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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 205

[Docket Number TM-04-01FR]
RIN 0581-AC35


National Organic Program (NOP); Amendments to the National List 
of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops and Processing)

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule would amend the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances 
(National List) regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the 
Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards 
Board (NOSB) from November 15, 2000, through March 3, 2005. Consistent 
with the recommendations from the NOSB, this final rule adds thirteen 
substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National 
List. This final rule also amends the mailing address for where to file 
a Certification or Accreditation appeal.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule becomes effective September 12, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Pooler, Agricultural Marketing 
Specialist, Telephone: (202) 720-3252; Fax: (202) 205-7808.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    On December 21, 2000, the Secretary established, within the NOP [7 
CFR part 205], the National List regulations (Sec. Sec.  205.600 
through 205.607). The National List identifies synthetic substances and 
ingredients that are allowed and nonsynthetic (natural) substances and 
ingredients that are prohibited for use in organic production and 
handling. Under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act of 
1990 (OFPA), as amended, (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.), the National List can 
be amended by the Secretary based on proposed amendments developed by 
the NOSB. Since established, the National List has been amended three 
times, October 31, 2003 (68 FR 61987), November 3, 2003 (68 FR 62215), 
and October 21, 2005 (70 FR 61217).
    This final rule amends the National List to reflect recommendations 
submitted to the Secretary by the NOSB from November 15, 2000, through 
March 3, 2005. Between the specified time period, the NOSB has 
recommended that the Secretary add four substances to Sec.  205.601 and 
eleven substances to Sec.  205.605 of the National List regulations. 
This final rule also amends the mailing address for where to file a 
Certification or Accreditation appeal pursuant to Sec.  205.681(d).

II. Overview of Amendments

    The following provides an overview of the amendments made to 
designated sections of the National List regulations:

Section 205.601 Synthetic Substances Allowed for Use in Organic Crop 
Production

    This final rule amends the following inert ingredient to Sec.  
205.601 of the National List regulations:
    Glycerine oleate (Glycerol monooleate) (CAS  37220-82-9)--
for use only until December 31, 2006.
    This final rule amends the following seed preparation to Sec.  
205.601 of the National List regulations:
    Hydrogen chloride (CAS  7647-01-0)--for delinting cotton 
seed for planting.
    This final rule amends the following slug and snail bait to Sec.  
205.601 of the National List regulations:
    Ferric phosphate (CAS  10045-86-0).

Section 205.605 Nonagricultural (Nonorganic) Substances Allowed as 
Ingredients in or on Processed Products Labeled as ``Organic'' or 
``Made With Organic (Specified Ingredients or Food Group(s))''

    This final rule amends Sec.  205.605(a) of the regulations by 
adding the following substances:
    Egg white lysozyme (CAS  9001-63-2).
    L-Malic acid (CAS  97-67-6).
    Microorganisms--any food grade bacteria, fungi, and other 
microorganisms.
    This final rule also amends Sec.  205.605(b) of the regulations by 
adding the following substances:
    Activated charcoal (CAS s 7440-44-0; 64365-11-3)--only 
from vegetative sources; for use only as a filtering aid.
    Cyclohexylamine (CAS  108-91-8)--for use only as a boiler 
water additive for packaging sterilization.
    Diethylaminoethanol (CAS  100-37-8)--for use only as a 
boiler water additive for packaging sterilization.
    Octadecylamine (CAS  124-30-1)--for use only as a boiler 
water additive for packaging sterilization.
    Peracetic acid/Peroxyacetic acid (CAS  79-21-0)--for use 
in wash and/or rinse water according to FDA limitations. For use as a 
sanitizer on food contact surfaces.
    Sodium acid pyrophosphate (CAS  7758-16-9)--for use only 
as a leavening agent.
    Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (CAS  7722-88-5)--for use only 
in meat analog products.

