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MSTAR NEWS Volume 4, Number 3 Intidc Newt Features 3 Spotlight 4 People to Watch 5 News Briefs 6 People 8 New to CHEMSTAR 8 Recent Releases 9 Upcoming Events 10 September 1992 IJ CAUTION: Prop 65 Ahead Neat Proposition 65 Will Appear on Ohio Ballot CHEMSTAR PANELS With Listed Chemicals Biocides Benzene BHT Brominated Flame Retardants Butadiene Carbon Disulfide CrystaSne Silica Ethylene Dichloride Hydrazine Metal Catalysts Nftrosom/nes Phthaiate Esters Polychlorinated Biphenyls Propylene Oxide Vinyl Chloride : h s u1: i sJ f a ; y a f a s a s 5 o c i a : i \ Anyone still struggling to comply The Chemical List with the requirements of Proposition 65 The proposed initiative adopts a list in California should examine a similar, of 458 chemicals which it characterizes but more stringent, proposal now ap as carcinogenic or reproductive toxins pearing in Ohio. The Ralph Nader-spon based on their appearance on the Cali sored "right to know" initiative, set to fornia Proposition 65 list. Many of the appear on the November ballot in Ohio, listed chemicals are found in everyday will create bureaucratic hardships for items such as soap, plywood, aspirin, industry and consumers. peanut butter, birth control pills, paint, In 1986, California passed Proposi tion 65, a voter proposal entitled, 'The Safe Drinking Waterand Toxics Enforce mentAct." Proposition 65 prohibits toxic discharges into drinking water and re quires a warning before exposing any individual to these chemicals. The label ing and warning laws in the California sta tute are precursors to the more exten The Ohio initiative is a "ent and paste" version of several C.aiiforma laws and is more stringent in many areas than California Proposi tion 65. cosmetics, bleach, printing ink, glue, pool chlorine, suntan lotion, car ex haust, and household cleaning prod ucts. The chemi sive chemical "right to know" initiative cal list may ex proposed in Ohio. In fact, the Ohio ini pand to more than 800 items once chemi tiative is a "cut and paste" version of cals listed by FDA, EPA, 1ARC and NIOSH severalCalifornia laws and is more strin are included. gent in many areas than California Proposition 65. A legal challenge to the Ohio initiative was rejected by the Ohio The Requirements Supreme Court on May 13, guarantee The Ohio initiative would mandate: ing that the proposed initiative will ap pear on the Ohio ballot this year. Based O warning labels on consumer on the premise that government has not products sold in Ohio that con provided adequate public information tain one of the listed chemicals concerning chemical exposure, the regardless of form or amount; initiative's proponents are attempting to place heavy labeling and notification semi-annual mailed warnings burdens on businesses and consumers. "'l il U SI fl 1 t ; 1 A H A S H I * G I 3 A a 13 0 1! to each person who lives or ' J 2 8 S ; 1 i 0 3 m HI 3 3 ' i ' SL 066984 works within two miles of any The CHEMSTAR React! n each company voluntarily pledge a sum * facility which emits or causes Several panels have discussed the of money to assist industry efforts in exposure to any of the listed implications of the Ohio initiative. Mr. responding to unreasonable state ballot chemicals; Jim Mclntire, Vice President-State Af initiatives. At its June meeting, the C\y^k fairs of CMA has addressed the Bio Board of Directors approved activatiS^ that the Ohio EPA require an cides, Crystalline Silica and Phalate Es of these pledges to provide support to the extensive inventory and expo ters Panels about CMA participation in campaign to defeat the initiative. Activa sure assessment by any facility the campaign to defeat the Ohio initia tion of the contingency fund is targeted to whenever an individual alleges tive. Many panels are concerned that raise about $725,000 for the Ohio cam that a required warning has not the initiative requirements are unwork paign. Other industries and trade asso been provided; and, able. For example, voluminous mail ciations also are participating in the ef ings to Ohio citizens would produce fort. In addition to the petrochemical O a tax of $.01 per pound onSARA tons of paper and provide warnings industry, the labor-industry coalition in Title III emissions to fund ad without education. The cost of compli cludes: the Ohio AFL-CIO; the Ohio agri ministration of the initiative by ance with the Ohio initiative could add cultural community; small businesses; Ohio EPA. to the difficult economic conditions in food manufacturing and retailing; and, Ohio by forcing many companies to general manufacturing and business in State and local governments are not leave the state. The general consensus terests. required to