Removal of Designated Journals; Confirmation of Effective Date

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of April 24, 2000 for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 10, 1999 (64 FR 69188). The direct final rule amends the regulation that lists the veterinary and scientific journals available in FDA's library. The purpose of the list is to allow individuals to reference articles from listed journals in new animal drug application documents submitted to Dockets Management Branch, and objections and requests for hearing on a regulation or order instead of submitting a copy or reprint of the article. FDA is taking this action because this list of journals is outdated and because individuals rarely use the regulation. This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule.