Department of Health and Human Services November 1, 2018 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Bonamar Corp.; Filing of Food Additive Petition
Document Number: 2018-23946
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Bonamar Corp., proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of sources of ionizing radiation to control food-borne pathogens in finfish and flatfish.
Withdrawal of the Laser Products; Proposed Amendment to Performance Standard and the Electronic Submission of Labeling for Certain Home-Use Medical Devices
Document Number: 2018-23916
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, we) is announcing the withdrawal of two proposed rules that published in the Federal Register. These proposed rules are not currently considered viable candidates for final action. FDA is taking this action because these proposed rules need to be reconsidered based on public comments received and new information developed after the publication of the proposed rules.
Medical Devices; Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Insulin Therapy Adjustment Device
Document Number: 2018-23912
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the insulin therapy adjustment device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the insulin therapy adjustment device's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Medical Devices; Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Meprobamate Test System
Document Number: 2018-23911
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the meprobamate test system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the meprobamate test system's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Bar Code Label Requirement for Human Drug and Biological Products
Document Number: 2018-23910
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on bar code label requirements for human drug and biological products.
Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption; Draft Guidance for Industry; Public Meetings; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2018-23868
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing four public meetings to discuss ``Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption; Draft Guidance for Industry.'' The purpose of the public meetings is to discuss the draft guidance for compliance and implementation of the ``Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption'' rule, which was issued under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Synthetic Iron Oxide
Document Number: 2018-23863
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of synthetic iron oxides as color additives to include use in dietary supplement tablets and capsules. This action is in response to a color additive petition (CAP) filed by Colorcon, Inc.
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: 2018-23862
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: 2018-23861
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2018-23857
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-23856
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-23848
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-23847
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2018-23846
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Medicaid Fee-for-Service, and Medicaid Managed Care Programs for Years 2020 and 2021
Document Number: 2018-23599
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2018-11-01
Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
This proposed rule would revise the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C) regulations and Prescription Drug Benefit program (Part D) regulations to implement certain provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; improve quality and accessibility; clarify certain program integrity policies; reduce burden on providers, MA plans, and Part D sponsors through providing additional policy clarification; and implement other technical changes regarding quality improvement. This proposed rule would also revise the appeals and grievances requirements for Medicaid managed care and MA special needs plans for dually eligible individuals to implement certain provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.
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