmental effects of the PMN
                                                                                                        draft Inhalation Monitoring Data                       substance. EPA also recommends that
                                                   This rule also includes SNURs on 20                  Collection Guidelines (located in the
                                                PMN substances that are not subject to                                                                         the guidance document on aquatic
                                                                                                        docket under docket ID number EPA–                     toxicity testing of difficult substance
                                                consent orders under TSCA section 5(e).                 HQ–OPPT–2015–0220) would help
                                                In these cases, for a variety of reasons,                                                                      and mixtures (OECD Test Guideline 23)
                                                                                                        characterize the human health effects of               be consulted to facilitate solubility of
                                                EPA did not find that the use scenario                  the PMN substance.
                                                described in the PMN triggered the                                                                             the PMN substance in the test media.
                                                                                                           CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10830.                        CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10831.
                                                determinations set forth under TSCA
                                                section 5(e). However, EPA does believe                 PMN Number P–13–690                                    PMN Number P–13–872
                                                that certain changes from the use                         Chemical name: Aluminum                                Chemical name: Alkyl triazine
                                                scenario described in the PMN could                     phosphate (generic).                                   (generic).
                                                result in increased exposures, thereby                    CAS number: Claimed confidential.                      CAS number: Claimed confidential.
                                                constituting a ‘‘significant new use.’’                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                  Basis for action: The PMN states that
                                                These so-called ‘‘TSCA non-section 5(e)                 the substance will be used as a flame                  the substance will be used in the
                                                SNURs’’ are promulgated pursuant to                     retardant for industrial plastics. Based               removal of hydrogen sulfide. Based on
                                                § 721.170. EPA has determined that                      on SAR analysis of test data on                        test data on the PMN substance, as well
                                                every activity designated as a                          analogous respirable, poorly soluble                   as ecological SAR analysis of test data
                                                ‘‘significant new use’’ in all TSCA non-                particulates, EPA identified concerns for              on analogous aliphatic amines, EPA
                                                section 5(e) SNURs issued under                         lung effects, blood toxicity,                          predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms
                                                § 721.170 satisfies the two requirements                hypersensitivity, developmental                        may occur at concentrations that exceed
                                                stipulated in § 721.170(c)(2), i.e., these              neurotoxicity, and immunotoxicity from                 130 ppb of the PMN substance in
                                                significant new use activities are                      inhalation exposures to the PMN                        surface waters. As described in the
                                                different from those described in the                   substance. Further, based on ecological                PMN, releases of the substance are not
                                                premanufacture notice for the                           SAR analysis of test data on analogous                 expected to result in surface water
                                                substance, including any amendments,                    aluminum salts, EPA predicts toxicity to               concentrations that exceed 130 ppb.
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                                                deletions, and additions of activities to               aquatic organisms may occur at                         Therefore, EPA has not determined that
                                                the premanufacture notice, and may be                   concentrations that exceed 87 parts per                the proposed manufacturing,
                                                accompanied by changes in exposure or                   billion (ppb) of the PMN substance in                  processing, or use of the substance may
                                                release levels that are significant in                  surface waters. As described in the                    present an unreasonable risk. EPA has
                                                relation to the health or environmental                 PMN, occupational exposures are                        determined, however, that any use of
                                                concerns identified’’ for the PMN                       expected to be minimal due to use of                   the substance resulting in surface water
                                                substance.                                              respiratory protection, and releases of                concentrations exceeding 130 ppb may


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                                                cause significant adverse environmental                 result in surface water concentrations                 information, the PMN substance meets
                                                effects. Based on this information, the                 exceeding 6 ppb.                                       the concern criteria at § 721.170(b)(3)(i)
                                                PMN substance meets the concern                           The SNUR designates as a ‘‘significant               and (b)(4)(ii).
                                                criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(i) and                      new use’’ the absence of these protective                Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                (b)(4)(ii).                                             measures.                                              determined that the results of a
                                                   Recommended testing: EPA has                           Recommended testing: EPA has                         combined repeated dose toxicity with
                                                determined that the results of a fish                   determined that the results of certain                 the reproduction/developmental
                                                early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test              toxicity testing, identified in the TSCA               toxicity screening test (OPPTS Test
                                                Guideline 850.1400) and a daphnid                       5(e) consent order would help                          Guideline 870.3650); a fish early-life
                                                chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test                       characterize possible effects of the                   stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test
                                                Guideline 850.1300) would help                          substance. The submitter has agreed not                Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid chronic
                                                characterize the environmental effects of               to exceed the first confidential volume                toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline
                                                the PMN substance.                                      limit without performing an aromatase                  850.1300); and an algal toxicity test
                                                   CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10832.                      (human recombinant) test (OCSPP Test                   (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would
                                                                                                        Guideline 890.1200) and a                              help characterize the human health and
                                                PMN Number P–13–930                                     steroidogenesis (human cell line-H295R)                environmental effects of the PMN
                                                   Chemical name: Substituted bis 2,6-                  test (OCSPP Test Guideline 890.1550 or                 substance.
                                                xylenol (generic).                                      OECD Test Guideline 456). Further, the                   CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10834.
                                                   CAS number: Claimed confidential.                    Order prohibits the Company from
                                                                                                        exceeding the second confidential                      PMN Number P–14–66
                                                   Effective date of TSCA section 5(e)
                                                consent order: December 10, 2014.                       production volume limit unless the                        Chemical name: 1,6-Hexanediamine,
                                                   Basis for TSCA section 5(e) consent                  Company submits the Tier 2 testing                     N1-(6-aminohexyl)-, polymer with 2-
                                                order: The PMN states that the generic                  described in the Testing section of this               (chloromethyl)oxirane, N-
                                                (non-confidential) use of the substance                 Order in accordance with the conditions                (dithiocarboxy) derivs., sodium salts.
                                                will be as a reactant in polymerization                 specified in the Testing section.
                                                                                                                                                                  CAS number: 1459738–70–5.
                                                                                                          CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10833.
                                                reactions. Based on SAR analysis of test                                                                          Basis for action: The PMN states that
                                                data on structurally similar substances,                PMN Number P–14–20                                     the substance will be used as a water
                                                EPA identified concerns for liver,                         Chemical name: Heteropolycyclic                     clarifier intermediate. Based on
                                                kidney and developmental toxicity;                      diacrylate (generic).                                  ecological SAR analysis of test data on
                                                blood effects, sensitization, and                          CAS number: Claimed confidential.                   analogous dithiocarbamates, EPA
                                                endocrine disruption. Further, based on                    Basis for action: The PMN states that               predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms
                                                test data on the PMN substance, EPA                     the generic (non-confidential) use of the              may occur at concentrations that exceed
                                                predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms at               substance will be as a coating resin.                  1 ppb of the PMN substance in surface
                                                concentrations that exceed 6 ppb of the                 Based on test data on the PMN, EPA                     waters. As described in the PMN,
                                                PMN substance in surface waters. The                    identified concerns for dermal and                     releases of the substance are not
                                                order was issued under TSCA sections                    ocular irritation, and systemic toxicity               expected to result in surface water
                                                5(e)(1)(A)(i) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based              from the dermal, ocular, and oral routes.              concentrations that exceed 1 ppb.
                                                on a finding that the substance may                     Further, based on ecological SAR                       Therefore, EPA has not determined that
                                                present an unreasonable risk of injury to               analysis of test data on analogous                     the proposed manufacturing,
                                                the environment and human health, and                   acrylates, EPA predicts toxicity to                    processing, or use of the substance may
                                                there may be significant (or substantial)               aquatic organisms may occur at                         present an unreasonable risk. EPA has
                                                human exposure to the substance. To                     concentrations that exceed 120 ppb of                  determined, however, that any use of
                                                protect against these exposures and                     the PMN substance in surface waters. As                the substance that results in surface
                                                risks, the consent order requires:                      described in the PMN, occupational                     water concentrations exceeding 1 ppb
                                                   1. Use of personal protective                        exposures are expected to be minimal                   may cause significant adverse
                                                equipment involving impervious gloves                   due to the use of impervious gloves,                   environmental effects. Based on this
                                                and protective clothing (where there is                 goggles, and a NIOSH-certified                         information, the PMN substance meets
                                                a potential for dermal exposure) and a                  particulate respirator with an APF of at               the concern criteria at
                                                NIOSH-certified respirator with an APF                  least 10. Further, releases of the                     § 721.170(b)(4)(ii).
                                                of at least 50 (where there is a potential              substance are not expected to result in                   Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                for inhalation exposure).                               surface water concentrations that exceed               determined that the results of a mysid
                                                   2. Establishment and use of a hazard                 120 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not                        acute toxicity test (OCSPP Test
                                                communication program, including                        determined that the proposed                           Guideline 850.1035); a fish acute
                                                human health, environmental hazard                      manufacturing, processing, or use of the               toxicity test, freshwater and marine
                                                precautionary statements on each label                  substance may present an unreasonable                  (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1075); an
                                                and the MSDS.                                           risk. EPA has determined, however, that                acute invertebrate toxicity test,
                                                   3. Manufacturing, processing, or use                 any use of the substance without the use               freshwater daphnids (OPPTS Test
                                                of the PMN substance only as an                         of impervious gloves and goggles, when                 Guideline 850.1010); and an algal
                                                intermediate.                                           there is a potential dermal exposure;                  toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline
                                                   4. Submission of certain toxicity                    any use of the substance without a                     850.4500) would help characterize the
                                                testing prior to exceeding the                          NIOSH-certified particulate respirator                 environmental effects of the PMN
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                                                confidential production volume limits                   with an APF of at least 10, where there                substance.
                                                of the PMN substance specified in the                   is a potential for inhalation exposures;                  CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10835.
                                                consent order.                                          or any use of the substance resulting in
                                                                                                                                                               PMN Number P–14–209
                                                   5. No predictable or purposeful                      surface water concentrations exceeding
                                                release of the PMN substance from                       120 ppb may cause serious health                         Chemical name: Dimethylaminoalkyl
                                                manufacturing, processing or use into                   effects and significant adverse                        alkene amide (generic).
                                                the waters of the United States that                    environmental effects. Based on this                     CAS number: Claimed confidential.


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                                                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                determined that the proposed                           PMN Number P–14–476
                                                the generic (non-confidential) use of the               manufacturing, processing, or use of the                  Chemical name:
                                                substance will be as an adjuvant for                    substance may present an unreasonable                  Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine, N,N-
                                                non-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and                 risk. EPA has determined, however, that                dimethyl-.
