Notifications for United States of America (932 notifications)

We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of fresh rhizomes of wasabi, Eutrema japonicum (Miq.) Koidz. (Brassicaceae), for consumption from Indonesia into the United States. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh rhizomes of wasabi from Indonesia into the United States. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment. [Federal Register Vol. 90, No. 10, Thursday 16 January 2025, pp. 4715-4716]

We are advising the public that we have added Panama and Costa Rica to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) list maintained on the APHIS website of regions considered affected with screwworm. We took this action because of the confirmation of screwworm in these regions. (Federal Register Vol. 90, No. 10, Thursday 16 January 2025, pp. 4715-4716)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of myoglobin as a color additive in ground meat and ground poultry analogue products. We are taking this action in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Motif FoodWorks, Inc. (Motif FoodWorks or petitioner). This order is effective 19 February 2025.

This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is granting a color additive petition submitted by Center for Science in the Public Interest, et al., by repealing the color additive regulations that permit the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods (including dietary supplements) and in ingested drugs. The petitioners provided data demonstrating that this additive induces cancer in male rats. Therefore, FDA is revoking the authorized uses in food and ingested drugs of FD&C Red No. 3 in the color additive regulations. DATES: This order is effective 15 January 2027, except for amendatory instruction 4, which is effective 18 January 2028. If any provisions are delayed or stayed by the filing of proper objections, FDA will publish such notification in the Federal Register. Submit either electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing on the order by 18 February 2025.

This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of ethiprole in or on sugarcane.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing its determination that the Food Contact Notifications (FCNs) listed in this notice are no longer effective. Several manufacturers notified FDA in writing that they ceased producing, supplying, or using the listed food contact substances (FCSs) for their intended use in the United States. We are taking this action in accordance with the process set out in our regulations, by which FDA may determine that an FCN is no longer effective. DATES: Applicable date: This determination for the FCNs listed in table 1 and table 2 is effective 6 January 2025. Compliance date: 30 June 2025, is the compliance date for the FCSs listed in table 2 that were produced, supplied, or used by the manufacturer or supplier prior to the effective date of this determination.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Monterey Mushrooms, LLC, proposing that the food additive regulations for vitamin D2 mushroom powder be amended to provide for an additional method for producing the additive.The food additive petition was filed on 11 December 2024.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby announces its final cancellation order for the cancellations and amendments to terminate uses voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by the Agency, of the chlorpyrifos products listed, pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This final cancellation order follows a notice in the Federal Register of 15 July 2024, that announced EPA's receipt of and sought comments on requests from the registrants listed to voluntarily cancel or amend these product registrations. In the 15 July 2024, notice, EPA indicated that it would issue a final cancellation order implementing the requests, unless the Agency received substantive comments within the comment period that would merit further review of these requests, or unless the registrants withdrew their requests. The Agency received one comment on the notice, which is summarized. The registrants did not withdraw their requests for these voluntary cancellations and amendments. Accordingly, EPA hereby grants the requested cancellations and amendments to terminate uses as shown in this cancellation order. Any distribution, sale, or use of existing stocks of the products listed are subject to the existing stocks provisions in this cancellation order and permitted only in accordance with the terms of this order.

EPA is proposing to revoke all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos, except for those associated with the use of chlorpyrifos on the following crops: alfalfa, apple, asparagus, tart cherry, citrus, cotton, peach, soybean, strawberry, sugar beet, and spring and winter wheat. This proposal also addresses the request to revoke all chlorpyrifos tolerances contained in the 12 September 2007, 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.The food additive petition was filed on 22 November 2024.

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of cyazofamid in or on multiple crops.

This notice announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of and requesting comment on EPA's proposed updates to the mitigation in the interim registration review decision for atrazine. The updated mitigation proposal for atrazine incorporates the revised level of concern of 9.7 micrograms per liter ([micro]g/L) as well as corrections to exposure modeling and feedback received during the 2022 public comment period. EPA is releasing its updated mitigation proposal to reduce run-off/erosion, which will expand the number of options of mitigation measures growers can choose to implement to reduce potential exposure and risk to aquatic plant communities from atrazine runoff in vulnerable watersheds. The proposal includes placing mitigations on the product labeling, directing users to EPA's mitigation menu website and to the Bulletins Live! Two system. The Agency is not soliciting comment on any other aspects of the atrazine interim registration review decision.

EPA is giving notice of and seeking comment on a proposed settlement agreement.

The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of and soliciting comment on its draft guidance for adding disinfectant efficacy claims against bacteria to antimicrobial towelettes for use on hard non-porous surfaces. Specifically, the guidance document describes a pathway for efficacy testing using a new standardized method designed specifically for antimicrobial towelettes, how to prepare an application for registration, and regulatory guidance for pesticidal claims for those products.

EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants, submitted as part of their 2024 Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee responses, to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. EPA intends to grant these requests to cancel at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the requests to cancel, or unless the registrants withdraw its requests to cancel. If these requests to cancel are granted, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted after the registrations have been cancelled only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order. Additionally, EPA is issuing a notice of intent to cancel other pesticide product registrations as a result of registrants' non-payment of 2024 Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fees.

EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.

This notification announces the availability of EPA's amended proposed interim decisions (PID) for folpet and sedaxane.

We are proposing to authorize the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants from Germany and the Netherlands in approved growing media into the United States. As a condition of entry, Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands would have to meet all relevant requirements included in the US Department of Agriculture Plants for Planting Manual and detailed in a bilateral workplan. This proposed action would allow for the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting from Germany and the Netherlands in approved growing media while providing protection against the introduction of plant pests. (Federal Register, Vol. 89, No. 215, Wednesday, 6 November 2024, pp. 87999-88000)