[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 96-24664]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Parts 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98
[Docket Number S&TD-96-004]
Removal of Selected Regulations
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule amends laboratory support functions and
responsibilities administered by the Agricultural Marketing Services
covering testing services for agricultural food commodities. These
sections which were originally enacted to administer specific programs
have been found to be obsolete or duplicative. Also, amendments in this
rule would clarify and remove sections from the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) thus reducing recurrent printing costs as well as
streamline the operation of Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS)
commodity programs.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 3, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James V. Falk, 202-690-4089.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This regulatory action is being taken as
part of the Administration's National Performance Review Program and
Regulatory Reinvention Initiative to eliminate unnecessary regulations
and improve the public understanding of those that remain in force.
The Department of Agriculture (Department) is issuing this rule in
conformance with Executive Order 12866.
This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil
Justice Reform. It is not intended to have preemptive effect. This rule
will not preempt any State or local laws, regulation, or policies,
unless they present an irreconcilable conflict with this rule. There
are no administrative procedures which must be exhausted prior to any
judicial challenge to this rule or the application of its provisions.
Regulatory Impact Analysis
Pursuant to requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Administrator of the Agricultural
Marketing Service (AMS) has considered the economic impact of this rule
on small entities.
The purpose of the RFA is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of
business subject to such actions in order that small businesses will
not be unduly or disproportionally burdened. The Administrator of AMS
determined that this action will not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities because the changes remove
unnecessary, obsolete and duplicative material from the text of the
regulations. This action also updates and corrects information
contained in certain sections of the regulations.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1980 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the information collection requirements
contained in the provisions to be updated have been previously approved
by the Office of Management and Budget.
No additional recordkeeping requirements are imposed as a result of
this rule.
Background
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized under various statutes
to develop and establish efficient marketing methods and practices
concerning agricultural commodities. This has usually been accomplished
by promulgating and codifying regulations in the CFR.
Rapid changes in consumer preferences, together with associated
changes in commodity characteristics, and analytical services have
created a need to amend and modify the regulations. In addition,
industry and the marketplace have been in some instances burdened with
outdated and unnecessary regulatory language.
The President issued a directive in March 1995 to Federal agencies
concerning their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reinvention
Initiative, which is part of the National Performance Review. The
initiative has provided an impetus to develop new approaches to meet
more effectively the needs of U.S. food and fiber industries,
government agencies, and consumers, and still reduce the regulatory
burden. To meet this initiative, regulatory text in the CFR such as
voluntary grading or testing standards or other related provisions have
been removed from the CFR. Name changes which better clarify and
identify existing programs are also being implemented and placed in the
CFR. Additionally, any regulations which are deemed outdated or
obsolete will be removed. Updates and corrections are also made in
certain sections of the regulations. This rule eliminates regulatory
text which encompasses approximately 4 pages of the CFR.
The regulations at 7 CFR section 90.1 paragraphs (i) (j) and (m)
describe laboratory support functions and responsibilities of the
Science and Technology Division (S&TD) of AMS. These paragraphs will be
eliminated to conform with parallel 7 CFR parts 99, 100 and 101 removed
in AMS's rule in the Federal Register (60 FR 62974) on December 7,
1995. The regulations at part 99, Statistical Science Program; part
100, National Laboratory Accreditation Program concerning laboratory
services, statistical science support; and part 101, Pesticide Data
Program were removed because they are either reserved or contain only
informational non-regulatory text.
The listing of the SD Aflatoxin Laboratory at Camilla, Georgia is
removed at 7 CFR section 91.5 paragraph (a)(2)(vi) and 7 CFR part 93.
The Camilla Laboratory has been closed due to the consolidation of
laboratory operations.
The regulations at 7 CFR part 93, subpart B (Secs. 93.10-93.14),
Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and
Certain Other Processed Food Products; and 7 CFR part 95, Processed
Dairy Products, are being revised and removed respectively. These
provisions describe tests or determinations for grade or quality
attributes of processed food products that are handled by the Dairy
Division or Fruit and Vegetable Division and their designates. The
Midwestern Laboratory of the Science and Technology Division (S&TD) is
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sometimes chosen to provide such testing services. However, these AMS
Commodity Divisions often perform the tests and determinations on
processed products themselves. The duplication of testing services
provided by separate AMS divisions could be confusing to the public.
