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II. Conclusion
FDA concludes that the data establish
the safety and utility of calcium formate
as a feed acidifying agent, to lower the
pH, in complete feeds for swine or
poultry, and that the food additive
regulations should be amended as set
forth in this document.
III. Public Disclosure
In accordance with § 571.1(h) (21 CFR
571.1(h)), the petition and documents
we considered and relied upon in
reaching our decision to approve the
petition will be made available for
public disclosure (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT). As provided in
§ 571.1(h), we will delete from the
documents any materials that are not
available for public disclosure.
IV. Analysis of Environmental Impact
We have determined under 21 CFR
25.32(r) that this action is of a type that
does not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human
environment. Therefore, neither an
environmental assessment nor an
environmental impact statement is
required.
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List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 573
Animal feeds, Food additives.
Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
authority delegated to the Commissioner
of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 573 is
amended as follows:
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PART 573—FOOD ADDITIVES
PERMITTED IN FEED AND DRINKING
WATER OF ANIMALS
1. The authority citation for part 573
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 342, 348.
2. Add § 573.230 to subpart B to read
as follows:
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§ 573.230
Calcium formate.
The food additive calcium formate
may be safely used in the manufacture
of complete swine and poultry feeds in
accordance with the following
prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive is manufactured by
the reaction of butyraldehyde,
formaldehyde, calcium hydroxide, and
formic acid in water followed by
purification and dried to produce a
powder consisting of not less than 99.0
percent calcium formate (CAS 544–17–
2). The additive meets the following
specifications:
(1) The additive consists of minimum
30.5 percent calcium and minimum 68.5
percent formate.
(2) Trimethylolpropane (TMP) not to
exceed 125 parts per million.
(b) The additive is used or intended
for use as a feed acidifying agent, to
lower the pH, in complete swine or
poultry feeds at levels not to exceed 1.2
percent of the complete feed.
(c) To ensure safe use of the additive,
formic acid and formate salts from all
added sources cannot exceed 1.2
percent of complete feed when multiple
sources of formic acid and its salts are
used in combination.
(d) To ensure safe use of the additive,
in addition to the other information
required by the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act, the label and labeling
shall contain:
(1) The name of the additive.
(2) Adequate directions for use
including a statement that calcium
formate must be uniformly applied and
thoroughly mixed into complete feeds
and that the complete feeds so treated
shall be labeled as containing calcium
formate.
(3) Cautions for use including this
statement: Caution: Follow label
directions. Formic acid and formate
salts from all added sources cannot
exceed 1.2 percent of complete feed
when multiple sources of formic acid
and its salts are used in combination.
(e) To ensure safe use of the additive,
in addition to the other information
required by the act and paragraph (d) of
this section, the label and labeling shall
contain:
(1) Appropriate warnings and safety
precautions concerning calcium
formate.
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(2) Statements identifying calcium
formate as a possible severe irritant.
(3) Information about emergency aid
in case of accidental exposure as
follows.
(i) Statements reflecting requirements
of applicable sections of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act,
and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s (OSHA) human safety
guidance regulations.
(ii) Contact address and telephone
number for reporting adverse reactions
or to request a copy of the Safety Data
Sheet (SDS).
Dated: December 14, 2023.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 181
[Public Notice: 12266]
RIN 1400–AF63
Publication, Coordination, and
Reporting of International Agreements:
Amendments; Correction
Department of State.
Final rule; technical
amendment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State
(‘‘Department’’) finalizes regulations
regarding the publication, coordination,
and reporting of international
agreements, which were published for
comment on October 2. No comments
were received. In addition, the
Department is amending one of the
provisions to remove misleading text in
the description of the criteria with
respect to qualifying non-binding
instruments in the amended rule.
DATES: This rule is effective on
December 19, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Mattler, Assistant Legal
Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Office of the
Legal Adviser, Department of State,
Washington, DC 20520, (202) 647–1345,
or at treatyoffice@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
October 2, 2023, the Department
published a rulemaking (the ‘‘final
rule’’) that amended 22 CFR part 181 to
implement section 5947 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2023 (Pub. L. 117–263) (‘‘the
NDAA’’). Section 5947 amended 1
U.S.C. 112a and 1 U.S.C. 112b, known
as the Case-Zablocki Act, regarding the
publication, coordination, and reporting
SUMMARY:
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to Congress of international agreements.
