Department of Health and Human Services November 18, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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 an experimental study of Nutrition Facts label formats.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a meeting with sponsors of certain opioid drug products regarding the development of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for these products. Other members of the public are invited to attend and observe. The REMS is intended to ensure that the benefits of these drugs continue to outweigh certain risks. FDA has encouraged affected sponsors to work collectively to develop a proposed REMS. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from sponsors about the status of the development of a proposed REMS and their views regarding the specific features of the REMS for these products. To promote transparency of the REMS development process, other members of the public are invited to attend the meeting as observers. Additional opportunities for public input will be provided before FDA finalizes the elements of the REMS.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to January 25, 2010, the comment period for the notice entitled ``Acrylamide in Food; Request for Comments and for Scientific Data and Information,'' that appeared in the Federal Register of August 26, 2009 (74 FR 43134). In the notice, FDA requested comments and scientific data and information on acrylamide in food. The agency is taking this action in response to a request for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.

This notice announces the award of an expansion supplement grant to one grantee under the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)/ Family Violence Prevention and Services Program. The expansion supplement award is made to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Harrisburg, PA, a technical assistance provider, to support their capacity to provide technical support and training to State and local domestic violence advocates and social service agencies. These efforts will allow FYSB to support collaborative work to enhance the capacity of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and other Federal programs to provide assistance to eligible victims of domestic violence.

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 ``Real Time'' surveys of consumers' knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs concerning foodborne illness outbreaks or food recalls.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and Waterfront Media. The purpose of the MOU is to extend the reach of FDA Consumer Health Information and to provide consumers with better information and timely content concerning public health and safety topics, including alerts of emerging safety issues and product recalls.