Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau July 20, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Determination That TESSALON (Benzonatate) Capsules and Other Drug Products Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness
Document Number: 2015-17730
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the drug products listed in this document were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to these drug products, and it will allow FDA to continue to approve ANDAs that refer to the products as long as they meet relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
List of Bulk Drug Substances That May Be Used by an Outsourcing Facility To Compound Drugs for Use in Animals; Extension of Nomination Period
Document Number: 2015-17729
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the nomination period for the notice that appeared in the Federal Register of May 19, 2015. In the notice, FDA requested nominations for a list of bulk drug substances that may be used by facilities registered as outsourcing facilities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) to compound animal drugs from bulk substances, in accordance with FDA's draft guidance for industry (GIF) #230, ``Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances.'' The FDA is taking this action in response to a request for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit nominations.
Bioequivalence Recommendations for Lubiprostone; Revised Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2015-17726
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance for industry on lubiprostone capsules entitled ``Bioequivalence Recommendations for Lubiprostone.'' The recommendations provide specific guidance on the design of bioequivalence (BE) studies to support abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for lubiprostone capsules.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Market Claims in Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Print Ads
Document Number: 2015-17725
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on research entitled, ``Market Claims in Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Print Ads.'' This study will examine the impact of market claim information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) print advertising for prescription drugs.
Regulatory Hearing Before the Food and Drug Administration; Technical Amendment
Document Number: 2015-17714
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating an authority citation for the Code of Federal Regulations. This action is technical in nature and is intended to provide accuracy of the Agency's regulations.
David J. Brancato: Grant of Special Termination; Final Order Terminating Debarment
Document Number: 2015-17712
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) granting special termination of the debarment of David J. Brancato. FDA bases this order on a finding that Dr. Brancato provided substantial assistance in the investigations or prosecutions of offenses relating to a matter under FDA's jurisdiction, and that special termination of Dr. Brancato's debarment serves the interest of justice and does not threaten the integrity of the drug approval process.
Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Stakeholder Consultation Meetings on the Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization; Request for Notification of Stakeholder Intention To Participate
Document Number: 2015-17684
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-07-20
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing this notice to request that public stakeholdersincluding patient and consumer advocacy groups, health care professionals, and scientific and academic expertsnotify FDA of their intent to participate in periodic consultation meetings on the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). The statutory authority for PDUFA expires in September 2017. At that time, new legislation will be required for FDA to continue collecting user fees for the prescription drug program. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) requires that FDA consult with a range of stakeholders in developing recommendations for the next PDUFA program. The FD&C Act also requires that FDA hold discussions (at least every month) with patient and consumer advocacy groups during FDA's negotiations with the regulated industry. The purpose of this request for notification is to ensure continuity and progress in these monthly discussions by establishing consistent stakeholder representation.
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