[Federal Register: April 23, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 79)]
[Notices]
[Page 21932-21937]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0311; FRL-8361-8]

Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires
any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include
import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to
notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the
manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of
TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a
premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing
exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the
chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the
period from February 1, 2008 through February 29, 2008, consists of the
PMNs and TMEs, both pending or expired, and the notices of commencement
to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA
section 5 during this time period.

DATES: Comments identified by the specific PMN number or TME number,
must be received on or before May 23, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0311, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     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: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0311. The DCO is open from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the DCO is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Such deliveries are
only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-
2008-0311. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information

whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an
``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit
an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and
other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk
or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be
able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of
special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects
or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit
the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/
dockets.htm.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to
http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov
website to view the docket index or access available documents.
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly
available docket materials are available electronically at http://
www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT
Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at
Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The telephone
number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the
telephone number for the OPPT Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Docket visitors
are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal
detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed
through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be
provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the
building and returned upon departure.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator,
Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the
Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this
action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action
applies directly to the submitter of the premanufacture notices
addressed in the action. If you have any questions regarding the
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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 e-mail. 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
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 submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a
notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish
periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt
of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status
report, which covers the period from February 1, 2008 through February
29, 2008, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, both pending or expired, and
the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the
Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs

    This status report identifies the PMNs and TMEs, both pending or
expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical
that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time
period. If you are interested in information that is not included in
the following tables, you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to
access additional non-CBI information that may be available.
    In Table I of this unit, EPA provides the following information (to
the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the PMNs
received by EPA during this period: the EPA case number assigned to the
PMN; the date the PMN was received by EPA; the projected end date for
EPA's review of the PMN; the submitting manufacturer; the potential
uses identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical
identity.

