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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL10-1-000]

Notice of Filing; Southern California Edison Company

October 7, 2009.
    Take notice that on October 1, 2009, Southern California Edison
Company, pursuant to Rule 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure 18 CFR 385.207, filed a Petition for Declaratory Order for
Incentive Rate Treatment, requesting the Commission to issue a
declaratory order approving specific incentive rate treatments for the
proposed Eldorado-Ivanpah Transmission Project (EITP) they are
proposing to construct that will facilitate the development of roughly
1,400 MW of solar generation. SCE also request the Commission to
declare that the facilities will be network facilities eligible for
rolled-in rate treatment.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://
www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public

Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription'' link on
the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2009.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 227 (Monday, November 26, 2012)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. DI13-2-000]

Bar None Ranch LLC; Notice of Declaration of Intention and
Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene

    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention.
    b. Docket No: DI13-2-000.
    c. Date Filed: November 2, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Bar None Ranch LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Snodgrass Springs Micro Hydro Project.
    f. Location: The proposed Snodgrass Springs Micro Hydro Project
will be located on Snodgrass Creek, near the town of Lava Hot Springs,
Bannock County, Idaho, affecting T. 10 S., R. 38 E., sec. 28, Boise
Meridian.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16
U.S.C. 817(b).
    h. Applicant Contact: Blaine Nye, 1200 Bay Laurel, Menlo Park, CA
94025; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Ashish Desai,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or Email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions is: 30
days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. Comments,
Motions to Intervene, and Protests may be filed electronically via the
Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(l)(iii) and the instructions on the
Commission's Web site under the ``eFiling'' link. If unable to be filed
electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an
original and eight copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types
of filings, please go to the Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov/filing-comments.asp.
    Please include the docket number (DI13-2-000) on any comments,
protests, and/or motions filed.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed run-of-river Snodgrass
Springs Micro Hydro Project will consist of: (1) Water transported from
three springs into an 8-foot-by-8-foot underground reservoir or
cistern; (2) a buried 4-inch-diameter, 200-foot-long penstock; (3) an
1,800-watt Alternative Power Machine Model 1800 turbine/generator, to
be located in a cabin; (4) a 4-inch-diameter, 300-foot long pipe
tailrace, directing the water into Snodgrass Creek; and (5) appurtenant
facilities. The power generated will be used in a local cabin.
    When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to
investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign
commerce would be

affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not
the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would
occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3)
would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or
(4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction
subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the
project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly
modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation.
    l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file
with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This
filing may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the Docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is also
available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h)
above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents -- All filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTESTS'', AND/
OR ``MOTIONS TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Docket Number of
the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any
Motion to Intervene must also be served upon each representative of the
Applicant specified in the particular application.
    p. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

    Dated: November 16, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purpose of the Act. The Exchange notes that the
proposed rule change, rather will facilitate the listing and trading of
additional actively-managed exchange-traded products that will enhance
competition among both market participants and listing venues, to the
benefit of investors and the marketplace.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the
Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the Exchange consents, the Commission will: (a) by order approve
or disapprove such proposed rule change, or (b) institute proceedings
to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
file number SR-NASDAQ-2023-019 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to file number SR-NASDAQ-2023-019. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not
include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We
may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted
material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All
submissions should refer to file number SR-NASDAQ-2023-019 and should
be submitted on or before August 11, 2023.
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    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\48\
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 9 and 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0560; FRL-9982-77]
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 10 chemical substances
which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). The chemical
substances are subject to Orders issued by EPA pursuant to section 5(e)
of TSCA. This action requires persons who intend to manufacture
(defined by statute to include import) or process any of these 10
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 initiates EPA's evaluation of
the intended use within the applicable review period. Persons may not
commence manufacture or processing for the significant new use until
EPA has conducted a review of the notice, made an appropriate
determination on the notice, and has taken such actions as are required
with that determination.

DATES: This rule is effective on October 26, 2018. For purposes of
judicial review, this rule shall be promulgated at 1 p.m. (e.s.t.) on
September 10, 2018.
    Written adverse comments on one or more of these SNURs must be
received on or before September 26, 2018 (see Unit VI. of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). If EPA receives written adverse commentsts,
on one or more of these SNURs before September 26, 2018, 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-2017-0560, 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:<PHONE_NUMBER>; 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:

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 this rule on or after September 26,
2018 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?

    1. Direct Final Rule. EPA is promulgating these SNURs using direct
final rule 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 obligates EPA to assess
risks that may be associated with the significant new uses under the
conditions of use and, if appropriate, to regulate the proposed uses
before they occur.
    2. Proposed Rule. In addition to this direct final rule, elsewhere
in this issue of the Federal Register, EPA is issuing a notice of
proposed rulemaking for this rule. If EPA receives no adverse comment,
the Agency will not take further action on the proposed rule and the
direct final rule will become effective as provided in this action. If
EPA receives adverse comment on one or more of SNURs in this action by
September 11, 2018 (see Unit VI. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION), the
Agency will publish in the Federal Register a timely withdrawal of the
specific SNURs that the adverse comments pertain to, informing the
public that the actions will not take effect. EPA would then address
all adverse public comments in a response to comments document in a
subsequent final rule, based on the proposed rule.

