Federal Register Update — December 8, 2023
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California:
Temporary Relaxation of Substandard and Maturity Dockage Requirements
Filed on: 12/08/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2023
FR Document: 2023-27095 PDF 20 Pages (124 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
[Fruits, Nut, and Specialty Crops]
Filed on: 12/08/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2023
FR Document: 2023-27078 PDF 3 Pages (85.5 KB) Permalink
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Proposed Rules
Safety Standard:
Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws
Filed on: 12/08/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2023
FR Document: 2023-27133 PDF 3 Pages (92.6 KB) Permalink
Residential Gas Furnaces and Boilers
Filed on: 12/08/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2023
FR Document: 2023-27128 PDF 4 Pages (101 KB) Permalink
FSIS
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Soup Product due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Wayne Farms, LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Products That May Be Undercooked
OMB
The 2023 Fall Agenda was published on 12/06/2023
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZB90 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments–Questions and Answers; Revised Draft Guidance for Industry | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Notice | Economically Significant: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 12/07/2023 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
CVM
USDA
USDA Announces Fellowship Applications to Reach Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Agriculture’s Climate Leadership at COP28
APHIS
Addition of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo to the List of Regions Affected by African Swine Fever
APHIS Designates the State of Alabama as a Commercial Citrus-Producing Area
AMS
USDA Proposes Termination of Cranberry Marketing Order
USDA Seeks Nominees for American Pecan Promotion Board
@ConsumerReport
- Many Americans still drink water with unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria, and other contaminants. Here’s how to test yours and clean it up. Guide to Better, Safer Drinking Water – Consumer Reports
@SecVilsack
- It’s an honor to be at #COP28 over the next few days to highlight the U.S. commitment to investing in innovative climate solutions, quantifying and demonstrating results, and sharing resources and solutions with the world.
- Thanks to the work of the @ForestServiceand with the funding of @POTUS’ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are making historic efforts in reforestation as forests across the nation face the damaging impacts of climate change.
@CDCgov
- CANTALOUPE OUTBREAK: 230 sick in 38 states, with 96 hospitalized and 3 deaths. Illnesses are severe and cases have increased rapidly. More pre-cut cantaloupes have been recalled. Check your pre-cut fruit cups/salads: https://bit.ly/3R3jswt
@USDA
- USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The recently updated map contains greater detail and tips for growers https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov
@FDAfood
- Congratulations to all the award winners at last night’s event hosted by the Reagan Udall Foundation for the FDA. We’re particularly proud of CFSAN’s Deputy Center Director for Scientific Operations, Dr. Steven Musser, for his work on #GenomeTrakr.
- Through the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program #VQIP works with qualified importers to expedite their food importations into the US. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3h1lAWa. #FSMA