                                                Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)-regulated                       any use of the substance resulting in                     CAS number: 3717–40–6.
                                                agricultural use products, an additive                  surface water concentrations exceeding                    Basis for action: The PMN states that
                                                for pesticide formulations, and an                      1 ppb may cause significant adverse                    the generic (non-confidential) use of the
                                                additive for fertilizer formulations.                   environmental effects. Based on this                   substance will be as an isolated
                                                Based on test data on the PMN                           information, the PMN substance meets                   intermediate. Based on ecological SAR
                                                substance, as well as ecological SAR                    the concern criteria at                                analysis of test data on analogous
                                                analysis of test data on analogous                      § 721.170(b)(4)(ii).                                   aliphatic amines, EPA predicts toxicity
                                                amides and aliphatic amines, EPA                                                                               to aquatic organisms may occur at
                                                predicts chronic toxicity to aquatic                       Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                                                                        determined that the results of a fish                  concentrations that exceed 8 ppb of the
                                                organisms may occur at concentrations
                                                                                                        early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test             PMN substance in surface waters. As
                                                that exceed 4 ppb of the PMN substance
                                                                                                        Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid chronic                 described in the PMN, releases of the
                                                in surface waters for greater than 20
                                                                                                        toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline                    substance are not expected to result in
                                                days per year. This 20-day criterion is
                                                                                                        850.1300); and an algal toxicity test                  surface water concentrations that exceed
                                                derived from partial life cycle tests
                                                                                                        (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would                  8 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not
                                                (daphnid chronic and fish early-life
                                                                                                        help characterize the environmental                    determined that the proposed
                                                stage tests) that typically range from 21
                                                                                                        effects of the PMN substance.                          manufacturing, processing, or use of the
                                                to 28 days in duration. EPA predicts
                                                                                                                                                               substance may present an unreasonable
                                                toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur                    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10837.
                                                if releases of the PMN substance to                                                                            risk. EPA has determined that any use
                                                surface water exceed releases from the                  PMN Number P–14–473                                    of the substance resulting in surface
                                                use described in the PMN. For the uses                                                                         water concentrations exceeding 8 ppb
                                                                                                           Chemical name: Alkylpolycarboxylic                  may cause significant adverse
                                                described in the PMN, environmental
                                                releases did not exceed the                             acid, derivative,                                      environmental effects. Based on this
                                                concentration of concern for more than                  tris(fluorinatedalkoxy)alkyl ester salt                information, the PMN substance meets
                                                20 days per year. Therefore, EPA has not                (generic).                                             the concern criteria at
                                                determined that the proposed                               CAS number: Claimed confidential.                   § 721.170(b)(4)(ii).
                                                manufacturing, processing, or use of the                                                                          Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                                                                           Basis for action: The PMN states that               determined that the results of a fish
                                                substance may present an unreasonable                   the generic (non-confidential) use of the
                                                risk. EPA has determined, however, that                                                                        early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test
                                                                                                        substance will be for coatings and                     Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid chronic
                                                use of the substance other than as                      printing applications. Based on
                                                described in the PMN may cause                                                                                 toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline
                                                                                                        ecological SAR analysis of test data on                850.1300); and an algal toxicity test
                                                significant adverse environmental                       analogous anionic surfactants, EPA
                                                effects. Based on this information, the                                                                        (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would
                                                                                                        predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms                 help characterize the environmental
                                                PMN substances meet the concern                         may occur at concentrations that exceed
                                                criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(i) and                                                                             effects of the PMN substance.
                                                                                                        6 ppb of the PMN substance in surface                     CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10839.
                                                (b)(4)(ii).                                             waters. As described in the PMN,
                                                   Recommended testing: EPA has                                                                                PMN Number P–14–510
                                                                                                        releases of the substance are not
                                                determined that the results of a fish
                                                early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test              expected to result in surface water                       Chemical name: Sulfosuccinic acid
                                                Guideline 850.1400) and a daphnid                       concentrations that exceed 6 ppb.                      ester, alkylamine derivs., sodium salt
                                                chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test                       Therefore, EPA has not determined that                 (generic).
                                                Guideline 850.1300) would help                          the proposed manufacturing,                               CAS number: Claimed confidential.
                                                                                                        processing, or use of the substance may                   Basis for action: The PMN states that
                                                characterize the environmental effects of
                                                                                                        present an unreasonable risk. EPA has                  the generic (non-confidential) use of the
                                                the PMN substance.
                                                   CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10836.                      determined, however, that any use of                   substance will be as an industrial
                                                                                                        the substance resulting in surface water               leather softener. Based on test data on
                                                PMN Number P–14–452                                     concentrations exceeding 6 ppb may                     the PMN substance as well as SAR
                                                   Chemical name: Substituted                           cause significant adverse environmental                analysis of test data on analogous
                                                naphthalene polymer glycidyl ether                      effects. Based on this information, the                anionic surfactants, EPA predicts
                                                (generic).                                              PMN substance meets the concern                        toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur
                                                   CAS number: Claimed confidential.                    criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(ii).                       at concentrations that exceed 94 ppb of
                                                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                                                                       the PMN substance in surface waters. As
                                                the generic (non-confidential) uses of                     Recommended testing: EPA has                        described in the PMN, releases of the
                                                the substance will be as a matrix resin                 determined that the results of a water                 substance are not expected to result in
                                                for composite materials and a binder                    solubility study (OECD Test Guideline                  surface water concentrations that exceed
                                                resin for electronic materials. Based on                105); a fish acute toxicity test,                      94 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not
                                                ecological SAR analysis of test data on                 freshwater and marine (OPPTS Test                      determined that the proposed
                                                analogous polyepoxides, EPA predicts                    Guideline 850.1075); a fish early-life                 manufacturing, processing, or use of the
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                                                toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur                 stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test                        substance may present an unreasonable
                                                at concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of                  Guideline 850.1400); and a daphnid                     risk. EPA has determined, however, that
                                                the PMN substance in surface waters. As                 chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test                      any use of the substance resulting in
                                                described in the PMN, releases of the                   Guideline 850.1300) would help                         surface water concentrations exceeding
                                                substance are not expected to result in                 characterize the environmental effects of              94 ppb may cause significant adverse
                                                surface water concentrations that exceed                the PMN substance.                                     environmental effects. Based on this
                                                1 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not                              CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10838.                     information, the PMN substance meets


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                                                the concern criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(i)              PMN notice, the PMN substance will                     any use of the substances other than as
                                                and (b)(4)(ii).                                         not be released to water. Therefore, EPA               listed in the PMNs may cause
                                                  Recommended testing: EPA has                          has not determined that the proposed                   significant adverse environmental
                                                determined that the results of a fish                   manufacturing, processing, or use of the               effects. Based on this information, the
                                                early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test              substance may present an unreasonable                  PMN substances meet the concern
                                                Guideline 850.1400) and a daphnid                       risk. EPA has determined, however, that                criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(ii).
                                                chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test                       any use of the substance other than as                    Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                Guideline 850.1300) would help                          described in the PMN or resulting in                   determined that the results of a ready
                                                characterize the environmental effects of               releases to water may cause serious                    biodegradability test (OPPTS Test
                                                the PMN substance.                                      health effects and significant adverse                 Guideline 835.3110); a fish early-life
                                                  CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10840.                       environmental effects. Based on this                   stage toxicity test (OPPTS Test
                                                                                                        information, the PMN substance meets                   Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid chronic
                                                PMN Number P–14–603
                                                                                                        the concern criteria at                                toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline
                                                   Chemical name: Bismuth nitrate                       § 721.170(b)(3)(ii), (b)(4)(ii), and                   850.1300); and an algal toxicity test
                                                oxide (Bi3(NO3)O4).                                     (b)(4)(iii).                                           (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) on
                                                   CAS number: 1417164–49–8.                               Recommended testing: EPA has                        each PMN substance would help
                                                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                determined that the results of a partition             characterize their environmental effects.
                                                the generic (non-confidential) use of the               coefficient (n-octanol/water) test,                       CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10843.
                                                substance will be as a proprietary                      estimation by liquid chromatography
                                                degradation inhibitor additive in                       (OPPTS Test Guideline 830.7570 or                      PMN Number P–14–763
                                                polymer-based insulation sheets. Based                  OECD Test Guideline 117); a ready                         Chemical name: Graphene
                                                on test data on analogous respirable,                   biodegradability test (OPPTS Test                      nanoplatelets having a predominant
                                                poorly soluble particulates, EPA                        Guideline 835.3110 or OECD Test                        thickness of 1–10 layers with lateral
                                                identified concerns for lung effects from               Guideline 301); a fish bioconcentration                dimension predominantly less than 2
                                                inhalation exposures to the PMN                         factor (BCF) test (OPPTS Test Guideline                microns.
                                                substance. For the use described in the                 850.1730 or (OECD Test Guideline 305);                    CAS number: Not Available
                                                PMN, significant inhalation exposures                   and a water solubility test (OECD Test                    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e)
                                                are not expected. Therefore, EPA has                    Guideline 111) would help characterize                 consent order: December 30, 2014.
                                                not determined that the proposed                        the health and environmental effects of                   Basis for TSCA section 5(e) consent
                                                manufacturing, processing, or use of the                the PMN substance. Depending on the                    order: The PMN states that the generic
                                                substance may present an unreasonable                   results of these tests, additional testing             (non-confidential) use of the substance
                                                risk. EPA has determined, however, that                 as identified in the PBT category may be               will be in printed electronics, solar
                                                any use of the substance other than as                  recommended.                                           energy, separations, and functional
                                                listed in the PMN, or without                              CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10842.                     composites. Based on SAR analysis of
                                                respiratory protection, may cause                                                                              test data on respirable, poorly soluble
                                                                                                        PMN Numbers P–14–666 and P–14–668
                                                serious health effects. Based on this                                                                          particulates and analogous carbon
                                                information, the PMN substance meets                       Chemical names: Substituted amide                   nanomaterials, EPA identified concerns
                                                the concern criteria at                                 aromatic carboxylic acid, metal salt                   for pulmonary toxicity, oncogenicity,
                                                § 721.170(b)(3)(ii).                                    (generic).                                             immunotoxicity, fibrosis, and lung
                                                   Recommended testing: EPA has                            CAS numbers: Claimed confidential.                  toxicity from lung overload. The order
                                                determined that the results of a 90-day                    Basis for action: The PMNs state that               was issued under TSCA sections
                                                inhalation toxicity study with a 60-day                 the generic (non-confidential) use of the              5(e)(1)(A)(i) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based
                                                holding period (OPPTS Test Guideline                    substances will be as morphology                       on a finding that these substance may
                                                870.3465) would help characterize the                   modifiers for plastics. Based on                       present an unreasonable risk of injury to
                                                human health effects of the PMN                         ecological SAR analysis of test data on                the environment and human health, and
                                                substance.                                              analogous amides, EPA predicts toxicity                there may be significant (or substantial)
                                                   CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10841.                      to aquatic organisms may occur at                      human exposure to the substance. To
                                                                                                        concentrations that exceed 67 ppb of the               protect against these exposures and
                                                PMN Number P–14–605                                     PMN substance (P–14–666) and 39 ppb                    risks, the consent order requires:
                                                   Chemical name: Substituted                           of the PMN substance (P–14–668) in                        1. Use of personal protective
                                                cyclosiloxane (generic).                                surface waters for greater than 20 days                equipment involving impervious gloves
                                                   CAS number: Claimed confidential.                    per year. This 20-day criterion is                     and protective clothing (where there is
                                                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                derived from partial life cycle tests                  a potential for dermal exposure) and a
                                                the use of the substance will be as a                   (daphnid chronic and fish early-life                   NIOSH-certified respirator (where there
                                                refractive index modifier component for                 stage tests) that typically range from 21              is a potential for inhalation exposure).