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 (15 U.S.C. 2604(a)(1)(B)(i)). TSCA furthermore
prohibits such manufacturing or processing from commencing until EPA
has conducted a review of the notice, made an appropriate determination
on the notice, and taken such actions as are required in association
with that determination (15 U.S.C. 2604(a)(1)(B)(ii)). As described in
Unit V., the general SNUR provisions are found at 40 CFR part 721,
subpart A.

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 must either determine that the significant new use
is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury or take such
regulatory action as is associated with an alternative determination
before the manufacture or processing for the significant new use can
commence. If

EPA determines that the significant new use is not likely to present an
unreasonable risk, EPA is required under TSCA section 5(g) to make
public, and submit for publication in the Federal Register, a statement
of EPA's findings.

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 authorizes EPA to consider any other relevant factors.
    To determine what would constitute a significant new use for the 10
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 10 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 (if
assigned for non-confidential chemical identities).
     Basis for the TSCA section 5(e) Order.
     Information identified by EPA that would help characterize
the potential health and/or environmental effects of the chemical
substance in support of a request by the PMN submitter to modify the
Order, or if a manufacturer or processor is considering submitting a
SNUN for a significant new use designated by the SNUR.
    This information may include testing required in a TSCA section
5(e) Order to be conducted by the PMN submitter, as well as testing not
required to be conducted but which would also help characterize the
potential health and/or environmental effects of the PMN substance. Any
recommendation for information identified by EPA was made based on
EPA's consideration of available screening-level data, if any, as well
as other available information on appropriate testing for the chemical
substance. Further, any such testing identified by EPA that includes
testing on vertebrates was made after consideration of available
toxicity information, computational toxicology and bioinformatics, and
high-throughput screening methods and their prediction models. EPA also
recognizes that whether testing/further information is needed will
depend on the specific exposure and use scenario in the SNUN. EPA
encourages all SNUN submitters to contact EPA to discuss any potential
future testing. See Unit VIII. for more information.
     CFR citation assigned in the regulatory text section of
this rule.
    The regulatory text sections of these rules specify the activities
designated as significant new uses. Certain new uses, including
exceedance of 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.
    These rules include 10 PMN substances that are subject to Orders
under TSCA section 5(e)(1)(A). Each Order is based on one or more of
the findings in TSCA section 5(a)(3)(B): There is insufficient
information to permit a reasoned evaluation; in the absence of
sufficient information to permit a reasoned evaluation, the activities
associated with the PMN substances may present unreasonable risk to
human health or the environment; the substance is or will be produced
in substantial quantities, and enters or may reasonably be anticipated
to enter the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may
be significant (substantial) human exposure to the substance. Those
Orders require protective measures to limit exposures or otherwise
mitigate the potential unreasonable risk. The SNURs identify as
significant new uses any manufacturing, processing, use, distribution
in commerce, or disposal that does not conform to the restrictions
imposed by the underlying Orders, consistent with TSCA section 5(f)(4).
    Where EPA determines that the PMN substance may present an
unreasonable risk of injury to human health via inhalation exposure,
the underlying TSCA section 5(e) Order requires, among other things,
that potentially exposed employees wear specified respirators unless
actual measurements of the workplace air show that air-borne
concentrations of the PMN substance are below a New Chemical Exposure
Limit (NCEL) that is established by EPA to provide adequate protection
to human health. In addition to the actual NCEL concentration, the
comprehensive NCELs provisions in TSCA section 5(e) Orders, which are
modeled after Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) provisions, include requirements
addressing performance criteria for sampling and analytical methods,
periodic monitoring, respiratory protection, and recordkeeping.
However, no comparable NCEL provisions currently exist in 40 CFR part
721, subpart B, for SNURs. Therefore, for these cases, the individual
SNURs in 40 CFR part 721, subpart E, will state that persons subject to
the SNUR who wish to pursue NCELs as an alternative to the Sec.  721.63
respirator requirements may request to do so under Sec.  721.30. EPA
expects that persons whose Sec.  721.30 requests to use the NCELs
approach for SNURs that are approved by EPA will be required to comply
with NCELs provisions that are comparable to those contained in the
corresponding TSCA section 5(e) Order for the same chemical substance.

