[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 27, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 44013] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21818] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 730 [Docket No. 96N-0174] RIN 0910-AA69 Food and Cosmetic Labeling; Revocation of Certain Regulations; Opportunity for Public Comment; Extension of the Comment Period AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to October 10, 1996, the comment period on the proposal to revoke certain cosmetic regulations that appear to be obsolete. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register of June 12, 1996 (61 FR 29708). The agency is taking this action in response to a request from a trade association. This extension of the comment period is intended to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments to FDA on the proposed revocation of certain cosmetic regulations. DATES: Written comments by October 10, 1996. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 12420 Parklawn Dr., rm. 1-23, Rockville, MD 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corinne L. Howley, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-24), 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-205-4272. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of June 12, 1996 (61 FR 29708), FDA issued a proposed rule to revoke certain regulations that appear to be obsolete. These regulations were identified by FDA as candidates for revocation following a page-by-page review of its regulations that the agency conducted in response to the Administration's ``Reinventing Government'' initiative. Interested person were given until August 26, 1996, to comment on the proposed rule. FDA received a request from a trade association for an extension of the comment period on the agency's June 12, 1996, proposed revocation of part 730 of FDA's regulations (21 CFR part 730), on voluntary reporting of cosmetic product experiences. The trade association requested more time so that the proposed action could be considered by the association's board of directors. After careful consideration, FDA has decided to extend the comment period to October 10, 1996, to allow additional time for the submission of comments on whether it should revoke part 730. The extension is only for comments on this aspect of the proposed rulemaking. Interested persons may, on or before October 10, 1996, submit to Dockets Management Branch (address above) written comments regarding whether part 730 should be revoked. 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. Dated: August 21, 1996. William B. Schultz, Deputy Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 96-21818 Filed 8-26-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-F