[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 10, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 47752] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-22966] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPTS-44630; FRL-5392-4] TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data
Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Action
Notice.
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Summary
This notice announces the receipt of test data on refractory ceramic fibers (RCFs) (CAS No. 142844-00-6), submitted pursuant to a Testing Consent Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Publication of this notice is in compliance with section 4(d) of TSCA.
For Further Information Contact
Susan B. Hazen, Director, Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-541A, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551; E-mail: TSCA- Hotline@epamail.epa.gov.
Supplementary Information
Section 4(d) of TSCA requires EPA to publish a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under section 4(a) within 15 days after it is received. Under 40 CFR 790.60, all results of testing conducted pursuant to a consent order must be announced to the public in accordance with the procedures specified in section 4(d) of TSCA.
I. Test Data Submissions
Test data for refractory ceramic fibers were submitted by three member companies of the Refractory Ceramic Fiber Coalition (Carborundum Company, Premier Refractories and Chemicals, Incorporated, and Thermal Ceramics, Incorporated) pursuant to a Testing Consent Order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on June 23, 1996. The submission describes workplace exposure monitoring data from RCFC company facilities, as well as from their customers' facilities. The customers selected include those chosen at random and those who specifically requested monitoring. Air monitoring samples were collected from employees engaged in RCF fiber production and processing, or use in functional categories such as forming, finishing, and installation. RCFs are used as insulation for industrial insulation applications such as high temperature furnaces, heaters, and kilns. RCFs are also used in automotive applications, aerospace uses, and in certain commercial appliances such as self-cleaning ovens. EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data submissions. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any determination as to the completeness of the submissions.
II. Public Record
EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44630). This record includes copies of all data reported in this notice. The record is available for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center (NCIC) (also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. NE-B607, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Test data.
Dated: August 28, 1996.
Williams H. Sanders III, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 96-22966 Filed 9-9-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F