PMN Number: P-13-307

    Chemical name: Substituted carbocycle, N-[[[4-[[(4-substituted
carbocyclic)amino]sulfonyl]carbocyclic]amino]carbonyl]-4-methyl-
(generic).
    CAS number: Not available.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: July 31, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMN states that the generic
(non-confidential) use of the substance will be as a component of
manufactured consumer article--contained use. Based on SAR analysis of
test data on analogous substances, EPA has identified concerns for
systemic toxicity on the spleen, liver and thymus, blood effects,
developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity. Based on SAR analysis for
amides, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms may occur at
concentrations that exceed 5 parts per billion (ppb) in surface waters.
The Order was issued under TSCA sections 5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and
5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a finding that in the absence of sufficient
information to permit a reasoned evaluation, the substance may present
an unreasonable risk of injury to

health and the environment. To protect against these risks, the Order
requires:
    1. Submission of certain toxicity testing prior to exceeding the
confidential production volume limit specified in the Order;
    2. Use of personal protective equipment, including impervious
gloves, to prevent dermal exposure;
    3. Use of NIOSH certified respirators with Assigned Protection
Factor (APF) of 10 to prevent inhalation exposures or compliance with a
NCEL of 4 mg/m\3\ as an 8-hour time-weighted average to prevent
inhalation exposure;
    4. Establishment and use of a hazard communication program,
including human health precautionary statements on each label and in
the Safety Data Sheet (SDS);
    5. Refraining from manufacturing the PMN substance in the United
States (i.e., import only);
    6. Use of the PMN substance only for the confidential use specified
in the Order; and
    7. No release of the PMN substances resulting in surface water
concentrations that exceed 30 ppb.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the human health toxicity of the PMN substances may
be potentially useful to characterize the effects of the PMN substances
in support of a request by the PMN submitter to modify the Order, or if
a manufacturer or processor is considering submitting a SNUN for a
significant new use that will be designated by this SNUR. The submitter
has agreed not to exceed a certain production volume limit without
performing specific organ toxicity testing.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11116.

PMN Numbers: P-16-316 and P-16-317

    Chemical name: Aliphatic polyester (generic).
    CAS numbers: Not available.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: July 27, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMNs state that the generic
(non-confidential) use of the substances will be as drilling chemicals.
Based on SAR analysis of test data on analogous substances, EPA has
identified concerns for kidney toxicity. The Order was issued under
TSCA sections 5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a
finding that in the absence of sufficient information to permit a
reasoned evaluation, the substances may present an unreasonable risk of
injury to health and the environment. To protect against these risks,
the Order requires:
    1. Use of the PMN substances only for the confidential use
specified in the Order; and
    2. Manufacture (which under TSCA includes import) the PMN
substances with a average molecular weight no lower than 22,000 for P-
16-0316 and no lower than 14,000 for P-16-0317 and species with a
molecular weight less than 500 present at a maximum of 2% by weight.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the fate, environmental toxicity and human health
toxicity of the PMN substances may be potentially useful to
characterize the effects of the PMN substances in support of a request
by the PMN submitter to modify the Order, or if a manufacturer or
processor is considering submitting a SNUN for a significant new use
that will be designated by this SNUR. EPA has determined that the
results of water solubility and log Kow testing, acute and chronic
aquatic toxicity testing and developmental toxicity testing may be
potentially useful in characterizing the health and environmental
effects of the PMN substances. Although the Order does not require
these tests, the Order's restrictions will remain in effect until the
Order is modified or revoked by EPA based on submission of this or
other relevant information.
    CFR citations: 40 CFR 721.11117.

PMN Number: P-16-342

    Chemical name: Modified acrylic polymer (generic).
    CAS number: Not available.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: August 7, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMN states that the generic
(non-confidential) use of the substance will be as a dispersant for
deflocculation of pigments in industrial paints and coatings. Based on
SAR analysis of test data on analogous substances, EPA has identified
concerns for lung toxicity. The Order was issued under TSCA sections
5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a finding that in the
absence of sufficient information to permit a reasoned evaluation, the
substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to health and the
environment. To protect against these risks, the Order requires:
    1. Refrain from manufacturing the PMN substance in the United
States (i.e., import only);
    2. Use of the PMN substance only as a dispersant for deflocculation
of pigments in industrial paints and coatings;
    3. Use the PMN substance in the paint/coating formulation at a
concentration not greater than 1 percent by weight or volume;
    4. No modification of the processing method or use activities of
the PMN substance that would allow inhalation exposure to the PMN
substance by vapor, dust, mist or aerosols at concentrations greater
than 1 percent by weight or volume; and
    5. Establishment and use of a hazard communication program,
including human health precautionary statements on each label and in
the (SDS).
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the human health toxicity of the PMN substances may
be potentially useful to characterize the effects of the PMN substances
in support of a request by the PMN submitter to modify the Order, or if
a manufacturer or processor is considering submitting a SNUN for a
significant new use that will be designated by this SNUR. EPA has
determined that the results of pulmonary toxicity testing may be
potentially useful in characterizing the health effects of the PMN
substance. Although the Order does not require these tests, the Order's
restrictions will remain in effect until the Order is modified or
revoked by EPA based on submission of this or other relevant
information.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11118.

