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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Docket No. 94F-0040]

 

National Food Processors Association; Filing of Food Additive 
Petition

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the 
National Food Processors Association has filed a petition proposing 
that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe 
use of chlorine dioxide to disinfect waters in contact with fresh 
fruits and vegetables intended for human consumption.

DATES: Written comments on the petitioner's environmental assessment by 
April 25, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch 
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm. 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr., 
Rockville, MD 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Martin, Center for Food 
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-217), Food and Drug Administration, 
200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204-0001, 202-254-9519.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food 
additive petition (FAP 4A4415) has been filed by the National Food 
Processors Association, 1401 New York Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20005. 
The petition proposes that the food additive regulations be amended to 
provide for the safe use of chlorine dioxide to disinfect waters in 
contact with fresh fruits and vegetables intended for human 
consumption.
    The potential environmental impact of this action is being 
reviewed. To encourage public participation consistent with regulations 
promulgated under the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR 
1501.4(b)), the agency is placing the environmental assessment 
submitted with the petition that is the subject of this notice on 
public display at the Dockets Management Branch (address above) for 
public review and comment. Interested persons may, on or before April 
25, 1994, submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch 
(address above). Two copies of any comments are to be submitted, except 
that individuals may submit one copy. Comments are to be identified 
with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this 
document. Received comments may be seen in the office above between 9 
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. FDA will also place on public 
display any amendments to, or comments on, the petitioner's 
environmental assessment without further announcement in the Federal 
Register. If, based on its review, the agency finds that an 
environmental impact statement is not required and this petition 
results in a regulation, the notice of availability of the agency's 
finding of no significant impact and the evidence supporting that 
finding will be published with the regulation in the Federal Register 
in accordance with 21 CFR 25.40(c).

    Dated: March 16, 1994.
 L. Robert Lake,
 Acting Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. 94-6856 Filed 3-23-94; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Docket No. 94G-0027]

M. G. Waldbaum Co.; Filing of Petition for Affirmation of GRAS 
Status

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that M. 
G. Waldbaum Co. has filed a petition (GRASP 4G0405) proposing to affirm 
that nisin preparation is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as an 
antimicrobial agent in reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs.

DATES: Written comments by May 23, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch 
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm. 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr., 
Rockville, MD 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary E. LaVecchia, Center for Food 
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-217), Food and Drug Administration, 
200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-254-9519.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (secs. 201(s) and 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 321(s) and 348(b)(5)) and 
the regulations for affirmation of GRAS status in Sec. 170.35 (21 CFR 
170.35), notice is given that M. G. Waldbaum Co., Minnesota Egg 
Products Division, P.O. Box 1078, Gaylord, MN 55334, has filed a 
petition (GRASP 4G0405) proposing that nisin preparation be affirmed as 
GRAS for use as an antimicrobial agent in reduced cholesterol liquid 
whole eggs.
    The petition has been placed on display at the Dockets Management 
Branch (address above).
    Any petition that meets the requirements outlined in Secs. 170.30 
(21 CFR 170.30) and 170.35 is filed by the agency. There is no 
prefiling review of the adequacy of data to support a GRAS conclusion. 
Thus, the filing of a petition for GRAS affirmation should not be 
interpreted as a preliminary indication of suitability for GRAS 
affirmation.
    The potential environmental impact of this action is being 
reviewed. If the agency finds that an environmental impact statement is 
not required and this petition results in a regulation, the notice of 
availability of the agency's finding of no significant impact and the 
evidence supporting that finding will be published with the regulation 
in the Federal Register in accordance with 21 CFR 25.40(c).
    Interested persons may, on or before May 23, 1994, review the 
petition and file comments with the Dockets Management Branch (address 
above). Two copies of any comments should be filed and should be 
identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of 
this document. Comments should include any available information that 
would be helpful in determining whether the substance is, or is not, 
GRAS for the proposed use. In addition, consistent with the regulations 
promulgated under the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR 
1501.4(b)), the agency encourages public participation by review of and 
comment on the environmental assessment submitted with the petition 
that is the subject of this notice. A copy of the petition (including 
the environmental assessment) and received comments may be seen in the 
Dockets Management Branch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday.

    Dated: March 14, 1994.
 L. Robert Lake,
 Acting Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. 94-6857 Filed 3-23-94; 8:45 am]
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