comply with the initiative. is that the Ohio initiative, if enacted, Because enactment of the Ohio pro Also exempt are products containing would set a precedent for labeling and posal is likely to encourage similar pro naturally occurring chemicals as long as the chemicals are not a result of human activity. warning regulations in other states. The CMA Action Following the 1986 enactment of posals in other states, the Ohio result is important to the entire industry. If your company has an interest in the campaign and would like more information, please California's Proposition 65, the CMA contact fames D. Mclntire, CMA's Vi^L Board of Directors recommended that President-State Affairs at 202/887-1^^} ... v lumin us mailings to Ohio citizens would produce tons of paper and provide warnings without educatl n. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SL 066985 September 1992 TSCA Op n Season InFederal Registernotice57FR 31714 (July 17,1992), EPA proposed an "Open Season" foralternative approaches to test ing under TSCA Section 4. The Open Season is an industry opportunity to ini tiate negotiations for TSCA Section 4 test ing consent agreements. The Agency re quired industry representatives to sub mit a request for consideration as a con sent agreement candidate for pending TSCA Section 4 chemicals by September 15. The Agency staff will meet to discuss the proposals on September 30. EPA will negotiate a testing program and develop a testing consent agreement for chemicals selected as potential candi dates. In meetings open to the public, EPA willconductseparate negotiationson each individual chemical substance or related group of chemical substances. If agree ment cannot be reached within a specified timeframe, negotiations will be terminated and testingwillbe requiredundera testrule. CHEMSTAR panels responding to the TSCA Open Season are: Aryl Phos phates, Brominated Flame Retardants, Carbon Disulfide, Oxo Process, Phenol, Terephthalates, Phthalate Esters, and Cyclohexane. In addition, a Work Group repre senting the ten chemicals cited in the Neurotoxicity Endpoint Rule intends to submit an alter native testing proposal in response to the Open Season. For more informa tion on the TSCA Open Season, please consultyour CHEMSTAR PanelMan ager or call 202/887-1191. EPA RQ Requests Excessive On July29,1992, representatives from several associations sent a letter to Mr. William Reilly, Administrator of the EPA (see box below). The associations asked for assistance in issuing a rulemaking un der the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensationand Liability Act to adjust the reportable quantities for sub stances currently subject to a default one pound RQ. Copies of the letter to Mr. Reilly also were sent to the Office of Man agement and Budget and the President's Council on Competitiveness. Hu- one pooncf d< fault vui,u. results in ,j ) w i.u ,}11 r' i -v.' , `i \ i'ovcrnnjrn', aurf f rnonrt' ; for Forty substances and five compound categories added to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act by the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments became hazardous sub stances under CERCLA Section 102. Un der the Agency'sinterpretationof thelaw, new substances and compound catego ries, for which EPA had not previously established RQs, are subject to the default one pound RQ established by Section 102(b). The one pound default value re sults in unwarranted waste of govern mentand private sectorresources. In their letter, the associations point out that re ports of trivial releases posing no real risk to anyone undermine the CERCLA pur pose --to provide for timely responses to environmental emergencies. The letter was prompted by reports that, although EPA staff members have completed the initial work necessary to determineappropriateRQs for the CAAA listed chemicals, EPA does not plan to promulgate these RQ revisions for two to three years. However, the adjustment of the RQs for the forty-five substances and compound categories is required by the President's directive to federal agencies to reduce the burden of government regula tions. EPA recognized this fact when it reported RQ adjustments as one of its activities under review for action in its May 1992, "Report to the President on the 90-Day Review ofRegulations." Theasso ciations believe that delaying the rulemaking for an additional three years would be counteractive to the President's directive. IftheRQsituation is affectingyour company and you would like more in formation, contact Kathleen Roberts, CHEMSTAR Panel Manager, at 202/ 887-1146. Associations for RQ Adjustment American Fiber Manufacturers Association Chemical Manufacturers Association Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, Inc