 Section 205.681 Appeals

    This final rule amends Sec.  205.681(d)(1) of the regulations by 
updating the mailing address for where to file a Certification or 
Accreditation appeal as follows: Administrator, USDA, AMS, c/o NOP 
Appeals Staff, Stop 0203, Room 302-Annex, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0203.

III. Related documents

    Seven notices and one proposed rule (70 FR 54660, September 16, 
2005) were published regarding the meetings of the NOSB and its 
deliberations on recommendations and substances petitioned for amending 
the National List. Substances and recommendations included in this 
final rule were announced for NOSB deliberation in the following 
Federal Register Notices: (1) 65 FR 64657, October 30, 2000, (Peracetic 
acid); (2) 66 FR 48654, September 21, 2001, (Ammonium hydroxide, 
Cyclohexlamine, and Octadecylamine); (3) 67 FR 19375, April 19, 2002, 
(Diethylaminoethanol); (4) 67 FR 54784, August 26, 2002, (Activated 
charcoal); (5) 68 FR 23277, May 1, 2003,

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(Egg white lysozyme, Glycerine oleate, L-Malic acid, Microorganisms, 
Sodium acid pyrophosphate and Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol); (6) 69 FR 
18036, April 6, 2004, (Hydrogen Chloride, and Tetrasodium 
pyrophosphate); and (7) 70 FR 7224, February 11, 2005, (Ferric 
phosphate).

IV. Statutory and Regulatory Authority

    The OFPA, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.), authorizes the 
Secretary to make amendments to the National List based on proposed 
amendments developed by the NOSB. Sections 6518(k)(2) and 6518(n) of 
OFPA authorizes the NOSB to develop proposed amendments to the National 
List for submission to the Secretary and establishes a petition process 
by which persons may petition the NOSB for the purpose of having 
substances evaluated for inclusion on or deletion from the National 
List, respectively. The National List petition process is implemented 
under Sec.  205.607 of the NOP regulations. The current petition 
process (65 FR 43259) can be accessed through the NOP Web site at 
https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop.

A. Executive Order 12866

    This action has been determined to be not significant for purposes 
of Executive Order 12866, and therefore, has not been reviewed by the 
Office of Management and Budget.