                                             I. 52 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 2/01/08 to 2/29/08
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-08-0210                            02/01/08                04/30/08                CBI                    (G) Pigment additive   (G)
                                                                                for industrial         Naphthalenesulfonic
                                                                                coatings and ink       acid, [(methyl-
                                                                                manufacture and for    sulfophenyl)diazenyl
                                                                                plastics compounding   ]-hydroxy-metal salt
P-08-0211                            02/01/08                04/30/08                CBI                    (G) Integrated         (G) Aluminum complex
                                                                                circuits
                                                                                manufacturing
P-08-0212                            02/04/08                05/03/08                CBI                    (G) Chemical           (G) Tetrafluoro
                                                                                intermediate           nitrotoluene
P-08-0213                            02/04/08                05/03/08                Grain Processing       (G) Highly dispersive  (G) Corn by product
                                                                                Corporation            use
P-08-0214                            02/04/08                05/03/08                CBI                    (S) Aromatic urethane  (G) Aromatic urethane
                                                                                acrylate oligomer      acrylate polymer
                                                                                used in ultra violet
                                                                                curable inks and
                                                                                coatings
P-08-0215                            02/05/08                05/04/08                CBI                    (G) Adhesive           (S) Fatty acids,
                                                                                C16	18 and C18-
                                                                                unsaturated, me
                                                                                esters, epoxidized,
                                                                                polymers with
                                                                                ethylene glycol
P-08-0216                            02/05/08                05/04/08                CBI                    (G) Industrial         (G) Amino-modified
                                                                                coating                multifunctional
                                                                                acrylate
P-08-0217                            02/06/08                05/05/08                CBI                    (G) Pigment additive   (G)
                                                                                for industrial         Naphthalenesulfonic
                                                                                coatings and ink       acid, [(methyl-
                                                                                manufacture and for    sulfophenyl)diazenyl
                                                                                plastics compounding   ]-hydroxy-metal salt
P-08-0218                            02/06/08                05/05/08                CBI                    (G) Sealant and        (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                waterproof membrane    terminated polymer
                                                                                with polyoxyalkylene
                                                                                polyols and
                                                                                isocyanate
P-08-0219                            02/07/08                05/06/08                Boulder Scientific     (S) Chemical           (S) 1,3-
                                                                                Company                intermediate           cyclopentadiene, 5-
                                                                                butyl-
P-08-0220                            02/08/08                05/07/08                CBI                    (G) Coatings           (G) Acrylate ester
P-08-0221                            02/08/08                05/07/08                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G) Fluoroalkyl
                                                                                additive               methacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-08-0222                            02/08/08                05/07/08                CBI                    (G) Paper treatment    (G) Fluoroalkyl
                                                                                additive               acrylate copolymer
P-08-0223                            02/08/08                05/07/08                CBI                    (G) Carpet treatment   (G) Fluoroalkyl
                                                                                additive               acrylate copolymer
P-08-0224                            02/08/08                05/07/08                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G) Fluoroalkyl
                                                                                additive               acrylate copolymer
P-08-0225                            02/11/08                05/10/08                The Lubrizol           (S) Metalworking       (S) 2-propanol, 1,1'-
                                                                                Corporation            fluid additive         iminobis-, compound
                                                                                (lubricity, anti-      with .alpha.-butyl-
                                                                                corrosion)             .omega.-
                                                                                hydroxypoly[oxy(meth
                                                                                yl-1,2-ethanediyl)]
                                                                                phosphate
P-08-0226                            02/11/08                05/10/08                The Lubrizol           (S) Metalworking       (S) 1-propanol, 2-
                                                                                Corporation            fluid additive         amino-2-methyl-,
                                                                                (lubricity, anti-      compound with
                                                                                corrosion)             .alpha.-butyl-
                                                                                .omega.-
                                                                                hydroxypoly[oxy(meth
                                                                                yl-1,2-ethanediyl)]
                                                                                phosphate
P-08-0227                            02/11/08                05/10/08                The Lubrizol           (S) Metalworking       (S) Ethanol, 2,2',2''-
                                                                                Corporation            fluid additive         nitrilotris-,
                                                                                (lubricity, anti-      compound with
                                                                                corrosion); machine    .alpha.-butyl-
                                                                                (metalworking)         .omega.-
                                                                                cleaners               hydroxypoly[oxy(meth
                                                                                yl-1,2-ethanediyl)]
                                                                                phosphate
P-08-0228                            02/11/08                05/10/08                The Lubrizol           (S) Metalworking       (S) Ethanol, 2-amino-
                                                                                Corporation            fluid additive         , compound with
                                                                                (lubricity, anti-      .alpha.-butyl-
                                                                                corrosion); machine    .omega.-
                                                                                (metalworking)         hydroxypoly[oxy(meth
                                                                                cleaners               yl-1,2-ethanediyl)]
                                                                                phosphate
P-08-0229                            02/11/08                05/10/08                CBI                    (G) Additive, open,    (G) Polyether and
                                                                                non-dispersive use     trialkylsilylalkylam
                                                                                ine modified
                                                                                polyurethane
P-08-0230                            02/11/08                05/10/08                CBI                    (G) Additive, open,    (G)
                                                                                non-dispersive use     Trialkoxysilylalkyle
                                                                                ne modified
                                                                                polydialkylsiloxane
P-08-0231                            02/11/08                05/10/08                Cognis Corporation     (G) Lubricant          (S) Fatty acids,
                                                                                C8	10, tetraesters
                                                                                with sorbitan
P-08-0232                            02/11/08                05/10/08                Mane, USA              (G) Perfumery          (S) 2H-pyran, 5,6-
                                                                                ingredient             dihydro-4-methyl-2-
                                                                                [(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-
                                                                                cyclopenten-1-
                                                                                yl)methyl]-
P-08-0233                            02/12/08                05/11/08                Rahn USA Corp.         (S) Ultra violet/      (G) Alkyd based
                                                                                electron beam inks.    intermediate resin
                                                                                The pmn substance
                                                                                acts as a reactive
                                                                                resin in such
                                                                                blends; ultra violet/
                                                                                electron beam
                                                                                coatings. The pmn
                                                                                substance acts as a
                                                                                reactive resin in
                                                                                such blends; ultra
                                                                                violet /electron
                                                                                beam putty/sealent.
                                                                                The pmn subtance
                                                                                acts as a reactive
                                                                                resin in such
                                                                                blends; ultra violet/
                                                                                electron beam
                                                                                adhesives. The pmn
                                                                                substance acts as a
                                                                                reactive resin in
                                                                                such blends; ultra
                                                                                violet/electron beam
                                                                                = ultra violet /
                                                                                electron beam
                                                                                reactive
                                                                                formulations.

P-08-0234                            02/12/08                05/11/08                3M                     (G) Prepolymer         (G) Bisphenol A -
                                                                                epichlorohydrin
                                                                                amine copolymer
P-08-0235                            02/13/08                05/12/08                CBI                    (S) Ingredient in      (G) Heteropolyclic
                                                                                fragrance compound     lactone
P-08-0236                            02/13/08                05/12/08                Zeon Chemicals L.P.    (S) Automotive seals   (G) Acrylate
                                                                                and gaskets            copolymer
P-08-0237                            02/13/08                05/12/08                CBI                    (S) Aromatic acrylic   (G) Aromatic acrylate
                                                                                polymer used in        polymer
                                                                                automobile and other
                                                                                metal coatings
P-08-0238                            02/13/08                05/12/08                CBI                    (G) Resin for ink      (G) Water-borne
                                                                                silicone grafted
                                                                                (meth)acrylic
                                                                                copolymer
P-08-0239                            02/11/08                05/10/08                CBI                    (G) Additive, open,    (G)
                                                                                non-dispersive use     Alkenyltrialkoxysila
                                                                                ne modified
                                                                                polysiloxane
P-08-0240                            02/13/08                05/12/08                Hydrite Chemical       (G) Intermediate in    (G) Organic silicone
                                                                                Company                defoaming agent        intermediate
P-08-0241                            02/13/08                05/12/08                Eastman Kodak Company  (G) Contained use in   (G) Triazole
                                                                                an article; sale for   substituted
                                                                                industrial             polyheterocycle,
                                                                                applications           salt
P-08-0242                            02/20/08                05/19/08                Cargill,               (S) Food; plasticizer  (S) 1,2,3,4-
                                                                                Incorporated, Office                          butanetetrol meso-
                                                                                Center                                        erythritol
P-08-0243                            02/20/08                05/19/08                CBI                    (S) Intermediate for   (G) Organomodified
                                                                                polyurethane           silanic hydrogen
                                                                                surfactant             fluid
P-08-0244                            02/20/08                05/19/08                CBI                    (S) Polyurethane       (G) Modified silicone
                                                                                silicone surfactant    polyether copolymer
P-08-0245                            02/20/08                05/19/08                Firmenich Inc          (S) Aroma for use in   (S) Extractives and
                                                                                fragrance mixtures,    their physically
                                                                                which in turn are      modified
                                                                                used in perfumes,      derivatives.
                                                                                soaps, cleaners,       Theobroma
                                                                                etc;                   grandiflorum. Oil
                                                                                Theobroma
                                                                                grandiflorum
P-08-0246                            02/20/08                05/19/08                Cognis Corporation     (S) Synthetic          (S) Fatty acids,
                                                                                lubricant basestock    C8	10, mixed
                                                                                tetraesters with
                                                                                heptanoic acid,
                                                                                pentaerythritol,
                                                                                3,5,5-
                                                                                trimethylhexanoic
                                                                                acid and valeric
                                                                                acid
P-08-0247                            02/20/08                05/19/08                The Dow Chemical       (S) Polymer            (G) Polymer of fatty
                                                                                Company                intermediate for       acids methyl esters
                                                                                polyurethane foam      hydroformylation
                                                                                products,
                                                                                hydrogenated, with
                                                                                alkylene oxides
P-08-0248                            02/20/08                05/19/08                The Dow Chemical       (S) Polymer            (G) Polymer of fatty
                                                                                Company                intermediate for       acids methyl esters
                                                                                polyurethane foam      hydroformylation
                                                                                products,
                                                                                hydrogenated, with