National Paint and Coatings Association Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc September 1992 SL 066986 Vinyl Chiciride This is the latest article in a series which highlights the activities of the various CHEMSTAR Panels and Councils. The Vinyl Chloride Panel formed under CMA in 1974 to develop and assess health and safety data on vinyl chloride monomer. After funding several animal studies, the Panel shifted its focus to worker epidemiologic studies. The Panel com pleted its research goals and terminated activity in 1990. Vinyl chloride manufac turers reactivated the Panel in 1991 to promote greater safety in the transporta tion of the chemical. Current Panel membercompanies in clude: The BF Goodrich Chemical Group; Borden Chemicals and Plastics; Dow Chemical Company; Formosa Plastics; Georgia Gulf Corporation; Occidental Chemical Corporation; PPG Industries Inc.; and, Vista Chemical Company. The Panel Chair is Mr. John Cobum of Occi dental. Mr. Mike Kerlegon of Vista is the Vice Chair. Vinyl chloride at room temperatureis a highly-flammable, colorless gas with a mild, sweet odor. Common synonyms of vinyl chloride include chloroethene, chloroethylene^ndethylene monochloride. The major use of vinyl chloride is in the production of polyvinyl chloride plastics. Major transportation routes forvinylchlo ride are rail, marine and pipeline. Cur rently, the Panel is focusing on rail safety. VCNet Forms The Panel formed the Vinyl Chloride Transportation Network (VCNet), as a first step in establishing a mutual aid net workamong Panel member companies to respond to vinyl chloride distribution in cidents. VCNet members confidentially provided CMA with vinyl chloride rail shipment routes and volume of material transported. With this information, the Panel developed a composite vinyl chlo ride transportation map. The companies also provided additional information on their "advisory" and "hands-on" response capabilities to be identified on the map. Contracts with "For-Hire" contractors to respond to an incident when a company shipper cannot respond promptly are be ing completed. Shippers of vinylchloride willbe able to activate the network through CHEMTREC, CMA's hazardous materi als hotline. Through public outreach, VCNet will coordinate its activities with railroad and community response teams. VCNet is the first mutual-aid network to be formed underCHEMSTAR to respond to distribution incidents. Once VCNet was formed, the Panel extended its membership to shippers of empty vinyl chloride railcars, be cause they share the same DOT regulatory responsi bilities as shippers of loaded vinyl chlo ride railcars. Several shippers have joined the network as associate members. VCNet Safety Awareness The Panel has developed a vinyl chlo ridesafety awareness training manualand has held several workshops on vinyl chlo ride safety. The workshops were directed at emerengy response personnel from fire departments, rescue squads, "for-hire" contractors, manufacturing plants, railroadsand communities. VCNetdesigned the workshops to provide attendees with a better understanding of the principles and techniques involved in responding to a hazardous materials accident Work shop presenters provided instruction on the safe approach to and assessment of a vinyl chloride incident and proper han dling techniques to follow during SL 066987 --tSeptember 1992 emerengy response. Workshopattendees also participated in a simulated vinylchlo ride incident Completion of this course does not qualify the attendee as an emer gency responder as per OSHA 1910.120, but prepares the attendee to betterunder stand the reponse techniques and equip ment. The Panel will continue holding training workshops at various locations throughout the U.S. to maximize emer gency response personnel training for vi nyl chloride. Panel members, on a periodic basis, shared non-proprietarysafe-handling and distribution incident information on vinyl chloride to promotesafety and to improve envirionmental quality during manufac turing and distribution. As a result of Panel participation in activities such as information exchange, member compa nies may be able to meet several Respon sible Care Codes Management Practices the Product Stewardship Code, the Com munity Awamess and Emergency Re sponse Code, and the Distribution Code. Panel Advocacy The Panel has petitioned the Depart ment of Transportation to reconsider the shipping label name for vinyl chloride containers. The DOT Hazardous Materi als Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR Parts 171180), recently converted to United Na tions Standards, have changed the proper shipping name of vinyl chloride to "vinyl chloride inhibited." This change