                                                light-emitting diode (LED) chips. Based                 to 28 days in duration. EPA predicts                      2. Establishment and use of a hazard
                                                on the physical/chemical properties of                  toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur                communication program, including
                                                the PMN substance (as described in the                  if releases of the substances to surface               human health, environmental hazard
                                                New Chemical Program’s PBT category                     water, from uses other than as described               precautionary statements on each label
                                                at 64 FR 60194; November 4, 1999) and                   in the PMNs, exceed releases from the                  and the MSDS.
                                                test data on structurally similar                       uses described in the PMNs. For the use                   3. Manufacturing, processing, or use
                                                substances, the PMN substance is a                      described in the PMNs, environmental                   of the PMN substance only as described
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                                                potentially persistent, bioaccumulative,                releases did not exceed 67 ppb (P–14–                  in the consent order.
                                                and toxic (PBT) chemical. EPA                           666) and 39 ppb (P–14–668) for more                       4. No use of the PMN substance using
                                                estimates that the PMN substance will                   than 20 days per year. Therefore, EPA                  an application method that generates a
                                                persist in the environment more than 2                  has not determined that the proposed                   vapor, mist, or aerosol.
                                                months and estimates a                                  manufacturing, processing, or use of the                  5. Submission of certain toxicity
                                                bioaccumulation factor of greater than                  substances may present an unreasonable                 testing prior to exceeding the
                                                or equal to 1,000. As described in the                  risk. EPA has determined, however, that                confidential production volume limits


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                                                of the PMN substances specified in the                  significant adverse environmental                      sediment (OECD Test Guideline 218); a
                                                consent order.                                          effects. Based on this information, the                fish early-life stage toxicity test (OPPTS
                                                  6. No predictable or purposeful                       PMN substance meets the concern                        Test Guideline 850.1400); a daphnid
                                                release of the PMN substances from                      criteria at § 721.170(b)(3)(ii) and                    chronic toxicity test (OPPTS Test
                                                manufacturing, processing or use into                   (b)(4)(ii).                                            Guideline 850.1300); and an algal
                                                the waters of the United States.                           Recommended testing: EPA has                        toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline
                                                  The SNUR designates as a ‘‘significant                determined that the results of a                       850.4500) would help characterize the
                                                new use’’ the absence of these protective               combined repeated dose toxicity with                   environmental effects of the PMN
                                                measures.                                               the reproduction/developmental                         substance.
                                                  Recommended testing: EPA has                          toxicity screening test (OECD Test                        CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10846.
                                                determined that the results of certain                  Guideline 422); a bacterial reverse
                                                particle size distribution and material                                                                        PMN Number P–14–821
                                                                                                        mutation test (OECD Test Guideline
                                                characterization testing would be                       471); an in vitro mammalian                               Chemical name:
                                                needed for the PMN substance. The                       chromosome aberration test (OECD Test                  Oxiranemethanaminium, N,N,N-
                                                company has agreed to submit the full                   Guideline 473); a fish acute toxicity test,            trimethyl-, bromide.
                                                chemical characterization testing                       freshwater and marine (OPPTS Test                         CAS number: 13895–77–7.
                                                described in the testing section of the                 Guideline 850.1075); an aquatic                           Basis for action: The PMN states that
                                                consent order within the timeframes                     invertebrate acute toxicity test (OPPTS                the substance will be used as an
                                                identified in the order. Further,                       Test Guideline 850.1010); and an algal                 intermediate for polymer production.
                                                depending on the results of the                         toxicity test (OCSPP Test Guideline                    Based on test data on analogous
                                                characterization testing, additional                    850.4500) would help characterize the                  epoxides, EPA identified concerns for
                                                toxicity testing may be required at a                   human health an environmental effects                  skin and lung sensitization,
                                                confidential aggregate manufacture                      of the PMN substance.                                  mutagenicity, oncogenicity,
                                                volume, as detailed in the consent                         CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10845.                     developmental toxicity, male
                                                order.                                                                                                         reproductive, liver, and kidney toxicity
                                                  CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10844.                       PMN Number P–14–811                                    from dermal and inhalation exposures.
                                                                                                           Chemical name: Sulfurized                           Further, based on ecological SAR
                                                PMN Number P–14–781                                     hydrocarbon (generic).                                 analysis of test data on analogous
                                                   Chemical name: Methanaminium, N-                        CAS number: Claimed confidential.                   quaternary ammonium compounds,
                                                [4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]                              Basis for action: The PMN states that               EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic
                                                phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-                   the use of the substance will be as a                  organisms may occur at concentrations
                                                ylidene]-N-methyl-, ethanedioate,                       lubricant additive. Based on ecological                that exceed 28 ppb of the PMN
                                                ethanedioate (2:2:1).                                   SAR analysis of test data on analogous                 substance in surface waters. As
                                                   CAS number: 2437–29–8.                               neutral organics, EPA predicts toxicity                described in the PMN, particulate
                                                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                to aquatic organisms may occur at                      exposures are not expected and releases
                                                the generic (non-confidential) use of the               concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of the                of the substance are not expected to
                                                substance will be as a component of                     low molecular weight components of                     result in surface water concentrations
                                                industrial inks and dyes. Based on test                 PMN substance in surface waters. As                    that exceed 28 ppb. Therefore, EPA has
                                                data on analogous malachite green                       described in the PMN, where 80 percent                 not determined that the proposed
                                                chloride, pararosaniline, gentian violet,               of the molecular weight species is                     manufacturing, processing, or use of the
                                                crystal violet, oxalic acid, and other                  greater than 1,000 daltons, releases of                substance may present an unreasonable
                                                analogous substances, EPA identified                    the substance are not expected to result               risk. EPA has determined, however, that
                                                concerns for mutagenicity,                              in surface water concentrations that                   any manufacture, processing, or use of
                                                carcinogenicity, eye irritation, as well as             exceed 1 ppb of the low molecular                      the substance in the form of a powder
                                                kidney, acute, and developmental                        weight components. Therefore, EPA has                  or any use of the substance resulting in
                                                toxicities for occupational inhalation                  not determined that the proposed                       surface water concentrations exceeding
                                                exposures and general population                        manufacturing, processing, or use of the               28 ppb may cause serious health effects
                                                exposures from drinking water                           substance may present an unreasonable                  and significant adverse environmental
                                                exposures. In addition, based on                        risk. EPA has determined, however, that                effects. Based on this information, the
                                                ecological SAR analysis of test data on                 any use of the substance where less than               PMN substance meets the concern
                                                analogous cationic dyes, EPA predicts                   80 percent of the molecular weight                     criteria at § 721.170(b)(3)(ii) and
                                                toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur                 species is greater than 1,000 daltons,                 (b)(4)(ii).
                                                at concentrations that exceed 1 ppb of                  may cause significant adverse                             Recommended testing: EPA has
                                                the PMN substance in surface waters. As                 environmental effects. Based on this                   determined that the results of a 90-day
                                                described in the PMN, occupational                      information, the PMN substance meets                   inhalation toxicity test (OPPTS Test
                                                exposures during processing and use                     the concern criteria at                                Guideline 870.3465); a bacterial reverse
                                                activities are expected to be minimal.                  § 721.170(b)(4)(ii).                                   mutation test (OPPTS Test Guideline
                                                Further, releases of the PMN substance                     Recommended testing: EPA has                        870.5100); a ready biodegradability test
                                                are not expected to result in surface                   determined that the results of an                      (OECD Test Guideline 301D) closed
                                                water concentrations that exceed 1 ppb.                 inherent biodegradability Zahn-Wellens                 bottle method; a fish early-life stage
                                                Therefore, EPA has not determined that                  test (OECD Test Guideline 302); an                     toxicity test (OPPTS Test Guideline
                                                the proposed processing or use of the                   aerobic and anaerobic transformation in                850.1400); a daphnid chronic toxicity
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                                                substance may present an unreasonable                   soil test (OECD Test Guideline 307); a                 test (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1300);
                                                risk. EPA has determined, however, that                 fish BCF test: Aqueous and dietary                     and an algal toxicity test (OCSPP Test
                                                any domestic manufacture of the                         exposure (OECD Test Guideline 305); a                  Guideline 850.4500) would help
                                                substance, or any release of the                        bioaccumulation in sediment-dwelling                   characterize the human health and
                                                substance resulting in surface water                    benthic oligochaetes test (OECD Test                   environmental effects of the PMN
                                                concentrations exceeding 1 ppb may                      Guideline 315); a sediment-water                       substance.
                                                cause serious health effects and                        chironomid toxicity test using spiked                     CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10847.


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                                                PMN Number P–14–875                                       Recommended testing: EPA has                         of a listed chemical substance before the
                                                   Chemical name: Aryloxyalkyl amine                    determined that the results of a water                 described significant new use of that
                                                (generic).                                              solubility test (OECD Test Guideline                   chemical substance occurs, provided
                                                   CAS number: Claimed confidential.                    105); a fish early-life stage toxicity test            that regulation is warranted pursuant to
                                                   Basis for action: The PMN states that                (OPPTS Test Guideline 850.1400); and a                 TSCA sections 5(e), 5(f), 6, or 7.
