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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Populations; E.O. 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks; E.O. 13132, Federalism; E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; and E.O. 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, and Use; E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform Act. This final rule amends TVA’s regulations for the protection of archaeological resources by providing for issuance of petty offense citations by TVA’s law enforcement agents for violations of ARPA or AA. The rule is not subject to Office of Management and Budget Review under Executive Order 12866. The rule contains no Federal mandates for State, local, or tribal government or for the private sector. TVA has determined that these amendments will not have a significant annual effect of $100 million or more or result in expenditures of $100 million in any one year by State, local, or tribal governments or by the private sector. Nor will the amendments have concerns for environmental health or safety risks that may disproportionately affect children, have significant effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, or disproportionally impact low-income or minority populations. Accordingly, this final rule has no implications for any of the referenced authorities. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES B. Regulatory Flexibility Act Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., TVA is required to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis unless the head of the agency certifies that the proposal will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. TVA’s Chief Executive Officer has certified that the amendments promulgated in this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This determination is based on the finding that the amendments are directed toward Federal resource management to help prevent loss or destruction of archaeological resources, with no economic impact on the public. C. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) This rule does not contain information collection requirements that require approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act. List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 1312 Administrative practice and procedure, Historic Preservation, Indians—lands, Penalties, Public Lands, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Aug 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 18 CFR part 1312 is amended as follows: PART 1312—PROTECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES: UNIFORM REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 1312 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: Pub. L. 96–95, 93 Stat. 721, as amended, 102 Stat. 2983 (16 U.S.C. 470aa– mm) (Sec. 10(a) & (b)); 16 U.S.C. 831–831ee (2012). Related Authority: Pub. L. 59–209, 34 Stat. 225 (16 U.S.C. 432, 433); Pub. L. 86– 523, 74 Stat. 220, 221 (16 U.S.C. 469), as amended, 88 Stat. 174 (1974); Pub. L. 89–665, 80 Stat. 915 (16 U.S.C. 470a–t), as amended, 84 Stat. 204 (1970), 87 Stat. 139 (1973), 90 Stat. 1320 (1976), 92 Stat. 3467 (1978), 94 Stat. 2987 (1980); Pub. L. 95–341, 92 Stat. 469 (42 U.S.C. 1996) 2. In § 1312.1, a sentence is added at the end of paragraph (a) to read as follows: 54499 Director for that purpose shall have the authority to issue a petty offense citation for any such violation, requiring any person charged with the violation to appear before a United States Magistrate Judge within whose jurisdiction the archaeological resource impacted by the violation is located. The term ‘‘petty offense’’ has the same meaning given that term under section 19 of Title 18, United States Code. Dated: August 8, 2016. Rebecca C. Tolene, Deputy General Counsel and Vice President, Natural Resources. [FR Doc. 2016–19343 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8120–08–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration ■ § 1312.1 Purpose. (a)* * *. The regulations in this part also enable TVA’s law enforcement agents to issue petty offense citations for violations of any provision of 16 U.S.C. 470ee or 16 U.S.C. 433. * * * * * ■ 3. In § 1312.2, paragraph (c) is added to read as follows: § 1312.2 Authority. * * * * * (c) Provisions pertaining to the issuance of petty offense citations are based on the duties and powers assigned to TVA’s law enforcement agents under 16 U.S.C. 831–831ee. ■ 4. In § 1312.3, paragraph (j) is added to read as follows: § 1312.3 Definitions. * * * * * (j) Director means the Director of TVA Police and Emergency Management assigned the function and responsibility of supervising TVA employees designated as law enforcement agents under 16 U.S.C. 831c–3(a). ■ 5. Section 1312.22 is added to read as follows: § 1312.22 Issuance of citations for petty offenses. Any person who violates any provision contained in 16 U.S.C. 470ee or 16 U.S.C. 433 in the presence of a TVA law enforcement agent may be tried and sentenced in accordance with the provisions of section 3401 of Title 18, United States Code. Law enforcement agents designated by the PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 21 CFR Parts 11 and 101 [Docket No. FDA–2011–F–0171] Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines: Guidance for Industry; Small Entity Compliance Guide; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notification of availability. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines—Small Entity Compliance Guide.’’ The small entity compliance guide (SECG) is intended to help small entities comply with the final rule entitled ‘‘Food Labeling; Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines.’’ DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on FDA guidances at any time. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows: SUMMARY: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted electronically, including attachments, to https:// www.regulations.gov will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment does not include any confidential information that you or a E:\FR\FM\16AUR1.SGM 16AUR1 54500 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES third party may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone else’s Social Security number, or confidential business information, such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. • If you want to submit a comment with confidential information that you do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). Written/Paper Submissions Submit written/paper submissions as follows: • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. • For written/paper comments submitted to the Division of Dockets Management, FDA will post your comment, as well as any attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified, as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’ Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. FDA– 2011–F–0171 for ‘‘Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines— Small Entity Compliance Guide.’’ Received comments will be placed in the docket and, except for those submitted as ‘‘Confidential Submissions,’’ publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Confidential Submissions—To submit a comment with confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states ‘‘THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.’’ The Agency will review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be available for public viewing and posted on https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit both copies to the Division of Dockets Management. If you do not wish your name and contact information to be VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Aug 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 made publicly available, you can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of your comments and you must identify this information as ‘‘confidential.’’ Any information marked as ‘‘confidential’’ will not be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA’s posting of comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or access the information at: https://www.fda.gov/ regulatoryinformation/dockets/ default.htm. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or the electronic and written/paper 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. Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to the Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, Food Labeling and Standards Staff, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740. Send two selfaddressed adhesive labels to assist that office in processing your request. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley N. Rulffes, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– 820), Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–2371. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the Federal Register of December 1, 2014 (79 FR 71259), we issued a final rule requiring vending machine operators who own or operate 20 or more vending machines, or who voluntarily register to be covered, to provide calorie declarations for those foods sold from vending machines for which the Nutrition Facts label cannot be examined before purchase or for which visible nutrition information is not otherwise provided at the point of purchase (the final rule). Covered vending machine operators must comply with the rule by December 1, 2016. However, in the Federal Register of August 1, 2016 (81 FR 50303), we issued a final rule entitled ‘‘Food Labeling; Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines; Extension of Compliance Date.’’ This rule provides PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 that the compliance date for type size front-of-pack labeling requirements (§ 101.8(b)(2) (21 CFR 101.8(b)(2))) and calorie disclosure requirements (§ 101.8(c)(2)) for certain gums, mints, and roll candy products in glass-front machines in the final rule published December 1, 2014 (79 FR 71259) is extended to July 26, 2018. The compliance date for all other requirements in the final rule (79 FR 71259) remains December 1, 2016. We examined the economic implications of the final rule as required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) and determined that the final rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. In compliance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (Pub. L. 104–121, as amended by Pub. L. 110–28), we are making available the SECG to explain the actions that a small entity must take to comply with the rule. We are issuing the SECG consistent with our good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115(c)(2)). The SECG represents our current thinking on calorie labeling for foods sold in vending machines operated by a person engaged in the business of owning or operating 20 or more vending machines, or a person who voluntarily registers with FDA to be covered by the rule. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This SECG refers to collections of information described in FDA’s final rule that published in the Federal Register of December 1, 2014, and that will be effective on December 1, 2016. As stated in the final rule, these collections of information are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The collections of information in the final rule have been approved under OMB control number 0910–0782. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the SECG at either https:// www.fda.gov/Food/ GuidanceRegulation/ E:\FR\FM\16AUR1.SGM 16AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations such as medical information, your or anyone else’s Social Security number, or confidential business information, such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. • If you want to submit a comment with confidential information that you do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). GuidanceDocuments RegulatoryInformation/default.htm or https://www.regulations.gov. Use the FDA Web site listed in the previous sentence to find the most current version of the guidance. Dated: August 11, 2016. Jeremy Sharp, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2016–19492 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR part 101 [Docket No. FDA–2011–F–0171] Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notification of availability. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry, entitled ‘‘Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines.’’ The draft guidance, when finalized, will help covered vending machine operators and industry to better understand and comply with the final rule entitled ‘‘Food Labeling: Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines.’’ DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that we consider your comment on the draft guidance before we begin work on the final version of the guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by September 30, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows: SUMMARY: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted electronically, including attachments, to https:// www.regulations.gov will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment does not include any confidential information that you or a third party may not wish to be posted, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Aug 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Written/Paper Submissions Submit written/paper submissions as follows: • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. • For written/paper comments submitted to the Division of Dockets Management, FDA will post your comment, as well as any attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified, as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’ Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. FDA– 2011–F–0171 for Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines; Draft Guidance for Industry. Received comments will be placed in the docket and, except for those submitted as ‘‘Confidential Submissions,’’ publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Confidential Submissions—To submit a comment with confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states ‘‘THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.’’ The Agency will review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be available for public viewing and posted on https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit both copies to the Division of Dockets Management. If you do not wish your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you can provide this information on the cover PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 54501 sheet and not in the body of your comments and you must identify this information as ‘‘confidential.’’ Any information marked as ‘‘confidential’’ will not be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA’s posting of comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or access the information at: https://www.fda.gov/ regulatoryinformation/dockets/ default.htm. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or the electronic and written/paper 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. Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to Food Labeling and Standards Staff, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– 820), Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740. Send two self-addressed adhesive labels to assist that office in processing your request. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Felicia B. Billingslea, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– 820), Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–2371. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background We are announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines.’’ We are issuing the draft guidance consistent with our good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the current thinking of the FDA on this topic. It does not establish any rights for any person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You can use an alternate approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. In the Federal Register of December 1, 2014 (79 FR 71259), we issued a final rule entitled ‘‘Food Labeling: Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines’’ (‘‘the rule’’). The rule is codified at 21 CFR 101.8. The rule requires vending machine operators who own or operate 20 or more vending E:\FR\FM\16AUR1.SGM 16AUR1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 11 and 101