PMN Numbers: P-16-406 and P-16-407

    Chemical names: Functionalized polyimide (generic).
    CAS numbers: Not available.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: July 27, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMNs state that the generic
(non-confidential) use of the substances will be as coating for solid
substrates. Based on SAR analysis of test data on analogous substances,
EPA has identified concerns for lung toxicity. The Order was issued
under TSCA sections 5(a)(3)(B)(i) and 5(e)(1)(A)(i), based on a finding
that the information available to the Agency is insufficient to permit
a reasoned evaluation of the human health effects. To protect against
any potential risks the Order requires:
    1. Use of the PMN substances only as a coating for solid
substrates;
    2. No use of the PMN substances involving application methods that

generate inhalation exposures to the PMN substance by vapor, dust, mist
or aerosols; and
    3. No modification of manufacturing process of the PMN substances
such that workers would be exposed through inhalation.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the human health toxicity of the PMN substances may
be potentially useful to characterize the effects of the PMN substances
in support of a request by the PMN submitter to modify the Order, or if
a manufacturer or processor is considering submitting a SNUN for a
significant new use that will be designated by this SNUR. EPA has
determined that the results of pulmonary toxicity testing may be
potentially useful in characterizing the health effects of the PMN
substances. Although the Order does not require these tests, the
Order's restrictions will remain in effect until the Order is modified
or revoked by EPA based on submission of this or other relevant
information.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11119.

PMN Number: P-16-413

    Chemical name: Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me,
Me 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexyl.
    CAS number: 1610862-54-8.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: July 13, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMN states that the use of
the PMN substance is as an anti-fingerprint material for a metal
coating application. Based on SAR analysis of test data on analogous
substances, EPA has identified concerns for lung toxicity based on
waterproofing of the lung if inhaled. The Order was issued under TSCA
sections 5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a finding
that in the absence of sufficient information to permit a reasoned
evaluation, the substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to
health and the environment. To protect against these risks, the Order
requires:
    1. Submission of certain fate testing on the PMN substance prior to
exceeding the production volume limits specified in the Order;
    2. No processing or use of the PMN substance in a manner that
results in inhalation exposure due to spray, mist or aerosol;
    3. Refraining from manufacturing the PMN substance in the United
States (i.e., import only); and
    4. No release of the PMN substance into the waters of the United
States.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the fate and human health toxicity of the PMN
substance may be potentially useful to characterize the effects of the
PMN substance in support of a request by the PMN submitter to modify
the Order, or if a manufacturer or processor is considering submitting
a SNUN for a significant new use that will be designated by this SNUR.
The submitter has agreed not to exceed the confidential production
limit without performing a UV/visible absorption test, a direct and
indirect photolysis test, aerobic and anaerobic transformation in soil
test and aerobic and anaerobic transformation in sediment test. In
addition, EPA has determined that the results of pulmonary toxicity
testing may be potentially useful in characterizing the human health
effects of the PMN substance. Although the Order does not require these
tests, the Order's restrictions will remain in effect until the Order
is modified or revoked by EPA based on submission of this or other
relevant information.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11120.

PMN Number: P-16-455

    Chemical name: Sodium Tungsten Oxide.
    CAS number: 11120-01-7.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: November 2, 2016.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMN states that the use of
the PMN substance will be as a component of infrared absorption
material. Based on test data on an analog, EPA has identified concerns
for lung toxicity and carcinogenicity. The Order was issued under TSCA
sections 5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a finding
that in the absence of sufficient information to permit a reasoned
evaluation, the substance may present an unreasonable risk of injury to
health and the environment. EPA assessed risks based on the disposal
processes and engineering controls described in the PMN. To protect
against these risks, the Order requires:
    1. Submission of certain toxicity testing on the PMN substance
prior to exceeding the confidential production volume limit specified
in the Order;
    2. Use of personal protective equipment, including impervious
gloves, to prevent dermal exposure;
    3. Use of NIOSH certified respirators with a minimum (APF) of 1000
to prevent inhalation exposure or compliance with a NCEL of 0.3 mg/m\3\
as an 8-hour time-weighted average to prevent inhalation exposure;
    4. Establishment and use of a hazard communication program,
including human health precautionary statements on each label and in
the (SDS);
    5. Use of the PMN substance only as a component of infrared
absorption material;
    6. No use of the PMN substance involving application methods that
generate dust, mist or aerosol unless such application method occurs
within an enclosed process;
    7. No release of the PMN substance into the waters of the United
States; and
    8. The PMN substance and any waste streams from manufacture,
processing, and use containing the PMN substance must be disposed of
only by incineration or landfill.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the human health and environmental toxicity of the
PMN substance may be potentially useful to characterize the effects of
the PMN substance in support of a request by the PMN submitter to
modify the Order, or if a manufacturer or processor is considering
submitting a SNUN for a significant new use that will be designated by
this SNUR. The submitter has agreed not to exceed the confidential
production limit without performing specific pulmonary toxicity and
carcinogenicity testing. In addition, EPA has determined that the
results of certain chronic aquatic toxicity testing may be potentially
useful in characterizing the environmental effects of the PMN
substance. Although the Order does not require these tests, the Order's
restrictions will remain in effect until the Order is modified or
revoked by EPA based on submission of this or other relevant
information.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11121.