                                                the substance will be used as an                        daphnid chronic toxicity test (OPPTS                     • EPA will ensure that all
                                                intermediate. Based on test data on the                 Test Guideline 850.1300) would help                    manufacturers and processors of the
                                                PMN substance and SAR analysis of test                  characterize the environmental effects of              same chemical substance that is subject
                                                data on analogous aliphatic amines,                     the PMN substances. Testing may be                     to a TSCA section 5(e) consent order are
                                                EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic                        conducted on either P–15–115 or P–15–                  subject to similar requirements.
                                                organisms may occur at concentrations                   116 and results should include a GPC                     Issuance of a SNUR for a chemical
                                                that exceed 44 ppb of the PMN                           analysis of molecular weight                           substance does not signify that the
                                                substance in surface waters. As                         distribution.                                          chemical substance is listed on the
                                                described in the PMN, releases of the                     CFR citations: 40 CFR 721.10849 (P–                  TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory
                                                substance are not expected to result in                 15–115) and 40 CFR 721.10850 (P–15–                    (TSCA Inventory). Guidance on how to
                                                surface water concentrations that exceed                116)                                                   determine if a chemical substance is on
                                                44 ppb. Therefore, EPA has not                                                                                 the TSCA Inventory is available on the
                                                                                                        V. Rationale and Objectives of the Rule                Internet at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/
                                                determined that the proposed
                                                manufacturing, processing, or use of the                A. Rationale                                           existingchemicals/pubs/tscainventory/
                                                substance may present an unreasonable                                                                          index.html.
                                                                                                           During review of the PMNs submitted
                                                risk. EPA has determined, however, that                 for the chemical substances that are                   VI. Direct Final Procedures
                                                any use resulting in surface water                      subject to these SNURs, EPA concluded
                                                concentrations exceeding 44 ppb may                                                                               EPA is issuing these SNURs as a
                                                                                                        that for 2 of the 22 chemical substances,              direct final rule, as described in
                                                cause significant adverse environmental                 regulation was warranted under TSCA
                                                effects. Based on this information, the                                                                        § 721.160(c)(3) and § 721.170(d)(4). In
                                                                                                        section 5(e), pending the development                  accordance with § 721.160(c)(3)(ii) and
                                                PMN substance meets the concern                         of information sufficient to make
                                                criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(i) and                                                                             § 721.170(d)(4)(i)(B), the effective date
                                                                                                        reasoned evaluations of the health or                  of this rule is August 4, 2015 without
                                                (b)(4)(ii).                                             environmental effects of the chemical
                                                   Recommended testing: EPA has                                                                                further notice, unless EPA receives
                                                                                                        substances. The basis for such findings                written adverse or critical comments, or
                                                determined that the results of a ready
                                                                                                        is outlined in Unit IV. Based on these                 notice of intent to submit adverse or
                                                biodegradability test (OECD Test
                                                                                                        findings, TSCA section 5(e) consent                    critical comments before July 6, 2015.
                                                Guideline 301) and an algal toxicity test
                                                (OCSPP Test Guideline 850.4500) would                   orders requiring the use of appropriate                   If EPA receives written adverse or
                                                help characterize the environmental                     exposure controls were negotiated with                 critical comments, or notice of intent to
                                                effects of the PMN substance.                           the PMN submitters. The SNUR                           submit adverse or critical comments, on
                                                   CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.10848.                      provisions for these chemical                          one or more of these SNURs before July
                                                                                                        substances are consistent with the                     6, 2015, EPA will withdraw the relevant
                                                PMN Numbers P–15–115 and P–15–116                       provisions of the TSCA section 5(e)                    sections of this direct final rule before
                                                   Chemical names: (P–15–115) Phenol-                   consent orders. These SNURs are                        its effective date. EPA will then issue a
                                                biphenyl-formaldehyde polycondensate                    promulgated pursuant to § 721.160 (see                 proposed SNUR for the chemical
                                                (generic); (P–15–116) Polymer of                        Unit VI.).                                             substance(s) on which adverse or
                                                phenol, biphenyl and resorcinol                            In the other 20 cases, where the uses               critical comments were received,
                                                (generic).                                              are not regulated under a TSCA section                 providing a 30-day period for public
                                                   CAS numbers: Claimed confidential.                   5(e) consent order, EPA determined that                comment.
                                                   Basis for action: The PMNs state that                one or more of the criteria of concern                    This rule establishes SNURs for a
                                                the generic (non-confidential) use of the               established at § 721.170 were met, as                  number of chemical substances. Any
                                                substances will be in electric molding.                 discussed in Unit IV.                                  person who submits adverse or critical
                                                Based on test data on the PMN                                                                                  comments, or notice of intent to submit
                                                substances as well as SAR analysis of                   B. Objectives
                                                                                                                                                               adverse or critical comments, must
                                                test data on analogous phenols, EPA                        EPA is issuing these SNURs for                      identify the chemical substance and the
                                                predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms                  specific chemical substances which                     new use to which it applies. EPA will
                                                may occur at concentrations that exceed                 have undergone premanufacture review                   not withdraw a SNUR for a chemical
                                                5 ppb of the PMN substances in surface                  because the Agency wants to achieve                    substance not identified in the
                                                waters. As described in the PMNs,                       the following objectives with regard to                comment.
                                                releases of the substances are not                      the significant new uses designated in
                                                expected to result in surface water                     this rule:                                             VII. Applicability of the Significant
                                                concentrations that exceed 5 ppb.                          • EPA will receive notice of any                    New Use Designation
                                                Therefore, EPA has not determined that                  person’s intent to manufacture or                        To establish a significant new use,
                                                the proposed manufacturing,                             process a listed chemical substance for                EPA must determine that the use is not
                                                processing, or use of the substances may                the described significant new use before               ongoing. The chemical substances
                                                present an unreasonable risk. EPA has                   that activity begins.                                  subject to this rule have undergone
                                                determined, however, that any use                          • EPA will have an opportunity to                   premanufacture review. In cases where
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                                                resulting in surface water                              review and evaluate data submitted in a                EPA has not received a notice of
                                                concentrations exceeding 5 ppb may                      SNUN before the notice submitter                       commencement (NOC) and the chemical
                                                cause significant adverse environmental                 begins manufacturing or processing a                   substance has not been added to the
                                                effects. Based on this information, the                 listed chemical substance for the                      TSCA Inventory, no person may
                                                PMN substances meet the concern                         described significant new use.                         commence such activities without first
                                                criteria at § 721.170(b)(4)(i) and                         • EPA will be able to regulate                      submitting a PMN. Therefore, for
                                                (b)(4)(ii).                                             prospective manufacturers or processors                chemical substances for which an NOC


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                                                has not been submitted EPA concludes                    PMNs and SNUNs, the Agency has the                        SNUN submitters should be aware
                                                that the designated significant new uses                authority to require appropriate testing.              that EPA will be better able to evaluate
                                                are not ongoing.                                        In cases where EPA issued a TSCA                       SNUNs which provide detailed
                                                   When chemical substances identified                  section 5(e) consent order that requires               information on the following:
                                                in this rule are added to the TSCA                      or recommends certain testing, Unit IV.                   • Human exposure and
                                                Inventory, EPA recognizes that, before                  lists those tests. Unit IV. also lists                 environmental release that may result
                                                the rule is effective, other persons might              recommended testing for non-5(e)                       from the significant new use of the
                                                engage in a use that has been identified                SNURs. Descriptions of tests are                       chemical substances.
                                                as a significant new use. However,                      provided for informational purposes.                      • Potential benefits of the chemical
                                                TSCA section 5(e) consent orders have                   EPA strongly encourages persons, before                substances.
                                                been issued for 2 of the 22 chemical                    performing any testing, to consult with                   • Information on risks posed by the
                                                substances, and the PMN submitters are                  the Agency pertaining to protocol                      chemical substances compared to risks
                                                prohibited by the TSCA section 5(e)                     selection. To access the OCSPP test                    posed by potential substitutes.
                                                consent orders from undertaking                         guidelines referenced in this document                 IX. Procedural Determinations
                                                activities which would be designated as                 electronically, please go to http://
                                                significant new uses. The identities of                                                                           By this rule, EPA is establishing
                                                                                                        www.epa.gov/ocspp and select ‘‘Test
                                                16 of the 22 chemical substances subject                                                                       certain significant new uses which have
                                                                                                        Methods and Guidelines.’’ The                          been claimed as CBI subject to Agency
                                                to this rule have been claimed as                       Organisation for Economic Co-operation
                                                confidential and EPA has received no                                                                           confidentiality regulations at 40 CFR
                                                                                                        and Development (OECD) test                            part 2 and 40 CFR part 720, subpart E.
                                                post-PMN bona fide submissions (per                     guidelines are available from the OECD
                                                §§ 720.25 and 721.11). Based on this,                                                                          Absent a final determination or other
                                                                                                        Bookshop at http://                                    disposition of the confidentiality claim
                                                the Agency believes that it is highly                   www.oecdbookshop.org or SourceOECD
                                                unlikely that any of the significant new                                                                       under 40 CFR part 2 procedures, EPA is
                                                                                                        at http://www.sourceoecd.org.                          required to keep this information
                                                uses described in the regulatory text of                   In the TSCA section 5(e) consent
                                                this rule are ongoing.                                                                                         confidential. EPA promulgated a
                                                                                                        orders for several of the chemical                     procedure to deal with the situation
                                                   Therefore, EPA designates June 5,
                                                                                                        substances regulated under this rule,                  where a specific significant new use is
                                                2015 as the cutoff date for determining
                                                                                                        EPA has established production volume                  CBI, at 40 CFR 721.1725(b)(1).
