[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 183 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57891-57897]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20472]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2022-0132; FRL-9411-08]

Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for August
2022

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),
as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st
Century Act, to make information publicly available and to publish
information in the Federal Register pertaining to submissions under
TSCA section 5, including notice of receipt of a Premanufacture notice
(PMN),

Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) or Microbial Commercial Activity
Notice (MCAN), including an amended notice or test information; an
exemption application (Biotech exemption); an application for a test
marketing exemption (TME), both pending and/or concluded; a notice of
commencement (NOC) of manufacture (including import) for new chemical
substances; and a periodic status report on new chemical substances
that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review.
This document covers the period from 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022.

DATES: Comments identified by the specific case number provided in this
document must be received on or before October 24, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2022-0132, through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions
for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information
you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional
instructions on commenting and visiting the docket, along with more
information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information contact: Jim Rahai, Project Management
and Operations Division (MC 7407M), 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. Executive Summary

A. What action is the Agency taking?

    This document provides the receipt and status reports for the
period from 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022. The Agency is providing notice of
receipt of PMNs, SNUNs, and MCANs (including amended notices and test
information); an exemption application under 40 CFR part 725 (Biotech
exemption); TMEs, both pending and/or concluded; NOCs to manufacture a
new chemical substance; and a periodic status report on new chemical
substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently
concluded review.
    EPA is also providing information on its website about cases
reviewed under the amended TSCA, including the section 5 PMN/SNUN/MCAN
and exemption notices received, the date of receipt, the final EPA
determination on the notice, and the effective date of EPA's
determination for PMN/SNUN/MCAN notices on its website at: https://www.epa.gov/reviewing-new-chemicals-under-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca/status-pre-manufacture-notices. This information is updated on a
weekly basis.

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

    Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2601 et
seq., a chemical substance may be either an ``existing'' chemical
substance or a ``new'' chemical substance. Any chemical substance that
is not on EPA's TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances (TSCA Inventory)
is classified as a ``new chemical substance,'' while a chemical
substance that is listed on the TSCA Inventory is classified as an
``existing chemical substance.'' (See TSCA section 3(11).) For more
information about the TSCA Inventory please go to: https://www.epa.gov/tsca-inventory.
    Any person who intends to manufacture (including import) a new
chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose, or to
manufacture or process a chemical substance in a non-exempt manner for
a use that EPA has determined is a significant new use, is required by
TSCA section 5 to provide EPA with a PMN, MCAN, or SNUN, as
appropriate, before initiating the activity. EPA will review the
notice, make a risk determination on the chemical substance or
significant new use, and take appropriate action as described in TSCA
section 5(a)(3).
    TSCA section 5(h)(1) authorizes EPA to allow persons, upon
application and under appropriate restrictions, to manufacture or
process a new chemical substance, or a chemical substance subject to a
significant new use rule (SNUR) issued under TSCA section 5(a)(2), for
``test marketing'' purposes, upon a showing that the manufacture,
processing, distribution in commerce, use, and disposal of the chemical
will not present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the
environment. This is referred to as a test marketing exemption, or TME.
For more information about the requirements applicable to a new
chemical go to: https://www.epa.gov/oppt/newchems.
    Under TSCA sections 5 and 8 and EPA regulations, EPA is required to
publish in the Federal Register certain information, including notice
of receipt of a PMN/SNUN/MCAN (including amended notices and test
information); an exemption application under 40 CFR part 725 (biotech
exemption); an application for a TME, both pending and concluded; NOCs
to manufacture a new chemical substance; and a periodic status report
on the new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or
have recently concluded review.

C. Does this action apply to me?

    This action provides information that is directed to the public in
general.

D. Does this action have any incremental economic impacts or paperwork
burdens?

    No.

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

    1. Submitting confidential business information (CBI). Do not
submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or email.
Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be
CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark
the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify
electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that
is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment
that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that
does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for
inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be
disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part
2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

II. Status Reports

    In the past, EPA has published individual notices reflecting the
status of TSCA section 5 filings received, pending or concluded. In
1995, the Agency modified its approach and streamlined the information
published in the Federal Register after providing notice of such
changes to the public and an opportunity to comment (See the Federal
Register of May 12, 1995, (60 FR 25798) (FRL-4942-7). Since the passage
of the Lautenberg amendments to TSCA in 2016, public interest in
information on the status of section 5 cases under EPA review and, in
particular, the final determination of

such cases, has increased. In an effort to be responsive to the
regulated community, the users of this information, and the general
public, to comply with the requirements of TSCA, to conserve EPA
resources and to streamline the process and make it more timely, EPA is
providing information on its website about cases reviewed under the
amended TSCA, including the section 5 PMN/SNUN/MCAN and exemption
notices received, the date of receipt, the final EPA determination on
the notice, and the effective date of EPA's determination for PMN/SNUN/
MCAN notices on its website at: https://www.epa.gov/reviewing-new-chemicals-under-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca/status-pre-manufacture-notices. This information is updated on a weekly basis.