The necessary information can best be disseminated through AMS
directives or guidelines.
The name ``Science Division'' is being replaced with the name
``Science and Technology Division'' in 7 CFR parts 90, 91, 92, 93, 94,
96, 97, and 98. On October 1, 1995 the Information Resources Management
Division (IRMD) merged with the Science Division to form the Science
and Technology Division (S&TD). This merger of two AMS Divisions is a
result of the momentum to reinvent Government by eliminating or
restructuring agencies and programs of the Department. By careful
sorting out of the responsibilities of the different divisions within
AMS, the Science and Technology Division came into being. S&TD
represents an excellent union of Agency Divisions, since advanced
communications and information technology improves not only Agency
commodity program support but also various laboratory programs needs.
In addition, the public benefits from the increased assistance given to
locate and access all kinds of technical information.
Pursuant to the provisions in 5 U.S.C. 553 (b)(B), it is found and
determined upon good cause that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and
contrary to the public interest to give preliminary notice or to engage
in farther public procedures prior to putting this rule into effect.
Accordingly, good cause exists for not postponing for 30 days the
effective date of this action in the Federal Register for the following
reasons: (1) The sections being removed are either duplicative,
obsolete, or do not need to be in the CFR, and removal will not alter
any aspect of an existing program; (2) the amendments consist of
updates and corrections of information contained in the regulations;
and (3) no useful purpose would be served by a delay of the effective
date.
List of Subjects
7 CFR Part 90
Agricultural commodities, Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
7 CFR Part 91
Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities,
Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
7 CFR Part 92
Agricultural commodities, Laboratories, Pesticides and pests,
Tobacco.
7 CFR Part 93
Agricultural commodities, Citrus fruits, Fruit juices, Fruits,
Laboratories, Nuts, Vegetables.
7 CFR Part 94
Agricultural commodities, Egg and egg products, Laboratories,
Poultry and poultry products.
7 CFR Part 95
Agricultural commodities, Dairy products, Laboratories.
7 CFR Part 96
Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities,
Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
7 CFR Part 97
Administrative practice and procedure, Labeling, Laboratories,
Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seeds.
7 CFR Part 98
Agricultural commodities, Laboratories, Meat and meat products.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, and under the authority
of 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627, 7 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:
PART 90--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 90 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.
2. Part 90 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division'',
``Science Division's'', and ``(SD)'' and adding in their place the
words ``Science and Technology Division'', ``Science and Technology
Division's'', and ``S&TD'' respectively, everywhere they appear.
Sec. 90.1 [Amended]
3. In Sec. 90.1, paragraphs (i), (j), and (m) are removed and
paragraphs (k), (l), (n), and (o) are redesignated as paragraphs (i),
(j), (k), and (l) respectively.
PART 91--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.
2. Part 91 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division''
and ``SD'' and adding in their place the words ``Science and Technology
Division'' and ``S&TD'' respectively, everywhere they appear.
3. In Sec. 91.5, paragraph (a)(2) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 91.5 Where services are offered.
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(a) * * *
(2) Science and Technology Division aflatoxin laboratories. The
specialty laboratories performing aflatoxin testing on peanuts, peanut
products, tree nuts and other commodities are located as follows:
(i) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1557 Reeves Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1368, Dothan,
AL 36302.
(ii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 200 West Washington
Street, Mail: P.O. Box 488, Ashburn, GA 31714.
(iii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1211 Schley Avenue, Albany, GA 31707.
(iv) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 301 West Pearl Street,
Mail: P.O. Box 279, Aulander, NC 27805.
(v) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 610 North Main Street, Blakely, GA 31723.
(vi) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 107 South Fourth Street, Madill, OK 73446.
(vii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Steven Industries, Cargill, Inc., 715 North
Main Street, Mail: P.O. Box 272, Dawson, GA 31742.
(viii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 308 Culloden Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1130,
Suffolk, VA 23434.
