[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0194]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulations; Sabine River, Orange, TX

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary Special
Local Regulation in the Port Arthur Captain of the Port Zone on the
Sabine River, Orange, Texas on September 24-25, 2011. This Special
Local Regulation is intended to restrict vessels from portions of the
Sabine River during the annual S.P.O.R.T boat races. This Special Local
Regulations is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the
hazards associated with powerboat races.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before June 27, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2011-0194 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur,
TX, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2011-0194), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received
by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you
fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as
having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can

contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2011-0194'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8[frac12] by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period
and may change the rule based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011-0194'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one using one of the four methods specified under
ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be
beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will
hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal
Register.

Background and Purpose

    This temporary special local regulation is necessary to ensure the
safety of vessels and spectators from hazards associated with a
powerboat race. The Captain of the Port has determined that powerboat
races in close proximity to watercraft and infrastructure pose
significant risk to public safety and property. The likely combination
of large numbers of recreation vessels, powerboats traveling at high
speeds, and large numbers of spectators in close proximity to the water
could easily result in serious injuries or fatalities. Establishing a
special local regulation around the location of the race course will
help ensure the safety of persons and property at these events and help
minimize the associated risks.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    This proposed temporary special local regulation is necessary to
ensure the safety of spectators and vessels during the setup, course
familiarization, testing and race in conjunction with the Orange, TX
S.P.O.R.T. boat races. The powerboat race and associated testing will
occur between 8 a.m. on September 24, 2011 and 6 p.m. on September 25,
2011. The special local regulation will be enforced daily from 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on September 24 and 25, 2011.
    The special local regulation will encompass all waters of the
Sabine River adjacent to Naval Reserve Center and Orange, TX public
boat ramp. The northern boundary will be from the end of Navy Pier One
at 30[deg]05'45'' N 93[deg]43'24'' W then easterly to the rivers
eastern shore. The southern boundary is a line shoreline to shoreline
at latitude 30[deg]05'33'' N. All geographic coordinates are North
American Datum of 1983 [NAD 83].
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol
personnel. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the special
local regulation area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port or his designated on scene representative. For authorization
to enter the proposed safety zone, vessels can contact the Captain of
the Port's on scene representative on VHF Channel 16 or Vessel Traffic
Service Port Arthur on VHF Channel 65A, by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or by facsimile at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Executive Order 12866
or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management
and Budget has not reviewed it under that those Orders.
    We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. The basis of
this finding is that the safety zone will only be in effect for 10
hours each day and notifications to the marine community will be made
through broadcast notice to mariners and Marine Safety Information
Bulletin. During non-enforcement hours all vessels will be allowed to
transit through the safety zone without permission of the Captain of
the Port, Port Arthur or a designated representative. Additionally,
scheduled breaks will be provided to allow waiting vessels to transit
safely through the safety zone.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
    This proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: (1)
This rule will only be enforced from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day that
it is effective; (2) during non-enforcement hours all vessels will be
allowed to transit through the safety zone without having to obtain
permission from the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or a designated
representative; and (3) vessels will be allowed to pass through the
zone with permission of the Coast Guard Patrol

Commander during scheduled break periods between races and at other
times when permitted by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety
Unit Port Arthur, TX; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or
any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a
category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves the
establishment of a special local regulation. Based on our preliminary
determination, there are no factors in this case that would limit the
use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction.
    Therefore, we believe that this rule should be categorically
excluded. Because this event establishes a special local regulation,
paragraph (34)(h) of figure 2-1 of the Instruction applies. Thus, no
further environmental documentation is required. We seek any comments
or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--REGULATED--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

    2. Add a new temporary Sec.  100.35T08-0194 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.35T08-0194  Special Local Regulations for Marine Events;
Sabine River, Orange, TX.

    (a) Definitions. As used in this section ``Participant Vessel''
means all vessels

officially registered with event officials to race or work in the
event. These vessels include race boats, rescue boats, tow boats, and
picket boats associated with the race.
    (b) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the Naval Reserve
Unit and the Orange public boat ramps located in Orange, TX. The
northern boundary is from the end of Navy Pier One at 30[deg]05'45'' N
93[deg]43'24'' W then easterly to the rivers eastern shore. The
southern boundary is a line shoreline to shoreline at latitude
30[deg]05'33'' N.
    (c) Enforcement Periods. This regulation will be enforced daily
from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on September 24 and 25, 2011.
    (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  100 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited to all
vessels except participant vessels and those vessels specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or a designated
representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through must
request permission from the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, or a
designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or
16, or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, designated representatives and
designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S.
Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty
officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.