III. Receipt Reports

    For the PMN/SNUN/MCANs that have passed an initial screening by EPA
during this period, Table I provides the following information (to the
extent that such information is not subject to a CBI claim) on the
notices screened by EPA during this period: The EPA case number
assigned to the notice that indicates whether the submission is an
initial submission, or an amendment, a notation of which version was
received, the date the notice was received by EPA, the submitting
manufacturer (i.e., domestic producer or importer), the potential uses
identified by the manufacturer in the notice, and the chemical
substance identity.
    As used in each of the tables in this unit, (S) indicates that the
information in the table is the specific information provided by the
submitter, and (G) indicates that this information in the table is
generic information because the specific information provided by the
submitter was claimed as CBI. Submissions which are initial submissions
will not have a letter following the case number. Submissions which are
amendments to previous submissions will have a case number followed by
the letter ``A'' (e.g., P-18-1234A). The version column designates
submissions in sequence as ``1'', ``2'', ``3'', etc. Note that in some
cases, an initial submission is not numbered as version 1; this is
because earlier version(s) were rejected as incomplete or invalid
submissions. Note also that future versions of the following tables may
adjust slightly as the Agency works to automate population of the data
in the tables.

                         Table I--PMN/SNUN/MCANs Approved* From 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022
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                                   Received
       Case No.         Version      date         Manufacturer             Use             Chemical substance
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J-22-0017.............        1   08/09/2022  CBI................  (G) Production of    (G) Microorganisms
                                                                    an enzyme.           transformed to express
                                                                                an enzyme.
J-22-0017A............        2   08/22/2022  CBI................  (G) Production of    (G) Microorganisms
                                                                    an enzyme.           transformed to express
                                                                                an enzyme.
J-22-0018.............        1   08/09/2022  CBI................  (G) Production of    (G) Microorganisms
                                                                    an enzyme.           transformed to express
                                                                                an enzyme.
J-22-0018A............        2   08/22/2022  CBI................  (G) Production of    (G) Microorganisms
                                                                    an enzyme.           transformed to express
                                                                                an enzyme.
P-18-0057A............       16   08/01/2022  CBI................  (S) A drier          (G) Vanadium
                                                                    accelerator that     Carboxylate.
                                                                    is used for
                                                                    superior drying
                                                                    performance in
                                                                    solvent-borne and
                                                                    waterborne air
                                                                    dried paints, inks
                                                                    and coatings.
P-18-0162A............        6   07/27/2022  CBI................  (G) Adhesive         (G) Cashew nutshell
                                                                    component.           liquid, polymer with
                                                                                diisocyanatoalkane,
                                                                                substituted-
                                                                                polyoxyalkyldiol and
                                                                                polyether polyol.
P-21-0016A............        3   08/08/2022  CBI................  (G) Paint additive,  (G) Alkanoic acid,
                                                                    Additive in          dialkyl ester.
                                                                    coating
                                                                    formulations,
                                                                    Component in
                                                                    cleaning agents.
P-21-0138A............        4   08/04/2022  LG Energy Solution   (S) Electrode        (G) Lithium metal oxide.
                                               Michigan, Inc.       material for use
                                                                    in the manufacture
                                                                    of batteries.
P-22-0017A............        3   08/03/2022  Sasol Chemicals      (S) Alkylate for     (S) 1-Eicosanol, manuf.
                                               (USA), LLC.          polymer esters.      of, distn., residues.
P-22-0017A............        4   08/11/2022  Sasol Chemicals      (S) Alkylate for     (S) 1-Eicosanol, manuf.
                                               (USA), LLC.          polymer esters.      of, distn., residues.
P-22-0028A............        4   08/12/2022  H.B. Fuller Company  (S) Industrial       (G) Polyester with 1,4-
                                                                    Adhesive.            benzenedicarboxylic
                                                                                acid, 1,4-dimethyl 1,4-
                                                                                benzebedicarboxylate,
                                                                                2,2-dimethyl-1,3-
                                                                                propanediol,
                                                                                dodecanedioic acid, 1,2-
                                                                                ethanediol, aliphatic
                                                                                polyester, 3-hydroxy-
                                                                                2,2-dimethylpropyl 3-
                                                                                hydroxy-2,2-
                                                                                dimethylpropanoate, 1,3-
                                                                                isobenzofurandione and
                                                                                1,1'-methylenebis[4-
                                                                                isocyanatobenzene].
P-22-0029A............        4   08/12/2022  H.B. Fuller Company  (S) Industrial       (G) Polyester with 1,4-
                                                                    Adhesive.            benzenedicarboxylic
                                                                                acid, 1,4-dimethyl 1,4-
                                                                                benzebedicarboxylate,
                                                                                2,2-dimethyl-1,3-
                                                                                propanediol,
                                                                                dodecanedioic acid, 1,2-
                                                                                ethanediol, aliphatic
                                                                                polyester, 3-hydroxy-
                                                                                2,2-dimethylpropyl 3-
                                                                                hydroxy-2,2-
                                                                                dimethylpropanoate, 1,3-
                                                                                isobenzofurandione and
                                                                                1,1'-
                                                                                methylenebis[isocyanato
                                                                                benzene].
P-22-0030A............        4   08/12/2022  H.B. Fuller Company  (S) Industrial       (G) Polyester with 1,4-
                                                                    Adhesive.            benzenedicarboxylic
                                                                                acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-
                                                                                propanediol,
                                                                                dodecanedioic acid, 1,2-
                                                                                ethanediol, aliphatic
                                                                                polyester, 3-hydroxy-
                                                                                2,2-dimethylpropyl 3-
                                                                                hydroxy-2,2-
                                                                                dimethylpropanoate, 1,3-
                                                                                isobenzofurandione and
                                                                                1,1'-methylenebis[4-
                                                                                isocyanatobenzene].
P-22-0031A............        4   08/12/2022  H.B. Fuller Company  (S) Industrial       (G) Polyester with 1,4-
                                                                    Adhesive.            benzenedicarboxylic
                                                                                acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-
                                                                                propanediol,
                                                                                dodecanedioic acid, 1,2-
                                                                                ethanediol, aliphatic
                                                                                polyester, 3-hydroxy-
                                                                                2,2-dimethylpropyl 3-
                                                                                hydroxy-2,2-
                                                                                dimethylpropanoate, 1,3-
                                                                                isobenzofurandione and
                                                                                1,1'-
                                                                                methylenebis[isocyanato
                                                                                benzene].
P-22-0053.............        3   08/02/2022  CBI................  (G) Additive in      (S) Ethanol, 2-amino-,
                                                                    agricultural         compds. with
                                                                    formulations.        polyethylene glycol
                                                                                hydrogen sulfate C10-16-
                                                                                alkyl ether.
P-22-0058.............        2   08/15/2022  Solvay Fluorides,    (G) Process          (S)
                                               LLC.                 chemical.            Methanesulfonamide,1,1,
                                                                                1-trifluoro-N-
                                                                                [(trifluoromethyl)sulfo
                                                                                nyl]-, sodium salt
                                                                                (1:1).
P-22-0058A............        3   08/19/2022  Solvay Fluorides,    (G) Process          (S)
                                               LLC.                 chemical.            Methanesulfonamide,1,1,
                                                                                1-trifluoro-N-
                                                                                [(trifluoromethyl)sulfo
                                                                                nyl]-, sodium salt
                                                                                (1:1).