[Docket No. FDA-2011-F-0171]


Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines: 
Guidance for Industry; Small Entity Compliance Guide; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notification of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the 
availability of a guidance for industry entitled ``Calorie Labeling of 
Articles of Food in Vending Machines--Small Entity Compliance Guide.'' 
The small entity compliance guide (SECG) is intended to help small 
entities comply with the final rule entitled ``Food Labeling; Calorie 
Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines.''

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on FDA guidances at 
any time.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted 
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov 
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be 
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment 
does not include any confidential information that you or a

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third party may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, 
your or anyone else's Social Security number, or confidential business 
information, such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you 
include your name, contact information, or other information that 
identifies you in the body of your comments, that information will be 
posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential 
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public, 
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner 
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper 
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug 
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Division of 
Dockets Management, FDA will post your comment, as well as any 
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified, 
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. 
FDA-2011-F-0171 for ``Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending 
Machines--Small Entity Compliance Guide.'' Received comments will be 
placed in the docket and, except for those submitted as ``Confidential 
Submissions,'' publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at 
the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with 
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly 
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You 
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information 
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states 
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will 
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in 
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the 
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be 
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov. 
Submit both copies to the Division of Dockets Management. If you do not 
wish your name and contact information to be made publicly available, 
you can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body 
of your comments and you must identify this information as 
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not 
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other 
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of 
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or 
access the information at: https://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/dockets/default.htm.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
the electronic and written/paper 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.
    Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to the 
Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, Food Labeling and Standards 
Staff, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-305), Food and 
Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740. Send two 
self-addressed adhesive labels to assist that office in processing your 
request. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic 
access to the guidance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley N. Rulffes, Center for Food 
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-820), Food and Drug Administration, 
5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-402-2371.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of December 1, 2014 (79 FR 71259), we 
issued a final rule requiring vending machine operators who own or 
operate 20 or more vending machines, or who voluntarily register to be 
covered, to provide calorie declarations for those foods sold from 
vending machines for which the Nutrition Facts label cannot be examined 
before purchase or for which visible nutrition information is not 
otherwise provided at the point of purchase (the final rule). Covered 
vending machine operators must comply with the rule by December 1, 
2016. However, in the Federal Register of August 1, 2016 (81 FR 50303), 
we issued a final rule entitled ``Food Labeling; Calorie Labeling of 
Articles of Food in Vending Machines; Extension of Compliance Date.'' 
This rule provides that the compliance date for type size front-of-pack 
labeling requirements (Sec.  101.8(b)(2) (21 CFR 101.8(b)(2))) and 
calorie disclosure requirements (Sec.  101.8(c)(2)) for certain gums, 
mints, and roll candy products in glass-front machines in the final 
rule published December 1, 2014 (79 FR 71259) is extended to July 26, 
2018. The compliance date for all other requirements in the final rule 
(79 FR 71259) remains December 1, 2016.
    We examined the economic implications of the final rule as required 
by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) and determined 
that the final rule will have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. In compliance with section 212 of 
the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (Pub. L. 104-
121, as amended by Pub. L. 110-28), we are making available the SECG to 
explain the actions that a small entity must take to comply with the 
rule.
    We are issuing the SECG consistent with our good guidance practices 
regulation (21 CFR 10.115(c)(2)). The SECG represents our current 
thinking on calorie labeling for foods sold in vending machines 
operated by a person engaged in the business of owning or operating 20 
or more vending machines, or a person who voluntarily registers with 
FDA to be covered by the rule. It does not create or confer any rights 
for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An 
alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the 
requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This SECG refers to collections of information described in FDA's 
final rule that published in the Federal Register of December 1, 2014, 
and that will be effective on December 1, 2016. As stated in the final 
rule, these collections of information are subject to review by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (the PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The collections of information 
in the final rule have been approved under OMB control number 0910-
0782. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the SECG at either 
https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/

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GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/default.htm or https://www.regulations.gov. Use the FDA Web site listed in the previous 
sentence to find the most current version of the guidance.

    Dated: August 11, 2016.
Jeremy Sharp,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2016-19492 Filed 8-15-16; 8:45 am]
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