Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption; Extension of Comment Periods, 48637-48638 [2013-19302]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 154 / Friday, August 9, 2013 / Proposed Rules and for the information collection provisions—i.e., until September 16, 2013 (Federal Register of April 26, 2013, 78 FR 24691). In the Federal Register of July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45729 and 78 FR 45781) we published two proposed rules entitled, ‘‘Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals’’ (Docket No. FDA–2011–N– 0143) and ‘‘Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications’’ (Docket No. FDA– 2011–N–0146) with a 120-day comment period. These two proposals are related to the proposed rule ‘‘Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food.’’ Therefore, FDA is granted a 60-day final extension of the comment period for the ‘‘Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food’’ proposed rule to allow interested person an opportunity to consider the interrelationships between the proposals. We also are extending the comment period for the information collection provisions for 60 days to continue to make the comment period for the information collection provisions the same as the comment period for the provisions of the proposed rule. To clarify, FDA is requesting comment on all issues raised by the proposed rule. II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Interested persons may either submit electronic comments regarding the information collection to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax written comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202–395–7285. All comments should be identified with the title ‘‘Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food.’’ tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS III. Request for Comments Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding the proposed rule to https:// www.regulations.gov or written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments 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, and will be posted to the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:50 Aug 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: August 5, 2013. Leslie Kux, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–19300 Filed 8–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Parts 16 and 112 [Docket No. FDA–2011–N–0921] RIN 0910–AG35 Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption; Extension of Comment Periods AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Proposed rule; extension of comment period for the proposed rule and for its information collection provisions. ACTION: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule, and for the information collection related to the proposed rule, ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption,’’ that appeared in the Federal Register of January 16, 2013. We are taking this action to allow interested persons an opportunity to consider the interrelationships between this proposal and the two proposals announced in July 2013 on the Foreign Supplier Verification Program and on Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/ Certification Bodies. We also are taking this action to keep the comment period for the information collection provisions associated with the rule consistent with the comment period for the proposed rule. DATES: The FDA is extending the comment period on the above proposed rule. Submit either electronic or written comments on the proposed rule by November 15, 2013. Submit comments on information collection issues under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA) by November 15, 2013 (see the ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995’’ section). ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FDA–2011–N– 0921 and/or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 0910–AG35, by any of the following methods, except that comments on information collection issues under the PRA must be submitted to the Office of Information and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 48637 Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (see the ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995’’ section). Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Written Submissions Submit written submissions in the following ways: • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper or CD–ROM submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA– 305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions received must include the Agency name and Docket No. FDA–2011–N–0921, and RIN 0910–AG35 for this rulemaking. All comments received may be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For additional information on submitting comments, see the ‘‘Request for Comments’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into the ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: With regard to the proposed rule: Samir Assar, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–317), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 240– 402–1636. With regard to the information collection: Domini Bean, Office of Information Management, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Drive, PI50–400T, Rockville, MD 20850, Domini.Bean@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the Federal Register of January 16, 2013 (78 FR 3504), we published a proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ with a 120-day comment period on the provisions of the proposed rule and a 30-day comment period on the information collection provisions that are subject to review by E:\FR\FM\09AUP1.SGM 09AUP1 48638 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 154 / Friday, August 9, 2013 / Proposed Rules tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS OMB under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520). OMB and FDA previously received requests for a 90-day extension of the comment period for the information collection provisions of the proposed rule. We considered the requests and extended the comment period for the information collection for 90 days to make the comment period for the information collection provisions the same as that for the proposed rule—i.e., until May 16, 2013 (Federal Register of February 19, 2013, 78 FR 11611). FDA continued to receive comments requesting an extension of the comment period on the proposed rule. Each request conveyed concern that the 120day comment period did not allow sufficient time to develop a meaningful or thoughtful response to the proposed rule. FDA considered the requests and granted a 120-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule and for the information collection provisions—i.e., until September 16, 2013 (Federal Register of April 26, 2013, 78 FR 24692). In the Federal Register of July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45729 and 78 FR 45781) we published two proposed rules entitled, ‘‘Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals’’ (Docket No. FDA–2011–N– 0143) and ‘‘Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications’’ (Docket No. FDA– 2011–N–0146) with a 120-day comment period. These two proposals are related to the proposed rule ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.’’ Therefore, FDA is granting a 60-day final extension of the comment period for the ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ proposed rule to allow interested persons an opportunity to consider the interrelationships between the proposals. We also are extending the comment period for the information collection provisions for 60 days to continue to make the comment period for the information collection provisions the same as the comment period for the provisions of the proposed rule. To clarify, FDA is requesting comment on all issues raised by the proposed rule. II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Interested persons may either submit electronic comments regarding the information collection to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax written comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:50 Aug 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 202–395–7285. All comments should be identified with the title ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.’’ III. Request for Comments Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding the proposed rule to https:// www.regulations.gov or written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments 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, and will be posted to the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. Dated: August 5, 2013. Leslie Kux, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–19302 Filed 8–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R10–OAR–2013–0420; FRL–9844–7] Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Alaska; Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The EPA is proposing to approve a carbon monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan for the Fairbanks Area, and associated revisions to sections of the Fairbanks Transportation Control Program, submitted by the State of Alaska as a revision to its State Implementation Plan dated April 22, 2013. In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act, the EPA is approving this SIP revision because it demonstrates that the Fairbanks Area will maintain the carbon monoxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards through the second 10-year maintenance period. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 9, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R10– OAR–2013–0420, by any of the following methods: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 • www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Email: R10Public_Comments@epa.gov. • Mail: Mr. Keith Rose, U.S. EPA Region 10, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, AWT–107, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101. • Hand Delivery/Courier: U.S. EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101. Attention: Keith Rose, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, AWT–107. Such deliveries are only accepted during normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Rose at telephone number: (206) 553–1949, email address: rose.keith@epa.gov, or the above EPA, Region 10 address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information, please see the direct final action, of the same title, which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. The EPA is simultaneously approving the State’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the EPA views this as a noncontroversial SIP revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the preamble to the direct final rule. If the EPA receives no adverse comments, the EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. If the EPA receives adverse comments, the EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. The EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if we receive adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, the EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. Dated: July 23, 2013. Michelle L. Pirzahdeh, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2013–19202 Filed 8–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\09AUP1.SGM 09AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 154 (Friday, August 9, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 48637-48638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19302]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 16 and 112

