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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 1997 / Proposed Rules6161the finding that activities not describedin the TSCA section 5(e) consent ordermay result in significant changes inhuman exposure.CFR Number: 40 CFR 721.3020.PMN Number P–89–694Chemical name: (generic) Alkenoic acid,trisubstituted-phenylalkyldisubstituted-phenylester.CAS number: Not available.Basis for revocation of SNUR: Based ondata for triethylene glycol diacrylatewhich was not carcinogenic in a longterm dermal bioassay in mice, and a 28-day study for this substance whichdemonstrated no dermal absorption ortoxic effects by the dermal route, EPAno longer supports the carcinogenicityconcern for this substance. Based onthat assessment EPA determined that itcould no longer support anunreasonable risk finding under section5(e) of TSCA and is revoking theconsent order. EPA can no longer makethe finding that activities not describedin the TSCA section 5(e) consent ordermay result in significant changes inhuman exposure.CFR Number: 40 CFR 721.3040.II. Background and Rationale forRevocation of the RuleDuring review of the PMNs submittedfor the chemical substances that are thesubject of this revocation, EPAconcluded that regulation waswarranted based on the fact thatactivities not described in the section5(e) consent order may result insignificant changes in human exposure.Based on these findings, SNURs werepromulgated.EPA will revoke the section 5(e)consent order that is the basis for theseSNURs and has determined that it canno longer support a finding thatactivities not described in the section5(e) consent order may result insignificant changes in human exposure.The proposed revocation of SNURprovisions for these substancesdesignated herein is consistent with thisfinding.In light of the above, EPA is proposingto revoke the SNUR provisions for thesechemical substances. When thisrevocation becomes final, EPA will nolonger require notice of any company’sintent to manufacture, import, orprocess these substances. In addition,export notification under section 12(b)of TSCA will no longer be required.III. Comments Containing ConfidentialBusiness InformationAny person who submits commentsclaimed as CBI must mark thecomments as ‘‘confidential,’’ ‘‘tradesecret,’’ or other appropriatedesignation. Comments not claimed asconfidential at the time of submissionwill be placed in the public file. Anycomments marked as confidential mustprepare and submit a public version ofthe comments that EPA can place in thepublic file.IV. Rulemaking RecordA record has been established for thisrulemaking under docket numberOPPTS 50581B (including commentsand data submitted electronically asdescribed below). A public version ofthis record, including printed, paperversions of electronic comments, whichdoes not include any informationclaimed as CBI is available forinspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m.,Monday through Friday, except legalholidays. The public record is located inthe TSCA Nonconfidential InformationCenter Rm. NE–B607, 401 M St., SW.,Washington, DC 20460.Electronic comments can be sentdirectly to EPA at: opptncic@epamail.epa.gov.Electroniccomments must be submitted as anASCII file avoiding the use of specialcharacters and any form of encryption.The official record for thisrulemaking, as well as the publicversion, as described above will be keptin paper form. Accordingly, EPA willtransfer all comments receivedelectronically into printed, paper formas they are received and will place thepaper copies in the official rulemakingrecord which will also include allcomments submitted directly in writing.The official rulemaking record is thepaper record maintained at the addressin ‘‘ADDRESSES’’ at the beginning ofthis document.V. Regulatory AssessmentRequirementsEPA is revoking the requirements ofthis rule. Any costs or burdensassociated with this rule will also beeliminated when the rule is revoked.Therefore, EPA finds that no costs orburdens must be assessed underExecutive Order 12866, the RegulatoryFlexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), or thePaperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.3501 et seq.).List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721Environmental protection, Chemicals,Hazardous materials, Recordkeepingand reporting requirements.Dated: February 3, 1997.Charles M. Auer,Director, Chemical Control Division, Officeof Pollution Prevention and Toxics.Therefore, it is proposed that 40 CFRpart 721 be amended as follows:PART 721—[AMENDED]1. The authority citation for part 721would continue to read as follows:Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and2625(c).§ 721.3020 [Removed]2. By removing § 721.3020.§ 721.3040 [Removed]3. By removing § 721.3040.[FR Doc. 97–3382 Filed 2–10–97; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 6560–50–FDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Highway Administration49 CFR Part 395FHWA Docket No. MC–96–28RIN 2125–AD93Public Meetings for Drivers and OtherInterested PersonsAGENCY: Federal HighwayAdministration (FHWA), DOT.ACTION: Notice of meetings.SUMMARY: The FHWA is announcingseven public meeting listening sessionsfor commercial motor vehicle driversand other interested persons to speakwith FHWA officials about theirproblems with the FHWA’s hours-ofserviceregulations. This action isnecessary to inform the public about thedates, times, and locations of thelistening sessions. The FHWA hopes tohear from the public, specificallydrivers of trucks and buses, about howthe hours-of-service regulations affecttheir professional, personal, and familylife. All oral comments will betranscribed and placed in therulemaking docket for the FHWA’sconsideration.DATES: Session 1—Monday, March 10,1997, Kansas City, Missouri.Session 2—Wednesday, March 12,1997, Billings, Montana.Session 3—Friday, March 14, 1997,Ontario, California.Session 4—Friday, March 14 throughSaturday, March 15, 1997, Ontario,California.Session 5—Tuesday, March 18, 1997,Doswell, Virginia.