P-22-0093.............        2   07/28/2022  CBI................  (G) Additive used    (G) Alkenoic acid, alkyl-
                                                                    for pigment          substituted alkyl
                                                                    stabilization.       ester, polymer with
                                                                                (polyalkylamino)alkyl
                                                                                alkylalkenoate, alkyl-
                                                                                substituted
                                                                                alkylalkenoate, alpha-
                                                                                (alkyl-oxo-alkenyl)-
                                                                                omega-alkoxypoly(oxy-
                                                                                1,2-ethanediyl),
                                                                                [(alkoxy-alkyl-
                                                                                alkenyl)oxy]polyalkylsi
                                                                                lane-initiated, compds.
                                                                                with polyethylene
                                                                                glycol phosphoric acid
                                                                                based alkyl ether.
P-22-0121A............        2   07/28/2022  CBI................  (G) Process          (G) polychloroalkene.
                                                                    Intermediate: New
                                                                    chemical substance
                                                                    will be used as a
                                                                    process
                                                                    intermediate.
P-22-0130A............        3   08/19/2022  Integrity Bio-       (S) Surfactant--     (S) Maltodextrin,
                                               chemical, LLC.       surface tension      octanoate.
                                                                    reducing agent for
                                                                    use in production
                                                                    enhancement in oil
                                                                    wells
                                                                    (industrial);
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    surface reduction
                                                                    household and
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    detergents;
                                                                    wetting agent
                                                                    personal care;
                                                                    wetting agent-
                                                                    agriculture;
                                                                    surfactants--as
                                                                    raw materials for
                                                                    use in the
                                                                    manufacture of
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    products and
                                                                    consumer and
                                                                    household products.
P-22-0131A............        3   08/19/2022  Integrity Bio-       (S) Surfactant--     (S) Maltodextrin,
                                               chemical, LLC.       surface tension      hexadecanoate.
                                                                    reducing agent for
                                                                    use in production
                                                                    enhancement in oil
                                                                    wells
                                                                    (industrial);
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Surface reduction
                                                                    household and
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    detergents;
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Wetting agent
                                                                    Personal care;
                                                                    Wetting agent--
                                                                    Agriculture;
                                                                    Surfactants--as
                                                                    raw materials for
                                                                    use in the
                                                                    manufacture of
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    products and
                                                                    consumer and
                                                                    household products.
P-22-0132A............        3   08/19/2022  Integrity Bio-       (S) Surfactant--     (S) Maltodextrin,
                                               chemical, LLC.       surface tension      decanoate.
                                                                    reducing agent for
                                                                    use in production
                                                                    enhancement in oil
                                                                    wells
                                                                    (industrial);
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Surface reduction
                                                                    Household and
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    detergents;
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Wetting agent
                                                                    Personal care;
                                                                    Wetting agent--
                                                                    Agriculture;
                                                                    Surfactants--as
                                                                    raw materials for
                                                                    use in the
                                                                    manufacture of
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    products and
                                                                    consumer and
                                                                    household products.
P-22-0133A............        3   08/19/2022  Integrity Bio-       (S) Surfactant--     (S) Maltodextrin,
                                               chemical, LLC.       surface tension      octadecanoate.
                                                                    reducing agent for
                                                                    use in production
                                                                    enhancement in oil
                                                                    wells
                                                                    (industrial);
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Surface reduction
                                                                    formulation of
                                                                    household and
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    detergents;
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Wetting agent
                                                                    Personal care;
                                                                    Wetting agent--
                                                                    Agriculture;
                                                                    Surfactants--as
                                                                    raw materials for
                                                                    use in the
                                                                    manufacture of
                                                                    personal care and
                                                                    household care
                                                                    products (e.g.,
                                                                    cleaners).
P-22-0134A............        3   08/19/2022  Integrity Bio-       (S) Surfactants--as  (S) Maltodextrin,
                                               chemical, LLC.       raw materials for    dodecanoate.
                                                                    use in the
                                                                    manufacture of
                                                                    personal care and
                                                                    household care
                                                                    products (e.g.,
                                                                    cleaners); Wetting
                                                                    agent--Agriculture
                                                                    , Surfactant--
                                                                    surface tension
                                                                    reducing agent for
                                                                    use in production
                                                                    enhancement in oil
                                                                    wells
                                                                    (industrial);
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Surface reduction
                                                                    formulation of
                                                                    household and
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    detergents;
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Wetting agent
                                                                    Personal care.
P-22-0135A............        3   08/19/2022  Integrity Bio-       (S) Emulsifier,      (S) Maltodextrin,
                                               chemical, LLC.       Wetting agent        tetradecanoate.
                                                                    Personal care;
                                                                    Emulsifier,
                                                                    Surface reduction
                                                                    formulation of
                                                                    household and
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    detergents;
                                                                    Wetting agent--
                                                                    Agriculture;
                                                                    Surfactants--as
                                                                    raw materials for
                                                                    use in the
                                                                    manufacture of
                                                                    personal care and
                                                                    household care
                                                                    products (e.g.,
                                                                    cleaners);
                                                                    Surfactant--surfac
                                                                    e tension reducing
                                                                    agent for use in
                                                                    production
                                                                    enhancement in oil
                                                                    wells (industrial).
P-22-0139.............        3   08/11/2022  CBI................  (G) Antioxidant/     (G)
                                                                    Process Stabilizer.  dialkylhydroxylamine.
P-22-0144A............        2   07/27/2022  United Color         (G) Intermediate...  (G) Alkylated
                                               Manufacturing.                            PhenylNaphthylamine.
P-22-0147A............        3   08/18/2022  VP Racing Fuels,     (S) Feedstock for    (S) Hydrocarbons, C5-10.
                                               Inc.                 Gasoline to
                                                                    include Racing
                                                                    Fuels.
P-22-0149.............        3   08/08/2022  Colonial Chemical,   (S) All purpose      (S) Hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-
                                               Inc.                 hard surface         trimethyl-, sodium salt
                                                                    cleaner; Low foam    (1:1).
                                                                    floor scrubber;
                                                                    Spray Metal
                                                                    Cleaning
                                                                    Concentrate.
P-22-0152.............        1   07/26/2022  CBI................  (G)                  (G) Sulfonium,
                                                                    Photolithography.    tricabocyclic-, 2-
                                                                                heteroatom-substituted-
                                                                                4-
                                                                                alkylcarbomonocyclecarb
                                                                                oxylate (1:1).