                                                whether the new use is ongoing. Persons
                                                                                                        limits in view of the lack of data on the                 Under these procedures a
                                                who begin commercial manufacture or
                                                                                                        potential health and environmental                     manufacturer or processor may request
                                                processing of the chemical substances
                                                                                                        risks that may be posed by the                         EPA to determine whether a proposed
                                                for a significant new use identified as of
                                                                                                        significant new uses or increased                      use would be a significant new use
                                                that date would have to cease any such
                                                                                                        exposure to the chemical substances.                   under the rule. The manufacturer or
                                                activity upon the effective date of the
                                                                                                        These limits cannot be exceeded unless                 processor must show that it has a bona
                                                final rule. To resume their activities,
                                                                                                        the PMN submitter first submits the                    fide intent to manufacture or process the
                                                these persons would have to first
                                                                                                        results of toxicity tests that would                   chemical substance and must identify
                                                comply with all applicable SNUR
                                                                                                        permit a reasoned evaluation of the                    the specific use for which it intends to
                                                notification requirements and wait until
                                                                                                        potential risks posed by these chemical                manufacture or process the chemical
                                                the notice review period, including any
                                                                                                        substances. Under recent TSCA section                  substance. If EPA concludes that the
                                                extensions, expires. If such a person met
                                                                                                        5(e) consent orders, each PMN submitter                person has shown a bona fide intent to
                                                the conditions of advance compliance
                                                                                                        is required to submit each study before                manufacture or process the chemical
                                                under § 721.45(h), the person would be
                                                                                                        reaching the specified production limit.               substance, EPA will tell the person
                                                considered exempt from the
                                                                                                        Listings of the tests specified in the                 whether the use identified in the bona
                                                requirements of the SNUR. Consult the
                                                                                                        TSCA section 5(e) consent orders are                   fide submission would be a significant
                                                Federal Register document of April 24,
                                                                                                        included in Unit IV. The SNURs contain                 new use under the rule. Since most of
                                                1990 for a more detailed discussion of
                                                                                                        the same production volume limits as                   the chemical identities of the chemical
                                                the cutoff date for ongoing uses.
                                                                                                        the TSCA section 5(e) consent orders.                  substances subject to these SNURs are
                                                VIII. Test Data and Other Information                   Exceeding these production limits is                   also CBI, manufacturers and processors
                                                   EPA recognizes that TSCA section 5                   defined as a significant new use.                      can combine the bona fide submission
                                                does not require developing any                         Persons who intend to exceed the                       under the procedure in § 721.1725(b)(1)
                                                particular test data before submission of               production limit must notify the Agency                with that under § 721.11 into a single
                                                a SNUN. The two exceptions are:                         by submitting a SNUN at least 90 days                  step.
                                                   1. Development of test data is                       in advance of commencement of non-                        If EPA determines that the use
                                                required where the chemical substance                   exempt commercial manufacture, or                      identified in the bona fide submission
                                                subject to the SNUR is also subject to a                processing.                                            would not be a significant new use, i.e.,
                                                test rule under TSCA section 4 (see                        The recommended tests specified in                  the use does not meet the criteria
                                                TSCA section 5(b)(1)).                                  Unit IV. may not be the only means of                  specified in the rule for a significant
                                                   2. Development of test data may be                   addressing the potential risks of the                  new use, that person can manufacture or
                                                necessary where the chemical substance                  chemical substance. However,                           process the chemical substance so long
                                                has been listed under TSCA section                      submitting a SNUN without any test                     as the significant new use trigger is not
                                                5(b)(4) (see TSCA section 5(b)(2)).                     data may increase the likelihood that                  met. In the case of a production volume
                                                   In the absence of a TSCA section 4                   EPA will take action under TSCA                        trigger, this means that the aggregate
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                                                test rule or a TSCA section 5(b)(4)                     section 5(e), particularly if satisfactory             annual production volume does not
                                                listing covering the chemical substance,                test results have not been obtained from               exceed that identified in the bona fide
                                                persons are required only to submit test                a prior PMN or SNUN submitter. EPA                     submission to EPA. Because of
                                                data in their possession or control and                 recommends that potential SNUN                         confidentiality concerns, EPA does not
                                                to describe any other data known to or                  submitters contact EPA early enough so                 typically disclose the actual production
                                                reasonably ascertainable by them (see 40                that they will be able to conduct the                  volume that constitutes the use trigger.
                                                CFR 720.50). However, upon review of                    appropriate tests.                                     Thus, if the person later intends to


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                                                exceed that volume, a new bona fide                     was previously subject to public notice                  • Submission of the SNUN would not
                                                submission would be necessary to                        and comment prior to OMB approval,                     cost any small entity significantly more
                                                determine whether that higher volume                    and given the technical nature of the                  than $8,300.
                                                would be a significant new use.                         table, EPA finds that further notice and               Therefore, the promulgation of the
                                                                                                        comment to amend it is unnecessary. As                 SNUR would not have a significant
                                                X. SNUN Submissions
                                                                                                        a result, EPA finds that there is ‘‘good               economic impact on a substantial
                                                  According to § 721.1(c), persons                      cause’’ under section 553(b)(3)(B) of the              number of small entities.
                                                submitting a SNUN must comply with                      Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
                                                the same notification requirements and                  553(b)(3)(B)) to amend this table                      D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                EPA regulatory procedures as persons                    without further notice and comment.                    (UMRA)
                                                submitting a PMN, including                                The information collection                            Based on EPA’s experience with
                                                submission of test data on health and                   requirements related to this action have               proposing and finalizing SNURs, State,
                                                environmental effects as described in 40                                                                       local, and Tribal governments have not
                                                                                                        already been approved by OMB
                                                CFR 720.50. SNUNs must be submitted                                                                            been impacted by these rulemakings,
                                                                                                        pursuant to PRA under OMB control
                                                on EPA Form No. 7710–25, generated                                                                             and EPA does not have any reasons to
                                                                                                        number 2070–0012 (EPA ICR No. 574).
                                                using e-PMN software, and submitted to                                                                         believe that any State, local, or Tribal
                                                                                                        This action does not impose any burden
                                                the Agency in accordance with the                                                                              government will be impacted by this
                                                                                                        requiring additional OMB approval. If
                                                procedures set forth in 40 CFR 720.40                                                                          action. As such, EPA has determined
                                                                                                        an entity were to submit a SNUN to the
                                                and § 721.25. E–PMN software is                                                                                that this action does not impose any
                                                                                                        Agency, the annual burden is estimated
                                                available electronically at http://                                                                            enforceable duty, contain any unfunded
                                                                                                        to average between 30 and 170 hours
                                                www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems.                                                                                 mandate, or otherwise have any effect
                                                                                                        per response. This burden estimate
                                                XI. Economic Analysis                                   includes the time needed to review                     on small governments subject to the
                                                                                                        instructions, search existing data                     requirements of UMRA sections 202,
                                                  EPA has evaluated the potential costs
                                                                                                        sources, gather and maintain the data                  203, 204, or 205 (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
                                                of establishing SNUN requirements for
                                                potential manufacturers and processors                  needed, and complete, review, and                      E. Executive Order 13132
                                                of the chemical substances subject to                   submit the required SNUN.
                                                                                                                                                                  This action will not have a substantial
                                                this rule. EPA’s complete economic                         Send any comments about the                         direct effect on States, on the
                                                analysis is available in the docket under               accuracy of the burden estimate, and                   relationship between the national
                                                docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPPT–                           any suggested methods for minimizing                   government and the States, or on the
                                                2015–0220.                                              respondent burden, including through                   distribution of power and
                                                                                                        the use of automated collection                        responsibilities among the various
                                                XII. Statutory and Executive Order
                                                                                                        techniques, to the Director, Collection                levels of government, as specified in
                                                Reviews
                                                                                                        Strategies Division, Office of                         Executive Order 13132, entitled
                                                A. Executive Order 12866                                Environmental Information (2822T),                     ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10,
                                                  This action establishes SNURs for                     Environmental Protection Agency, 1200                  1999).
                                                several new chemical substances that                    Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
                                                were the subject of PMNs, or TSCA                       DC 20460–0001. Please remember to                      F. Executive Order 13175
                                                section 5(e) consent orders. The Office                 include the OMB control number in any                    This action does not have Tribal
                                                of Management and Budget (OMB) has                      correspondence, but do not submit any                  implications because it is not expected
                                                exempted these types of actions from                    completed forms to this address.                       to have substantial direct effects on
                                                review under Executive Order 12866,                     C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)                    Indian Tribes. This action does not
                                                entitled ‘‘Regulatory Planning and                                                                             significantly nor uniquely affect the
                                                Review’’ (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993).                  On February 18, 2012, EPA certified                  communities of Indian Tribal
                                                                                                        pursuant to RFA section 605(b) (5 U.S.C.               governments, nor does it involve or
                                                B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)                        601 et seq.), that promulgation of a                   impose any requirements that affect
                                                  According to PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et                   SNUR does not have a significant                       Indian Tribes. Accordingly, the
                                                seq.), an agency may not conduct or                     economic impact on a substantial                       requirements of Executive Order 13175,
                                                sponsor, and a person is not required to                number of small entities where the                     entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination
                                                respond to a collection of information                  following are true:                                    with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR
                                                that requires OMB approval under PRA,                     1. A significant number of SNUNs                     67249, November 9, 2000), do not apply
                                                unless it has been approved by OMB                      would not be submitted by small                        to this action.
                                                and displays a currently valid OMB                      entities in response to the SNUR.
                                                control number. The OMB control                                                                                G. Executive Order 13045
                                                                                                          2. The SNUR submitted by any small
                                                numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40               entity would not cost significantly more                 This action is not subject to Executive
                                                of the CFR, after appearing in the                                                                             Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of
                                                                                                        than $8,300.
                                                Federal Register, are listed in 40 CFR                                                                         Children from Environmental Health
                                                part 9, and included on the related                       A copy of that certification is
                                                                                                                                                               Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885,
                                                collection instrument or form, if                       available in the docket for this action.
                                                                                                                                                               April 23, 1997), because this is not an
                                                applicable. EPA is amending the table in                  This action is within the scope of the               economically significant regulatory
                                                40 CFR part 9 to list the OMB approval                  February 18, 2012 certification. Based                 action as defined by Executive Order
                                                number for the information collection                   on the Economic Analysis discussed in                  12866, and this action does not address
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                                                requirements contained in this action.                  Unit XI. and EPA’s experience                          environmental health or safety risks
                                                This listing of the OMB control numbers                 promulgating SNURs (discussed in the                   disproportionately affecting children.
                                                and their subsequent codification in the                certification), EPA believes that the
                                                CFR satisfies the display requirements                  following are true:                                    H. Executive Order 13211
                                                of PRA and OMB’s implementing                             • A significant number of SNUNs                        This action is not subject to Executive
                                                regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. This                    would not be submitted by small                        Order 13211, entitled ‘‘Actions
                                                Information Collection Request (ICR)                    entities in response to the SNUR.                      Concerning Regulations That


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                                                Significantly Affect Energy Supply,                     6901–6992k, 7401–7671q, 7542, 9601–9657,                                  (i) Industrial, commercial, and
                                                Distribution, or Use’’ (66 FR 28355, May                11023, 11048.                                                           consumer activities. Requirements as
                                                22, 2001), because this action is not                                                                                           specified in § 721.80(f), (j), and (o).