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4. In Sec. 91.23, paragraphs (e) and (f) are revised to read as
follows:
Sec. 91.23 Analytical methods.
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(e) Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the American Oil
Chemists' Society (AOCS), American Oil Chemists' Society, 1608
Broadmoor Drive, P.O. Box 3489, Champaign, IL 61826-3489.
(f) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500,
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
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PART 92--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 92 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 511m, 511r.
2. Part 92 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division''
and ``Science Division's'' and adding in their place the words
``Science and Technology Division'' and ``Science and Technology's''
respectively, everywhere they appear.
1. Part 93 is revised to read as follows:
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PART 93--PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Subpart A--Citrus Juices and Certain Citrus Products
Sec.
93.1 General.
93.2 Definitions.
93.3 Analyses available and location of laboratory.
93.4 Analytical methods.
93.5 Fees for citrus product analyses set by cooperative agreement.
Subpart B--Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Corn and Other Oilseeds
93.10 General.
93.11 Definitions.
93.12 Analyses available and locations of laboratories.
93.13 Analytical methods.
93.14 Fees for aflatoxin testing.
93.15 Fees for analytical testing of oilseeds.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.
Subpart A--Citrus Juices and Certain Citrus Products
Sec. 93.1 General.
Domestic and imported citrus products are tested to determine
whether quality and grade standards are satisfied as set forth in the
Florida Citrus Code.
Sec. 93.2 Definitions.
Words used in the regulations in this subpart in the singular form
will import the plural, and vice versa, as the case may demand. As used
throughout the regulations in this subpart, unless the context requires
otherwise, the following terms will be construed to mean:
Acid. The grams of total acidity, calculated as anhydrous citric
acid, per 100 grams of juice or citrus product. Total acidity is
determined by titration with standard sodium hydroxide solution, using
phenolphthalein as indicator.
Brix or degrees Brix. The percent by weight total soluble solids of
the juice or citrus product when tested with a Brix hydrometer
calibrated at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F) and to which any applicable
temperature correction has been made. The Brix or degrees Brix may be
determined by any other method which gives equivalent results.
Brix value. The refractometric sucrose value of the juice or citrus
product determined in accordance with the ``International Scale of
Refractive Indices of Sucrose Solutions'' and to which the applicable
correction for acid is added. The Brix value is determined in
accordance with the refractometric method outlined in the Official
Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 481 North
Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
Brix value/acid ratio. The ratio of the Brix value of the juice or
citrus product, in degrees Brix, to the grams of anhydrous citric acid
per 100 grams of juice or citrus product.
Brix/acid ratio. The ratio of the degrees Brix of the juice to the
grams of anhydrous citric acid per 100 grams of the juice.
Citrus. All plants, edible parts and commodity products thereof,
including pulp and juice of any orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit,
mandarin, tangerine, kumquat or other tree or shrub in the genera
Citrus, Fortunella, or Poncirus of the plant family Rutaceae.
Recoverable oil. The percent of oil by volume, determined by the
Bromate titration method as described in the current edition of the
AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
Sec. 93.3 Analyses available and location of laboratory.
(a) Laboratory analyses of citrus juice and other citrus products
are being performed at the following Science and Technology Division
location: Science and Technology Division Citrus Laboratory, 98 Third
Street, SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880.
(b) Laboratory analyses of citrus fruit and products in Florida are
available in order to determine if such commodities satisfy the quality
and grade standards set forth in the Florida Citrus Code (Florida
Statutes Pursuant to Chapter 601). Such analyses include tests for acid
as anhydrous citric acid, Brix, Brix-acid ratio, recoverable oil, and
artificial coloring matter additive, as turmeric. The Florida Division
of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection may also request analyses for arsenic
metal, pulp wash (ultraviolet and fluorescence), standard plate count,
yeast with mold count, and nutritive sweetening ingredients as sugars.
(c) Additional laboratory tests are available upon request at the
Science and Technology Division Citrus Laboratory at Winter Haven,
Florida. Such analyses include tests for vitamins, naringin, sodium
benzoate, Salmonella, protein, salt, pesticide residues, sodium metal,
ash, potassium metal, and coliforms for citrus products.