PMN Number: P-16-503

    Chemical name: Fatty acids, tall-oil, polymers with alkanoic acid,
substituted carbomonocycle, alkyl peroxide-initiated (generic).
    CAS number: Not available.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: January 11, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMN states that the non-
confidential use of the PMN substance will be as a site-limited polymer
intermediate for production of a deck stain coating resin additive.
Based on physical-chemical properties of the PMN substance, EPA
identified low

concerns for human health and environmental effects. However if the PMN
substance were manufactured differently, EPA identified concerns for
developmental toxicity and aquatic toxicity. The Order was issued under
TSCA sections 5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and 5(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I), based on a
finding that in the absence of sufficient information to permit a
reasoned evaluation, the substance may present an unreasonable risk of
injury to health and the environment. To protect against these risks,
the Order requires:
    1. Manufacture (including import) the PMN substance with a number
average molecular weight no lower than 1500, and no more than 24% by
weight of acid monomer in the polymer; and
    2. Use of the PMN substance only as an intermediate
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the fate, human health and environmental toxicity of
the PMN substance may be potentially useful to characterize the effects
of the PMN substance in support of a request by the PMN submitter to
modify the Order, or if a manufacturer or processor is considering
submitting a SNUN for a significant new use that will be designated by
this SNUR. EPA has determined that the results of physical-chemical
property testing, chronic aquatic toxicity testing, and developmental
toxicity testing may be potentially useful in characterizing the health
and environmental effects of the PMN substance. Although the Order does
not require these tests, the Order's restrictions will remain in effect
until the Order is modified or revoked by EPA based on submission of
this or other relevant information.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11122.

PMN Number: P-16-570

    Chemical name: Carboxylic acids, C6-18 and C8-15-di, polymers with
diethylene glycol, glycerol, oleic acid, phthalic acid and sorbitol.
    CAS number: 1877295-51-6.
    Effective date of TSCA section 5(e) Order: August 5, 2017.
    Basis for TSCA section 5(e) Order: The PMN states that the use of
the PMN substance will be as an aromatic polyester polyol for
manufacturing rigid foam. Based on test data on an analog, EPA has
identified concerns for reproductive and developmental toxicity. Based
on SAR analysis for esters, EPA predicts toxicity to aquatic organisms
may occur at concentrations that exceed 610 parts per billion (ppb).
The Order was issued under TSCA sections 5(a)(3)(B)(i) and
5(e)(1)(A)(i), based on a determination that ``the information
available is insufficient to permit a reasoned evaluation of the human
health effects and the PMN substance, ``stating that ``because of the
absence of sufficient information to permit EPA to make such a
determination and in light of the potential risk of human health
effects posed by the uncontrolled manufacture (which includes import),
processing, distribution in commerce, use and disposal of the PMN
substance. EPA has concluded that uncontrolled manufacture, processing,
distribution in commerce use, and disposal of the PMN substance may
present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health.'' To protect
against these risks, the Order requires:
    1. Submission of certain toxicity testing prior to exceeding the
confidential production volume limit specified in the Order;
    2. Use of personal protective equipment to prevent dermal
exposures;
    3. Establishment and use of a hazard communication program,
including human health precautionary statements on each label and in
the (SDS);
    4. Manufacture (including import) the PMN substance with residual
phthalate not greater than 0.1% by weight;
    5. Use of the PMN substance only as an aromatic polyester polyol
for rigid foam;
    6. No modification of manufacturing, processing or use activities
of the PMN substance to result in the generation of a vapor, mist or
aerosol; and
    7. No release of the PMN substance into the waters of the United
States.
    The SNUR designates as a ``significant new use'' the absence of
these protective measures.
    Potentially useful information: EPA has determined that certain
information about the environmental and human health toxicity of the
PMN substance may be potentially useful to characterize the effects of
the PMN substance in support of a request by the PMN submitter to
modify the Order, or if a manufacturer or processor is considering
submitting a SNUN for a significant new use that will be designated by
this SNUR. The submitter has agreed not to exceed the confidential
production limit without performing specific reproductive/developmental
toxicity testing. In addition, EPA has determined that the results of
acute aquatic toxicity testing may be potentially useful in
characterizing the environmental effects of the PMN substance. Although
the Order does not require these tests, the Order's restrictions will
remain in effect until the Order is modified or revoked by EPA based on
submission of this or other relevant information.
    CFR citation: 40 CFR 721.11123.

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 all 10 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) Orders requiring the use of appropriate
exposure controls were negotiated with the PMN submitters.
    The SNURs identify as significant new uses any manufacturing,
processing, use, distribution in commerce, or disposal that does not
conform to the restrictions imposed by the underlying Orders,
consistent with TSCA section 5(f)(4).