                                                                                alkylene oxides
P-08-0249                            02/20/08                05/19/08                CBI                    (G) Pigment additive   (G)
                                                                                for industrial         Naphthalenesulfonic
                                                                                coatings and ink       acid, [(chloro-
                                                                                manufacture and for    methyl-
                                                                                plastics compounding   sulfophenyl)diazenyl
                                                                                ]-hydroxy-metal salt
P-08-0250                            02/21/08                05/20/08                Huntsman Corporation   (S) Curing agent in    (S) Poly(oxy-1,4-
                                                                                an adhesive            butanediyl), .alpha.-
                                                                                hydro-.omega.-
                                                                                hydroxy-, polymer
                                                                                with ammonia
P-08-0251                            02/21/08                05/20/08                Givaudan Fragrances    (G) Highly dispersive  (S)2H-2,4A-
                                                                                Corporation            use.                   methanonaphthalene-8-
                                                                                ethanol, 1,3,4,5,6,7-
                                                                                hexahydro-beta 2H-2,
                                                                                4A-
                                                                                methanonaphthalene-8-
                                                                                ethanol,
                                                                                1,3,4,5,6,7,8a-
                                                                                hexahydro-
                                                                                .beta.,1,1,5,5-
                                                                                pentamethyl-
P-08-0252                            02/22/08                05/21/08                Cytec Industries Inc.  (G) Coatings and inks  (G) Alkanoic acid
                                                                                ester, polymer with
                                                                                substituted alcohol
                                                                                and epoxy resin
P-08-0253                            02/22/08                05/21/08                Cytec Industries Inc.  (S) Binder for         (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                industrial coatings    polyester resin
P-08-0254                            02/22/08                05/21/08                CBI                    (G) Pigment additive   (G)
                                                                                for industrial         Naphthalenesulfonic
                                                                                coatings and ink       acid, [(chloro-
                                                                                manufacture and for    methyl-
                                                                                plastics compounding   sulfonylphenyl)diaze
                                                                                nyl]-hydroxy-metal
                                                                                salt
P-08-0255                            02/25/08                05/24/08                CBI                    (G) Open non-          (G) Aqueous
                                                                                dispersive (sealant)   polyurethane
                                                                                dispersion
P-08-0256                            02/26/08                05/25/08                CBI                    (G) Adhesive           (S) Fatty acids,
                                                                                C16	8 and C18-
                                                                                unsaturated, me
                                                                                esters, epoxidized,
                                                                                polymers with
                                                                                ethylene glycol
P-08-0257                            02/27/08                05/26/08                CBI                    (G) Polyurethane foam  (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                component              quasiprepolymer
P-08-0258                            02/27/08                05/26/08                CBI                    (G) Polyurethane foam  (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                component              quasiprepolymer
P-08-0259                            02/27/08                05/26/08                Ciba Corporation       (S) Pigment for        (G) B) 2,5-dihydro-
                                                                                thermoplastic resins   3,6-bis[4-
                                                                                (alkylthio) aryl] -
                                                                                substituted
                                                                                pyrroledione
P-08-0260                            02/29/08                05/28/08                CBI                    (G) Additive for       (G)
                                                                                colorants              Diketopyrrolopyrrole
                                                                                sulto derivates
P-08-0261                            02/12/08                05/11/08                Innospec Fuel          (G) Destructive use.   (G) Alkylamine
                                                                                Specialties LLC        Dispersant/detergent   alkoxylate
                                                                                additive for fuel
                                                                                PMN chemical is
                                                                                destroyed when fuel
                                                                                is burned
P-08-0262                            02/29/08                05/28/08                CBI                    (S) Laminating         (G) Polyester
                                                                                adhesive               polyurethane