B. Executive Order 12988

    Executive Order 12988 instructs each executive agency to adhere to 
certain requirements in the development of new and revised regulations 
in order to avoid unduly burdening the court system. This final rule is 
not intended to have a retroactive effect.
    States and local jurisdictions are preempted under Sec.  2115 of 
the OFPA (7 U.S.C. 6514) from creating programs of accreditation for 
private persons or State officials who want to become certifying agents 
of organic farms or handling operations. A governing State official 
would have to apply to USDA to be accredited as a certifying agent, as 
described in Sec.  2115(b) of the OFPA (7 U.S.C. 6514(b)). States are 
also preempted under Sec. Sec.  2104 through 2108 of the OFPA (7 U.S.C. 
6503 through 6507) from creating certification programs to certify 
organic farms or handling operations unless the State programs have 
been submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary as meeting the 
requirements of the OFPA.
    Pursuant to Sec.  2108(b)(2) of the OFPA (7 U.S.C. 6507(b)(2)), a 
State organic certification program may contain additional requirements 
for the production and handling of organically produced agricultural 
products that are produced in the State and for the certification of 
organic farm and handling operations located within the State under 
certain circumstances. Such additional requirements must: (a) Further 
the purposes of the OFPA, (b) not be inconsistent with the OFPA, (c) 
not be discriminatory toward agricultural commodities organically 
produced in other States, and (d) not be effective until approved by 
the Secretary.
    Pursuant to Sec.  2120(f) of the OFPA (7 U.S.C. 6519(f)), this 
final rule would not alter the authority of the Secretary under the 
Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry 
Products Inspections Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Egg Products 
Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.), concerning meat, poultry, and 
egg products, nor any of the authorities of the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
301 et seq.), nor the authority of the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.).
    Section 2121 of the OFPA (7 U.S.C. 6520) provides for the Secretary 
to establish an expedited administrative appeals procedure under which 
persons may appeal an action of the Secretary, the applicable governing 
State official, or a certifying agent under this title that adversely 
affects such person or is inconsistent with the organic certification 
program established under this title. The OFPA also provides that the 
U.S. District Court for the district in which a person is located has 
jurisdiction to review the Secretary's decision.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) 
requires agencies to consider the economic impact of each rule on small 
entities and evaluate alternatives that would accomplish the objectives 
of the rule without unduly burdening small entities or erecting 
barriers that would restrict their ability to compete in the market. 
The purpose is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of businesses 
subject to the action. Section 605 of the RFA allows an agency to 
certify a rule, in lieu of preparing an analysis, if the rulemaking is 
not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities.
    Pursuant to the requirements set forth in the RFA, the Agricultural 
Marketing Service (AMS) performed an economic impact analysis on small 
entities in the final rule published in the Federal Register on 
December 21, 2000 (65 FR 80548). The AMS has also considered the 
economic impact of this action on small entities. The impact on 
entities affected by this final rule would not be significant. The 
effect of this final rule would be to allow the use of additional 
substances in agricultural production and handling. This action would 
relax the regulations published in 7 CFR part 205 and would provide 
small entities with more tools to use in day-to-day operations. The AMS 
concludes that the economic impact of this addition of allowed 
substances, if any, would be minimal and entirely beneficial to small 
agricultural service firms. Accordingly, USDA certifies that this rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    Small agricultural service firms, which include producers, 
handlers, and accredited certifying agents, have been defined by the 
Small Business Administration (SBA) (13 CFR 121.201) as those having 
annual receipts of less than $6,500,000 and small agricultural 
producers are defined as those having annual receipts of less than 
$750,000. This final rule would have an impact on a substantial number 
of small entities.
    The U.S. organic industry at the end of 2001 included nearly 6,949 
certified organic crop and livestock operations. These operations 
reported certified acreage totaling more than 2.09 million acres of 
organic farm production. Data on the numbers of certified organic 
handling operations (any operation that transforms raw product into 
processed products using organic ingredients) were not available at the 
time of survey in 2001; but they were estimated to be in the thousands. 
By the end of 2004, the number of certified organic crop, livestock, 
and handling operations totaled nearly 11,400 operations. Based on 2003 
data, certified organic acreage increased to 2.2 million acres.
    U.S. sales of organic food and beverages have grown from $1 billion 
in 1990 to an estimated $12.2 billion in 2004. Organic food sales are 
projected to reach $14.5 billion for 2005; total U.S. organic sales, 
including nonfood uses, are expected to reach $15 billion in 2005. The 
organic industry is viewed as the fastest growing sector of 
agriculture, representing 2 percent of overall food and beverage sales. 
Since 1990, organic retail sales have historically demonstrated a 
growth rate between 20 to 24 percent each year. This growth rate is 
projected to decline and fall to a rate of 5 to 10 percent in the 
future.
    In addition, USDA has accredited 96 certifying agents who have 
applied to

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USDA to be accredited in order to provide certification services to 
producers and handlers. A complete list of names and addresses of 
accredited certifying agents may be found on the AMS NOP Web site, at 
https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop. AMS believes that most of these entities 
would be considered small entities under the criteria established by 
the SBA.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    No additional collection or recordkeeping requirements are imposed 
on the public by this final rule. Accordingly, OMB clearance is not 
required by section 350(h) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 
U.S.C. 3501, et seq., or OMB's implementing regulation at 5 CFR part 
1320. AMS is committed to compliance with the Government Paperwork 
Elimination Act (GPEA), which requires Government agencies in general 
to provide the option of submitting information of transaction business 
electronically to the maximum extent possible.