For further background, see the final
rule at 88 FR 67643.
The Department provided 30 days for
public comment. No comments were
received.
Amendment to § 181.4
The Department is removing the
phrase ‘‘no single criterion or factor by
itself is determinative’’ from
§ 181.4(b)(3)(i). The words were
included in error, and this change is
intended to avoid the regulation being
interpreted to mean that a non-binding
instrument could only constitute a
qualifying non-binding instrument if
multiple factors among those listed in
(b)(3)(i)(A) through (G) weighed in favor
of its significance.
Regulatory Analysis
Administrative Procedures Act
As with the original rulemaking, the
Department is issuing this rule as a final
rule, asserting the ‘‘good cause’’
exemption to the Administrative
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). We are
past the deadline provided by Congress
to implement this rule, also past the
effective date of the statute itself. See
the final rule for more information.
Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive
Order 13272: Small Business
This rulemaking is hereby certified as
not expected to have a significant
impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601
et seq.
Congressional Review Act
This rulemaking does not constitute a
major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804,
for purposes of congressional review of
agency rulemaking.
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The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1532, generally
requires agencies to prepare a statement
before proposing any rule that may
result in an annual expenditure of $100
million or more by State, local, or tribal
governments, or by the private sector.
This rule will not result in any such
expenditure nor would it significantly
or uniquely affect small governments.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132:
Federalism and Executive Order 13175,
Impact on Tribes
This rule will not have substantial
direct effects on the States, on the
relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
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responsibilities among the various
levels of national government. Nor will
the regulations have federalism
implications warranting the application
of Executive Orders 12372 and 13132.
This rule will not have tribal
implications, will not impose costs on
Indian tribal governments, and will not
pre-empt tribal law. Accordingly, the
requirements of Executive Order 13175
do not apply to this rulemaking.
Executive Orders 12866 and 14094;
13563: Regulatory Review
This rule has been drafted in
accordance with the principles of
Executive Order 12866, as amended by
Executive Order 14094, and 13563. The
rulemaking is mandated by a
Congressional statute; therefore,
Congress determined that the benefits of
this rulemaking outweigh the costs. This
rule has been determined to be a
significant rulemaking under Executive
Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice
Reform
This rule has been reviewed in light
of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity,
minimize litigation, establish clear legal
standards, and reduce burden.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), Federal
agencies must obtain approval from
OMB for each collection of information
they conduct, sponsor, or require
through regulation. This rule contains
no new collection of information
requirements.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 181
Treaties.
For the reasons set forth above, the
State Department amends 22 CFR part
181 as follows:
PART 181—COORDINATION,
REPORTING AND PUBLICATION OF
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
1. The authority section for part 181
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 1 U.S.C. 112a, 112b; and 22
U.S.C. 2651a.
2. In § 181.43, revise paragraph
(b)(3)(i) introductory text to read as
follows:
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§ 181.4 Criteria with respect to qualifying
non-binding instruments.
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(b) * * *
(3) * * *
(i) Consistent with 1 U.S.C.
112b(k)(5)(A)(ii)(I), and except for a
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non-binding instrument referred to in 1
U.S.C. 112b(k)(5)(B), a non-binding
instrument that could reasonably be
expected to have a significant impact on
the foreign policy of the United States,
and that meets the other elements set
out in 1 U.S.C. 112b(k)(5), is a
qualifying non-binding instrument
within the meaning of the Act. The
degree of significance of any particular
instrument requires an objective
wholistic assessment. In deciding
whether a particular instrument meets
the significance standard, the entire
context of the transaction, including the
factors set out below and the
expectations and intent of the
participants, must be taken into
account. Factors that may be relevant in
determining whether a non-binding
instrument could reasonably be
expected to have a significant impact on
the foreign policy of the United States
include whether, and to what extent, the
instrument:
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*
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*
Joshua L. Dorosin,
Deputy Legal Adviser, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 181
[Public Notice: 12266]
RIN 1400-AF63
Publication, Coordination, and Reporting of International
Agreements: Amendments; Correction
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State (``Department'') finalizes regulations
regarding the publication, coordination, and reporting of international
agreements, which were published for comment on October 2. No comments
were received. In addition, the Department is amending one of the
provisions to remove misleading text in the description of the criteria
with respect to qualifying non-binding instruments in the amended rule.