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0921]
RIN 0910-AG35


Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of 
Produce for Human Consumption; Extension of Comment Periods

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period for the proposed 
rule and for its information collection provisions.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is extending the 
comment period for the proposed rule, and for the information 
collection related to the proposed rule, ``Standards for the Growing, 
Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption,'' 
that appeared in the Federal Register of January 16, 2013. We are 
taking this action to allow interested persons an opportunity to 
consider the interrelationships between this proposal and the two 
proposals announced in July 2013 on the Foreign Supplier Verification 
Program and on Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification 
Bodies. We also are taking this action to keep the comment period for 
the information collection provisions associated with the rule 
consistent with the comment period for the proposed rule.

DATES: The FDA is extending the comment period on the above proposed 
rule. Submit either electronic or written comments on the proposed rule 
by November 15, 2013. Submit comments on information collection issues 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA) by November 15, 
2013 (see the ``Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995'' section).

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FDA-2011-
N-0921 and/or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 0910-AG35, by any of 
the following methods, except that comments on information collection 
issues under the PRA must be submitted to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (see the 
``Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995'' section).

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Written Submissions

    Submit written submissions in the following ways:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper or CD-ROM 
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug 
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Agency name 
and Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0921, and RIN 0910-AG35 for this rulemaking. 
All comments received may be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For 
additional information on submitting comments, see the ``Request for 
Comments'' heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this 
document.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the 
docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into 
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of 
Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: With regard to the proposed rule: 
Samir Assar, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-317), 
Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 
20740, 240-402-1636. With regard to the information collection: Domini 
Bean, Office of Information Management, Food and Drug Administration, 
1350 Piccard Drive, PI50-400T, Rockville, MD 20850, 
Domini.Bean@fda.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of January 16, 2013 (78 FR 3504), we 
published a proposed rule entitled ``Standards for the Growing, 
Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption'' 
with a 120-day comment period on the provisions of the proposed rule 
and a 30-day comment period on the information collection provisions 
that are subject to review by

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OMB under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
    OMB and FDA previously received requests for a 90-day extension of 
the comment period for the information collection provisions of the 
proposed rule. We considered the requests and extended the comment 
period for the information collection for 90 days to make the comment 
period for the information collection provisions the same as that for 
the proposed rule--i.e., until May 16, 2013 (Federal Register of 
February 19, 2013, 78 FR 11611). FDA continued to receive comments 
requesting an extension of the comment period on the proposed rule. 
Each request conveyed concern that the 120-day comment period did not 
allow sufficient time to develop a meaningful or thoughtful response to 
the proposed rule. FDA considered the requests and granted a 120-day 
extension of the comment period for the proposed rule and for the 
information collection provisions--i.e., until September 16, 2013 
(Federal Register of April 26, 2013, 78 FR 24692). In the Federal 
Register of July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45729 and 78 FR 45781) we published 
two proposed rules entitled, ``Foreign Supplier Verification Programs 
for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals'' (Docket No. FDA-2011-N-
0143) and ``Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies 
to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications'' (Docket No. 
FDA-2011-N-0146) with a 120-day comment period. These two proposals are 
related to the proposed rule ``Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, 
Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.'' Therefore, FDA 
is granting a 60-day final extension of the comment period for the 
``Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of 
Produce for Human Consumption'' proposed rule to allow interested 
persons an opportunity to consider the interrelationships between the 
proposals. We also are extending the comment period for the information 
collection provisions for 60 days to continue to make the comment 
period for the information collection provisions the same as the 
comment period for the provisions of the proposed rule. To clarify, FDA 
is requesting comment on all issues raised by the proposed rule.

II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    Interested persons may either submit electronic comments regarding 
the information collection to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax 
written comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202-395-7285. All comments should be 
identified with the title ``Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, 
Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.''

III. Request for Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding 
the proposed rule to https://www.regulations.gov or written comments to 
the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only 
necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments 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, and will be posted to 
the docket at https://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: August 5, 2013.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2013-19302 Filed 8-8-13; 8:45 am]
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