E. Discussion of Comments Received

    Twenty-nine (29) comments were received on proposed rule TM-04-01. 
In general, comments favored amending the National List with the 
proposed substances identified in the proposed rule. However, there 
were some commenters that raised concerns with proposed restrictions to 
the use of substances being added to Sec.  205.605(b) and the 
expiration date attached to the use of ammonium hydroxide. A few 
commenters, suggested technical changes to the CAS numbers for 
glycerine oleate. These same commenters asserted that tetrasodium 
pyrophosphate and sodium acid pyrophosphate should not be added to the 
National List. We also received a comment asking the USDA to ``clarify 
that the category of 'microorganisms'' also includes food grade by-
products derived from microorganisms that exhibit similar 
characteristics or functions as the microorganism.''
Changes Made Based on Comments
    The following changes are made based on comments received.
    First, Restriction to Use of Substances on Sec.  205.605(b). The 
proposed rule restricted the use of synthetic substances being added to 
Sec.  205.605(b). It restricted the synthetic substances to the 
handling of agricultural products labeled ``made with organic 
(specified ingredients or food group(s)) and prohibited the use of the 
proposed synthetic substances in handling agricultural products labeled 
as ``organic.'' Commenters, however, were largely opposed to 
restricting the use of the proposed synthetic substances to products 
labeled as ``made with organic (specified ingredients or food 
group(s)).
    The proposed rule restricted the use of these substances because of 
the final judgment and order in the case of Harvey v. Johanns, issued 
on June 9, 2005, by the United States District Court, District of 
Maine. The district court ruled that 7 CFR 205.600(b) and 205.605(b) of 
the National List regulations are contrary to the OFPA and exceed the 
Secretary's rulemaking authority to the extent that they permit the 
addition of synthetic ingredients and processing aids in handling and 
processing of agricultural products which contain a minimum of 95 
percent organic content and which are eligible to bear the USDA seal. 
Due to this ruling by the district court, the USDA determined that any 
new additions to the National List would have to comply with the 
court's order.
    However, in October 2005, Congress voted to amend Sec.  6517 of the 
OFPA to permit the use of certain synthetic substances in organic 
handling. Therefore, we agree with the commenters and have removed the 
restrictive language from substances being added to Sec.  205.605(b) of 
the National List.
    Second, Glycerine Oleate CAS . In proposing glycerine 
oleate for addition to the National List, the proposed rule identified 
the substance with the following CAS s: 111-03-5, 25496-72-4, 
and 37220-82-9. Commenters stated that the listing of CAS s 
111-03-5 and 25496-72-4 are incorrect and not necessary because they 
now appear on the EPA's List 4A. Inert substances that appear on the 
EPA's List 4a are already permitted for use in organic crop production 
under the National List regulations.
    We agree with the commenters and have removed the CAS s 
111-03-5 and 25496-72-4 from the listing of glycerine oleate.
    Third, Ammonium Hydroxide Expiration Date. Based on the 
recommendation from the NOSB in October 2001, ammonium hydroxide was 
proposed for inclusion on the National List with an expiration date of 
October 21, 2005. Most commenters supported the inclusion of ammonium 
hydroxide on the National List and requested that the expiration date 
be amended to acknowledge the three years that the NOSB had intended to 
allow the use of the substance. Some commenters expressed the view that 
ammonium hydroxide should not be added to the National List. They 
asserted that processors have managed without use of the substance in 
the last four years and suggest that there are a number of alternatives 
to ammonium hydroxide for boiler maintenance.
    We have taken into account the concerns of the commenters. However, 
the expiration date recommended by the NOSB for the use of ammonium 
hydroxide has lapsed. As a result, ammonium hydroxide is not being 
added to the National List at this time. To be reconsidered for 
inclusion on the National List, the NOSB will have to submit a new 
recommendation to the Secretary to amend the National List to permit 
the use of ammonium hydroxide.
    Fourth, Non-Inclusion of Tetrahydrofurfyl Alcohol (THFA). The NOSB 
recommended the inclusion of THFA to the National List, with the 
restriction that it could only be used until December 21, 2006. THFA 
was petitioned for use in organic crop production as an inert 
pesticidal ingredient. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the EPA had registered THFA as a List 3 inert 
(Inerts of Unknown Toxicity). However, the EPA is currently evaluating 
THFA for reassessment under the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) and 
has identified risks of concern that require the use of THFA as an 
inert ingredient in pesticide products to be significantly limited. 
Based on consultations with the EPA concerning the future use of THFA, 
the Secretary has been advised to withhold listing THFA as an allowed 
substance on the National List. Due to potential risk issues associated 
with THFA's use in crop production, the Secretary will wait until the 
EPA has concluded its reassessment of the substance before 
reconsidering its inclusion to the National List. The EPA's proposed 
rulemaking for proposed action on THFA can be found in the Federal 
Register, 71 FR 18689 (April 12, 2006).
Changes Requested But Not Made
    First, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate. The NOSB recommended the use of 
sodium acid pyrophosphate at its May 2003, meeting in Austin, TX. After 
the May meeting, the NOP requested that the NOSB submit documentation 
that would reflect how the recommended substance met the evaluation 
criteria specified in Sec. Sec.  6517 and 6518 of the OFPA, before the 
recommended substance would be considered by the Secretary for proposed 
rulemaking. The NOSB submitted the documentation as requested by the 
NOP. The NOP, in turn, reviewed and used the documentation to draft a 
proposed rule

