# Chemical substances for which information is not required.
**AGENCY:**
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
**ACTION:**
Final rule.
**SUMMARY:**
In the *Federal Register* issue of January 27, 2015, EPA published a direct final rule that amended the list of chemical substances that are partially exempt from reporting additional information under the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule to add certain chemical substances. EPA received an adverse comment pertinent to all six of the chemical substances that are the subject of that rule. This document accordingly withdraws the direct final rule.
**DATES:**
This rule is effective March 30, 2015.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
*For technical information contact:* Loraine Passe, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-9064; 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**I. What rule is being withdrawn?**
In the January 27, 2015 *Federal Register* (80 FR 4482) (FRL-9921-56), EPA added certain chemical substances to the list of chemical substances that are partially exempt from reporting additional information under the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule. EPA later received an adverse comment that is pertinent to all six of the chemical substances that are the subject of that rule (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2014-0809). In accordance with the procedures described in the January 27, 2015 *Federal Register* document, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA anticipates that it will publish, in the near future, a notice proposing to add these six chemical substances to the list of chemical substances that are partially exempt from reporting additional information under the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule.
**II. How do I access the docket?**
To access the docket, please go to *http://www.regulations.gov* and follow the online instructions using the docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2014-0809. Additional information about the Docket Facility is also provided under *ADDRESSES* in the January 27, 2015 *Federal Register* document. If you have questions, consult the person listed under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT* .
**III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews**
The reviews discussed in the January 27, 2015 *Federal Register* document are not applicable to this final rule because it is simply a withdrawal.
**IV. Congressional Review Act (CRA)**
Pursuant to the CRA, 5 U.S.C. 801 *et seq.,* EPA will submit a report containing this rule amendment and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the action in the *Federal Register* . This action is not a “major rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
**List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 711**
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Administrative practice and procedure.
Dated: March 20, 2015.
James Jones,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:
**40 CFR Part 711**
**PART 711—TSCA CHEMICAL DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS**
1. The authority citation for part 711 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
15 U.S.C. 2607(a).
**40 CFR Part 711**
2. In § 711.6, in Table 2 of paragraph (b)(2)(iv), the following CASRN numbers are removed as set forth below.
§ 711.6
(b) * * *
(2) * * *
(iv) * * *
| CASRN | Chemical |
| --- | --- |
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| * * * * * * * | |
| 61788-61-2 | Fatty acids, tallow, Me esters. |
| | |
| * * * * * * * | |
| 67762-26-9 | Fatty acids, C14-18 and C16-18-unsatd., Me esters. |
| 67762-38-3 | Fatty acids, C16-18 and C-18-unsatd., Me esters. |
| 67784-80-9 | Soybean oil, Me esters. |
| | |
| * * * * * * * | |
| 129828-16-6 | Fatty acids, canola oil, Me esters |
| 515152-40-6. | Fatty acids, corn oil, Me esters. |
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| * * * * * * * | |