Sec. 93.4 Analytical methods.
(a) The majority of analytical methods for citrus products are
found in the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
(b) Other analytical methods for citrus products may be used as
approved by the Director, Science and Technology Division.
Sec. 93.5 Fees for citrus product analyses set by cooperative
agreement.
The fees for the analyses of fresh citrus juices and other citrus
products shall be set by mutual agreement between the applicant, the
State of Florida, and the Director, Science and Technology Division. A
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or cooperative agreement exists
presently with the AMS Science and Technology Division and the State of
Florida, regarding the set hourly rate and the costs to perform
individual tests on Florida citrus products, for the State.
Subpart B--Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Corn and Other Oilseeds
Sec. 93.10 General.
Chemical analyses are performed to detect the presence of aflatoxin
in lots of shelled peanuts and peanut products, as well as in other
nuts and agricultural products. In addition, proximate chemical
analyses for quality determination are performed on oilseeds.
Sec. 93.11 Definitions.
Words used in the regulations in this subpart in the singular form
will import the plural, and vice versa, as the case may demand. As used
throughout the regulations in this subpart, unless the context requires
otherwise, the following terms will be construed to mean:
Aflatoxin. A toxic metabolite produced by the molds Aspergillus
flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The aflatoxin compounds fluoresce
when viewed under UV light as follows: aflatoxin B1 and
derivatives with a blue fluorescence, aflatoxin B2 with a blue-
violet fluorescence, aflatoxin G1 with a green fluorescence,
aflatoxin G2 with a green-blue fluorescence, aflatoxin M1
with a blue-violet fluorescence, and aflatoxin M2 with a violet
fluorescence. These closely related molecular structures are referred
to as aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, M1, M2,
GM1, B2a, G2a, R0, B3, 1- OCH3B2,
and 1CH3G2.
Peanut Administrative Committee (PAC). The committee established
under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Agreement for
Peanuts, 7 CFR part 998, which administers the terms and provisions of
this Agreement, including the aflatoxin control program for
domestically produced raw peanuts, for peanut shellers.
Peanut Marketing Agreement. The agreement concerning the
regulations and instructions set forth since July 12, 1965, by the
Peanut Administrative Committee for the marketing of peanuts entered
into by handlers of domestically
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produced peanuts under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing
Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
Peanuts. The seeds of the legume Arachis hypogaea, and includes
both inshell and shelled nuts.
Seed. Any vegetable or other agricultural plant ovule having an
embryo that is capable of germinating to produce a plant.
Sec. 93.12 Analyses available and locations of laboratories.
(a) Aflatoxin testing services. The aflatoxin analyses for peanuts,
other nuts, corn, and other oilseed products are performed at the
following 8 locations for Science and Technology Division (S&TD)
Aflatoxin Laboratories:
(1) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1557 Reeves Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1368, Dothan,
AL 36302.
(2) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1211 Schley Avenue, Albany, GA 31707.
(3) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 610 North Main Street, Blakely, GA 31723.
(4) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 107 South Fourth Street, Madill, OK 73446.
(5) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 308 Culloden Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1130, Suffolk,
VA 23434.
(6) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 200 West Washington
Street, Mail: P.O. Box 488, Ashburn, GA 31714.
(7) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 301 West Pearl Street,
Mail: P.O. Box 279, Aulander, NC 27805.
(8) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Stevens Industries, Cargill, Inc., 715 North
Main Street, Mail: P.O. Box 272, Dawson, GA 31742.
(b) Peanuts, peanut products, and oilseed testing services. (1) The
Science and Technology Division Aflatoxin Laboratories at Dothan,
Alabama and Albany and Blakely, Georgia will perform other analyses for
peanuts, peanut products, and a variety of oilseeds. The analyses for
oilseeds include testing for free fatty acids, ammonia, nitrogen or
protein, moisture and volatile matter, foreign matter, and oil (fat)
content.
(2) All of the analyses described in paragraph (b)(1) of this
section performed on a single seed sample are billed at the rate of one
hour per sample. Any single seed analysis performed on a single sample
is billed at the rate of one-half hour per sample. The standard hourly
rate shall be as specified in 7 CFR 91.37(b).