                                                                                                        ■  2. In § 9.1, add the following sections
                                                expected to affect energy supply,                                                                                                 (ii) [Reserved]
                                                                                                        in numerical order under the                                              (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                distribution, or use and because this
                                                                                                        undesignated center heading                                             provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                action is not a significant regulatory
                                                                                                        ‘‘Significant New Uses of Chemical                                      apply to this section except as modified
                                                action under Executive Order 12866.
                                                                                                        Substances’’ to read as follows:                                        by this paragraph.
                                                I. National Technology Transfer and                                                                                               (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                                                                        § 9.1 OMB approvals under the Paperwork
                                                Advancement Act (NTTAA)                                                                                                         requirements as specified in
                                                                                                        Reduction Act.
                                                  In addition, since this action does not               *          *       *          *         *                               § 721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are
                                                involve any technical standards,                                                                                                applicable to manufacturers and
                                                NTTAA section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272                                                                                OMB control   processors of this substance.
                                                                                                                       40 CFR citation                                            (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                note), does not apply to this action.                                                                                No.
                                                                                                                                                                                certain notification requirements. The
                                                J. Executive Order 12898                                                                                                        provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                                                                              *             *               *                 *          *      section.
                                                   This action does not entail special
                                                considerations of environmental justice                           Significant New Uses of Chemical                              ■ 5. Add § 721.10831 to subpart E to
                                                related issues as delineated by                                               Substances                                        read as follows:
                                                Executive Order 12898, entitled
                                                ‘‘Federal Actions to Address                                                                                                    § 721.18031      Aluminum phosphate
                                                                                                              *             *               *                 *          *      (generic).
                                                Environmental Justice in Minority
                                                Populations and Low-Income                                                                                                         (a) Chemical substance and
                                                Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16,                 721.10830         .................................        2070–0012    significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                                                                        721.10831         .................................        2070–0012    (1) The chemical substance identified
                                                1994).                                                  721.10832         .................................        2070–0012    generically as aluminum phosphate
                                                XIII. Congressional Review Act                          721.10833         .................................        2070–0012    (PMN P–13–690) is subject to reporting
                                                                                                        721.10834         .................................        2070–0012
                                                  Pursuant to the Congressional Review                  721.10835         .................................        2070–0012
                                                                                                                                                                                under this section for the significant
                                                Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will                    721.10836         .................................        2070–0012    new uses described in paragraph (a)(2)
                                                submit a report containing this rule and                721.10837         .................................        2070–0012    of this section. The requirements of this
                                                other required information to the U.S.                  721.10838         .................................        2070–0012    section do not apply to quantities of the
                                                Senate, the U.S. House of                               721.10839         .................................        2070–0012    PMN substance that has been
                                                Representatives, and the Comptroller                    721.10840         .................................        2070–0012    completely reacted (cured) or entrained
                                                                                                        721.10841         .................................        2070–0012    into a polymer matrix.
                                                General of the United States prior to                   721.10842         .................................        2070–0012
                                                publication of the rule in the Federal                                                                                             (2) The significant new uses are:
                                                                                                        721.10843         .................................        2070–0012       (i) Protection in the workplace.
                                                Register. This action is not a ‘‘major                  721.10844         .................................        2070–0012
                                                rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).                                                                                           Requirements as specified in
                                                                                                        721.10845         .................................        2070–0012
                                                                                                        721.10846         .................................        2070–0012
                                                                                                                                                                                § 721.63(a)(4) and (a)(6)(1). When
                                                List of Subjects                                        721.10847         .................................        2070–0012    determining which persons are
                                                40 CFR Part 9                                           721.10848         .................................        2070–0012    reasonably likely to be exposed as
                                                                                                        721.10849         .................................        2070–0012    required for § 721.63(a)(4), engineering
                                                  Environmental protection, Reporting                   721.10850         .................................        2070–0012    control measures (e.g., enclosure or
                                                and recordkeeping requirements.                                                                                                 confinement of the operation, general
                                                40 CFR Part 721                                                                                                                 and local ventilation) or administrative
                                                                                                              *             *               *                 *          *      control measures (e.g., workplace
                                                  Environmental protection, Chemicals,                                                                                          policies and procedures) shall be
                                                Hazardous substances, Reporting and                     *          *       *          *         *                               considered and implemented to prevent
                                                recordkeeping requirements.                                                                                                     exposure, where feasible. A National
                                                                                                        PART 721—[AMENDED]
                                                   Dated: May 28, 2015.                                                                                                         Institute for Occupational Safety and
                                                Maria J. Doa,                                                                                                                   Health (NIOSH)-certified respirator with
                                                                                                        ■ 3. The authority citation for part 721
                                                Director, Chemical Control Division, Office                                                                                     an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of
                                                                                                        continues to read as follows:
                                                of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.                                                                                             at least 10 meet the requirements of
                                                                                                          Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and                                  § 721.63(a)(4).
                                                  Therefore, 40 CFR parts 9 and 721 are                 2625(c).                                                                   (ii) Release to water. Requirements as
                                                amended as follows:                                                                                                             specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and
                                                                                                        ■ 4. Add § 721.10830 to subpart E to                                    (c)(4) (N=87).
                                                PART 9—[AMENDED]                                        read as follows:                                                           (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                                                                        § 721.18030 2-Butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-                                      provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 9
                                                                                                        hexafluoro-, (2Z)-.                                                     apply to this section except as modified
                                                continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                                by this paragraph.
                                                   Authority: 7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136–136y;             (a) Chemical substance and                                               (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                15 U.S.C. 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2601–2671;            significant new uses subject to reporting.                              requirements as specified in
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                                                21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33           (1) The chemical substance identified as                                § 721.125(a) through (e), and (k) are
                                                U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1318,           2-butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-, (2Z)-                                applicable to manufacturers and
                                                1321, 1326, 1330, 1342, 1344, 1345(d) and               (PMN P–11–549; CAS No. 692–49–9) is
                                                (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR,                                                                                      processors of this substance.
                                                                                                        subject to reporting under this section                                    (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                1971–1975 Comp. p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241,                  for the significant new uses described in
                                                242b, 243, 246, 300f, 300g, 300g–1, 300g–2,                                                                                     certain notification requirements. The
                                                300g–3, 300g–4, 300g–5, 300g–6, 300j–1,
                                                                                                        paragraph (a)(2) of this section.                                       provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                300j–2, 300j–3, 300j–4, 300j–9, 1857 et seq.,             (2) The significant new uses are:                                     section.


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                                                ■ 6. Add § 721.10832 to subpart E to                        (A) NIOSH-certified power air-                      § 721.10834      Heteropolycyclic diacrylate
                                                read as follows:                                         purifying respirator with a hood or                    (generic).
                                                                                                         helmet and with appropriate gas/vapor                     (a) Chemical substance and
                                                § 721.10832      Alkyl triazine (generic).               (acid gas, organic vapor, or substance                 significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and                            specific) cartridges in combination with               (1) The chemical substance identified
                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.               HEPA filters.                                          generically as heteropolycyclic
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified                                                                           diacrylate (PMN P–14–20) is subject to
                                                                                                            (B) NIOSH-certified continuous flow
                                                generically as alkyl triazine (PMN P–13–                                                                        reporting under this section for the
                                                                                                         supplied-air respirator equipped with a
                                                872) is subject to reporting under this                                                                         significant new uses described in
                                                                                                         loose fitting facepiece, hood, or helmet.
                                                section for the significant new uses                                                                            paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
                                                described in paragraph (a)(2) of this                       (C) NIOSH-certified negative pressure                  (2) The significant new uses are:
                                                section.                                                 (demand) supplied-air respirator with a                   (i) Protection in the workplace.
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                     full facepiece.                                        Requirements as specified in
                                                   (i) Release to water. Requirements as                    (ii) Hazard communication.                          § 721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(iii), (a)(3),
                                                specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and                 Requirements as specified in                           (a)(4), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (b)
                                                (c)(4) (N=130).                                          § 721.72(a), (b), (c), (d), (e),                       (concentration set at 1.0 percent), and
                                                   (ii) [Reserved]                                       (f)(concentration set at 1.0 percent),                 (c). When determining which persons
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                        (g)(1)(The PMN substance may cause                     are reasonably likely to be exposed as
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                     sensitization, eye irritation, internal                required for § 721.63(a)(4), engineering
                                                apply to this section except as modified                 organ effects, and developmental                       control measures (e.g., enclosure or
                                                by this paragraph.                                       effects), (g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4)(i), and (g)(5).       confinement of the operation, general
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                                                                             and local ventilation) or administrative
                                                requirements as specified in                                (iii) Industrial, commercial, and
                                                                                                         consumer activities. Requirements as                   control measures (e.g., workplace
                                                § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are                                                                           policies and procedures) shall be
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                          specified in § 721.80(g) and (q).
                                                                                                                                                                considered and implemented to prevent
                                                processors of this substance.                               (iv) Release to water. (A)
                                                                                                                                                                exposure, where feasible. The following
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                      Requirements as specified in
                                                                                                                                                                National Institute for Occupational
                                                certain notification requirements. The                   § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) N=6.
                                                                                                                                                                Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                    However the requirements of
                                                                                                                                                                respirators with an assigned protection
                                                section.                                                 § 721.91(a)(4) do not apply. Instead, if
                                                                                                                                                                factor (APF) of at least 10 meet the
                                                ■ 7. Add § 721.10833 to subpart E to                     control technologies are in place to treat
                                                                                                                                                                requirements of § 721.63(a)(4):
                                                read as follows:                                         the waste stream containing the PMN                       (A) NIOSH-certified power air-
                                                                                                         substance, the amount of the PMN                       purifying respirator with a hood or
                                                § 721.10833      Substituted bis 2,6-xylenol             substance reasonably likely to be
                                                (generic).                                                                                                      helmet and with appropriate gas/vapor
                                                                                                         removed from the waste stream by such                  (acid gas, organic vapor, or substance
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and                            treatment may be subtracted in                         specific) cartridges in combination with
                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.               calculating the number of kilograms                    HEPA filters.
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified                    releases. No more than 40 percent                         (B) NIOSH-certified continuous flow
                                                generically as substituted bis 2,6-                      removal efficiency may be attributed to                supplied-air respirator equipped with a
                                                xylenol (PMN P–13–930) is subject to                     such treatment.                                        loose fitting facepiece, hood, or helmet.
                                                reporting under this section for the                        (B) In lieu of calculating the quotient,               (ii) Release to water. Requirements as
                                                significant new uses described in                        monitoring or alternative calculations                 specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and
                                                paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The                    may be used to predict the surface water               (c)(4) (N=120).