P-08-0263                            02/29/08                05/28/08                CBI                    (G) Raw material used  (S) Ethanol, 2,2'-[[3-
                                                                                to manufacture         [(2-
                                                                                surfactant blend       hydroxyethyl)amino]p
                                                                                ropyl]imino]bis-, N-
                                                                                (hydrogenated tallow
                                                                                alkyl) derivs
P-08-0264                            02/29/08                05/28/08                CBI                    (G) Film and coating   (G) Polyester
                                                                                component
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    In Table II of this unit, EPA provides the following information
(to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the TMEs
received:

                                        II. 2 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 2/01/08 to 2/29/08
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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T-08-0007                            02/22/08                04/06/08                Cytec Industries Inc.  (G) Coatings and inks  (G) Alkanoic acid
                                                                                ester, polymer with
                                                                                substituted alcohol
                                                                                and epoxy resin
T-08-0008                            02/22/08                04/06/08                Cytec Industries Inc.  (S) Binder for         (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                industrial coatings    polyester resin
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    In Table III of this unit, EPA provides the following information
(to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the
Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

                             III. 34 Notices of Commencement From: 2/1/08 to 2/29/08
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                                                                Commencement Notice
              Case No.                     Received Date             End Date                  Chemical
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P-00-0097                             02/14/08                02/01/08                (S) Carbonic acid, 2-
                                                                                hydroxypropyl 5-methyl-2-
                                                                                (1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl
                                                                                ester
P-01-0698                             02/13/08                10/01/01                (G) Alkene adduct,
                                                                                alkenoic acid ester,
                                                                                sulfurized
P-06-0339                             02/27/08                01/29/08                (G) Fatty acids, polymers
                                                                                with substituted
                                                                                acrylates, substituted
                                                                                alkanoic acid,
                                                                                substituted polyglycol
                                                                                and substituted
                                                                                carbomonocycle, peroxide
                                                                                initiated
P-06-0402                             02/13/08                02/01/08                (G) Modified polymeric
                                                                                succinimide dispersant
P-06-0412                             02/19/08                02/07/08                (S) D-glucopyranose,
                                                                                oligomeric, bu
                                                                                glycosides,
                                                                                phosphinicobis[oxy(2-
                                                                                hydroxy-3,1-propanediyl)]
                                                                                ethers, sodium salts
P-06-0413                             02/19/08                02/08/08                (S) D-glucopyranose,
                                                                                oligomeric, 2-ethylhexyl
                                                                                glycosides,
                                                                                phosphinicobis[oxy(2-
                                                                                hydroxy-3,1-propanediyl)]
                                                                                ethers, sodium salts
P-06-0415                             02/19/08                02/09/08                (S) D-glucopyranose,
                                                                                oligomeric, C10	16-alkyl
                                                                                glycosides,
                                                                                phosphinicobis[oxy(2-
                                                                                hydroxy-3,1-propanediyl)]
                                                                                ethers, sodium salts
P-06-0416                             02/19/08                02/11/08                (S) D-glucopyranose,
                                                                                oligomeric, C10	16-alkyl
                                                                                decyl octyl glycosides,
                                                                                phosphinicobis[oxy(2-
                                                                                hydroxy-3,1-propanediyl)]
                                                                                ethers, sodium salts
P-06-0422                             02/11/08                01/11/08                (G) Alkanoic acid, 2-
                                                                                [[(alkylthio)thioxomethyl
                                                                                ]thio]-2-akyl-
P-06-0432                             02/11/08                01/11/08                (G) Alkanoic acid, 2-
                                                                                [[(alkylthio)thioxomethyl
                                                                                [thio]-2-methyl-, alkyl
                                                                                ester
P-06-0509                             02/19/08                01/21/08                (G) Substituted alkanol
P-07-0002                             02/08/08                01/11/08                (G) Fatty acids, C16-C18
                                                                                and C18 unsaturated,
                                                                                esters with mixed diols
                                                                                and triols
P-07-0109                             02/06/08                01/15/08                (G) Iodoalkyl substituted
                                                                                catechol
P-07-0111                             02/08/08                02/04/08                (G) Alkylcatechol-
                                                                                substituted calixarene
P-07-0114                             02/06/08                01/25/08                (G) Arylated glycerol
P-07-0308                             02/01/08                01/16/08                (G) Glycol ether
P-07-0428                             02/14/08                01/30/08                (S) 1,2-
                                                                                cyclohexanediamine,
                                                                                (1R,2R)-rel-
P-07-0512                             02/20/08                02/12/08                (G) Branched acid
                                                                                functional polyester
P-07-0514                             02/13/08                01/17/08                (S) Palm kernel meal. The
                                                                                dried seed residue from
                                                                                mechanical and solvent
                                                                                extraction of palm kernel
                                                                                from elaeis guineensis.
                                                                                The meal contains
                                                                                predominantly protein,
                                                                                oil and fiber.
P-07-0572                             02/01/08                01/07/08                (S) Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-
                                                                                , mixed diesters with
                                                                                benzoic acid triethylene
                                                                                glycol
P-07-0600                             02/14/08                02/01/08                (G) Substituted epoxy
                                                                                resin
P-07-0610                             02/13/08                02/06/08                (G) Bisurea compound
P-07-0626                             02/07/08                02/04/08                (G) Methyl trialkyl
                                                                                ammonium chloride,
                                                                                reaction products with
                                                                                silicic acid, lithium,
                                                                                magnesium and sodium salt
P-07-0667                             02/06/08                01/28/08                (G) Poly(ethylene oxide)
P-07-0701                             02/20/08                02/01/08                (G) Poly [oxy (alkyl-1,2-
                                                                                ethanediyl)], .alpha.-
                                                                                alkyl-.omega.-[3-
                                                                                (alkyloxyalkylsilyl)propo
                                                                                xy]-
P-07-0705                             02/06/08                01/29/08                (G) Polyurethane hydrid
P-07-0723                             02/27/08                02/04/08                (G)
                                                                                [Chlorooxoethyl[(diethyla
                                                                                mino)phenylimino]
                                                                                carbomonocyclic]
                                                                                acetamide
P-08-0001                             02/04/08                01/28/08                (G) Esterified polyamic
                                                                                acid polymer
P-08-0021                             02/19/08                02/07/08                (S) Alcoholic beverages,
                                                                                rum, ext.