P-22-0153.............        2   08/18/2022  Huntsman             (S) Notified         (S) 2-Propenoic acid, 2-
                                               International, LLC.  substance will be    methyl-, 2-hydroxyethyl
                                                                    used as an           ester, reaction
                                                                    adhesion promoter    products with 2-
                                                                    in a resin used      oxepanone homopolymer 2-
                                                                    for adhesive and/    [(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-
                                                                    or sealants in       propen-1-yl)oxy]ethyl]
                                                                    industrial           ester and phosphorous
                                                                    assembly or          oxide (P2O5).
                                                                    manufacturing
                                                                    operations.
                                                                    Through small
                                                                    scale application
                                                                    on assembly line,
                                                                    manual use, or
                                                                    automated use by
                                                                    dispensing unit;
                                                                    Notified substance
                                                                    will be used as an
                                                                    adhesion promoter
                                                                    in a resin used
                                                                    for adhesive and/
                                                                    or sealants in
                                                                    outdoor repair
                                                                    operations by
                                                                    professional
                                                                    workers.
                                                                    Application of
                                                                    adhesives and
                                                                    primers outdoors.
                                                                    Small scale
                                                                    application of
                                                                    adhesives,
                                                                    sealants or
                                                                    primers. Small
                                                                    scale application
                                                                    of reactive
                                                                    adhesives and
                                                                    sealants.
                                                                    Application of
                                                                    reactive sealants.
P-22-0154.............        1   07/26/2022  Givaudan Fragrances  (G) Fragrance        (G) Acetyl, alkyl,
                                               Corp.                ingredient for use   alkenoic acid, ethyl
                                                                    in laundry           ester.
                                                                    applications.
P-22-0155.............        1   08/01/2022  CBI................  (G) Physical         (G) 2-alkyl-1,2-
                                                                    property modifier    heteropolycycle-3-one.
                                                                    for polyurethanes;
                                                                    Modifier for
                                                                    polyurethane
                                                                    blends.
P-22-0156.............        1   08/08/2022  CBI................  (G) Epoxy additive.  (G) Alkyl substituted
                                                                                carbopolycyclic acids,
                                                                                fumarated, and
                                                                                heteromonocyclic
                                                                                esters.
P-22-0157.............        1   08/10/2022  Evonik Corporation.  (S) Polyurethane     (S) 1,2-Ethanediamine,
                                                                    catalyst.            N1,N2-dimethyl-N1-(1-
                                                                                methylethyl)-N2-[2-
                                                                                [methyl(1-
                                                                                methylethyl)amino]ethyl
                                                                                ]-.
P-22-0158.............        1   08/11/2022  Aqdot..............  (G) Additive used    (S) 1H,4H,14H,17H-
                                                                    in consumer,         2,16:3,15-Dimethano-
                                                                    commercial, and      5H,6H,7H,8H,9H,10H,11H,
                                                                    industrial           12H,13H,18H,19H,20H,21H
                                                                    applications.        ,22H,23H,24H,25H,26H-
                                                                                2,3,4a,5a,6a,7a,8a,9a,1
                                                                                0a,11a,12a,13a,15,16,17
                                                                                a,18a,19a,20a,21a,22a,2
                                                                                3a,24a,25a,26a-
                                                                                tetracosaazabispentalen
                                                                                o[1''',6''':5'',6'',7''
                                                                                ]cycloocta[1'',2'',3'':
                                                                                3',4']pentaleno[1',6':5
                                                                                ,6,7]cycloocta[1,2,3-
                                                                                gh:1',2',3'-
                                                                                g'h']cycloocta[1,2,3-
                                                                                cd:5,6,7-
                                                                                c'd']dipentalene-
                                                                                1,4,6,8,10,12,14,17,19,
                                                                                21,23,25-dodecone,
                                                                                dodecahydro-,
                                                                                stereoisomer;(S)
                                                                                2,18:3,17-Dimethano-
                                                                                2,3,4a,5a,6a,7a,8a,9a,1
                                                                                0a,11a,12a,13a,14a,15a,
                                                                                17,18,19a,20a,21a,22a,2
                                                                                3a,24a,25a,26a,27a,28a,
                                                                                29a,30aoctacosaazabispe
                                                                                ntaleno[1''''',6'''''''
                                                                                :5'''',6'''',7'''']cycl
                                                                                oocta[1'''',2'''',3''''
                                                                                :3''',4''']pentaleno[1'
                                                                                '',6''':5'',6'',7'']cyc
                                                                                loocta[1'',2'',3'':3',4
                                                                                ']pentaleno[1',6':5,6,7
                                                                                ]cycloocta[1,2,3-
                                                                                cd:1',2',3'-
                                                                                gh]pentalene-
                                                                                1,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,19,
                                                                                21,23,25,27,29-
                                                                                tetradecone,
                                                                                tetradecahydro-,
                                                                                stereoisomer;(S)
                                                                                2,20:3,19-Dimethano-
                                                                                2,3,4a,5a,6a,7a,8a,9a,1
                                                                                0a,11a,12a,13a,14a,15a,
                                                                                16a,17a,19,20,21a,22a,2
                                                                                3a,24a,25a,26a,27a,28a,
                                                                                29a,30a,31a,32a,33a,34a
                                                                                dotriacontaazabispental
                                                                                eno[1''''',6''''':5''''
                                                                                ,6'''',7'''']cycloocta[
                                                                                1'''',2'''',3'''':3''',
                                                                                4''']pentaleno[1''',6''
                                                                                ':5'',6'',7'']cycloocta
                                                                                [1'',2'',3'':3',4']pent
                                                                                aleno[1',6':5,6,7]cyclo
                                                                                octa[1,2,3-gh:1',2',3'-
                                                                                g'h']cycloocta[1,2,3-
                                                                                cd:5,6,7-
                                                                                c'd']dipentalene-
                                                                                1,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,
                                                                                21,23,25,27,29,31,33-
                                                                                hexadecone,
                                                                                hexadecahydro-,
                                                                                stereoisomer.
P-22-0159.............        1   08/12/2022  CBI................  (G) Additive.......  (G) Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-
                                                                                ethanediyl)], alpha-
                                                                                hydro-omega-hydroxy-,
                                                                                polymer with 1,3-
                                                                                diisocyanatomethylbenze
                                                                                ne, alkoxyl
                                                                                methacrylate-blocked.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                   Received
       Case No.         Version      date         Manufacturer                Use             Chemical substance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
P-22-0160.............        1   08/12/2022  Cytec Industries,    (G) Industrial process    (S) 1lambda5-2,1-
                                               Inc.                 chemical.                 Benzoxaphosphol-
                                                                                3(1H)-one, 1,1-
                                                                                dicyclohexyl-.
P-22-0161.............        1   08/12/2022  CBI................  (G) Photolithography....  (G) Sulfonium,
                                                                                tricarbocyclic-,