                                                requirements of this section do not                      concentrations expected to result from                    (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                apply to quantities of the PMN                           the intended release of the substance, if              provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                substance that have been incorporated                    the monitoring procedures or                           apply to this section except as modified
                                                into an article or has been incorporated                 calculations have been approved for                    by this paragraph.
                                                into a polymer matrix.                                   such purposes by EPA.                                     (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                                                                            requirements as specified in
                                                   (i) Protection in the workplace.                         (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                                                                         provisions of subpart A of this part                   § 721.125(a) through (e), and (k) are
                                                Requirements as specified in                                                                                    applicable to manufacturers and
                                                § 721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(3), (a)(4),               apply to this section except as modified
                                                                                                         by this paragraph.                                     processors of this substance.
                                                (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (b)(concentration set                                                                       (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                at 1.0 percent), and (c). When                              (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                    certain notification requirements. The
                                                determining which persons are                            requirements as specified in                           provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                reasonably likely to be exposed as                       § 721.125(a) through (i), and (k) are                  section.
                                                required for § 721.63(a)(4), engineering                 applicable to manufacturers and
                                                                                                                                                                ■ 9. Add § 721.10835 to subpart E to
                                                control measures (e.g., enclosure or                     processors of this substance.
                                                                                                                                                                read as follows:
                                                confinement of the operation, general                       (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                and local ventilation) or administrative                 certain notification requirements. The                 § 721.10835 1,6-Hexanediamine, N1-(6-
                                                control measures (e.g., workplace                        provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                  aminohexyl)-, polymer with 2-
                                                policies and procedures) shall be                        section.                                               (chloromethyl)oxirane, N-(dithiocarboxy)
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                                                considered and implemented to prevent                                                                           derivs., sodium salts.
                                                                                                            (3) Determining whether a specific use
                                                exposure, where feasible. The following                                                                            (a) Chemical substance and
                                                                                                         is subject to this section. The provisions
                                                National Institute for Occupational                                                                             significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                                                                         of § 721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph
                                                Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified                                                                             (1) The chemical substance identified as
                                                                                                         (a)(2)(iii) of this section.
                                                respirators with an assigned protection                                                                         1,6-Hexanediamine, N1-(6-aminohexyl)-
                                                factor (APF) of at least 50 meet the                     ■ 8. Add § 721.10834 to subpart E to                   , polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane,
                                                requirements of § 721.63(a)(4):                          read as follows:                                       N-(dithiocarboxy) derivs., sodium salts


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                                                (PMN P–14–66; CAS No. 1459738–70–5)                        (2) The significant new uses are:                     (ii) [Reserved]
                                                is subject to reporting under this section                 (i) Release to water. Requirements as                 (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                for the significant new uses described in               specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and               provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                paragraph (a)(2) of this section.                       (c)(4) (N=1).                                          apply to this section except as modified
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                       (ii) [Reserved]                                     by this paragraph.
                                                   (i) Release to water. Requirements as                   (b) Specific requirements. The                        (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and                provisions of subpart A of this part                   requirements as specified in
                                                (c)(4) (N=1).                                           apply to this section except as modified               § 721.125(a) through (c) and (k) are
                                                   (ii) [Reserved]                                      by this paragraph.                                     applicable to manufacturers and
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                          (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                    processors of this substance.
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                    requirements as specified in                             (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                apply to this section except as modified                § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are                  certain notification requirements. The
                                                by this paragraph.                                      applicable to manufacturers and                        provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                     processors of this substance.                          section.
                                                requirements as specified in                               (2) Limitations or revocation of                    ■ 14. Add § 721.10840 to subpart E to
                                                § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are                   certain notification requirements. The
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                                                                                read as follows:
                                                                                                        provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                processors of this substance.                           section.                                               § 721.10840 Sulfosuccinic acid ester,
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                                                                            alkylamine derivs., sodium salt (generic).
                                                                                                        ■ 12. Add § 721.10838 to subpart E to
                                                certain notification requirements. The                                                                            (a) Chemical substance and
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                   read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                               significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                section.                                                § 721.10838 Alkylpolycarboxylic acid,                  (1) The chemical substance identified
                                                ■ 10. Add § 721.10836 to subpart E to                   derivative, tris(fluorinatedalkoxy)alkyl ester         generically as sulfosuccinic acid ester,
                                                read as follows:                                        salt (generic).                                        alkylamine derivs., sodium salt (PMN
                                                                                                           (a) Chemical substance and                          P–14–510) is subject to reporting under
                                                § 721.10836 Dimethylaminoalkyl alkene
                                                amide (generic).                                        significant new uses subject to reporting.             this section for the significant new uses
                                                                                                        (1) The chemical substance identified                  described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and
                                                                                                        generically as alkylpolycarboxylic acid,               section.
                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                                                                        derivative, tris(fluorinatedalkoxy)alkyl                  (2) The significant new uses are:
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified
                                                                                                        ester salt (PMN P–14–473) is subject to                   (i) Release to water. Requirements as
                                                generically as dimethylaminoalkyl
                                                                                                        reporting under this section for the                   specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and
                                                alkene amide (PMN P–14–209) is
                                                                                                        significant new uses described in                      (c)(4) (N=94).
                                                subject to reporting under this section
                                                                                                        paragraph (a)(2) of this section.                         (ii) [Reserved]
                                                for the significant new uses described in
                                                                                                           (2) The significant new uses are:                      (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                       (i) Release to water. Requirements as               provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                   (i) Industrial, commercial, and                      specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and               apply to this section except as modified
                                                consumer activities. Requirements as                    (c)(4) (N=6).                                          by this paragraph.
                                                specified in § 721.80(j).                                  (ii) [Reserved]                                        (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                   (ii) [Reserved]                                         (b) Specific requirements. The                      requirements as specified in
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                       provisions of subpart A of this part                   § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                    apply to this section except as modified               applicable to manufacturers and
                                                apply to this section except as modified                by this paragraph.                                     processors of this substance.
                                                by this paragraph.                                         (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                       (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                     requirements as specified in                           certain notification requirements. The
                                                requirements as specified in                            § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are                  provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                § 721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are                   applicable to manufacturers and                        section.
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                         processors of this substance.                          ■ 15. Add § 721.10841 to subpart E to
                                                processors of this substance.                              (2) Limitations or revocation of                    read as follows:
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                     certain notification requirements. The
                                                certain notification requirements. The                  provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                  § 721.10841 Bismuth nitrate oxide
                                                                                                        section.                                               (Bi3(NO3)O4).
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                section.                                                ■ 13. Add § 721.10839 to subpart E to                    (a) Chemical substance and
                                                   (3) Determining whether a specific use               read as follows:                                       significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                is subject to this section. The provisions                                                                     (1) The chemical substance identified as
                                                of § 721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph                  § 721.10839 Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-               bismuth nitrate oxide (Bi3(NO3)O4)
                                                (a)(2)(i) of this section.                              amine, N,N-dimethyl-.                                  (PMN P–14–603; CAS No. 1417164–49–
                                                ■ 11. Add § 721.10837 to subpart E to                      (a) Chemical substance and                          8) is subject to reporting under this
                                                read as follows:                                        significant new uses subject to reporting.             section for the significant new uses
                                                                                                        (1) The chemical substance identified as               described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
                                                § 721.10837 Substituted naphthalene                     tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine, N,N-                section.
                                                polymer glycidyl ether (generic).                       dimethyl- (PMN P–14–476; CAS No.                         (2) The significant new uses are:
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and                           3717–40–6) is subject to reporting under                 (i) Protection in the workplace.
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                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.              this section for the significant new uses              Requirements as specified in
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified                   described in paragraph (a)(2) of this                  § 721.63(a)(4), (a)(6)(i), and (c). When
                                                generically as substituted naphthalene                  section.                                               determining which persons are
                                                polymer glycidyl ether (PMN P–14–452)                      (2) The significant new uses are:                   reasonably likely to be exposed as
                                                is subject to reporting under this section                 (i) Release to water. Requirements as               required for § 721.63(a)(4), engineering
                                                for the significant new uses described in               specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and               control measures (e.g., enclosure or
                                                paragraph (a)(2) of this section.                       (c)(4) (N=8).                                          confinement of the operation, general


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                                                and local ventilation) or administrative                ■ 17. Add § 721.10843 to subpart E to                  (c). When determining which persons
                                                control measures (e.g., workplace                       read as follows:                                       are reasonably likely to be exposed as
                                                policies and procedures) shall be                                                                              required for § 721.63(a)(4), engineering
                                                considered and implemented to prevent                   § 721.10843 Substituted amide aromatic                 control measures (e.g., enclosure or
                                                                                                        carboxylic acid, metal salt (generic).
                                                exposure, where feasible. The following                                                                        confinement of the operation, general
                                                National Institute for Occupational                        (a) Chemical substance and                          and local ventilation) or administrative
                                                Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified                     significant new uses subject to reporting.             control measures (e.g., workplace
                                                respirator with an assigned protection                  (1) The chemical substances identified                 policies and procedures) shall be
                                                factor (APF) of at least 10 meets the                   generically as substituted amide                       considered and implemented to prevent
                                                minimum requirements for                                aromatic carboxylic acid, metal salt                   exposure, where feasible. The following
                                                § 721.63(a)(4): NIOSH-certified air-                    (PMNs P–14–666 and P–14–668) are                       National Institute for Occupational
                                                purifying elastomeric half-mask                         subject to reporting under this section                Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified
                                                respirator equipped with N100 (if oil                   for the significant new uses described in              respirators meet the requirements of
                                                aerosols absent), R100, or P100 filters.                paragraph (a)(2) of this section.                      § 721.63(a)(4):
                                                   (ii) Industrial commercial, and                         (2) The significant new uses are:                      (A) NIOSH-certified power air-
                                                consumer activities. Requirements as                       (i) Industrial commercial, and                      purifying, tight-fitting full-face
                                                specified in § 721.80(j).                               consumer activities. Requirements as                   respirator equipped with an N–100, P–
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                       specified in § 721.80(j).                              100, or R–100 cartridge.
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                       (ii) [Reserved]
                                                                                                                                                                  (B) NIOSH-certified power air-
                                                apply to this section except as modified                   (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                                                                                                                               purifying particulate respirator with an
                                                by this paragraph.                                      provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                                                                                                                               assigned protection factor (APF) of at
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                     apply to this section except as modified
                                                                                                                                                               least 50.