has con cerned vinyl chloride producers because an inhibitor is not added to the monomer for domestic shipments or for some inter national shipments. The Panel will con tinue discussion with DOT staff on the shipping label issue. Panel Future With the initiation of VCNet com plete, the Vinyl Chloride Panel will con tinue to pursue the safe handling and distribution ofvinyl chloride. The Panel is committed to support the mutual aid net work and to educate personnel on vinyl chloride emergency response through safety awareness workshops. For more information on VCNet, contact Dr. Hasmukh Shah, Vinyl Chloride Panel Manager, at 202/887-1192. Stellar Success... for Marian Stanley, CHEMSTARSeniorPanel Manager, who is enjoying the fruits of her labor. Marian had her first publication appear in the VoL 12 1992 edition of Nutrition Research. The article is entitled "Ethanol In take in the Chicken and its Effecton Body Temperature Hypothalamic Serotonin." Marian conducted the research for the artid$whiiepursu ing her Ph.D. in nutri&ttatRutgers University. CHEMSTARcongratulates Marian and wishes her much success on future endeavors. Super MC... Or. Alan Brown of ECC International, Chair of the Crystal line Silica Panel Analytical Task Group, lead the recentPanel sympo sium entitled, "Issues and Contro versy: The Measurement of Crystal line Silica." Alan chaired the Task Group through the symposium preparation including the develop ment of four scientific reviews and the collection of nineteen research papers on crystalline silica analyti cal methods. Kudos to Alan and the TaskGroupona successfuloutcome! Congratulations... toRobert Glen, Chair of the Crystalline Silica Panel Health Effects Task Group., who re cently was elected President of the National Industrial Sand Associa tion. Along with his new responsi bilities,Robertwill continuehisTask Group Chair activities. Good luck. Bob! And last but NOT Least. .. Gay FrederickofRohm and Haas Company, a member of the Spe cialty Acrylates and Methacrylates SITG, coauthored an article pub lished in the VoL 114 1992 issue of ToxicologyandApplied Pharmacology. The article entitled, "A Physiologi cally Based Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Model to De scribe the Oral Dosing of Rats with Ethyl Acrylate and its Implications forRisk Assessment", waspresented at the 28th Society of Toxicology meeting. Cheers, Clay!! September 1992 SL 066988 NEWS BRIEFS TQCH non Work Group (Washington, DC, June 3) TheTotal Quality Coun cil, during a special cer emony, recognized the ef forts of its Supplier Assess ment Instrument Work Group. Frands Jackson of Eastman, Supplier Assess ment Task GroupChair, presented each Work Group member with a token of the Council's appreciation. The nine-member Work Group produced the "Criteria for Continuous Improve ment", a supplier assessment tool de signed to streamline the chemical industry's quality system assessment process. The Work Group, chaired by George Puckett, a retiree from DuPont, included Gary Childers of Union Car bide, Diane Grandberry of ICI Ameri cas, John Emrich of DuPont, Marshall Herron and David Raden of Eastman, John HrencednofDow, Harry Schmidt of Ocddental, and Ralph Taylor of Procter & Gamble. For more informa tion on the Criteria, contact Trish Mes senger at 202/887-1169. Butadien Research Review (Research Triangle Park, NC, June 10) The second annual Butadiene Panel research review meeting was held at Research Triangle Park. The meeting brought together the four research groups sponsored by the Panel. The objective of the research program is to develop data to aid in determining the potential risk to humans of butadiene exposure (see box below). The spon sored researchers are: Dr. James Bond of CIIT, Dr. Roger Henderson of TRI, Dr. Richard Irons of UCO and Drs. James SwenbergandTomSkopecofUNC. At the meeting, the researchers presented the results of their first year efforts and developed cooperative programs for subsequent years. For more informa tion, contact Dr.Elizabeth Moran at202/ 887-1182. Cumene Panel Is Successful (Washington, DC, June 17) At a recent Risk Management meet ing, EPA dedded to drop cumene from further review. The Agency raised con cerns about TSCA Section 4 data submit ted by the Cumene Panel. In 1991, the Panel conducted a follow-up subchronic studyand an auditorybrainstem response study to address EPA concerns. After review of the new data, the Agency conduded that cumene is not a developmen tal toxicant and is not cataractogenk in rats. Formore information, contactBar bara Francis at 202/887-1314. Elizabeth Moran at 202/887-1182. Phthalate EsterslCEFIC`92 (Washington, DC, June 22-25) The forth annual Phthalate Esters Panel and European Council for