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 either determine that the prospective
manufacture or processing is not likely to present an unreasonable
risk, or to take necessary regulatory action associated with any other
determination, before the described significant new use of the chemical
substance occurs.
     EPA will identify as significant new uses any
manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, use, or disposal
that does not conform to the restrictions imposed by the underlying
Orders, consistent with TSCA section 5(f)(4).
    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. The effective
date of this rule is October 26, 2018 without further notice, unless
EPA receives written adverse comments before September 26, 2018.
    If EPA receives written adverse comments on one or more of these
SNURs before September 26, 2018, EPA will withdraw the relevant
sections of this direct final rule before its effective date.
    This rule establishes SNURs for a number of chemical substances.
Any person who submits adverse 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
which an NOC 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) Orders have been issued
for all of the chemical substances, and the PMN submitters are
prohibited by the TSCA section 5(e) Orders from undertaking activities
which will be designated as significant new uses. The identities of 7
of the 10 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) for a chemical substance covered by
this action. 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 August 27, 2018 as the cutoff date for
determining whether the new use is ongoing. The objective of EPA's
approach has been to ensure that a person could not defeat a SNUR by
initiating a significant new use before the effective date of the
direct final rule.
    Persons who begin commercial manufacture or processing of the
chemical substances for a significant new use identified as of that
date will have to cease any such activity upon the effective date of
the final rule. To resume their activities, these persons will have to
first comply with all applicable SNUR notification requirements and
wait until EPA has conducted a review of the notice, made an
appropriate determination on the notice, and has taken such actions as
are required with that determination.

VIII. Development and Submission of Information

    EPA recognizes that TSCA section 5 does not require developing any
particular new information (e.g., generating test data) before
submission of a SNUN. There is an exception: development of test data
is required where the chemical substance subject to the SNUR is also
subject to a rule, order or consent agreement under TSCA section 4 (see
TSCA section 5(b)(1)).
    In the absence of a TSCA section 4 test rule covering the chemical
substance, persons are required only to submit information in their
possession or control and to describe any other information 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. Unit IV. lists required or recommended testing for
all of the listed SNURs. Descriptions of this information are provided
for informational purposes. EPA strongly encourages persons, before
performing any testing, to consult with the Agency pertaining to
protocol selection. Furthermore, pursuant to TSCA section 4(h), which
pertains to reduction of testing in vertebrate animals, EPA encourages
consultation with the Agency on the use of alternative test methods and
strategies (also called New Approach Methodologies, or NAMs), if
available, to generate the recommended test data. EPA encourages dialog
with Agency representatives to help determine how best the submitter
can meet both the data needs and the objective of TSCA section 4(h). 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 certain of the TSCA section 5(e) Orders for 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)
Orders, each PMN submitter is required to submit each study at least 14
weeks (earlier TSCA section 5(e) Orders required submissions at least
12 weeks) before reaching the specified production limit. Listings of
the tests specified in the TSCA section 5(e) Orders are included in
Unit IV. The SNURs contain the same production volume limits as the
TSCA section 5(e) 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.
    Any request by EPA for the triggered and pended testing described
in the Orders was made based on EPA's consideration of available
screening-level data, if any, as well as other available information on
appropriate testing for the PMN substances. Further, any such testing
request on the part of EPA that includes testing on vertebrates was
made after consideration of available toxicity information,
computational toxicology and bioinformatics, and high-throughput
screening methods and their prediction models.
    The potentially useful information identified 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 generate useful information.
    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.
     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 Sec.
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
the person later intends to 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 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-2017-0560.

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 and TSCA section 5(e) 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 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: August 20, 2018.
Jeffery T. Morris,
Director, 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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                                * * * * *
721.11116...............................................       2070-0012
721.11117...............................................       2070-0012
721.11118...............................................       2070-0012
721.11119...............................................       2070-0012
721.11120...............................................       2070-0012
721.11121...............................................       2070-0012
721.11122...............................................       2070-0012
721.11123...............................................       2070-0012