                                                requirements as specified in                            by this paragraph.
                                                                                                           (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                       (ii) Industrial, commercial, and
                                                § 721.125(a) through (d), and (i) are                                                                          consumer activities. Requirements as
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                         requirements as specified in
                                                                                                        § 721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are                  specified in § 721.80(k), (q), and (y)(1).
                                                processors of this substance.                                                                                     (iii) Release to water. Requirements as
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                     applicable to manufacturers and
                                                                                                        processors of these substances.                        specified in § 721.90(a)(1), (b)(1), and
                                                certain notification requirements. The                                                                         (c)(1).
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                      (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                                                                        certain notification requirements. The                    (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                section.
                                                                                                        provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                  provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                   (3) Determining whether a specific use
                                                                                                        section.                                               apply to this section except as modified
                                                is subject to this section. The provisions
                                                                                                           (3) Determining whether a specific use              by this paragraph.
                                                of § 721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph
                                                (a)(2)(i) of this section.                              is subject to this section. The provisions                (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                                                                        of § 721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph                 requirements as specified in
                                                ■ 16. Add § 721.10842 to subpart E to
                                                                                                        (a)(2)(i) of this section.                             § 721.125(a) through (e), (i), and (k) are
                                                read as follows:                                                                                               applicable to manufacturers and
                                                                                                        ■ 18. Add § 721.10844 to subpart E to
                                                § 721.10842      Substituted cyclosiloxane                                                                     processors of this substance.
                                                                                                        read as follows:
                                                (generic).                                                                                                        (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and                           § 721.10844 Graphene nanoplatelets                     certain notification requirements. The
                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.              having a predominant thickness of 1–10                 provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified                   layers with lateral dimension predominantly            section.
                                                                                                        less than 2 microns.                                      (3) Determining whether a specific use
                                                generically as substituted cyclosiloxane
                                                (PMN P–14–605) is subject to reporting                     (a) Chemical substance and                          is subject to this section. The provisions
                                                under this section for the significant                  significant new uses subject to reporting.             of § 721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph
                                                new uses described in paragraph (a)(2)                  (1) The chemical substance identified as               (a)(2)(ii) of this section.
                                                of this section.                                        graphene nanoplatelets having a                        ■ 19. Add § 721.10845 to subpart E to
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                    predominant thickness of 1–10 layers                   read as follows:
                                                   (i) Industrial commercial, and                       with lateral dimension predominantly
                                                consumer activities. A significant new                  less than 2 microns (PMN P–14–763) is                  § 721.10845 Methanaminium, N-[4-[[4-
                                                use is any use other than as a refractive               subject to reporting under this section                (dimethylamino)phenyl]phenylmethylene]-
                                                                                                        for the significant new uses described in              2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-methyl-,
                                                index modifier component for light-
                                                                                                        paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The                  ethanedioate, ethanedioate (2:2:1).
                                                emitting diode (LED) chips.
                                                   (ii) Release to water. Requirements as               requirements of this section do not                      (a) Chemical substance and
                                                specified in § 721.90(a)(1), (b)(1), and                apply to quantities of the PMN                         significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                (c)(1).                                                 substance that have been embedded or                   (1) The chemical substance identified as
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                       incorporated into a polymer matrix that                methanaminium, N-[4-[[4-
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                    itself has been reacted (cured);                       (dimethylamino)phenyl
                                                apply to this section except as modified                embedded in a permanent solid polymer                  ]phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-
                                                by this paragraph.                                      form that is not intended to undergo                   ylidene]-N-methyl-, ethanedioate,
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                     further processing, except mechanical                  ethanedioate (2:2:1) (PMN P–14–781;
                                                requirements as specified in                            processing; or imported into an article                CAS No. 2437–29–8) is subject to
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                                                § 721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are              as defined at 40 CFR 720.3(c).                         reporting under this section for the
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                            (2) The significant new uses are:                   significant new uses described in
                                                processors of this substance.                              (i) Protection in the workplace.                    paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                     Requirements as specified in                             (2) The significant new uses are:
                                                certain notification requirements. The                  § 721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(ii), (a)(3),           (i) Industrial commercial, and
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                   (a)(4), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (b)                     consumer activities. Requirements as
                                                section.                                                (concentration set at 1.0 percent), and                specified in § 721.80(f).


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                                                   (ii) Release to water. Requirements as                  (i) Industrial commercial, and                        (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and                consumer activities. Requirements as                   provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                (c)(4) (N=1).                                           specified in § 721.80(v)(1), (w)(1), and               apply to this section except as modified
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                       (x)(1).                                                by this paragraph.
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                       (ii) Release to water. Requirements as                (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                apply to this section except as modified                specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and               requirements as specified in
                                                by this paragraph.                                      (c)(4) (N=28).                                         § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                        (b) Specific requirements. The                      applicable to manufacturers and
                                                requirements as specified in                            provisions of subpart A of this part                   processors of this substance.
                                                § 721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are              apply to this section except as modified                 (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                         by this paragraph.                                     certain notification requirements. The
                                                processors of this substance.                              (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                    provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                     requirements as specified in                           section.
                                                certain notification requirements. The                  § 721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are             ■ 24. Add § 721.10850 to subpart E to
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                   applicable to manufacturers and                        read as follows:
                                                section.                                                processors of this substance.
                                                ■ 20. Add § 721.10846 to subpart E to                      (2) Limitations or revocation of                    § 721.10850 Polymer of phenol, biphenyl
                                                                                                        certain notification requirements. The                 and resorcinol (generic).
                                                read as follows:
                                                                                                        provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                     (a) Chemical substance and
                                                § 721.10846      Sulfurized hydrocarbon                 section.                                               significant new uses subject to reporting.
                                                (generic).                                                                                                     (1) The chemical substance identified
                                                                                                        ■ 22. Add § 721.10848 to subpart E to
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and                           read as follows:                                       generically as polymer of phenol,
                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.                                                                     biphenyl and resorcinol (PMN P–15–
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified                   § 721.10848       Aryloxyalkyl amine (generic).        116) is subject to reporting under this
                                                generically as sulfurized hydrocarbon                      (a) Chemical substance and                          section for the significant new uses
                                                (PMN P–14–811) is subject to reporting                  significant new uses subject to reporting.             described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
                                                under this section for the significant                  (1) The chemical substance identified                  section.
                                                new uses described in paragraph (a)(2)                  generically as aryloxyalkyl amine (PMN                    (2) The significant new uses are:
                                                of this section.                                        P–14–875) is subject to reporting under                   (i) Release to water. Requirements as
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                    this section for the significant new uses              specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and
                                                   (i) Industrial commercial, and                       described in paragraph (a)(2) of this                  (c)(4) (N=5).
                                                consumer activities. Requirements as                    section.                                                  (ii) [Reserved]
                                                specified in § 721.80. A significant new                   (2) The significant new uses are:                      (b) Specific requirements. The
                                                use is any use where less than 80                          (i) Release to water. Requirements as               provisions of subpart A of this part
                                                percent of the low molecular weight                     specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and               apply to this section except as modified
                                                species are greater than 1,000 daltons.                 (c)(4) (N=44).                                         by this paragraph.
                                                   (ii) [Reserved]                                         (ii) [Reserved]                                        (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping
                                                   (b) Specific requirements. The                          (b) Specific requirements. The                      requirements as specified in
                                                provisions of subpart A of this part                    provisions of subpart A of this part                   § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are
                                                apply to this section except as modified                apply to this section except as modified               applicable to manufacturers and
                                                by this paragraph.                                      by this paragraph.                                     processors of this substance.
                                                   (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                        (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping                       (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                requirements as specified in                            requirements as specified in                           certain notification requirements. The
                                                § 721.125(a) through (c), and (i) are                   § 721.125(a) through (c), and (k) are                  provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                applicable to manufacturers and                         applicable to manufacturers and                        section.
                                                processors of this substance.                           processors of this substance.                          [FR Doc. 2015–13670 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am]
                                                   (2) Limitations or revocation of                        (2) Limitations or revocation of
                                                                                                                                                               BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
                                                certain notification requirements. The                  certain notification requirements. The
                                                provisions of § 721.185 apply to this                   provisions of § 721.185 apply to this
                                                section.                                                section.                                               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                                   (3) Determining whether a specific use               ■ 23. Add § 721.10849 to subpart E to                  AGENCY
                                                is subject to this section. The provisions              read as follows:
                                                of § 721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph                                                                         40 CFR Part 52
                                                (a)(2)(i) of this section.                              § 721.10849 Phenol-biphenyl-
                                                                                                        formaldehyde polycondensate (generic).                 [EPA–R07–OAR–2014–0528; FRL–9928–59–
                                                ■ 21. Add § 721.10847 to subpart E to                                                                          Region 7]
                                                read as follows:                                           (a) Chemical substance and
                                                                                                        significant new uses subject to reporting.             Approval and Promulgation of
                                                § 721.10847 Oxiranemethanaminium,                       (1) The chemical substance identified
                                                N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide.                                                                                     Implementation Plans; State of
                                                                                                        generically as phenol-biphenyl-                        Kansas; Infrastructure SIP
                                                   (a) Chemical substance and                           formaldehyde polycondensate (PMN P–                    Requirements for the 2010 Sulfur
                                                significant new uses subject to reporting.              15–115) is subject to reporting under                  Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality
                                                (1) The chemical substance identified as                this section for the significant new uses
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                                                                                                                                                               Standard
                                                oxiranemethanaminium, N,N,N-                            described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
                                                trimethyl-, bromide (PMN P–14–821;                      section.                                               AGENCY:  Environmental Protection
                                                CAS No. 13895–77–7) is subject to                          (2) The significant new uses are:                   Agency.
                                                reporting under this section for the                       (i) Release to water. Requirements as               ACTION: Final rule.
                                                significant new uses described in                       specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and
                                                paragraph (a)(2) of this section.                       (c)(4) (N=5).                                          SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
                                                   (2) The significant new uses are:                       (ii) [Reserved]                                     Agency (EPA) is taking final action to


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Document Created: 2015-12-15 15:20:40
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 15:20:40
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionDirect final rule.
DatesThis rule is effective on August 4, 2015. For purposes of judicial review, this rule shall be promulgated at 1 p.m. (e.s.t.) on June 19, 2015.
ContactFor 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
FR Citation80 FR 32003 
RIN Number2070-AB27
CFR Citation40 CFR 721
40 CFR 9
CFR AssociatedChemicals; Hazardous Substances; Environmental Protection and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

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