    Dated: March 22, 2011.
J.J. Plunkett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Port Arthur.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2290-109]

Southern California Edison Co; Notice of Application Accepted for
Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: P-2290-109.
    c. Date Filed: June 4, 2015.
    d. Applicant: Southern California Edison Company (SCE).
    e. Name of Project: Kern River 3.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Kern River, in Kern and
Tulare counties, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: David Moore, Southern California Edison, 1515
Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91771,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Karwoski,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: January 7, 2016.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations using the
Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000
characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include
docket number P-2290-109.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: SCE requests to amend the project
license as follows: (1) Replace the existing final U.S. Forest Service
Section 4(e) Condition 6(f) with the amended final Section 4(e)
Condition 6(f) filed with the Commission by the U.S. Forest Service on
March 3, 2015; and (2) revise Article 422 so that the language is
consistent with the amended final Section 4(e) Condition 6(f). The
proposed changes are administrative and necessary to resolve
inconsistencies between U.S. Forest Service 4(e) Condition 6(f),
license Article 422, and language contained in a 2002 settlement
agreement regarding whitewater flows below the Fairview Dam. The filing
includes background information providing context, a description of the
proposed amendment, reasons the amendment is necessary, and
documentation of consultation. On February 25, 2014, the Commission
issued public notice in this proceeding. All previous intervenors
remain a party to the proceeding.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from
the applicant.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

    Dated: December 8, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 36400-36401]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9034-5]

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www.epa.gov/nepa.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
Filed 07/24/2017 Through 07/28/2017
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EISs are available at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html.

EIS No. 20170143, Final, FHWA, UT, I-80 and State Street Interchange,
Contact: Brandon Weston,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Under MAP-21 Section 1319, FHWA has issued a single FEIS and ROD.
Therefore, the 30-day wait/review period under NEPA does not apply to
this action.

EIS No. 20170144, Final Supplement, BOEM, MA, Cape Wind Energy Project,
Review Period Ends: 09/05/2017, Contact: Michelle Morin<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20170145, Final, NSF, PR, Arecibo Observatory, Review Period

Ends: 09/05/2017, Contact: Elizabeth Pentecost<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20170146, Draft, USAF, AK, Air Force Proposal to Improve F-22
Operational Efficiency at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER),
Alaska, Comment Period Ends: 09/18/2017, Contact: JBER Public Affairs
907-552-8151.
EIS No. 20170147, Final, USFS, CA, Trestle Forest Health Project,
Review Period Ends: 09/05/2017, Contact: Jennifer Marsolais 530-642-
5187.
EIS No. 20170148, Final, FERC, WV, Mountaineer Xpress and Gulf XPress
Projects, Review Period Ends: 09/05/2017, Contact: Julia Yuan 202-502-
8130.
EIS No. 20170149, Final, BOEM, LA, Geological and Geophysical
Activities on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf, Review Period
Ends: 09/05/2017, Contact: Terri Thomas<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 1, 2017.
Dawn Roberts,
Management Analyst, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal
Activities.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 161, 164, 184, and 186

[Docket No. FDA-2019-N-4750]
RIN 0910-AI15

Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods;
Confirmation of Effective Date

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the
effective date of December 22, 2023, for the final rule that appeared
in the Federal Register of August 9, 2023. The direct final rule amends
our regulations to no longer provide for the use of partially
hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in food given our determination that PHOs are
no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The rule also revokes
prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 authorization of certain uses) for the
use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based
on our conclusion that these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health.
This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule.

DATES: The effective date of December 22, 2023, for the direct final
rule published in the Federal Register of August 9, 2023 (88 FR 53764)
is confirmed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Anderson, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition, Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS-225), Food
and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-
402-2378 or Keronica Richardson, Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, Office of Regulations and Policy (HFS-024), Food and Drug
Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 9, 2023
(88 FR 53764), FDA issued a direct final rule amending its regulations
that provide for the use of PHOs given our determination that PHOs are
no longer GRAS and revoking prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958
authorization of certain uses) for the use of PHOs in margarine,
shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based on our conclusion that
these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health. The direct final rule
provided a 75-day comment period ending October 23, 2023. We stated
that the effective date of the direct final rule would be on December
22, 2023, 60 days after the end of the comment period, unless any
significant adverse comment was submitted to FDA during the comment
period. We did not receive any significant adverse comments.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 343, 348, 371, 379e.
Accordingly, the amendments issued thereby are effective on December
22, 2023.

    Dated: December 11, 2023.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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