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BILLING CODE 4164–01–P The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of spent bleaching clay as a flow agent in canola meal for all livestock and poultry species. Additionally, the petition proposes that the existing regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of silicon dioxide and diatomaceous earth for use as components of spent beaching clay. DATES: The food additive petition was filed on December 20, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chelsea Trull, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240–402–6729, Chelsea.trull@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5)), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 2299) has been filed by the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, 404–167 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg MB R3B 0T6, Canada. The petition proposes to amend Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in part 573 Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals (21 CFR part 573) to provide for the safe use of spent bleaching clay as a flow agent in canola meal for all livestock and poultry species. Additionally, the submission proposes that the existing regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of silicon dioxide (21 CFR 573.940) and diatomaceous earth (21 CFR 573.340) for use as components of spent beaching clay. The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r) because it is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to their knowledge, no extraordinary sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS2 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Apr 17, 2017 Jkt 241001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2016–0638; FRL–9960–02– Region 3] Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date for the 2008 Ozone Standard; Philadelphia-WilmingtonAtlantic City, PA–NJ–MD–DE Nonattainment Area Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 573

[Docket No. FDA-2017-F-0969]


Canadian Oilseed Processor Association; Filing of Food Additive 
Petition (Animal Use)

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of petition.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing 
that the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association has filed a petition 
proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for 
the safe use of spent bleaching clay as a flow agent in canola meal for 
all livestock and poultry species. Additionally, the petition proposes 
that the existing regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of 
silicon dioxide and diatomaceous earth for use as components of spent 
beaching clay.

DATES: The food additive petition was filed on December 20, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chelsea Trull, Center for Veterinary 
Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, 
MD 20855, 240-402-6729, Chelsea.trull@fda.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5)), notice is given that a 
food additive petition (FAP 2299) has been filed by the Canadian 
Oilseed Processors Association, 404-167 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg MB R3B 
0T6, Canada. The petition proposes to amend Title 21 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) in part 573 Food Additives Permitted in Feed 
and Drinking Water of Animals (21 CFR part 573) to provide for the safe 
use of spent bleaching clay as a flow agent in canola meal for all 
livestock and poultry species. Additionally, the submission proposes 
that the existing regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of 
silicon dioxide (21 CFR 573.940) and diatomaceous earth (21 CFR 
573.340) for use as components of spent beaching clay.
    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically 
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r) because it is of a type that does not 
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human 
environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to their 
knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist. If FDA determines a 
categorical exclusion applies, neither an environmental assessment nor 
an environmental impact statement is required. If FDA determines a 
categorical exclusion does not apply, we will request an environmental 
assessment and make it available for public inspection.

    Dated: April 12, 2017.
Anna K. Abram,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2017-07770 Filed 4-17-17; 8:45 am]
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