Plastics and Intermediates meeting was held at the Four Seasons Hotel. The event was deemed, by all attendees, to be a smash ing success. Areas of presentation and discussion induded regulatory and ad vocacy initiativesand environmental and health issues. The next meeting is sched uled to be held in Europe on June 2-4, 1993. In the meantime, both groups are looking forward to a productive year. For more information, contact Marian Stanley at 202/887-1207. Petroleum Additives Responds to EPA NPRM (Washington, DC, June 30) The Petroleum Additives Health, Environmental and Regulatory TasM Groupfiledcommentson theEPA NPRMi for Fuels and Fuel Additives Registra tion (seeComments, this newsletter). The commentsexpressed Panel concerns that regulatory options identified in the NPRM could stifle product innovation and registration of new additives that ......... TOXICOLOGY n..... 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There were however a num ber of concerns regarding details of the proposal which were addressed in the comments. For more information, con tact Dr. Carol Stack at 202/887-11%. Glycol Ethers Files CERCLA RQ Petition (Washington, DC, July 8) The Glycol Ethers Panel petitioned EPA for adjustment of the CERCLA re portable quantities for certain chemicals in the glycol ethers category. The Panel collected extensivedata forallglycolethers manufactured in the U.S. by its members. Using the EPS methodology for calculat ing an RQ, the petition justifies raising the RQs to 5,000 pounds. The current RQ of one pound for glycol ethers was established as the result of inclusion of the glycol ethers category on the Clean AirAct hazardous airpollut ant list. A one pound RQ places an exces sive and unnecessary burden on produc ers and users who are subject to CERCLA reporting for spills and other releases of these materials. For more information, contact Dr. Carol Stack at 202/887-1196. MDA Final Rule (Washington, DC, July 20) The final rule on the Occupational Exposure Level for Methylenedianiline was signed at the Department of Labor. The rule is the first chemical specific stan dard developed by OSHA using a medi tated rulemaking process. The provisions of the proposed rule were developed by anadvisory panelconsisting of 3 industry, 3 laborunitrepresentatives and reps from OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, DOE and Cali OSHA. This advisory committee held several meetings to discuss technical is sues and develop provisions of the stan dard. The committee report was pub lished in 1986 and formed the basis of OSHA's 1987 proposed rule. The final rule retains most of the provisions drafted during the mediated rulemaking process. For more information, contact Dr. Eliza beth Moran at 202/887-1182. Panels Submit HWIR Comments (Washington, DC, July 24) The Acetone, Ketones, Oxo Process, Carbon Disulfide,Cumene, Diisocyanates, Metal Catalysts and Phthalate Esters Pan els submitted comments to the Agency in response to the proposed Hazardous Waste Identification Rule. The panels supported CMA's stated preference for theCBEC approach; opposed an arbitrary ceiling of 1000 ppm on exemption criteria for soil; and, suggested that EPA establish procedures for revising exemption crite riaand regulatinglevelsforcovered chemi cals. For more information, contact Bar bara Francis at 202/887-1314. ARC Workshop (Washington, DC, August 4) The Atmospheric Research Council conducted a workshop to provide an up date on the status of global climate change policy issues and current scientific knowl edge, and to demonstrate the results of its first major research effort Dr. Daniel Albritton of the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministrationgave a com prehensive scientific review. Melvin Keener of BP Americas addressed politi cal and regulatory issues and Robert Reinstein of the U.S. Department of State focussed on international activities. At mospheric and Environmental Research, Inc, funded by ARC, provided a tutorial on key concepts related to global dimate change. The tutorial was supplemented by a hands-on review of a workbook that gives step-by-step instructions for deter mining atmospheric lifetime and infrared absorptioncharacteristicsofchemical sub stances. In addition, AER demonstrated a powerful computer-based tool to screen substances for global warming potential. For more information or a copy of the workbook,pleasecontact Elizabeth Festa Watson at 202/887-1194. Crystalline Silica Symposium (Boston, MA, August 20-21) TheCrystalline Silica Panel sponsored a two-day symposium investigating dif ferent analytical methods for crystalline silica. Nineteen papers and four methods reviews were presented at the sympo sium which drew over a hundred