Leprino Nutrition; Filing of Food Additive Petition, 100404 [2024-29248]

Download as PDF 100404 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 239 Thursday, December 12, 2024 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 179 [Docket No. FDA–2024–F–5467] Leprino Nutrition; Filing of Food Additive Petition 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 Leprino Nutrition, proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of ultraviolet light for the reduction of microorganisms in whey products. DATES: The food additive petition was filed on November 22, 2024. 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: Lane A. Highbarger, Human Foods Program, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–1204. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 409(b)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5)), we are giving notice that we have filed a food additive petition (FAP 5M4840), submitted on behalf of Leprino Nutrition by Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St. NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001. The petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in § 179.39 (21 CFR 179.39), ‘‘Ultraviolet radiation for the processing and treatment of food,’’ to ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Dec 11, 2024 Jkt 265001 provide for the safe use of ultraviolet light for the reduction of microorganisms in whey products. The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(j), which applies to an action for substances used as a component of a food-contact surface of permanent or semipermanent equipment or of another food-contact article intended for repeated use. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to its knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist that would warrant an environmental assessment (see 21 CFR 25.21). 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: December 4, 2024. P. Ritu Nalubola, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–29248 Filed 12–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 28 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FBI–158; AG Order No. 6100– 2024] RIN 1110–AA36 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022—Implementation Revisions for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comment. 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Follow the instructions for submitting comments. D Mail: Charles Klebe, Assistant General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of the General Counsel, Module C–3, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306–0110; ATTN: Docket No. FBI– 158. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and RIN (1110–AA36) or docket number (FBI– 158) for this notice of proposed rulemaking. In general, all properly completed comments received will be posted without change to the Federal eRulemaking portal, https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jill A. 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[FR Doc No: 2024-29248]


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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 239 / Thursday, December 12, 2024 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 179

[Docket No. FDA-2024-F-5467]


Leprino Nutrition; Filing of Food 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 Leprino Nutrition, 
proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for 
the safe use of ultraviolet light for the reduction of microorganisms 
in whey products.

DATES: The food additive petition was filed on November 22, 2024.

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: Lane A. Highbarger, Human Foods 
Program, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, 
MD 20740, 240-402-1204.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 409(b)(5) of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5)), we are giving notice that 
we have filed a food additive petition (FAP 5M4840), submitted on 
behalf of Leprino Nutrition by Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St. NW, 
Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001. The petition proposes to amend 
the food additive regulations in Sec.  179.39 (21 CFR 179.39), 
``Ultraviolet radiation for the processing and treatment of food,'' to 
provide for the safe use of ultraviolet light for the reduction of 
microorganisms in whey products.
    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically 
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(j), which applies to an action for 
substances used as a component of a food-contact surface of permanent 
or semipermanent equipment or of another food-contact article intended 
for repeated use. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to its 
knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist that would warrant an 
environmental assessment (see 21 CFR 25.21). 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: December 4, 2024.
P. Ritu Nalubola,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-29248 Filed 12-11-24; 8:45 am]
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