                                                                                salt with
                                                                                [polyhydro-2-alkyl-
                                                                                5-(polyhalo-2-
                                                                                heteroalkyl)-
                                                                                alkano-1,3-
                                                                                hetropolycyclic]al
                                                                                kyl polyhaloaryl
                                                                                ester (1:1).
P-22-0162.............        3   08/15/2022  CBI................  (S) Intermediate used in  (G)
                                                                    the production of para-   Haloalkylfurancarb
                                                                    xylene (pX),(S)           oxaldehyde.
                                                                    Flexible intermediate
                                                                    used in the production
                                                                    of FDCA/PET and other
                                                                    specialty chemicals.
P-22-0167.............        1   08/26/2022  CBI................  (G) Photolithography....  (G) 1,2-
                                                                                Cycloalkanedicarbo
                                                                                xylic acid, 1,2-
                                                                                bis(2-
                                                                                oxiranylalkyl)
                                                                                ester, reaction
                                                                                products with
                                                                                unsaturated
                                                                                carboxylic acid.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                   Table I--PMN/SNUN/MCANs Approved* From 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022--Continued
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   Received
       Case No.         Version      date         Manufacturer             Use             Chemical substance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SN-22-0002A...........        3   08/26/2022  Eastman Chemical     (S) Solvent-borne    (S) 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-
                                               Company, Inc.        coatings;            butyl-.
                                                                    Dispersions for
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    coatings (e.g.,
                                                                    polyurethane,
                                                                    acrylic, epoxy);
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Paint
                                                                    removers; Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Solvent for
                                                                    formulation of
                                                                    active ingredients
                                                                    for agriculture-
                                                                    end use pesticide
                                                                    product; Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Solvent for
                                                                    production and
                                                                    formulation of
                                                                    active ingredients
                                                                    for agriculture;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Solvents for
                                                                    production and
                                                                    formulation of
                                                                    fertilizer;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Paint
                                                                    stripper only for
                                                                    industrial use;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Petrochemical
                                                                    extraction
                                                                    processes;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Wax
                                                                    inhibitors (in
                                                                    hydrocarbon
                                                                    lines); Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Solvent for
                                                                    cleaning
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    reactors; Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Industrial cleaner
                                                                    (e.g., cleaner for
                                                                    wind turbine, oil
                                                                    rigs, large
                                                                    engines); Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Formulation of
                                                                    inks; Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Coatings for
                                                                    microelectronics
                                                                    (e.g., casting of
                                                                    polymer films) in
                                                                    clean rooms;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Solvent for
                                                                    chemical synthesis
                                                                    reactions;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Reaction
                                                                    medium for
                                                                    polymerization,
                                                                    polymer coatings
                                                                    for industrial and
                                                                    professional
                                                                    applications
                                                                    (e.g., wire
                                                                    enamel, non-stick
                                                                    and friction
                                                                    reduction coating)
                                                                    membranes;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Photoresist
                                                                    stripping in
                                                                    microelectronics
                                                                    in clean rooms;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Silicon wafer
                                                                    cleaning in
                                                                    microelectronics
                                                                    in clean rooms;
                                                                    Current, Approved
                                                                    Use: Solvent-borne
                                                                    industrial
                                                                    coatings; Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Adhesives and
                                                                    sealants; Current,
                                                                    Approved Use:
                                                                    Coating for
                                                                    consumer and
                                                                    professional use;
                                                                    (G) Industrial
                                                                    Cleaner; Solvent
                                                                    for article
                                                                    production;
                                                                    Reprocessing;
                                                                    Reaction medium
                                                                    for
                                                                    polymerization,
                                                                    polymer coatings
                                                                    for industrial and
                                                                    professional
                                                                    applications;
                                                                    Coatings for
                                                                    commercial use,
                                                                    spray coating;
                                                                    Consumer use other
                                                                    than brush on;
                                                                    Coatings for
                                                                    consumer use,
                                                                    brush on coatings.
SN-22-0007A...........        3   08/16/2022  Braven               (G) Product of       (S) Waste plastics,
                                               Environmental, LLC.  Pyrolysis            pyrolyzed, C5-12
                                                                    manufacturing.       fraction.
SN-22-0008A...........        3   08/16/2022  Braven               (G) Product of       (S) Waste plastics,
                                               Environmental, LLC.  Pyrolysis            pyrolyzed, C20-55
                                                                    Manufacturing.       fraction.
SN-22-0009A...........        3   08/16/2022  Braven               (G) Product of       (S) Waste plastics,
                                               Environmental, LLC.  Pyrolysis            pyrolyzed, C9-20
                                                                    Manufacturing.       fraction.
SN-22-0010A...........        2   08/05/2022  CBI................  (S) Monomer          (S) 2-Oxazolidinone, 3-
                                                                    chemical, reactive   ethenyl-5-methyl-.
                                                                    diluent in UV
                                                                    coating
                                                                    formulations (this
                                                                    is new use);
                                                                    Reactive diluent
                                                                    for 3D printing
                                                                    formulations
                                                                    (existing use,
                                                                    approved by PMN
                                                                    P18-0392); Monomer
                                                                    or reactive
                                                                    diluent in UV-
                                                                    inkjet and screen
                                                                    printing ink
                                                                    formulations
                                                                    (existing use,
                                                                    approved by PMN P-
                                                                    18-0392); Reactive
                                                                    diluent, additive
                                                                    in UV adhesive
                                                                    formulations (this
                                                                    is new use).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* The term `Approved' indicates that a submission has passed a quick initial screen ensuring all required
  information and documents have been provided with the submission prior to the start of the 90 day review
  period, and in no way reflects the final status of a complete submission review.