partici pants. Presenters summarized recent re search and discussed conclusions with Symposium attendees. Co-sponsors of the Symposium induded: American In dustrial Hygiene Association; Analytica Chemica Acta; U.S. Bureau of Mines; Ce ramic Industry Magazine; Clay Minerals Sodety; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and Sorptive Minerals Institute. The Symposium proceedings will be published in Analytica Chemica Acta next year. Draft copies of the pro ceedings areavailablefromCMAfor$200. For more information or a copy of tiie draftproceedings,contactElizabethFesta Watson at 202/887-1194. September 1992 SL 066990 Howe Heads West Susan Howe, Senior Panel Manager, is leaving CMA in September and mov ing to Ohio to prepare for her upcoming wedding. Howe joined the CHEMSTAR divi sion staff in 1989. She man aged the Carbon Disulfide, Cobalt, Metal Catalysts, Nitrosamines, Phenol, Rubber Additives, Oleylamine, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Alkano-lamines, Hydroquinone. Vinyl Chloride and Titanium Dioxide Panels. Before coming to CMA, Howe was a Product Safety Representative for the Miles Inc. Preyiously, she was a Regula tory Specialist with Ruetgers-Nease Chemical Company. We appreciate all the wonderful- contributions Susan has made to CHEMSTAR. Susan, we wish you the best of luck in Ohio! Quality Takes a Turn Ralph Taylor of Procter & Gamble was named Total Quality Council Chair onJune3. Taylorreplaces Dick Dabney of ICI Americas. Taylor served as ViceChair of the Council for the past eighteen months. Fred Thompson of Monsanto will assume the post of Vice Chair. Thanks, Dick, and congratulations, Ralph and Fred! Nicholson Takes th R ins At a meeting on June 3, Jim Nicholson of PVS Chemicals was named Chair of the Chemical Distributors Council. For the past year, Jim has served as Vice Chair under Tom King of Ashland. The Council Vice Chair for this year will be named at a later date. Thanks Tom! Good luck Jim! CHEMSTAR Arrival Mr. Fernando "Nandy" Leiva joined CMAand theCHEMSTARDivisioninMay. He is responsible for the Hydrogen Fluo ride, Oleylamine, and Alkylphenol and Ethoxylates Panels. Prior to joining CMA, Leiva was Safety Directorwith the City ofCharlotte, NC, and Mecklenburg County governments. Previ ously, he was an Area Loss Control Engi neer for Burlington Industries. Leiva re ceived a MA degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotteand a BSdegree in Biology and Chemistry from Guilford College. Welcome aboard, "Nandy". Cumene Changes Chain Ken Danner of Shell Chemical Com pany was elected ChairoftheCumemPaneL The Panel has benefited by Danner's lead ership as Chair of the Toxicology Researdjf^ Task Group during the TSCA Section 4 rule program. Darmer replaces Gene Hamilton of Georgia Gulf who has been promoted. Gene, thank you and congrats! Ken, glad to keep you! Lehrer Leads LARC Dr. Harris Lehrer of Spectrum Chemi cal was elected Chair of the Laboratory and Research Chemicals Council. Lehrer re places Dr. Javid Bashir of Fisher Scientific Bashir was instrumental in founding the Council and leading it through the first year. We look forward to Dr. Lehreris lead ership and Dr. Bashir's continued involve ment as a Council member. New Monsanto Rep Dr. James Barnett will no longer serve as the Monsanto Company representative on the PhthalateEsters and Aryl Phosphate Panels. Barnett will return to the corporate toxicology department within Monsanto. Ronald Hogue, of Monsanto, will replace Barnetton the Panels. Jim, thank you foij^^ yourwonderfulcontributions! Ronald, w^^ come to the teams! Pi < H % X u w H Glycol Ethers Process Safety Information Task Group The Glycol Ethers Panel re cently formed theProcessSafety Information Task Group. The purpose of the Task Group is to helpimproveindustry safetyby sharing information concerning historical safety incidents and discussing issues important to the manufacture, shipping, and handling ofglycolethers. The TaskGroup also plans to help educate the public on hazardsassociatedwith glycolethers. Task Groupmembersinclude: TheDowChemi cal Company; Eastman Chemical Com pany; Occidental Chemical Corporation; Olin Corporation; Shell Chemical Com pany; and. Union Carbide Corporation. The Task Group Chair is Mr. Donald Best of Union Carbide Corporation. For more information, contactKathleen Rob erts, CHEMSTAR PanelManager, at202/ 887-1146, z SL 066991 September Federal Register Notices "Fluoroalknes: Proposed Withdrawal of TestRequirement," (57FR24568,June 10, 1992). "Proposed Rule to Amend the PELs for the Maritime, Construction and Agri culture Industry Sectors," (57 FR 26002, June 12,1992). "Opportunity to Initiate Negotiations for TSCA Section 4 Testing Consent