DATES: This rule is effective on December 19, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Mattler, Assistant Legal
Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of
State, Washington, DC 20520, (202) 647-1345, or at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 2, 2023, the Department published
a rulemaking (the ``final rule'') that amended 22 CFR part 181 to
implement section 5947 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 (Pub. L. 117-263) (``the NDAA''). Section 5947
amended 1 U.S.C. 112a and 1 U.S.C. 112b, known as the Case-Zablocki
Act, regarding the publication, coordination, and reporting
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to Congress of international agreements. For further background, see
the final rule at 88 FR 67643.
The Department provided 30 days for public comment. No comments
were received.
Amendment to Sec. 181.4
The Department is removing the phrase ``no single criterion or
factor by itself is determinative'' from Sec. 181.4(b)(3)(i). The
words were included in error, and this change is intended to avoid the
regulation being interpreted to mean that a non-binding instrument
could only constitute a qualifying non-binding instrument if multiple
factors among those listed in (b)(3)(i)(A) through (G) weighed in favor
of its significance.
Regulatory Analysis
Administrative Procedures Act
As with the original rulemaking, the Department is issuing this
rule as a final rule, asserting the ``good cause'' exemption to the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). We are past the
deadline provided by Congress to implement this rule, also past the
effective date of the statute itself. See the final rule for more
information.
Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive Order 13272: Small Business
This rulemaking is hereby certified as not expected to have a
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.
Congressional Review Act
This rulemaking does not constitute a major rule, as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804, for purposes of congressional review of agency rulemaking.
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1532, generally
requires agencies to prepare a statement before proposing any rule that
may result in an annual expenditure of $100 million or more by State,
local, or tribal governments, or by the private sector. This rule will
not result in any such expenditure nor would it significantly or
uniquely affect small governments.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132: Federalism and Executive Order 13175,
Impact on Tribes
This rule will not have substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of national government. Nor will the regulations have federalism
implications warranting the application of Executive Orders 12372 and
13132. This rule will not have tribal implications, will not impose
costs on Indian tribal governments, and will not pre-empt tribal law.
Accordingly, the requirements of Executive Order 13175 do not apply to
this rulemaking.
Executive Orders 12866 and 14094; 13563: Regulatory Review
This rule has been drafted in accordance with the principles of
Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 14094, and 13563.
The rulemaking is mandated by a Congressional statute; therefore,
Congress determined that the benefits of this rulemaking outweigh the
costs. This rule has been determined to be a significant rulemaking
under Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice Reform
This rule has been reviewed in light of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity, minimize litigation,
establish clear legal standards, and reduce burden.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.),
Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of
information they conduct, sponsor, or require through regulation. This
rule contains no new collection of information requirements.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 181
Treaties.
For the reasons set forth above, the State Department amends 22 CFR
part 181 as follows:
PART 181--COORDINATION, REPORTING AND PUBLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS
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1. The authority section for part 181 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 1 U.S.C. 112a, 112b; and 22 U.S.C. 2651a.
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2. In Sec. 181.43, revise paragraph (b)(3)(i) introductory text to
read as follows:
Sec. 181.4 Criteria with respect to qualifying non-binding
instruments.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(3) * * *
(i) Consistent with 1 U.S.C. 112b(k)(5)(A)(ii)(I), and except for a
non-binding instrument referred to in 1 U.S.C. 112b(k)(5)(B), a non-
binding instrument that could reasonably be expected to have a
significant impact on the foreign policy of the United States, and that
meets the other elements set out in 1 U.S.C. 112b(k)(5), is a
qualifying non-binding instrument within the meaning of the Act. The
degree of significance of any particular instrument requires an
objective wholistic assessment. In deciding whether a particular
instrument meets the significance standard, the entire context of the
transaction, including the factors set out below and the expectations
and intent of the participants, must be taken into account. Factors
that may be relevant in determining whether a non-binding instrument
could reasonably be expected to have a significant impact on the
foreign policy of the United States include whether, and to what
extent, the instrument:
* * * * *
Joshua L. Dorosin,
Deputy Legal Adviser, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-27837 Filed 12-18-23; 8:45 am]
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