    In Table II of this unit, EPA provides the following information
(to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the NOCs
that have passed an initial screening by EPA during this period: The
EPA case number assigned to the NOC including whether the submission
was an initial or amended submission, the date the NOC was received by
EPA, the date of commencement provided by the submitter in the NOC, a
notation of the type of amendment (e.g., amendment to generic name,
specific name, technical contact information, etc.) and chemical
substance identity.

                             Table II--NOCs Approved * From 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Commencement      If amendment, type of
          Case No.            Received date        date                amendment            Chemical substance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
J-22-0011..................      07/27/2022        07/25/2022  N.......................  (G) Biofuel producing
                                                                                saccharomyces
                                                                                cerevisiae modified,
                                                                                genetically stable.
P-11-0242A.................      08/02/2022        07/09/2021  Revised generic name and  (G) Bicycloolefinic
                                                                added manufacturing/      hydroxyester.
                                                                import site.
P-15-0734..................      08/11/2022        08/02/2022  N.......................  (G) Acrylate, polymer
                                                                                with substituted
                                                                                ethyleneamine.
P-18-0289A.................      08/17/2022        06/22/2022  Revised generic name....  (G) 2-
                                                                                (2(phenylmethylene)ami
                                                                                no)ethoxy)-alcohol.
P-18-0290A.................      08/17/2022        06/22/2022  Revised generic name....  (G) Phenyl-oxazolidine.
P-19-0046..................      08/24/2022        05/03/2019  N.......................  (S) 1,2,4-
                                                                                benzenetricarboxylic
                                                                                acid, mixed decyl and
                                                                                octyl triesters.
P-19-0143..................      08/07/2022        07/21/2022  N.......................  (G) Aldehyde, polymer
                                                                                with mixed
                                                                                alkanepolyamines, 2,2-
                                                                                [1,4-
                                                                                alkanediylbis(oxyalkyl
                                                                                ene)] bis[oxirane], 2-
                                                                                (alkoxyalkyloxirane,
                                                                                4,4-(1-
                                                                                alkylidene)bis[phenol]
                                                                                , 2,2-[(1-
                                                                                alkylidene)bis(4,1-
                                                                                alkyleneoxyalkylene)]b
                                                                                is[oxirane] and 2-
                                                                                (aryloxyalkyl)oxirane,
                                                                                acetate (salt).
P-19-0144..................      08/07/2022        07/21/2022  N.......................  (G) Alkanedioic acid,
                                                                                compds. with
                                                                                substituted
                                                                                arylalkylamine-
                                                                                arylalcohol
                                                                                disubstituted alkane--
                                                                                the diglycidyl ether
                                                                                of a arylalcohol
                                                                                disubstituted alkane-
                                                                                epichlorohydrin-
                                                                                aldehyde-2,2-[(1-
                                                                                alkylidene)bis[4,1-
                                                                                aryleneoxy(alkyl-2,1-
                                                                                alkanediyl)oxyalkylene
                                                                                ]]bis[oxirane]-
                                                                                alkanepolyamine
                                                                                polymer-1-[[2-[(2-
                                                                                aminoalkyl)amino]alkyl
                                                                                ]amino]-3-aryloxy-2-
                                                                                alcohol reaction
                                                                                products.
P-20-0127..................      08/29/2022        08/23/2022  N.......................  (S) 2h-pyran,
                                                                                tetrahydro-4-methyl-.
P-21-0196..................      08/17/2022        07/20/2022  N.......................  (S) 5h-1,2-oxathiole,
                                                                                2,2-dioxide.
P-21-0197..................      08/17/2022        07/20/2022  N.......................  (G) Imidazole-
                                                                                carboxylic acid,
                                                                                substituted.
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* The term `Approved' indicates that a submission has passed a quick initial screen ensuring all required
  information and documents have been provided with the submission.