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for adding sodium acid pyrophosphate to the National List.
    In response to the proposed rule, a few commenters stated that the 
NOP did not make all supporting documentation (the NOSB decision sheet 
checklist and a supplemental technical review used by the NOSB to 
evaluate sodium acid pyrophosphate) available to the public for 
consideration in developing comments regarding the addition of sodium 
acid pyrophosphate to the National List. They asserted that sodium acid 
pyrophosphate should be tabled until all supporting information for 
sodium acid pyrophosphate is made available to the public.
    The NOSB decision sheet checklist and supplemental technical review 
for sodium acid pyrophosphate were not posted on the NOP Web site 
during the public comment period for the proposed rule TM-04-01. 
However, all documents related to the review of substances for 
inclusion on the National List are always available to the public 
through the NOP office. If the public is aware that such a document is 
not available on the NOP Web site, a request may always be submitted to 
the NOP to receive the related documents. Taking into account the 
commenters' position regarding easy accessibility to materials review 
documents, we do not believe their position warrants the NOP deferring 
final action on the substance. Evidence has not been submitted that 
would suggest sodium acid pyrophosphate violates the evaluation 
criteria specified in the OFPA.
    Second, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate. A few commenters opposed the 
addition of tetrasodium pyrophosphate on the National List because of 
reasons that were expressed in an earlier proposed rule (68 FR 27941, 
May 22, 2003). Commenters had stated that the use of tetrasodium 
pyrophosphate conflicts with Sec.  205.600(b)(4) of the NOP 
regulations. They also stated that the annotation associated with 
tetrasodium pyrophosphate is too vague.
    The NOP disagrees with the commenters. The NOP specifically 
referred tetrasodium pyrophosphate back to the NOSB, as a result of 
receiving such comments in response to the May 2003, proposed rule. The 
NOP charged the NOSB with determining whether the proposed use of 
tetrasodium pyrophosphate conflicts with Sec.  205.600(b)(4) of the NOP 
regulations. Through further review and deliberation at their April 
2004, meeting in Chicago, IL, the NOSB determined that the proposed use 
of tetrasodium pyrophosphate did not conflict with Sec.  205.600(b)(4) 
of the NOP regulations. In response to the concerns of the commenters, 
the NOSB provided that the primary use of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, as 
petitioned, is not to serve as a preservative, or to ``recreate'' 
flavor, color or texture. They acknowledged that the substance may be 
used to create texture; however, it is not being used to ``recreate'' 
texture, as is referenced in Sec.  205.600(b)(4) of the regulations.
    Third, Microorganisms. A commenter requested the NOP to ``clarify 
that the category of `microorganisms' also includes food grade by-
products derived from microorganisms that exhibit similar 
characteristics or functions as the microorganism.'' The NOP does not 
have enough information to address this commenter's concern. His 
request must be evaluated by the NOSB. As a result, the NOP instructs 
the commenter to submit a petition to the NOSB that would request 
evaluation of the types of substances for which he seeks clarification.