P-08-0027                             02/15/08                01/30/08                (G) Dimethyl siloxane
                                                                                polyglycol
P-08-0028                             02/22/08                02/20/08                (G) Dimethyl siloxane
                                                                                polyethylene glycol
P-08-0037                             02/08/08                01/29/08                (G) Isocyanate functional
                                                                                polyester polyether
                                                                                urethane polymer
P-08-0064                             02/27/08                02/08/08                (G) Rosin modified
                                                                                phenolic resin
P-98-1215                             02/27/08                02/04/08                (S) Ethanethioic acid, s-
                                                                                [1-[2-
                                                                                (acetyloxy)ethyl]butyl]es
                                                                                ter
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

    Dated: April 16, 2008.
Todd S. Holderman,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. E8-8794 Filed 4-22-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2009-0046]

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed
collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of
previously approved collections. This document describes a request for
emergency clearance for a collection of information associated with
product plan information to assist the agency in establishing corporate
average fuel economy standards for model years 2012 through 2016
passenger cars and light trucks. The establishment of those standards
is required by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by
the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, Public Law
110-140.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 8, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Comments must refer to the docket notice number cited at the
beginning of this notice, and be submitted to: Mr. Peter Feather, Fuel
Economy Division Chief, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy
and Consumer Programs, at<PHONE_NUMBER>, facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>,
electronic mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For legal issues, call Ms.
Dorothy Nakama, Office of the Chief Counsel at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    It is requested, but not required, that 2 copies of the comment be
provided.
    Commenters may also, but are not required to, submit their comments
to the docket number identified in the heading of this document by any
of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.