    In Table III of this unit, EPA provides the following information
(to the extent such information is not subject to a CBI claim) on the
test information that has been received during this time period: The
EPA case number assigned to the test information; the date the test
information was received by EPA, the type of test information
submitted, and chemical substance identity.

                       Table III--Test Information Received From 08/01/2022 to 08/31/2022
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      Type of test
               Case No.                     Received date             information           Chemical substance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
P-15-0443............................  08/10/2022.............  90-Day Inhalation        (G) Rare earth doped
                                                                 Toxicity Testing (OECD   zirconium oxide.
                                                                 Test Guideline 413).
P-16-0543............................  08/03/2022.............  Industrial Hygiene       (G) Halogenophos phoric
                                                                 Exposure Report.         acid metal salt.
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    If you are interested in information that is not included in these
tables, you may contact EPA's technical information contact or general
information contact as described under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
to access additional non-CBI information that may be available.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: September 15, 2022.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Project Management and Operations Division, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2022-20472 Filed 9-21-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 221 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57319-57321]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24978]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0948]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Delaware River; Camden, NJ; Fireworks Display

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on a
portion of the Delaware River in Camden, NJ. This action is necessary
to protect the surrounding public and vessels on these navigable waters
adjacent to the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden, NJ,
during a fireworks display on November 14, 2018. This regulation
prohibits persons and vessels from entering, transiting, or remaining
within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port
Delaware Bay or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8:15 p.m. through 9:15 p.m. on
November 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0948 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Thomas Welker, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector
Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On September 14, 2018, Rexel, Inc. notified the Coast Guard that it
will be conducting a fireworks display from 8:35 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. on
November 14, 2018. The fireworks are to be launched from a barge on the
Delaware River adjacent the Battleship New Jersey

Museum and Memorial, Camden, NJ. In response, on October 22, 2018, the
Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled
Safety Zone; Delaware River; Camden, NJ; Fireworks Display; 83 FR
53199. There, we stated why we issued the NPRM and invited comments on
our proposed regulatory action related to this fireworks display.
During the comment period that ended November 6, 2018, we received one
comment.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest
because immediate action is needed to mitigate the potential safety
hazards associated with a fireworks display in this location.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Delaware Bay (COTP) has determined that
potential hazards associated with the fireworks display on November 14,
2018, will be a safety concern for anyone within a 600-foot radius of
the fireworks barge, which will be anchored in approximate position
39[deg]56'20'' N Latitude, 075[deg]08'08'' W Longitude. This rule is
needed to protect persons, vessels and the public near the fireworks
barge during the fireworks display.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received one comment on our NPRM published
October 22, 2018. The comment was generally supportive of the proposed
rulemaking. The comment did express concern with public notification of
the rule. The comment suggested the Coast Guard notify the public more
than once. The Coast Guard agrees that notification to the public of
the existence of this rule is a key component to ensuring safety. In
addition to publication of the NPRM and final rule in the Federal
Register, the Coast Guard will provide notification through Broadcast
Notice to Mariners and on-scene notice. There are no changes in the
regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a temporary safety zone from approximately
8:15 p.m. through 9:15 p.m. on November 14, 2018, for the navigable
waters in the vicinity of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and
Memorial, Camden, NJ, during a fireworks display from a barge. The
event is scheduled to take place at approximately 8:35 p.m. on November
14, 2018. The safety zone will extend 600 feet around the barge, which
will be anchored at approximate position 39[deg]56'20'' N Latitude,
075[deg]08'08'' W Longitude. Persons or vessels will not be permitted
to enter, transit through, or remain within the safety zone without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
    If authorization to enter, transit through, or remain within the
safety zone is granted by the COTP or a designated representative, all
persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the
instructions of the COTP or a designated representative. The Coast
Guard will provide public notice of the safety zone by Broadcast Notice
to Mariners and by on-scene actual notice.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone which will
impact a small designated area of the Delaware River for 1 hour during
the evening when vessel traffic is normally low. Moreover, the Coast
Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine
channel 16 about the zone, and the rule will allow vessels to seek
permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism

principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary determination
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a safety zone lasting 1 hour that will
prohibit entry within 600 feet of a fireworks barge. Normally such
actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01,
Rev. 01. A preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration supporting
this determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0948 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0948  Safety Zone; Delaware River; Camden, NJ; Fireworks
Display.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Delaware River within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge,
which will be anchored in approximate position 39[deg]56'20'' N
Latitude 075[deg]08'08'' W Longitude. All coordinates are based on
Datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard petty
officer, warrant or commissioned officer on board a Coast Guard vessel
or on board a federal, state, or local law enforcement vessel assisting
the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay in the enforcement of the safety
zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part--you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative; and all persons and vessels in the
safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to
them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
    (2) To request permission to enter the safety zone, contact the
COTP or the COTP's representative on marine band radio VHF-FM channel
16 (156.8 MHz) or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) No vessel may take on bunkers or conduct lightering operations
within the safety zone during the enforcement period.
    (4) This section applies to all vessels except those engaged in law
enforcement, aids to navigation servicing, and emergency response
operations.
    (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and enforcement of the safety zone by federal, state, and local
agencies.
    (e) Enforcement period. This zone will be enforced from 8:15 p.m.
through 9:15 p.m. on November 14, 2018.

    Dated: November 9, 2018.
S.E. Anderson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Delaware Bay.
[FR Doc. 2018-24978 Filed 11-14-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14189-14190]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05904]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0262]

Hours of Service of Drivers: National Star Route Mail Contractors
Association; Application for Exemption

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of final disposition; denial of application for
exemption.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that it has denied the National Star Route
Mail Contractors Association (NSRMCA) application to exempt its
contract carrier members from the ``14-hour rule'' of the Agency's
hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. NSRMCA requested that a driver of a
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) transporting U.S. mail be allowed to
follow an alternative HOS regimen consisting of no more than 10 hours
of driving following 8 consecutive hours off duty; the driver would
also be prohibited from driving after having been on duty for 15 non-
consecutive hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty. FMCSA
reviewed NSRMCA's application and the public comments received, and
denied the application because available information did not allow the
Agency to conclude that the proposed exemption would achieve a level of
safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that
would be obtained absent the exemption.

DATES: FMCSA denied the application for exemption by letter dated
January 12, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Clemente, FMCSA Driver and
Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle
Safety Standards, FMCSA; Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant
exemptions from certain parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in
the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the
public an opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the
application, including any safety analyses that have been conducted.
The Agency must also provide an opportunity for public comment on the
request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted,
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application
and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving
the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is
granted. The notice must also specify the effective period and explain
the terms and conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed
(49 CFR 381.300(b)).

NSRMCA Application for Exemption

    NSRMCA is a national trade association representing contractors
transporting mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in all 50
States as well as U.S. territories.
    On behalf of its members employing ``split-shift'' contract CMV
drivers, NSRMCA requested an exemption from the ``14-hour rule'' in 49
CFR 395.3(a)(2), which prohibits a property-carrying driver from
driving a CMV after 14 hours after coming on duty following 10
consecutive hours off duty. Under NSRMCA's proposal, a driver
transporting U.S. mail could drive a CMV no more than 10 (instead of
the normal 11) hours following 8 (instead of the normal 10) consecutive
hours off duty; and not drive after having been on duty 15 hours
following 8 consecutive hours off duty.

Public Comments

    On August 20, 2015, FMCSA published in the Federal Register notice
of the NSRMCA application and requested public comment (80 FR 50711).
The Agency received 562 comments, 542 of which opposed the exemption
request. The commenters objected to the extension of the duty day,
which they said would lead to more fatigued drivers and, potentially,
an increase in CMV crashes. Several commenters saw this request as a
cost-cutting measure which would enable NSRMCA members to reduce the
number of CMV drivers they employed while performing the same level of
mail-delivery service. Others noted that FMCSA had denied an identical
request for the same exemption filed by the USPS (74 FR 23467, May 19,
2009). USPS had failed to demonstrate that the exemption would maintain
a level of safety equal to, or greater than, the level of safety
established by the current HOS rules.
    Only 10 comments supported the exemption request, and two of them
were filed by the original petitioner, NSRMCA.

FMCSA Decision

    The Agency's decision is based upon the information provided by the
applicants, review of comments received in response to the Federal
Register notice, and the substantial body of HOS research the FMCSA
relied upon to implement the 14-hour rule (68 FR 22473, April 28,
2003). The Agency concluded that the NSRMCA application failed to
demonstrate how it would ensure that the operations of its members
under the exemption would achieve a level of safety that would be
obtained in the absence of the exemption. NSRMCA's exemption would
allow drivers to operate for more hours and obtain less restorative
rest. FMCSA has denied the same request on two previous occasions.
NSRMCA did not provide any data, studies or research supporting its
recommendations or sufficient specific information about these
operations. Therefore, the Agency cannot determine that NSRMCA's
proposed exemption would meet the statutory requirement to maintain the
current levels of safety. Accordingly, FMCSA denied NSRMCA's
application for exemption by letter dated January 12, 2016.

    Issued on: March 10, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-05904 Filed 3-15-16; 8:45 am]
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