F. Effective Date

    This final rule reflects recommendations submitted to the Secretary 
by the NOSB. The thirteen substances being added to the National List 
were based on petitions from the industry and evaluated by the NOSB 
using criteria in the Act and the regulations. Because these substances 
are critical to organic production and handling operations, producers 
and handlers should be able to use them in their operations as soon as 
possible. Accordingly, AMS finds that good cause exists under 5 U.S.C. 
553(d)(3) for not postponing the effective date of this rule until 30 
days after publication in the Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 205

    Administrative practice and procedure, Agriculture, Animals, 
Archives and records, Imports, Labeling, Organically produced products, 
Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seals and insignia, 
Soil conservation.

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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 205, Subpart G is 
amended as follows:

PART 205--NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM

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1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 205 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501-6522.

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2. Section 205.601 is amended by:
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a. Revising paragraph (h).
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b. Revising paragraph (m)(2).
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c. Adding a new paragraph (n).
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d. Reserving paragraphs (o)-(z).
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  205.601  Synthetic substance allowed for use in organic crop 
production.

* * * * *
    (h) As slug or snail bait. Ferric phosphate (CAS  10045-
86-0).
* * * * *
    (m) * * *
    (2) EPA List 3--Inerts of Unknown Toxicity allowed:
    (i) Glycerine Oleate (Glycerol monooleate) (CAS s 37220-
82-9)--for use only until December 31, 2006.
    (ii) Inerts used in passive pheromone dispensers.
    (n) Seed preparations. Hydrogen chloride (CAS  7647-01-
0)--for delinting cotton seed for planting.
* * * * *

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3. Section 205.605 is amended by:
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a. Adding three materials to paragraph (a).
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b. Adding seven new substances to paragraph (b).
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  205.605  Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as 
ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ``organic'' or 
``made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).''

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
* * * * *
    Egg white lysozyme (CAS  9001-63-2)
* * * * *
    L-Malic acid (CAS  97-67-6).
* * * * *
    Microorganisms--any food grade bacteria, fungi, and other 
microorganism.
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    Activated charcoal (CAS s 7440-44-0; 64365-11-3)--only 
from vegetative sources; for use only as a filtering aid.
* * * * *
    Cyclohexylamine (CAS  108-91-8)--for use only as a boiler 
water additive for packaging sterilization.
    Diethylaminoethanol (CAS  100-37-8)--for use only as a 
boiler water additive for packaging sterilization.
* * * * *
    Octadecylamine (CAS  124-30-1)--for use only as a boiler 
water additive for packaging sterilization.
* * * * *
    Peracetic acid/Peroxyacetic acid (CAS  79-21-0)--for use 
in wash and/or rinse water according to FDA limitations. For use as a 
sanitizer on food contact surfaces.
* * * * *

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    Sodium acid pyrophosphate (CAS  7758-16-9)--for use only 
as a leavening agent.
* * * * *
    Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (CAS  7722-88-5)--for use only 
in meat analog products.
* * * * *

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4. In Sec.  205.681, paragraph (d)(1) is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  205.681  Appeals.

* * * * *
    (d) * * * (1) Appeals to the Administrator must be filed in writing 
and addressed to: Administrator, USDA, AMS, c/o NOP Appeals Staff, Stop 
0203, Room 302-Annex, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20250-0203.
* * * * *

    Dated: September 5, 2006.
Lloyd C. Day, Administrator,
Agricultural Marketing Service.
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