(c) Vegetable oil testing services. The analyses for vegetable oils
are performed at the Science and Technology Division Midwestern
Laboratory, 3570 North Avondale Ave., Chicago, IL 60618. The analyses
for vegetable oils will include the flash point test, smoke point test,
acid value, peroxide value, phosphorus in oil, and specific gravity.
The fee charged for any single laboratory analysis for vegetable oils
shall be obtained from the schedules of charges in 7 CFR 91.37(a).
Sec. 93.13 Analytical methods.
Official analyses for peanuts, nuts, corn, oilseeds, and related
vegetable oils are found in the following manuals:
(a) Analyst's Instruction for Aflatoxin (August 1994), S&TD
Instruction No. 1, USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Science and
Technology Division, South Agriculture Building, 14th & Independence
Avenue, SW, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456.
(b) Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the American Oil
Chemists' Society (AOCS), American Oil Chemists' Society, 1608
Broadmoor Drive, P.O. Box 3489, Champaign, IL 61826-3489.
(c) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500,
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
(d) Standard Analytical Methods of the Member Companies of Corn
Industries Research Foundation, Corn Refiners Association (CRA), Suite
1120, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Sec. 93.14 Fees for aflatoxin testing.
(a) The fee charged for any single laboratory analysis for
aflatoxins shall be obtained from the schedules of charges in 7 CFR
91.37(a).
(b) The charge for the aflatoxin testing of raw peanuts under the
Peanut Marketing Agreement for subsamples 1-AB, 2-AB, 3-AB, and 1-CD is
a set cost per pair of analyses and shall be set by cooperative
agreement between the Peanut Administrative Committee and AMS Science
and Technology Division.
(c) The charge for any requested laboratory analysis for aflatoxins
not listed shall be based on the standard hourly rate specified in 7
CFR 91.37(b).
Sec. 93.15 Fees for analytical testing of oilseeds.
(a) The fee charged for any single laboratory analysis for oilseeds
shall be obtained from the schedules of charges in 7 CFR 91.37(a).
(b) The charge for any requested laboratory analysis for oilseeds
not listed shall be based on the standard hourly rate specified in 7
CFR 91.37(b).
PART 94--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 94 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 2-28 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (84
Stat. 1620-1635; 21 U.S.C. 1031-1056), Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946, Secs. 202-208 as amended (60 Stat. 1087-1091; 7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627).
2. Part 94 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division''
and ``Science Division's'' and adding in their place the words
``Science and Technology Division'' and ``Science and Technology
Division's'' respectively, everywhere they appear.
3. In Sec. 94.4, paragraph (c) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 94.4 Analytical methods.
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(c) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500,
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
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4. Sec. 94.303 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 94.303 Analytical methods.
The analytical methods used by the USDA laboratories to perform
analyses for processed poultry products are found in the latest edition
of the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500,
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
PART 95--[REMOVED AND RESERVED]
1. Part 95 is removed and reserved.
PART 96--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 96 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.
2. In part 96, the words ``Science Division'' are revised to read
``Science and Technology Division'' everywhere they appear.
PART 97--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 6, 22, 23, 26, 31, 43, 56, 57, 91(c), Plant
Variety Protection Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2321, 2326, 2352, 2353,
2356, 2371, 2402b, 2403, 2426, 2427, 2501(c); Sec. 14, Plant Variety
Protection Act amendments of 1994; 7 U.S.C. 2401 note; 29 FR 16210,
as amended, 37 FR 6327, 6505.
2. In part 97, the words ``Science Division'' are revised to read
``Science and Technology Division'' everywhere they appear.
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PART 98--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 98 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.
2. In part 98, the words ``Science Division'' and ``SD'' are
revised to read ``Science and Technology Division'' and ``S&TD''
respectively, everywhere they appear.
3. In Sec. 98.4, paragraph (a)(1) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 98.4 Analytical methods.
(a) * * *
(1) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500,
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
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Dated: September 20, 1996.
Jon E. McNeal,
Acting Director, Science and Technology Division.
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