Draft Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Melons; Extension of Comment Period, 57179 [E9-26638]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 212 / Wednesday, November 4, 2009 / Notices referenced below by November 30, 2009. 1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ‘‘Comment or Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’ to find the information collection document(s) accepting comments. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Control Number, Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850. 3. By Facsimile or E-mail to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974, Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: October 21, 2009. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–26541 Filed 11–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2009–D–0347] Draft Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Melons; Extension of Comment Period AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice; extension of comment mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES period. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to January 4, 2010, the comment period for the draft guidance entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Melons’’ that appeared in the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 38437), as corrected on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42311). In the notice of availability, FDA requested comments by November 2, 2009. The agency is taking this action in response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments by January 4, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to https://www. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:29 Nov 03, 2009 Jkt 220001 regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Willette Crawford, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– 317), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301–436–1111. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 38437), as corrected on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42311), FDA published a notice of availability with a 90-day comment period to request comments on the draft guidance entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Melons’’ (the draft guidance). Comments on the draft guidance will inform FDA’s current thinking for finalization of this level 1 guidance consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices. The agency has received requests for an extension of the comment period for the draft guidance. FDA has considered the requests and is extending the comment period for the draft guidance until January 4, 2010. The agency believes that this extension allows adequate time for interested persons to submit comments without significantly delaying finalization of this level 1 guidance. II. Request for Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments on this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper 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 Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: October 30, 2009. David Horowitz, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E9–26638 Filed 11–2–09; 11:15 am] PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2009–D–0346] Draft Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Tomatoes; Extension of Comment Period AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. I. Background BILLING CODE 4160–01–S 57179 SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to January 4, 2010, the comment period for the draft guidance entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Tomatoes’’ that appeared in the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 38438), as corrected on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42311). In the notice of availability, FDA requested comments by November 2, 2009. The agency is taking this action in response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments by January 4, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to https://www. regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle A. Smith, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– 317), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301–436–2024. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 38438), as corrected on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42311), FDA published a notice of availability with a 90-day comment period to request comments on the draft guidance entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Tomatoes’’ (the draft guidance). Comments on the draft guidance will inform FDA’s current thinking for finalization of this level 1 guidance consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices. The agency has received requests for an extension of the comment period for the draft guidance. FDA has considered the requests and is extending the E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1

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[FR Doc No: E9-26638]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-D-0347]


Draft Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food 
Safety Hazards of Melons; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to January 
4, 2010, the comment period for the draft guidance entitled ``Guidance 
for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of 
Melons'' that appeared in the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 
38437), as corrected on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42311). In the notice of 
availability, FDA requested comments by November 2, 2009. The agency is 
taking this action in response to requests for an extension to allow 
interested persons additional time to submit comments.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments by January 4, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to https://www.regulations.gov. 
Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-
305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, 
Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Willette Crawford, Center for Food 
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-317), Food and Drug Administration, 
5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-1111.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 38437), as 
corrected on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42311), FDA published a notice of 
availability with a 90-day comment period to request comments on the 
draft guidance entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize 
Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Melons'' (the draft guidance). 
Comments on the draft guidance will inform FDA's current thinking for 
finalization of this level 1 guidance consistent with FDA's good 
guidance practices.
    The agency has received requests for an extension of the comment 
period for the draft guidance. FDA has considered the requests and is 
extending the comment period for the draft guidance until January 4, 
2010. The agency believes that this extension allows adequate time for 
interested persons to submit comments without significantly delaying 
finalization of this level 1 guidance.

II. Request for Comments

    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management 
(see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments on this document. Submit 
a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed 
comments, except that individuals may submit one paper 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 Division 
of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Dated: October 30, 2009.
David Horowitz,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E9-26638 Filed 11-2-09; 11:15 am]
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