Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; Confirmation of Effective Date, 86580 [2023-27506]

Download as PDF 86580 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 239 / Thursday, December 14, 2023 / Rules and Regulations Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Stuart, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305–5926. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Correction to the Final Rule Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the amendment of Class E airspace for Polk County Airport/Cornelius Moore Field, Cedartown, GA, in Docket No. FAA– 2023–1186, as published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2023 (88 FR 47361; corrected September 26, 2023 (FR 88 65797)), is corrected in the Federal Register of July 24, 2023 (88 FR 47361) as follows: [Corrected] On page 47362, in the first column, the title of ‘‘ASO FL E5 Cedartown, GA [Amended]’’ is corrected to read: * * * * * ■ ASO GA E5 [Amended] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 * Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 343, 348, 371, 379e. Accordingly, the amendments issued thereby are effective on December 22, 2023. 21 CFR Parts 161, 164, 184, and 186 [Docket No. FDA–2019–N–4750] Food and Drug Administration, HHS. The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 47361, July 24, 2023; corrected September 26, 2023 (FR 88 65797)) for Doc. No. FAA–2023– 1186, amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Polk County Airport/ Cornelius Moore Field, Cedartown, Georgia, as a new instrument approach procedure has been designed for this airport. After publication, the FAA found the listed title associated with the airspace indicated Florida (FL) instead of Georgia (GA). This action corrects this error. * Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; Confirmation of Effective Date Food and Drug Administration AGENCY: History § 71.1 RIN 0910–AI15 comment period ending October 23, 2023. We stated that the effective date of the direct final rule would be on December 22, 2023, 60 days after the end of the comment period, unless any significant adverse comment was submitted to FDA during the comment period. We did not receive any significant adverse comments. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES * Cedartown, GA * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 1, 2023. Andreese C. Davis, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2023–26784 Filed 12–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Dec 13, 2023 Jkt 262001 Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. ACTION: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of December 22, 2023, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of August 9, 2023. The direct final rule amends our regulations to no longer provide for the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in food given our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The rule also revokes prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 authorization of certain uses) for the use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based on our conclusion that these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health. This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule. DATES: The effective date of December 22, 2023, for the direct final rule published in the Federal Register of August 9, 2023 (88 FR 53764) is confirmed. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Anderson, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS–225), Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–2378 or Keronica Richardson, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Regulations and Policy (HFS–024), Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402– 2378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 9, 2023 (88 FR 53764), FDA issued a direct final rule amending its regulations that provide for the use of PHOs given our determination that PHOs are no longer GRAS and revoking prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 authorization of certain uses) for the use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based on our conclusion that these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health. The direct final rule provided a 75-day PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Dated: December 11, 2023. Lauren K. Roth, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2023–27506 Filed 12–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2023–0944] Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District Requiring Safety Zones Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Crescent City Countdown Club/New Year’s Celebration fireworks display, from 11:30 p.m. on December 31, 2023, through 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for annual fireworks displays and other events in the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies this safety zone on the Mississippi River mile marker (MM) 93.5–96.5, New Orleans, LA. During the enforcement period, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR part 165.801, Table 5, Line 10 will be enforced from 11:30 p.m. on December 31, 2023, through 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander William Stewart, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (504) 365–2246, email William.A.Stewart@uscg.mil. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14DER1.SGM 14DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 239 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 86580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27506]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 161, 164, 184, and 186

[Docket No. FDA-2019-N-4750]
RIN 0910-AI15


Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; 
Confirmation of Effective Date

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the 
effective date of December 22, 2023, for the final rule that appeared 
in the Federal Register of August 9, 2023. The direct final rule amends 
our regulations to no longer provide for the use of partially 
hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in food given our determination that PHOs are 
no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The rule also revokes 
prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 authorization of certain uses) for the 
use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based 
on our conclusion that these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health. 
This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule.

DATES: The effective date of December 22, 2023, for the direct final 
rule published in the Federal Register of August 9, 2023 (88 FR 53764) 
is confirmed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Anderson, Center for Food Safety 
and Applied Nutrition, Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS-225), Food 
and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-
402-2378 or Keronica Richardson, Center for Food Safety and Applied 
Nutrition, Office of Regulations and Policy (HFS-024), Food and Drug 
Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-402-2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 9, 2023 
(88 FR 53764), FDA issued a direct final rule amending its regulations 
that provide for the use of PHOs given our determination that PHOs are 
no longer GRAS and revoking prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 
authorization of certain uses) for the use of PHOs in margarine, 
shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based on our conclusion that 
these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health. The direct final rule 
provided a 75-day comment period ending October 23, 2023. We stated 
that the effective date of the direct final rule would be on December 
22, 2023, 60 days after the end of the comment period, unless any 
significant adverse comment was submitted to FDA during the comment 
period. We did not receive any significant adverse comments.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 343, 348, 371, 379e. 
Accordingly, the amendments issued thereby are effective on December 
22, 2023.

    Dated: December 11, 2023.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-27506 Filed 12-13-23; 8:45 am]
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