     Mail: Docket Management Facility, M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You may call the Docket Management Facility at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of the request for
collection that is the subject of this notice may be obtained from Mr.
Peter Feather at<PHONE_NUMBER>, facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>, electronic
mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Ms. Dorothy Nakama at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The mailing address for both officials is: NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before a proposed collection of information is submitted to OMB for
approval, Federal agencies must first publish a document in the Federal
Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with
members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed
collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations
describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB's
regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment
on the following:
    (i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
    In this notice, we are soliciting public comment on the following
collection of information of manufacturers' production plan data for
model years 2008-2020 in connection with NHTSA's establishing of
passenger car CAFE standards for model years 2012-2016 and light truck
CAFE standards for model years 2012-2016. We are asking OMB for
processing through emergency procedures established at 5 CFR Section
1320.13, and have asked OMB to approve or disapprove this collection
within a week.
    Title: 49 CFR Parts 531 and 533 Passenger Car Average Fuel Economy
Standards--Model Years 2008-2020; Light Truck Average Fuel Economy
Standards--Model Years 2008-2020; Production Plan Data.
    OMB Control Number: None assigned.
    Form Number: There are no standard forms associated with this
collection of information.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Ninety days from approval
date.
    Type of Request: Emergency clearance.
    Summary of the Collection of Information: In this collection of
information, NHTSA is requesting updated future product plans from
vehicle manufacturers, as well as production data through the recent
past, including data about engines and transmissions for model year
(MY) 2008 through MY 2020 passenger cars and light trucks and the
assumptions underlying those plans.
    NHTSA requests information for MYs 2008-2020 to aid NHTSA in
developing a realistic forecast of the MY 2012-2016 vehicle market.
Information regarding earlier model years may help the agency to better
account for cumulative effects such as volume- and time-based
reductions in costs, and also may help to reveal product mix and
technology application trends during model years for which the agency
is currently receiving actual corporate average fuel economy (CAFE)
compliance data. Information regarding later model years helps the
agency gain a better understanding of how manufacturers' plans through
MY 2016 relate to their longer-term expectations regarding Energy
Independence and Security Act requirements, market trends, and
prospects for more advanced technologies.
    NHTSA will also consider information from model years before and
after MYs 2012-2016 when reviewing manufacturers' planned schedules for
redesigning and freshening their products, in order to examine how
manufacturers anticipate tying technology introduction to product
design schedules. In addition, the agency is requesting information
regarding manufacturers' estimates of the future vehicle population,
and fuel economy improvements and incremental costs attributed to this
notice.
    Description of the Need for the Information and the Proposed Use of
the Information:
    NHTSA needs the information described above to assess what CAFE
standards should be established for model years 2012 through 2016
passenger cars and light trucks. Without this information, NHTSA will
not be able to set CAFE standards for passenger cars and light trucks
at the maximum feasible level for each model year no later than 18
months before the start of the model year regulated.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information):
    It is estimated that this collection affects approximately 22 motor
vehicle manufacturers. The information that is the subject of this
collection of information is collected once, for the notice of proposed
rulemaking.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
Resulting from the Collection of Information: The estimated burden is
as follows:
    It is estimated that this collection affects approximately 22
vehicle manufacturers. One major manufacturer (General Motors)
estimated their burden to be approximately 4,300 hours. The burden to
other manufacturers was estimated using sales weights relative to
General Motor's total sales (e.g., if a manufacturer produces 50% as
many vehicles as General Motors, their burden is estimated to be
4,300*0.5 = 2150 hours). Therefore the burden to each manufacturer
depends on the number of vehicles that manufacturer produces. The total
estimated burden is 16,000 hours annually.

Number of affected vehicle manufacturers--22 Manufacturers.
Annual Labor Hours for Each Manufacturer to Prepare and Submit Required
Information--Variable.
Total Annual Information Collection Burden--16,000 Hours.

    The monetized cost associated with this information collection is
determined by multiplying the total labor hours by an appropriate labor
rate. For this information collection, we believe vehicle manufacturers
will use mechanical engineers to prepare and submit the data.
Therefore, we are applying a labor rate of $34.76 per hour which is the
median national wage for mechanical engineers. The national

median hourly rate for mechanical engineers, May 2007, according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics; http://www.bls.gov/oes/2007/may/oes_
nat.htm#b00-0000.
    Thus, the estimated monetized annual cost is 16,000 hours x $34.76
per hour = $556,160.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of authority at 49 CFR
1.50.

    Issued on: March 3, 2009.
Stephen R. Kratzke,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. E9-4936 Filed 3-6-09; 8:45 am]

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