Department of Health and Human Services August 9, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending our regulations that provide for the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in food in light of our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The rule removes PHOs as an optional ingredient in the standards of identity for peanut butter and canned tuna. It revises FDA's regulations affirming food substances as GRAS pertaining to menhaden oil and rapeseed oil to no longer include partially hydrogenated forms of these oils, and deletes the regulation affirming hydrogenated fish oil as GRAS as an indirect food substance. We are also revoking prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 authorization of certain uses) for the use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based on our conclusion that these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health. We are issuing these amendments directly as a final rule because they are noncontroversial given the public health risks associated with PHOs and the increasing use of PHO alternatives, and we anticipate no significant adverse comments because PHOs were declared no longer GRAS for any use in human food in 2015.
Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; Companion Document to Direct Final Rule
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to amend our regulations that provide for the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in food in light of our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS). We are proposing to remove PHOs as an optional ingredient in the standards of identity for peanut butter and canned tuna. We are also proposing to revise FDA's regulations affirming food substances as GRAS pertaining to menhaden oil and rapeseed oil to no longer include partially hydrogenated forms of these oils, and delete the regulation affirming hydrogenated fish oil as GRAS as an indirect food substance. We are also proposing to revoke prior sanctions (i.e., pre-1958 authorization of certain uses) for the use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls, and buns based on our conclusion that these uses of PHOs may be injurious to health.
Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for the Spokane Tribe of Indians in the State of Washington
This Notice advises the public that the Indian Health Service (IHS) proposes to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/ Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation to include the counties of Spokane and Whitman in the State of Washington. The current PRCDA for the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation includes the Washington counties of Ferry, Lincoln, and Stevens. Spokane Tribal members residing outside of the PRCDA are eligible for direct care services, however, they are not eligible for Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) services. The sole purpose of this expansion would be to authorize additional Spokane Tribal members and beneficiaries to receive PRC services.
Announcing the Intent To Award a One-Year Supplement To Continue Operating the Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a one-year supplemental to the current grant held by Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) for technical assistance (TA) to Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs). The purpose of this grant is to provide TA to SILCs that supports them to operate effective organizations; fulfill their role in developing state plans for independent living; monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of completed plans; and develop partnerships with designated state entities and other agencies to foster effective independent living programs. The administrative supplement for FY 2023 will be for $246,296, which will be the total award for FY 2023.
Announcing the Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement To Continue Operating the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplemental to the current grant held by Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) for technical assistance (TA) to Centers for Independent Living (CILs). The administrative supplement for FY 2023 will be for $1,103,545, which will be the total award for FY 2023.
Patient Safety Organizations: Voluntary Relinquishment for the Women's Health USA Patient Safety Organization PSO
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Final Rule (Patient Safety Rule) authorizes AHRQ, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, to list as a patient safety organization (PSO) an entity that attests that it meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for listing. A PSO can be ``delisted'' by the Secretary if it is found to no longer meet the requirements of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (Patient Safety Act) and Patient Safety Rule, when a PSO chooses to voluntarily relinquish its status as a PSO for any reason, or when a PSO's listing expires. AHRQ accepted a notification of proposed voluntary relinquishment from the Women's Health USA Patient Safety Organization PSO, PSO number P0207, of its status as a PSO, and has delisted the PSO accordingly.
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