                                * * * * *
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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.  721.11116 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11116  Substituted carbocycle, N-[[[4-[[(4-substituted
carbocyclic)amino]sulfonyl]carbocyclic]amino]carbonyl]-4-methyl-
(generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as substituted
carbocycle, N-[[[4-[[(4-substituted
carbocyclic)amino]sulfonyl]carbocyclic]amino]carbonyl]-4-methyl- (PMN
P-13-307) 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)(3), (a)(4) (when determining which persons
are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(1)
and (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)(5)(respirators must provide a
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) assigned
protection factor of at least 10 or maintain workplace airborne
concentrations), (a)(6)(particulate), (b)(concentrations set at 1.0%)
and (c).
    (A) As an alternative to the respirator requirements in paragraph
(a)(2)(i) of this section, a manufacturer or processor may choose to
follow the new chemical exposure limit (NCEL) provision listed in the
TSCA section 5(e) Order for this substance. The NCEL is 4 mg/m\3\ as an
8-hour time weighted average. Persons who wish to pursue NCELs as an
alternative to Sec.  721.63 respirator requirements may request to do
so under Sec.  721.30. Persons whose Sec.  721.30 requests to use the
NCELs approach are approved by EPA will be required to follow NCELs
provisions comparable to those contained in the corresponding TSCA
section 5(e) Order.
    (B) [Reserved]
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)(concentration set at 1.0%), (f),
(g)(1)(iv), (viii), (ix), (g)(2)(ii), (iii), (use respiratory
protection or maintain workplace airborne concentrations below an 8-
hour time-weighted average of 4 mg/m\3\), (g)(2)(v), (g)(4)(i), (ii)
and (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning statements that meet the
criteria of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f), (k) and (q).
    (iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N = 30 ppb.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a), (i) and (k).
    (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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5. Add Sec.  721.11117 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11117  Aliphatic polyester (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified generically as
aliphatic polyester (PMNs P-16-316 and P-16-317) 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(k). It is a significant new use to
manufacture the PMN substances with an average molecular weight lower
than 22,000 daltons for P16-316 and lower than 14,000 daltons for P-16-
317 and containing more than 2% by weight of molecular weight species
less than 500 daltons.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (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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6. Add Sec.  721.11118 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11118  Modified acrylic polymer (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as
modified acrylic polymer (PMN P-16-342) 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) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)(concentration set at 1.0%), (f),
(g)(1)(ii), (g)(2)(ii), and (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning
statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System
(GHS) and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
    (ii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f). It is a significant new use for any
use other than as a dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in
industrial paints and coatings, any use in the paint/coating
formulation at concentration greater than 1 percent by weight or
volume, and any use of the substance that would allow inhalation
exposure to the substance by vapor, dust, mist or aerosols at
concentrations greater than 1 percent by weight or volume.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a), (b), (c), (f), (g), (h), 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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7. Add Sec.  721.11119 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11119  Functionalized polyimide (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified as functionalized
polyimide (PMN P-16-406 and P-16-407) 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(y)(1) and (2). It is a significant new use
to use the substances other than as a coating for solid substrates. Any
manufacturing process that results in inhalation exposure to the
substances is a significant new use.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (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.

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8. Add Sec.  721.11120 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11120  Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, Me
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexyl.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as siloxanes and
silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, Me 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-
nonafluorohexyl (CAS: 1610862-54-8) (PMN P-16-413) 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
are described in Sec.  721.80(f) and (p)(40,000 kilograms and 151,300
kilograms). It is a significant new use to process or use the PMN
substance in a manner that results in inhalation exposure to spray,
mist or aerosol.
    (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 (b).
    (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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9. Add Sec.  721.11121 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11121  Sodium tungsten oxide.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as sodium tungsten
oxide (CAS No. 11120-01-7) (PMN P-16-455) 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 after they have 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)(when determining which persons
are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(1)
and (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)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) assigned protection factor of at least 1000,
(a)(6)(particulate), (b)(concentrations set at 0.1%) and (c).
    (A) As an alternative to the respirator requirements in paragraph
(a)(2)(i) of this section, a manufacturer or processor may choose to
follow the new chemical exposure limit (NCEL) provision listed in the
TSCA section 5(e) Order for this substance. The NCEL is 0.3 mg/m\3\ as
an 8-hour time weighted average. Persons who wish to pursue NCELs as an
alternative to Sec.  721.63 respirator requirements may request to do
so under Sec.  721.30. Persons whose Sec.  721.30 requests to use the
NCELs approach are approved by EPA will be required to follow NCELs
provisions comparable to those contained in the corresponding TSCA
section 5(e) Order.
    (B) [Reserved]
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)(concentration set at 0.1%), (f),
(g)(1)(lung effects), (g)(1)(vii), (g)(2)(ii), (iii), (g)(2)(use
respiratory protection or maintain workplace airborne concentrations
below an 8-hour time-weighted average of 0.3 mg/m\3\), (g)(3)(ii),
(g)(4)(i), (iii) and (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning statements
that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(q). It is a significant new to use the
substance other than as a component of infrared absorption material. It
is a significant new use to use involving an application method that
generates a dust, mist, or aerosol, unless the application method
occurs within an enclosed process.
    (iv) Disposal. Requirements as specified in Sec.  721.85(a)(1),
(2), (b)(1), (2), (c)(1), and (2).
    (v) Release to water. Requirements as specific 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 (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (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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10. Add Sec.  [emsp14]721.11122 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  [emsp14]721.11122  Fatty acids, tall-oil, polymers with alkanoic
acid, substituted carbomonocycle, alkyl peroxide-initiated (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as fatty
acids, tall-oil, polymers with alkanoic acid, substituted
carbomonocycle, alkyl peroxide-initiated (PMN P-16-503) 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(g). It is a significant new use to
manufacture the substance with an average molecular weight lower than
1,500 dalton or more than 24% by weight of acid monomer in the polymer.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (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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11. Add Sec.  [emsp14]721.11123 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  [emsp14]721.11123  Carboxilic acids, C6-18 and C8-15-di, polymers
with diethylene glycol, glycerol, oleic acid, phthalic, acid and
sorbitol.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as Carboxilic acids,
C6-18 and C8-15-di, polymers with diethylene glycol, glycerol, oleic
acid, phthalic, acid and sorbitol (CAS: 1877295-51-6) (PMN P-16-570) 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 after they have
been completely reacted (cured).
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (a)(3), when determining which
persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.
721.63(a)(1) 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, (b)(concentrations set at 0.1%) and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)(concentration set at 1.0%), (f),
(g)(1)(vi), (ix), (g)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (v), (g)(3)(i), (g)(4)(iii)
and (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning

statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System
(GHS) and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(q). It is a significant new use to use the
substance other than as an aromatic polyester polyol for manufacturing
rigid foam. It is a significant new use to manufacture the substance
with residual phthalate greater than 0.1% by weight. It is a
significant new use to modify the manufacturing, processing or use
activities of the PMN substance to result in the generation of a vapor,
mist or aerosol.
    (iv) 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 (b).
    (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.

[FR Doc. 2018-18534 Filed 8-24-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


Michael F Tschantz<EMAIL_ADDRESS> 11/18/2005 02:38 PM

To	Michael Samulski/AA/USEPA/US@EPA

cc	Craig J Pierson<EMAIL_ADDRESS> Subject		Re: Carbon Specs

Mike:  I am attaching the MeadWestvaco SOP for determining pellet strength for the marine carbon -- it is a modification of the ASTM D3802-79 Ball Pan Hardness Test.  I also want to give you some additional information regarding how the humidity tests were made.  The piece of equipment utilized was made by Quantachrome (http://www.quantachrome.com/Hydrosorb.htm) -- I'm attaching a brochure on the device.

The equipment basically consists of:

- A water reservoir that may be heated and is connected to a small temperature controlled open manifold by tubing.

- The manifold is connected to:  (1) the water reservoir above, (2) a vacuum pump, (3) the carbon sample chamber, and (4) a highly accurate pressure monitor

- Actuated valves are in the lines leading to the water reservoir, the vacuum pump, and the sample chamber

The humidity measurements are made by:

- A sample of carbon (40-50 mg) is completely dried and placed in the ~10 cc sample chamber and held at 25°C

- All valves are closed.

- The water reservoir is heated to a relatively high temperature (e.g. 98°C) and the sample chamber is maintained at a desired temperature (in this case 25°C)

- The valve leading from the manifold to the sample chamber is closed, and the valves between the manifold and water reservoir plus vacuum pump are opened.  The water reservoir and manifold are evacuated to remove air.

- The valve leading to the vacuum pump is closed.  The valve between the water reservoir and the manifold is opened (with control) until the pressure in the manifold reaches some desired pressure (for instance, equal to the partial pressure of water at 100% RH and 25°C in air).

- The valve between the manifold and the water reservoir is closed.

- The valve between the manifold and the sample chamber is opened.  This allows the fixed mass of water vapor in the manifold to enter the sample chamber and equilibrate with the carbon.  Since the volume of the manifold and sample chamber is known, as well as the weight of the carbon, the amount of moisture that adsorbs onto the carbon is monitored by the subsequent reduction of system pressure in the manifold.  The equilibrium mass of carbon (per unit weight of carbon) is recorded as a function of the established pressure.

- The valve to the carbon sample is closed and the process is repeated until there is no further pressure loss in the system as a result of adsorption (which is equivalent to no further weight gain at the maximum humidity allowed into the manifold).

- A trace is made of adsorption capacity of water onto the carbon versus water vapor partial pressure (can be converted to relative humidity) is constructed.  The adsorption capacity at 90% RH is used for the specification.

We can discuss the procedure if you need further details;  but please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions at all.

Best regards,

Mike

Please see attached.

TO:		C. J. Pierson

FROM:	M. F. Tschantz

DATE:		August 31, 2005

SUBJECT:	Preliminary 3 mm SeaGuard™ Specifications

Preliminary specifications for 3 mm SeaGuard™ have been completed and are listed below.  Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Preliminary 3 mm SeaGuard™ Specifications

Attribute	Specification	Procedure

Butane Working Capacity	9 g/100 mL minimum	ASTM D-5228

Apparent Density	0.35 g/cc maximum	ASTM D-2854

Pellet Strength	85% minimum	MWV SOP 960-130 modified

Moisture	5% maximum	ASTM D-2867

Mean Particle Diameter	3.1 mm minimum	ASTM D-2862

Particle Size Distribution

+5 mesh

-12 mesh

-60 mesh

10% maximum

2% maximum

0.5% maximum

ASTM D-2862

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