Agreements," (57FR31714,Julyl7,1992). "Final Rule: Occupational Exposure to 4,4 Methylenedianiline," (57 FR 154, August 10,1992). Final Reports "Multi-Generation Rat Reproduction Study with Isopropanol," (Isopropanol Panel, ]une 4,1992). "Statisitical Evaluation of the Effects of Cumene on Cataract Formation in Rats," (Cumene Panel, June 23,1992). Retrospective Study on Cataract Forma tion in Fischer 344 Rats," (Cumene Panel, June 23,1992). "Identification ofUnknownUrinaryMetabolite of Cumene," (Cumene Panel, June 23,1992). "Oncogenidty Study with Vinyl Fluo ride Long-TennInhalation Study inRais and Mice," (fluoroalkines Panel - Dupont, July 22,1992). "The Measurement of the 1-Octanol/ Water Partition Coefficient (Log P) for Thirteen Acrylates," (Speciality Acrylates and Methacrylates Panel, August 10,1992). "CellProliferation Studies ofTriethylene Glycol Diacrylate and Triethylene Gly col Dimethaaylate," (Speciality Acrylates and Methacrylates Panel, August 21,1992). Comments Comments to EPA on the Notice of Pro posed Rulemaking on Fuels and Fuel Additives Registration (filed by the Petro leum Additives Panel, June 30,1992). Comments to EPA on the Proposed Test Rule and Reporting Requirments for Aryl Phosphate Base Stocks (filed by the Aryl Phosphate Panel, July 16,1992). Comments to OECD on the Final Report Entitled, "Brominated Diphenyloxides as Flame Retardants" (filed by the Bromi nated Flame Retardant Industry Panel, July 17,1992). Comments to EPA on the Proposed Hazardous Wast Identification Rule (filed by the Acetone Panel, July 24,1992). Comments to EPA on the Pro- / tificatian Rule (filed by Me Car bon DistdfidePond,July24,1992). Comments to EPA on the Pro posed Hazardous Waste Iden tification Rule (filed by the Cumene Panel, July 24,1992) Comments to EPA on the Pro posed Hazardous Waste Iden tification Rule (filed by the Diisocyanates Panel,July24,1992). Comments to EPA on the Pro posed Hazardous Waste Iden tification Rule (filed by the Ke tones Panel, July 24,1992). z u r> M Comments to EPA on the Pro posed HazardousWasteIdentification Rule (filed by the Metal Catalysts Produc ers Panel, July 24,1992). Comments to EPA on the Proposed Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (filed by the Oxo Process Panel, July 24, 1992). Comments to EPA on the Proposed Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (filed by the Phthakte Esters Panel, July 24, 1992). Comments to ACGIH on the Notice of Intentto Change Elemental C baitand Inorganic Cobalt Compounds (filed by the Cobalt Panel, July 30,1992). CHEMSTAR NEWS is published quarterly as a service ofChemical Manufacturers Association, Chemical Self-Funded Technical Advocacy and Research Division. No special permission is required to quote or reproduce from this pMcadon, Credit is appreciated when reproducing ankles. Correspondence may be sentto CHEMSTAR NEWS, 2501M Street N.W, WtaMngton DC20037; Telephone 202/887-1337; Fax 202/887-1237. Ktm Road and LesMa Coughlin, Editors; Laura Leris, Layout September 1992 SL 066992 "U'CSr* 4*r; j UPCOMING EVENTS Living with TSCA CMA and the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manu facturers Association are sponsoring a workshop en titled "Living with TSCA: Compliance and Trends", on October 27-29,1992 at the Hyatt Regency-Capital Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C. Workshop attendees will leam more about TSCA compliance and look at anticipated program changes. Registration fees are $165 (1 day), $385 (2 days) or $425 (3 days) and may be paid upon registration or at the door. To register or to obtain more information, contact Amanda Frederick of SOCMA at 202/659-0060. ExpioraVision Awards Program The National Science Teachers Asso ciation and Toshiba Corporation recently announced the ExpioraVisionAwardsPro gram. The goal of Exploravision is to in volve our nation's youngsters in the excite mentofscience and technology. Prizeswill be awarded on regional and nationallevels as well as on an individual school basis. NSTA officials and educators hope that this programwill serve as a model forother corporatesponsored scienceeducationpro grams. Formore information contactAmy Quality Activities Kosko of NSTA at 202/328-5800 ext. 45. Did you know that October is National Quality Month? Or that Congress has designated October 11 -17 as National Standards Week? In celebration of these events, members of the U.S. standardization community have sponsored a paper competition. The 1992 theme was "Standards Pro mote Competitiveness." The winner of this year's $2,500 cash prize will be announced at a reception on October 14. Watch this space for information on the 1993 competition!!! Formore information, contact Trish Messenger at202/887- 1169. SL 066993 September 1992