Gardenia Blue Interest Group; Filing of Color Additive Petition, 34664 [2021-13952]

Download as PDF 34664 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 / Proposed Rules Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 23, 2021. B.G. Chew, Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. Environmental Review [Docket No. FDA–2021–C–0522] This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. Gardenia Blue Interest Group; Filing of Color Additive Petition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS * * * * * AWP CA E5 King City, CA [New] Mesa Del Rey Airport, CA (Lat. 36°13′43″ N, long. 121°07′17″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 3.7-mile radius of the airport, and within 4.1 miles each side of the 126° bearing from the airport extending from the airport to 12.8 miles southeast of the airport, and within 3.7 miles each side of the 332° bearing from the airport extending from the 3.7-mile radius to 9.3 miles northwest of the airport. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jun 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 [FR Doc. 2021–13844 Filed 6–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 73 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notification of petition. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Gardenia Blue Interest Group (GBIG), proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of gardenia blue powder in various foods. DATES: The color additive petition was filed on April 20, 2021. ADDRESSES: 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 Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen DiFranco, Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS–255), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–2710; or Alexandra Jurewitz, Office of Regulations and Policy (HFS– 024), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–2378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (section 721(d)(1) (21 U.S.C. 379e(d)(1))), we are giving notice that we have filed a color additive petition (CAP 1C0319), submitted by GBIG, c/o Exponent, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036. The petition proposes to amend the color additive regulations in part 73 (21 CFR part 73, ‘‘Listing of Color Additives Exempt From PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Certification’’) to provide for the safe use of gardenia blue powder as a color additive in: (1) Sport drinks; (2) flavored or enhanced, noncarbonated water; (3) fruit drinks and ades; (4) ready-to-drink tea; (5) hard candy; and (6) soft candy, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(k) because the substance is intended to remain in food through ingestion by consumers and is not intended to replace macronutrients in food. 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: June 23, 2021. Lauren K. Roth, Acting Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–13952 Filed 6–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Part 75 [Docket ID ED–2021–OPEPD–0054] Proposed Priorities and Definitions— Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities and Definitions for Discretionary Grants Programs U.S. Department of Education. Proposed priorities and definitions. AGENCY: ACTION: To support a comprehensive education agenda, the Secretary proposes six priorities and related definitions for use in discretionary grant programs. The Secretary may choose to include an entire priority within a grant program or one or more of its subparts. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FDA-2021-C-0522]


Gardenia Blue Interest Group; Filing of Color Additive Petition

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notification of petition.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing 
that we have filed a petition, submitted by Gardenia Blue Interest 
Group (GBIG), proposing that the color additive regulations be amended 
to provide for the safe use of gardenia blue powder in various foods.

DATES: The color additive petition was filed on April 20, 2021.

ADDRESSES: 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 Dockets 
Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen DiFranco, Office of Food 
Additive Safety (HFS-255), Center for Food Safety and Applied 
Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, 
MD 20740, 240-402-2710; or Alexandra Jurewitz, Office of Regulations 
and Policy (HFS-024), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 
Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 
240-402-2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (section 721(d)(1) (21 U.S.C. 379e(d)(1))), we are giving notice 
that we have filed a color additive petition (CAP 1C0319), submitted by 
GBIG, c/o Exponent, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1100, 
Washington, DC 20036. The petition proposes to amend the color additive 
regulations in part 73 (21 CFR part 73, ``Listing of Color Additives 
Exempt From Certification'') to provide for the safe use of gardenia 
blue powder as a color additive in: (1) Sport drinks; (2) flavored or 
enhanced, noncarbonated water; (3) fruit drinks and ades; (4) ready-to-
drink tea; (5) hard candy; and (6) soft candy, at levels consistent 
with good manufacturing practice.
    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically 
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(k) because the substance is intended to 
remain in food through ingestion by consumers and is not intended to 
replace macronutrients in food. 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: June 23, 2021.
Lauren K. Roth,
Acting Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-13952 Filed 6-29-21; 8:45 am]
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